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Hormel Foods (HRL) Launches Portion Pack Bacon But Is The Undervalued Story Already Priced In

Product launch puts Hormel Foods in focus Hormel Foods (HRL) has drawn fresh attention after launching HORMEL BLACK LABEL Portion Pack Bacon, a convenience driven format that targets portion control, reduced waste, and changing habits in smaller or single-person households. Recent moves in Hormel Foods reflect that tension between fresh ideas and a tougher backdrop for packaged foods. The share price is up 4.5% over the past day and 5.1% over 30 days, yet the year-to-date share price return...

Yahoo·17:11HRL

Sally J. Smith to Retire from Hormel Foods Corporation Board of Directors

Fintel·16:41HRL

Is Hormel Foods (HRL) Portion Pack Bacon A Meaningful Product Launch?

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) introduced HORMEL BLACK LABEL Portion Pack Bacon in a new convenient packaging format. The product is positioned to help shoppers use only what they need while keeping remaining bacon sealed for later use. The portioned format is aimed at households looking to cut food waste and manage smaller meal occasions. The launch of HORMEL BLACK LABEL Portion Pack Bacon is only one factor to weigh when assessing Hormel Foods as an investment. We have also flagged 3 warning...

Yahoo·15:11HRL

Hormel Foods Names Joe O'Connor Group Vice President, Enterprise Performance

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that Joe O'Connor has been named group vice president, enterprise performance.

Yahoo·11:02HRL

HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon Introduces HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Portion Pack Bacon

HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon is introducing a new way for bacon lovers to enjoy the premium bacon they crave with the launch of HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Portion Pack Bacon. Featuring individually perforated portions, the new package gives people the flexibility to prepare exactly the amount of bacon they want while keeping the remaining portions fresh for another occasion.

Yahoo·08:00HRL

Hormel Foods Releases 20th Annual Global Impact Report

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today released its 20th annual Global Impact Report. The new report, available online, highlights fiscal year 2025 progress through Good Feeds Us All, the framework that guides the company's global impact efforts and focuses on action across its interconnected Planet and Society pillars.

Yahoo·08:00HRL

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Hormel Foods, Lowers Price Target to $28

Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer maintains Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $30 to $28.

Benzinga·05:43HRL

Can Hormel Foods Keep Expanding Margins Despite Softer Retail Volumes?

HRL expands its adjusted operating margin to 9% in the third quarter as Foodservice strength, lower pork costs and expense discipline offset Retail volume pressures.

Yahoo·09:12HRL

Hormel (HRL): Can Foodservice Expansion Earn More Than its Cost of Capital?

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) sells branded meats, prepared proteins, and grocery products through retailers, restaurants, and other foodservice customers. Familiar brands and products that simplify meal preparation help it compete on convenience and consistency alongside price. Consumers remain selective about food spending, and the signed $1.055 billion acquisition of Brakebush Brothers, LLC increases the capital committed […]

Yahoo·10:02HRL

Hormel Foods Names Holly LaVallie Vice President of Marketing Excellence

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced Holly LaVallie is re-joining the company as vice president of marketing excellence.

Yahoo·10:00HRL

What Does JM Smucker Offer That Hormel Foods Does Not?

Investors buy Hormel Foods (HRL) and JM Smucker (SJM) for the same basic reasons: reliable grocery brands and quarterly dividends. Hormel sells SPAM, Planters, and Jennie-O turkey, while Smucker sells coffee and Uncrustables. Yet the market has shown a clear favorite recently. Over the past twelve months, Smucker stock returned 15.0%, while Hormel stock lost 14.8%. Is that preference backed by how the two businesses are actually doing.

Yahoo·16:36HRL

Hormel Foods (HRL) Debuts Holiday Peanut Butter Loaf In New Brand Partnership

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) is partnering its SKIPPY brand with Bauducco to launch a peanut butter infused holiday loaf called SKIPPY Peanut Butter Chocottone. The co branded product combines SKIPPY peanut butter with Bauducco's Chocottone sweet bread and is positioned for the upcoming holiday season. Hormel Foods and Bauducco signalled scope for further co developed items beyond SKIPPY Peanut Butter Chocottone, extending the partnership beyond a single launch. The SKIPPY Peanut Butter...

