Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Yield on Cost (YOC): 4.80%
The yield on cost (YOC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is 4.80%.
HRL Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
4.80%
Yield on Cost for HRL
HRL now pays $1.17 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $34.54 | 3.39% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-16) | $47.97 | 2.44% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $40.43 | 2.89% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $31.15 | 3.76% |
| Buying today(at $24.29) | $24.29 | 4.80% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 4.80% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 4.5% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
4.80%
In 3 years
5.68%
In 5 years
6.35%
In 10 years
8.41%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL).
Starting Yield
4.82%
Ending YOC
9.35%
Year 15 Dividend
$2.27
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$25.45
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $1.17 | — | 4.82% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $1.22 | +4.52% | 5.03% | $1.22 |
| Year 2 | $1.28 | +4.52% | 5.26% | $2.50 |
| Year 3 | $1.34 | +4.52% | 5.50% | $3.84 |
| Year 4 | $1.40 | +4.52% | 5.75% | $5.23 |
| Year 5 | $1.46 | +4.52% | 6.01% | $6.69 |
| Year 6 | $1.53 | +4.52% | 6.28% | $8.22 |
| Year 7 | $1.59 | +4.52% | 6.56% | $9.81 |
| Year 8 | $1.67 | +4.52% | 6.86% | $11.48 |
| Year 9 | $1.74 | +4.52% | 7.17% | $13.22 |
| Year 10 | $1.82 | +4.52% | 7.49% | $15.04 |
| Year 11 | $1.90 | +4.52% | 7.83% | $16.94 |
| Year 12 | $1.99 | +4.52% | 8.19% | $18.93 |
| Year 13 | $2.08 | +4.52% | 8.56% | $21.01 |
| Year 14 | $2.17 | +4.52% | 8.94% | $23.18 |
| Year 15 | $2.27 | +4.52% | 9.35% | $25.45 |
Hormel Foods Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Hormel Foods Corporation Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for HRL stock is 4.80%.
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.
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- CEO
- Jeffrey Ettinger