Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
69 July Aristocrats: Hormel Is Still The One Hot Dog
Six of the ten lowest-priced S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats are currently attractive buys, offering high yields and fair pricing for income-focused investors. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten Aristocrat 'dogs' could deliver average net gains of 19.49% by July 2026, with lower volatility than the market. Fifteen Aristocrats show negative free cash flow margins, making their dividends less safe; investors should prioritize those with positive cash flow coverage.
Hormel: An Undervalued Protein Market Leader
Hormel is undervalued, with a nearly 4% dividend yield at a decade high and a 59-year streak of dividend growth, making it a Dividend King. Despite recent challenges—reorganization, inflation, and operational issues—Hormel's strong brands, balance sheet, and dividend safety remain intact. Organic growth, brand innovation, and strategic acquisitions support long-term revenue and earnings growth.
Hormel Foods For Strong Total Return And A Rising Dividend
Hormel is a defensive, dividend-growth stock with a 3.8% yield and 59 years of consecutive dividend increases, ideal for reliable, rising income. Its strong brands, global distribution, and resilient earnings—even during recessions—make Hormel a core holding for income-focused portfolios. Recent results show stable earnings and cost controls; free cash flow and a strong balance sheet support ongoing dividend growth and strategic flexibility.
Hormel Taps Former CEO Jeffrey Ettinger to Return in Interim Role
Former Hormel Foods (HRL) CEO Jeffrey Ettinger is returning to the role in an interim capacity starting in July, the company said Monday.
Time To Buy These 3 Super SWANs
In the stock market, there are always smart buys that can be made. Today's focus will be on a super-regional bank, a financial services company, and a consumer staple. The trio is priced anywhere from 10% to 30% below my fair value estimates.
Zacks Industry Outlook Tyson Foods, Hormel Foods and Pilgrim's Pride
Zacks spotlights TSN, HRL and PPC as meat producers navigating protein demand, plant-based trends and cost pressures.
3 Meat Stocks Worth Watching Amid Robust Industry Trends
Strong protein demand and plant-based trends are lifting TSN, HRL, and PPC despite rising production costs.
Hormel Foods: No Rush To Buy, Given Ambitious Guidance
Hormel faces margin pressures from rising input costs and weak volume growth, despite some success in passing on price increases to consumers. Planters and turkey segments show tentative improvement, but aggressive H2 guidance may be difficult to achieve given ongoing consumer and margin headwinds. A strong balance sheet and 3.9% dividend yield support stability, but limited earnings growth and valuation make shares unattractive for new investment.
Turkey, nuts and Spam are appealing to ‘strained' consumers, Hormel says
The meat and snack company says its products seen as offering more value will drive an uptick in business in the second half of the year.
Hormel Stock Near Lows, But Tariff Relief Could Boost Outlook
Despite its status as a dividend king, many investors weren't expecting much from Hormel Foods Corp. NYSE: HRL in its second-quarter earnings report for the 2025 fiscal year. The company didn't disappoint, but mixed results sent the stock down 2.8% immediately following the report.
Hormel Foods Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates, Sales Increase Y/Y
HRL meets second-quarter earnings estimates as sales rise 0.4% year over year and volumes decline, but International units post modest net sales gains.
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL ) Q2 2025 Results Conference Call May 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Jess Blomberg - Director of Investor Relations Jim Snee - President and Chief Executive Officer Jacinth Smiley - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John Ghingo - Executive Vice President, Retail Segment Conference Call Participants Peter Galbo - Bank of America Michael Lavery - Piper Sandler Tom Palmer - Citi Ben Theurer - Barclays Heather Jones - Heather Jones Research Rupesh Parikh - Oppenheimer Pooran Sharma - Stephens Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Hormel's Foods Corporation Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen-only mode.