Yahoo·15:16HRL

Hormel Foods Has a Nearly 6% Dividend Yield. Is the Stock Too Cheap to Ignore?

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) is not exactly the first stock that comes to mind when investors talk about growth. It is a food company, after all, and most of its brands have been around for years. But that is also what makes Hormel interesting for income investors. The company owns a number of familiar brands, […]

Yahoo·03:07HRL

Hormel Foods Expands Further Into Proteins With $1.06 Billion Acquisition

Hormel Foods won’t just be about making turkey and canned lunch meat Spam anymore. The food company announced Wednesday it will acquire Brakebush Brothers, a chicken manufacturer, for approximately $1.06 billion. The transaction is expected to close during Hormel Foods’ fiscal first quarter in 2027.

Yahoo·07:26HRL

Hormel Foods Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire Brakebush, A Leading Value-Added Chicken Company

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers, LLC, a leading value-added chicken company, from the Brakebush family.

Yahoo·06:30HRL

Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Looks Overvalued Relative To Its Earnings

Hormel Foods has seen its share price grind lower over several years, which puts a spotlight on a simple question for you as an investor: Is the current valuation really supported by the earnings power of this long-established food company? Over the past 5 years, Hormel Foods stock has fallen 42.6%, which raises the issue of whether the current price is now more closely aligned with what its earnings can justify. The business leans on a portfolio of packaged protein and grocery brands, so...

Yahoo·17:06HRL

Hormel Foods Announces Research & Development Executive Appointments

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the promotion of Dr. Aaron Asmus to vice president of Research and Development (R&D).

Yahoo·16:29HRL

Hormel Foods Pricing Strategy: Can It Balance Value and Profitability?

HRL is using pricing, mix, efficiency and cost discipline to improve profitability as value-focused consumers reshape demand.

Yahoo·10:03HRL

Hormel Foods (HRL) Could Be 24% Below Fair Value Following Its Dividend Affirmation

Dividend announcement and why it matters for Hormel Foods Hormel Foods (HRL) has affirmed its quarterly dividend at $0.2925 per share, payable on November 16, 2026, to shareholders on record as of the close of business on October 13, 2026. For investors watching a stock that has declined over the past month and past 3 months, this cash payout represents a clear, scheduled return component that does not depend on short term price swings. At a share price of $19.97, Hormel Foods has seen its...

Yahoo·04:08HRL

Hormel Foods Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its quarterly dividend on the common stock, authorized by the Board of Directors at $0.2925 per share. The dividend will be paid on November 16, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 13, 2026.

Yahoo·21:00HRL

Hormel: Undervalued And A Record Yield But Facing Growth Struggles

Hormel (HRL) stays a hold: inflation and cost pressures slow growth despite undervaluation and 6% yield. Click here to read my latest analysis.

SeekingAlpha·08:36HRL

Hormel Foods vs General Mills: One Dividend Rests on Solid Cash, the Other on Fumes

Both Hormel and General Mills paid out more in dividends than they earned last year, but that shared screener flag tells a completely different story at each company. One dividend sits on solid footing while the other is quietly running out of room.

Yahoo·10:20HRL

Hormel Foods U.S. Production Facilities Donate More Than $330,000 to Hunger-Relief Organizations in Hunger Action Month

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the distribution of $332,000 in Hunger Action Month cash donations from its production facilities to more than 40 hunger-relief organizations across the U.S., supporting efforts to address food insecurity in local communities where the company operates.

Yahoo·08:01HRL

5 Beaten-Down Dividend Kings Ready to Roar Back in 2027 (One Yields Over 5%)

While investors pile into pricey AI darlings, a handful of battle-tested Dividend Kings have quietly slipped to levels that scream value, and Wall Street analysts see serious upside ahead for 2027.

Yahoo·09:12

Hormel Foods Stock: Is HRL Underperforming the Consumer Defensive Sector?

