Hormel Foods (HRL, $47.36) misses fiscal Q3 earnings expectations, while beating revenue estimate
Hormel Foods posted its fiscal third-quarter earnings that missed analyst’ expectations, even as revenue surpassed estimates.
The consumer food company’s sales in the quarter grew +6% from the year-ago period to $3.03 billion, above the consensus of $2.98 billion (as reported in Benzinga). Earnings per share of $0.40 , however, came in below the analyst consensus of $0.41.
Net sales for Refrigerated Foods rose +2% year-over-year and that for Grocery Products climbed +25%, while Jennie-O Turkey Store decreased -8%, and International & other sales fell -5%.
Hormel’s gross margin in the quarter expanded +190 basis points from the year-ago to 16.7%.
For full fiscal year 2022, Hormel boosted its sales outlook to a range of $12.2 billion to $12.8 billion from prior guidance of $11.7 billion to $12.5 billion . The consensus is $12.45 billion.
The company cut its EPS outlook to $1.78 to $1.85, from previous forecast of $1.87 to $1.97. Analysts’ consensus is $1.88.
HRL in -2.17% downward trend, falling for three consecutive days on August 21, 2026
Moving lower for three straight days is viewed as a bearish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future declines. Considering data from situations where HRL declined for three days, in of 277 cases, the price declined further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 07, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on HRL as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for HRL turned negative on July 30, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 41 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 41 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
HRL moved below its 50-day moving average on August 11, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for HRL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 17, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HRL advanced for three days, in of 309 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
HRL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 141 cases where HRL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.653) is normal, around the industry mean (8.481). P/E Ratio (28.094) is within average values for comparable stocks, (36.558). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.680) is also within normal values, averaging (2.944). Dividend Yield (0.049) settles around the average of (0.055) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.076) is also within normal values, averaging (5.907).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. HRL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. HRL’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 91, placing this stock worse than average.
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a manufacturer of meat products and other prepared foods
Industry FoodMajorDiversified
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