Hormel Foods

HRL

Market cap $13.5B

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AUSTIN, Minn., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in person at Austin High School's Richard L.

AUSTIN, Minn., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the upcoming retirements of two long-tenured leaders: Mark Morey, vice president of operations for fresh pork, and Paul Peil, vice president of marketing for fresh and ready meats.

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Hormel Foods is refining the portfolio with new convenient meal options designed to meet value-focused consumer demand for comfort and easy preparation.

Hormel Foods trades near 52-week lows with a forward P/E of 15.7 and an attractive 5.1% dividend yield. HRL demonstrates resilient organic growth across all segments, supported by strong brands and ongoing portfolio modernization. Management guides for 1%–4% organic sales growth and 7% operating income growth midpoint in fiscal 2026 as margin pressures ease.

The No. 1 hash brand for more than 70 years expands its lineup with bold flavors designed to stretch meals and simplify busy nights AUSTIN, Minn., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When the weather turns cold, comfort food takes center stage, and HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® Hash is delivering with two skillet products now available at select retailers nationwide.