Is HRL a good investment in 2026?

Hormel Foods trades at a P/E ratio of 26.2, with high volatility (31.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of HRL?

Based on 30-day volatility of 31.7%, HRL has HIGH risk. Beta of 0.31 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.

Hormel Foods (HRL) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does HRL pay dividends?

Yes, Hormel Foods has a dividend yield of 5.01%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$12.84B

P/E RATIO

26.2

BETA

0.31

Less volatile

DIV YIELD

5.01%

52W HIGH

$32.07

52W LOW

$21.03

VOLATILITY

31.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$24.41 → $23.34-4.38%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$29.54 → $23.34-21.0%

HRL | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Consumer Defensive Sector Context

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

METRIC	HRL	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	26.2x	21.0x	↑ 25%
Beta	0.31	0.65	Less volatile
Div Yield	5.01%	2.80%	Above avg
30d Volatility	31.7%	18%	Higher risk

TOP CONSUMER DEFENSIVE PEERS

PEP

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
HRHRL(You are here)	$23.34	$12.84B	Consumer Defensive	—
PG	$156.01	$365.14B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
KO	$77.88	$335.01B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →
PEP	$160.78	$219.84B	Consumer Defensive	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Hormel Foods is currently trading at $23.34, which is 27.2% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.31, the stock shows lower sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME5.6M(Above avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HRL a good buy right now?

Hormel Foods trades at 26.2x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 31.7% volatility.

Does HRL pay dividends?

Yes, Hormel Foods offers a dividend yield of 5.01%. This translates to approximately $1.17 per share annually.

How volatile is HRL?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 31.7% and beta of 0.31,HRL is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.