As Hormel Foods has fallen short of the consumer defensive sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Yahoo·14:48HRL

Even with 10-Year Treasury Yields Around 5%, I'd Still Rather Buy This S&P 500 Dividend Stock for Passive Income in September.

Bonds lock you in, while companies can grow their businesses over the long term.

Yahoo·08:35

3 Low Volatility Dividend Stocks for Investors Seeking Steady Income

When the Shiller CAPE pushes above 40 and Warren Buffett compares Wall Street to a casino, the hunt for calmer harbors suddenly feels urgent. Many investors are still drawn to the AI story, yet quietly worry about what happens if the music slows. This article looks at three dividend-focused, lower volatility stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to the current mood, and explores how each might fit into a more selective playbook. The three stocks below are just a starting sample...

Yahoo·10:15

Could SPAM Hot Honey’s Brand Refresh Strategy Reveal a New Consumer Playbook for Hormel (HRL)?

Hormel Foods has launched SPAM Hot Honey as a full-time flavor, partnering with Brooklyn’s Win Son Bakery on limited-time menu items, co-branded streetwear-style merchandise, and broader retail distribution across select US grocery stores. This collaboration highlights Hormel’s push to refresh the SPAM brand through flavor innovation and foodservice partnerships that can deepen consumer engagement beyond traditional retail shelves. Next, we’ll examine how the SPAM Hot Honey launch and Win...

Yahoo·17:14HRL

Hormel Foods (HRL): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?

Over the past six months, Hormel Foods’s stock price fell to $20.86. Shareholders have lost 8% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 13.7%. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Yahoo·10:52HRL

Hormel Foods, Culinary Institute of America Open Applications for National Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that applications are now open for the National Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program (CEIP) class of 2028, a rigorous leadership development experience designed for accomplished culinary professionals. Launched in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in 2008, CEIP is the only culinary program to provide advanced culinary leadership training and enrichment specifically create

Yahoo·08:03HRL

2 Big Food Dividends Were Just Cut. 3 More Quietly Stopped Growing.

Conagra and Campbell's already made their moves, but several other legacy food giants are sending quieter signals that income investors have learned to recognize too late. Three warning patterns separate a frozen payout from the next cut.

Yahoo·09:15

Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Sees Fair Value Edges Lower After Measured Analyst Revisions

Hormel Foods is back in focus as analysts fine tune their price targets, with fair value edging from US$27.25 to US$26.13 while staying in the same general range. Recent commentary points to a measured tone, with targets clustered in the mid US$20s as Wall Street weighs cleaner portfolio moves against questions on how much upside that might support. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets fit into the wider Hormel Foods story and what to watch as the narrative evolves. Analyst...

Yahoo·15:09HRL

Hormel (HRL) Expanded Adjusted Operating Margin Despite a Volume Decline. Can Cost Savings Carry the Turnaround?

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) reported fiscal third-quarter sales of $2.96 billion, down 2.4%, as volume declined 7.4% and organic net sales fell 1.7%. Organic net sales is a company-defined non-GAAP measure that excludes the effect of the divested Justin’s business from the prior-year comparison. Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) presents its adjusted results as company-defined non-GAAP […]

Yahoo·13:18

Campbell Cuts Dividend, Tyson Slashes Outlook as Food Stocks Get Crushed

Campbell’s reports weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings, while Tyson Foods lowers its revenue growth forecast citing volatile cattle prices and squeezed margins.

Yahoo·13:02

Hormel vs. General Mills: Don’t Let the Bigger Dividend Check Fool You

Hormel and General Mills both cut big dividend checks and carry identical payout ratios, yet one of these grocery giants has a streak the other can never match. Knowing which metric to prioritize could change which stock belongs in your portfolio.

Yahoo·15:32HRL

1 Value Stock with Impressive Fundamentals and 2 Facing Headwinds

The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.

Yahoo·07:04

Hormel Foods Corporation to Participate in the 2026 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer, and John Ghingo, president and chief executive officer-elect, will participate in a fireside chat discussion at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. A webcast of the discussion is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT).

