Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Hormel Foods Buy (6.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is HRL's P/E ratio?

Hormel Foods trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.3.

When does HRL report earnings?

Hormel Foods's next scheduled report is on Dec 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.37.

What is the HRL price target?

The median analyst price target from 8 analysts is $25.00, with a range of $23.00 – $29.00.

Is HRL Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Hormel Foods as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.

Does HRL pay a dividend?

Yes — Hormel Foods's dividend yield is 5.3%.

Nama Insights

Hormel Foods (HRL)

Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods · NYSE

S&P 500

Hormel Foods (HRL) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Packaged Foods industry. It has a market capitalization of $12.08B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.3 and a free-cash-flow yield of 4.4%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 1.6% and free cash flow per share fell 47.3%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.0 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 6.0/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -10.0% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Questionable

Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.

Off its high

-60.2%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$12.08B
Trailing P/E	15.3
Price / book	1.5
Price / sales	1.0
FCF yield	4.4%
Dividend yield	5.3%
Gross margin	15.7%
Operating margin	6.6%
Net margin	2.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+1.6%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	-0.9%
EPS growth (YoY)	-13.3%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-47.3%
Beta	0.3
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Defensive
Industry	Packaged Foods

HRL earnings

Next report: Dec 3, 2026 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $0.37). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Aug 27, 2026	$0.37	$0.35	+5.7%	$2.96B
Q2 2026	May 28, 2026	$0.40	$0.35	+14.3%	$2.97B
Q1 2026	Feb 26, 2026	$0.34	$0.32	+6.2%	$3.03B
Q4 2025	Dec 4, 2025	$0.32	$0.30	+6.7%	$3.19B

HRL analyst price target

Median target $25.00 from 8 analysts, ranging $23.00 – $29.00.

Packaged Foods peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
KHC	Kraft Heinz	$29.13B	10.5
GIS	General Mills	$18.99B	10.3
SJM	J. M. Smucker	$13.95B	12.4
JBS	JBS	$13.36B	1.5
MKC	McCormick	$13.02B	15.2
MICC	Magnum Ice Cream	$11.74B	—
DAR	Darling Ingredients	$7.92B	8.7
LW	Lamb Weston	$7.61B	18.2

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Recent Congressional trades

Hormel Foods trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Kevin Hern	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Sep 1, 2026
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 22, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Oct 22, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Lisa McClain	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 13, 2025
Jared Moskowitz	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 21, 2024
Jared Moskowitz	House	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	Aug 21, 2024
Jared Moskowitz	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 22, 2024
Thomas R Carper	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—

HRL FAQ

Is HRL a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Hormel Foods Buy (6.0 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is HRL's P/E ratio?: Hormel Foods trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.3.
When does HRL report earnings?: Hormel Foods's next scheduled report is on Dec 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.37.
What is the HRL price target?: The median analyst price target from 8 analysts is $25.00, with a range of $23.00 – $29.00.
Is HRL Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Hormel Foods as Questionable. Ratios pass, but its industry often sells things we can't check.
Does HRL pay a dividend?: Yes — Hormel Foods's dividend yield is 5.3%.