Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Consumer Defensive
Industry: Packaged Foods

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various meat, nuts, and other food products to foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International segments. The company provides various perishable products, including resh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, bacon, sausages, hams, guacamole, and other items that require refrigeration; and shelf-stable products, such as canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and other items that do not require refrigeration. It sells its products under the HORMEL, ALWAYS TENDER, APPLEGATE, AUSTIN BLUES, BACON 1, BLACK LABEL, BREAD READY, BURKE, CAFÉ H, CERATTI, CHI-CHI'S, COLUMBUS, COMPLEATS, CORN NUTS, CURE 81, DAN'S PRIZE, DI LUSSO, DINTY MOORE, DON MIGUEL, DOÑA MARIA, EMBASA, FAST ‘N EASY, FIRE BRAISED, FONTANINI, HERDEZ, HORMEL GATHERINGS, HOUSE OF TSANG, JENNIE-O, JUSTIN'S, LA VICTORIA, LAYOUT, LLOYD'S, MARY KITCHEN, MR. PEANUT, NATURAL CHOICE, NUT-RITION, OLD SMOKEHOUSE, OVEN READY, PILLOW PACK, PLANTERS, ROSA GRANDE, SADLER'S SMOKEHOUSE, SKIPPY, SPAM, SQUARE TABLE, SPECIAL RECIPE, VALLEY FRESH, and WHOLLY brands through sales personnel, independent brokers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo. A. Hormel & Company and changed its name to Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Hormel Foods Corporation was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for HRL
Revenue projections for HRL

Hormel Foods Corporation's revenues are expected to fall below last year's, and this forecast tends to raise concerns among investors. A revenue drop can negatively impact the company's profitability, making investors more cautious about their positions due to the risks of declining financial performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 2.662000
forwardPE 13.389824
debtToEquity 4.244000
earningsGrowth -0.051000
revenueGrowth -0.029000
grossMargins 0.156100
operatingMargins 0.110570
trailingEps 0.890000
forwardEps 1.560140

HRL's current ratio, being 2.662, demonstrates that the company has the liquidity necessary to service its short-term debt. With strong cash reserves and current assets, HRL is well-equipped to meet its immediate financial obligations without any difficulties.
HRL's Forward PE is well-positioned, indicating the stock price is favorable compared to its earnings. This suggests the stock is not overpriced and offers room for growth, making it an attractive option for investors looking for future value appreciation.
Hormel Foods Corporation's low earnings and revenue growth suggest shrinking profits. This negative trend could indicate that the company is struggling to maintain its financial performance and may face challenges ahead.
HRL's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is currently facing financial difficulties, as it is unable to cover production and operational costs. This could result in significant losses if not addressed.

Price projections:

Price projections for HRL
Price projections for HRL

HRL's price projections have steadily declined, indicating that analysts are revising their outlook on the company. This downward trend reflects a more cautious perspective on HRL's future growth prospects.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for HRL
Insider Transactions for HRL


HRL saw 2 transactions in which shares were sold with market price at 27.014999389648438.There were no sell transactions throughout the period under consideration.With more buys than sells around Hormel Foods Corporation's current price, there seems to be increased confidence among investors. This shift may indicate a favorable outlook, as the buying behavior suggests optimism for the stock's future growth or resilience.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for HRL
Recommendations trend for HRL


Analysts have shown a buy bias for HRL, signaling it as a strong investment choice. This positive outlook could motivate investors to allocate funds to HRL, seeing it as a reliable and potentially profitable option, especially in an environment where the stock market is highly scrutinized.