Hormel Foods Corporation
HRLConsumer DefensiveNASDAQPackaged Foods
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is listed under Packaged Foods. With a market capitalization of $11.59B, it sits in large-cap territory. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International.
Market Cap
$11.59B
Beta
0.29
P/E (TTM)
33.97
P/E (Fwd)
13.44
EPS (TTM)
$0.62
EPS (Fwd)
$1.57
ROE
4.3%
ROA
4.6%
Cash
$868.4M
Total Debt
$2.86B
Free CF
$621.6M
52W Change
-11.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where HRL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 13, 2026 close, HRL finished 13.92% below its 150-day moving average ($22.42) and 15.02% below its 200-day moving average ($22.71). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is HRL overbought or oversold?
At the October 13, 2026 close, HRL's RSI(14) was 30.0, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, HRL has $868.4M in cash with $2.86B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $621.6M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 4.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $12.46B (2022) to $12.11B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Hormel Foods Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing HRL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.