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Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 0.85

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Is Hormel Foods Corporation’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?

Hormel Foods Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 0.85 is 43% below its 5-year average of 1.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.85–1.84).

As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 27.35% below its 12-month average of 1.17.

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HRL Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

HRL Earnings Per Share (EPS)
0.87-40.82% 1Y
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HRL Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

HRL Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart

HRL Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

0.85

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM

1.17

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y

1.41

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y

1.50

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y

1.57

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y

1.38

EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y

1.18

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-27.35%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-39.61%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-43.33%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-46.02%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-38.29%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-27.85%

HRL Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)

NAMEMARKET CAPEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)TTM3Y5Y
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)$13.62B0.851.171.411.50
McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC)$13.16B6.102.942.742.77
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF-B)$12.60B1.511.691.791.80
Brown-Forman Corporation (BF.B)$12.60B1.511.691.791.80
The J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)$12.42B-1.30-6.44-1.651.17
The Clorox Company (CLX)$11.71B6.164.403.444.48
General Mills, Inc. (GIS)$18.42B4.084.234.324.11
Molson Coors Beverage Company (TAP)$7.80B-10.64-2.73-0.48-0.28
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (CELH)$7.46B0.400.350.170.12
Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG)$6.57B-0.101.571.601.80

EPS Comparison

Trailing EPS (TTM)

$0.85

Forward EPS (Est.)

$1.49

P/E Ratio

29.1

Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Why EPS matters:

  • Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
  • Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
  • Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
  • Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation

Hormel Foods Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition

EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.

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Hormel Foods Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ

What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 0.85.
Is Hormel Foods Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Hormel Foods Corporation's earnings per share (EPS) of 0.85 is 43% below its 5-year average of 1.50, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.85–1.84).
What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 1.17.
What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 1.41.
What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 1.50.
What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 1.57.
What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 1.38.
What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for HRL stock is 1.18.

Hormel Foods Corporation Earnings Per Share (EPS) History

DATEEARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
2025-10-260.87
2024-10-311.47
2023-10-311.45
2022-10-311.84
2021-10-311.68
2020-10-311.69
2019-10-311.83
2018-10-311.91
2017-10-311.60
2016-10-311.68
2015-10-311.30
2014-10-311.14
2013-10-311.00
2012-10-310.95
2011-10-310.89
2010-10-310.74
2009-10-310.64
2008-10-310.53
2007-10-310.55
2006-10-310.52
2005-10-310.46
2004-10-310.42
2003-10-310.34
2002-10-310.34
2001-10-310.33
2000-10-310.30
1999-10-310.28
1998-10-310.23
1997-10-310.18
1996-10-310.13

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About Hormel Foods Corporation

Hormel Foods Corporation is a prominent global food company that specializes in the creation, preparation, and supply of a diverse array of meat, nut, and other culinary items. Its extensive clientele spans retail outlets, institutional food providers (foodservice), specialty delis, and various commercial enterprises across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are strategically structured into four main divisions: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods, Jennie-O Turkey Store, and International & Other. Hormel's product portfolio is broad, encompassing numerous perishable goods such as fresh meats, frozen food selections, convenient refrigerated meal options, a variety of sausages, hams, guacamole, and bacon. Additionally, it offers a wide range of non-perishable items, including canned luncheon meats, various nut butters, snack nuts, chili, microwave-ready meals, hashes, stews, tortillas, salsas, and tortilla chips. Beyond these offerings, Hormel Foods is also actively involved in the processing, promotion, and distribution of both branded and unbranded products derived from pork, beef, poultry, and turkey. The company further supplies nutritional food items and supplements, dessert and beverage mixes, and industrial-grade gelatin. Its extensive product line is marketed under numerous widely recognized brand names, including SKIPPY, SPAM, Hormel, Natural Choice, Applegate, Justin's, Jennie-O, Café H, Herdez, Black Label, Sadler's, Columbus, Gatherings, Wholly, Planters, NUT-rition, Planters Cheez Balls, and Corn Nuts. These products reach consumers through a multi-channel distribution network, utilizing internal sales teams, independent brokers, and various distributors. Founded in 1891 as Geo. A. Hormel & Company, the organization was officially rebranded as Hormel Foods Corporation in January 1995. Its corporate headquarters are located in Austin, Minnesota.

Austin, MN
20,000 employees
www.hormelfoods.com
Consumer Defensive / Packaged Foods
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
CEO
Jeffrey Ettinger
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