Yahoo·17:30HRL

4 Battle-Tested Consumer Staples Stocks That Keep Raising Their Dividends

Some dividend stocks fold the moment a recession hits, but four consumer staples names kept raising their payouts straight through a housing collapse and a global lockdown without missing a beat. The question now is whether their current yields and margins make them worth owning before the next ugly year arrives.

Yahoo·13:47

Top 3 Risk Off Stocks That Are Set To Fly This Month

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its

Benzinga·02:01

What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Hormel Foods Stock?

Hormel Foods has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock.

Yahoo·10:16HRL

BNP Paribas Maintains Neutral on Hormel Foods, Lowers Price Target to $26

BNP Paribas analyst Max Gumport maintains Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $27 to $26.

Benzinga·10:08HRL

President Trump Says In Social Media Post That Agreement Reached To 'Substantially Lower The Price Of Ground Beef'

Today, I concluded a deal to substantially lower the price of ground beef for working American families. As everyone knows, under President Biden, beef prices soared at their fastest rate and the American beef herd fell

Benzinga·02:59

Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Yielding Dividend King Consumer Staples Stocks?

Just because a stock has a high yield doesn't mean it is attractively priced.

Yahoo·11:35

1 Stock Under $50 to Keep an Eye On and 2 We Ignore

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Yahoo·10:57

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL): Dividend Quality Checked, but Payout Sustainability Raises Concern

Hormel Foods offers a high 4.66% dividend yield but faces sustainability concerns with a 136% payout ratio, making it a mixed pick for income investors.

ChartMill·07:50HRL

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Hormel Foods, Raises Price Target to $26

JP Morgan analyst Thomas Palmer maintains Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $25 to $26.

Benzinga·08:01HRL

Tyson Foods Confirms It Will Center Beef Business Around Three Strategically Located U.S. Facilities In Nebraska, Kansas And Texas To Create A More Competitive Footprint

Move will create a more competitive footprint amidst one of the most historic cattle shortages the country has ever experienced. Recent USDA cattle inventory data, which included continued evidence of limited heifer

Benzinga·12:34

HORMEL® Chili and OMAHA STEAKS® Unite to Elevate America's Chili Experience

HORMEL® Chili is raising the bar for canned chili with the introduction of its new co-branded chili developed in collaboration with OMAHA STEAKS®. Designed for consumers seeking high-quality chili without sacrificing convenience, the new offering delivers a rich, competition-style experience that is ready to enjoy in minutes.

Yahoo·08:00HRL

Why Seneca Foods Looks Ripe For A Takeover

This cash-gushing food producer has a clean balance sheet and dispersed ownership, putting it squarely on the menu for a specific set of buyers.

Yahoo·15:07

Ten Young Leaders Tackling Food Insecurity Named Hormel Foods 2026 Food Heroes

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its fifth cohort of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes. The award recognizes 10 young leaders developing solutions to fight food insecurity.

Yahoo·08:39HRL

The PLANTERS® Brand Welcomes Fall with New Maple Brown Sugar Almonds, Apple Cider Donut Cashews and Expanded Special Reserve Collection

The PLANTERS® brand is launching a fall collection celebrating seasonal snacking with limited-time flavors designed to satisfy autumn cravings. The lineup features the highly anticipated return of Apple Cider Donut Cashews and an exciting new addition, Maple Brown Sugar Almonds, both crafted to capture the nostalgia and indulgence of the season.

Yahoo·08:00

All It Takes Is $10,000 Invested in Equal Parts of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $1,500 in Yearly Dividends.

Reliable dividend stocks with attractive yields can build a powerful dividend stream, with a side of dividend growth.

Yahoo·14:35

What Does Hormel Foods (HRL) Pork Price Fixing Lawsuit Mean For Investors?

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) has been named as a defendant in a major antitrust class action lawsuit alleging price fixing in the U.S. pork industry. The case claims a conspiracy among several pork producers to coordinate and inflate prices for pork products sold across the country. Some co-defendants have reached settlements, while legal proceedings involving Hormel Foods and others are continuing in court. Investors are watching the lawsuit for potential implications for Hormel Foods' legal...

Yahoo·03:10HRL