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.
Hormel Foods Corporation
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)
Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price
| Firm | Date | PT action | Prior → Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNP Paribas | Aug 28, 2026 | Lowers | $27.00 → $26.00 |
| JP Morgan | Aug 14, 2026 | Raises | $25.00 → $26.00 |
| BNP Paribas | Jul 14, 2026 | Raises | $26.00 → $27.00 |
| Stephens & Co. | Jul 9, 2026 | Maintains | $25.00 → $25.00 |
| B of A Securities | Jun 30, 2026 | Raises | $25.00 → $27.00 |
| B of A Securities | May 29, 2026 | Raises | $23.00 → $25.00 |
| Stephens & Co. | May 29, 2026 | Raises | $22.00 → $25.00 |
| Stephens & Co. | May 21, 2026 | Lowers | $27.00 → $22.00 |
| JP Morgan | Apr 9, 2026 | Lowers | $28.00 → $23.00 |
| Stephens & Co. | Feb 27, 2026 | Raises | $25.00 → $27.00 |
| Stephens & Co. | Feb 11, 2026 | Lowers | $27.00 → $25.00 |
| Barclays | Dec 9, 2025 | Lowers | $31.00 → $30.00 |
| Piper Sandler | Dec 5, 2025 | Raises | $25.00 → $26.00 |
| JP Morgan | Dec 5, 2025 | Raises | $27.00 → $28.00 |
| B of A Securities | Dec 5, 2025 | Raises | $25.00 → $26.00 |
| JP Morgan | Nov 21, 2025 | Lowers | $30.00 → $27.00 |
| Piper Sandler | Nov 6, 2025 | Lowers | $26.00 → $25.00 |
| Goldman Sachs | Oct 30, 2025 | Lowers | $31.00 → $27.00 |
| JP Morgan | Aug 29, 2025 | Lowers | $34.00 → $30.00 |
| Goldman Sachs | Aug 29, 2025 | Lowers | $35.00 → $31.00 |
PT action: Lowers
$27.00 → $26.00
PT action: Raises
$25.00 → $26.00
PT action: Raises
$26.00 → $27.00
PT action: Maintains
$25.00 → $25.00
PT action: Raises
$25.00 → $27.00
PT action: Raises
$23.00 → $25.00
PT action: Raises
$22.00 → $25.00
PT action: Lowers
$27.00 → $22.00
PT action: Lowers
$28.00 → $23.00
PT action: Raises
$25.00 → $27.00
PT action: Lowers
$27.00 → $25.00
PT action: Lowers
$31.00 → $30.00
PT action: Raises
$25.00 → $26.00
PT action: Raises
$27.00 → $28.00
PT action: Raises
$25.00 → $26.00
PT action: Lowers
$30.00 → $27.00
PT action: Lowers
$26.00 → $25.00
PT action: Lowers
$31.00 → $27.00
PT action: Lowers
$34.00 → $30.00
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.
$26.13
Based on 8 analysts
+32.55%
$10.85B
Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.
Major insider buying detected recently.
LYKKEN STEVEN J (Officer) - 4,904 shares
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2026 | BHOJWANI GARY C. | Director | Sale at price 24.51 per share. | 20,200 |
| 12/11/2025 | MURANO ELSA A | Director | Sale at price 24.00 per share. | 13,400 |
| 3/27/2025 | MURANO ELSA A | Director | Sale at price 30.40 per share. | 4,500 |
| 12/6/2024 | LYKKEN STEVEN J | Officer | Purchase at price 32.47 per share. | 4,904 |
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.
A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 1 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is HOLD.
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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