CONSUMER DEFENSIVE2/27/2026 • LIVE

Hormel Foods (HRL)

Hormel Foods (HRL) is a consumer defensive company operating in packaged foods. Demand is typically resilient, with margin discipline and pricing power as key drivers. Follow price action, market risk, and comparative valuation signals to support portfolio decisions.

PRICE
$24.82
-1.94% today
RISK
MEDIUM

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$13.65B
P/E RATIO
28.5
BETA
0.33
Less volatile
DIV YIELD
4.71%
52W HIGH
$32.07
52W LOW
$21.03
VOLATILITY
28.7%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$25.20 → $24.82-1.51%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$28.63 → $24.82-13.3%
$23$26$29FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
HRL | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

Stable sector with essential products like food, beverages, and household goods.

METRICHRLSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio28.5x21.0x 36%
Beta0.330.65Less volatile
Div Yield4.71%2.80%Above avg
30d Volatility28.7%18%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare HRL's key metrics against its main consumer defensive sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
HRL(You are here)
$24.82$13.65BConsumer Defensive
PG$163.75$383.25BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
KO$80.50$346.28BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
PEP$167.58$229.14BConsumer DefensiveVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Hormel Foods is currently trading at $24.82, which is 22.6% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.33, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL
VOLUME7.3M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HRL a good buy right now?

Hormel Foods trades at 28.5x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 28.7% volatility.

Does HRL pay dividends?

Yes, Hormel Foods offers a dividend yield of 4.71%. This translates to approximately $1.17 per share annually.

How volatile is HRL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 28.7% and beta of 0.33,HRL is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:57 PM