Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is currently trading at $19.71. Based on 8 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $26.13, implying a 32.5% upside. The consensus recommendation is HOLD.

Over the past 30 days, the feed records 0 target raises and 1 target cut for HRL. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 3 target raises and 1 target cut for HRL.

HRL

Hormel Foods Corporation

Consumer StaplesOpinion: hold

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$19.71

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$25.00$27.00
Current $19.71
Median: $26.00Mean: $26.20Current: $19.71

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • BNP ParibasAug 28, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $27.00 → $26.00

  • JP MorganAug 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $25.00 → $26.00

  • BNP ParibasJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $26.00 → $27.00

  • Stephens & Co.Jul 9, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $25.00 → $25.00

  • B of A SecuritiesJun 30, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $25.00 → $27.00

  • B of A SecuritiesMay 29, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $23.00 → $25.00

  • Stephens & Co.May 29, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $22.00 → $25.00

  • Stephens & Co.May 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $27.00 → $22.00

  • JP MorganApr 9, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $28.00 → $23.00

  • Stephens & Co.Feb 27, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $25.00 → $27.00

  • Stephens & Co.Feb 11, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $27.00 → $25.00

  • BarclaysDec 9, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $31.00 → $30.00

  • Piper SandlerDec 5, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $25.00 → $26.00

  • JP MorganDec 5, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $27.00 → $28.00

  • B of A SecuritiesDec 5, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $25.00 → $26.00

  • JP MorganNov 21, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $30.00 → $27.00

  • Piper SandlerNov 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $26.00 → $25.00

  • Goldman SachsOct 30, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $31.00 → $27.00

  • JP MorganAug 29, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $34.00 → $30.00

  • Goldman SachsAug 29, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $35.00 → $31.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$26.13

Based on 8 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (3)Hold (7)Sell (0)

Upside

+32.55%

Market Cap

$10.85B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Aug 27, 2026D+30
P/E Ratio (TTM)31.79
Forward P/E12.69
P/B Ratio1.38
Dividend Yield5.94%
Return on Equity (ROE)4.29%
Operating Margin8.62%
Debt to Equity36.33
Beta (Volatility)0.32
52 Week Range$19.42 - $26.60
LowCurrent: $19.71High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 1Insider Sells: 3

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

LYKKEN STEVEN J (Officer) - 4,904 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
7/8/2026BHOJWANI GARY C.DirectorSale at price 24.51 per share.20,200
12/11/2025MURANO ELSA ADirectorSale at price 24.00 per share.13,400
3/27/2025MURANO ELSA ADirectorSale at price 30.40 per share.4,500
12/6/2024LYKKEN STEVEN JOfficerPurchase at price 32.47 per share.4,904

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for HRL?

A. The current target price for Hormel Foods Corporation is $26.13, which implies a 32.5% upside from the current price of $19.71. This is based on the consensus of 8 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for HRL?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is HOLD.

Q. Are insiders buying HRL stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 1 insider buys and 3 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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