About Hormel Foods Corp
- Industry: Food Products
- Exchange: NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
- Country: US
- Website: https://www.hormelfoods.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 52-week range for HRL?
The 52-week high is $26.6 and the 52-week low is $19.42.
What is the P/E ratio for HRL?
The Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio is 32.14.
What is the dividend yield for HRL?
The indicated annual dividend yield is 3.45%.
What is the Return on Equity (ROE)?
The trailing twelve months (TTM) Return on Equity is 4.33%.
What is the Net Profit Margin?
The Net Profit Margin (TTM) is 2.82%.
What is the Price to Book (P/B) Ratio?
The annual Price to Book ratio stands at 1.65.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
Wall Street analyst consensus for HRL over the last few months:
Latest HRL News
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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Brakebush Brothers, Inc., - M&A Call - Slideshow
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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) M&A Call Transcript
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Hormel Foods Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire Brakebush, A Leading Value-Added Chicken Company
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