Hormel Foods Corporation

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation carries a market capitalization of 231.27B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 265.97B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Hormel Foods Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 2, 2026.

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation has 550.34M shares outstanding.

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 38.96. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.10, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.70.

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 18.15 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.26 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 26.75 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Hormel Foods Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 18.44, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 265.97B versus a market cap of 231.27B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.88, meaning it holds 1.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 36.33, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 10.73 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 4.30, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.47 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.56, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 3.64, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 10.52M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 20,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 5.65 indicates how many times Hormel Foods Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation recorded 3.11B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 34.38, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 9.04B, leaving 5.94B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on September 29, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation's stock has declined approximately 26.46% over the past 52 weeks.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation generated 210.48B in revenue and converted that into 5.94B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 10.77. EBITDA reached 14.65B, while operating income came in at 13.81B.

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation holds 15.05B in cash and equivalents against 49.47B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 34.92B. Total book value stands at 135.91B, with working capital of 28.63B providing operational flexibility.

Hormel Foods Corporation produced 18.92B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -5.39B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 13.53B - equivalent to 24.58 per share.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation posted a gross margin of 15.68, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.56 and net profit margin of 2.82 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation paid dividends of 20.17 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 187.28 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.85, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.84, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Hormel Foods Corporation shareholders.

Hormel Foods Corporation's most recent stock split took place on February 10, 2016 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of July 31, 2026, Hormel Foods Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 5.44, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.