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$HRL

Hormel Foods Corporation

XNYSConsumer StaplesMeat Packing Plants

$25.09-0.55%$0.1400Prev $25.23LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is HRL down today? It is at $25.09 (-0.55%), and our scanner flagged it 5 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment HRL spikes, and full due diligence on HRL — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$25.09
Change today
-0.55%
Previous close
$25.23
52-week range
$19.70 – $29.34
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$13.88B
Dividend yield
4.64% ($1.17)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
550.3M
Live vendor count
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-12-17
Institutional own.
53.99%
Total held
54.3%
Tradeable float
251.3M
46% of shares · after <1% insiders + 54% institutions
Short interest
20.3M
▲ +2% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
8.1%
Days to cover
5.0d
Avg daily volume
4.8M
Next earnings
Aug 27 · in 21d (before open)
Classification
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Meat Packing Plants
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.7x
15m
0.5x
1h
0.5x
1D
0.0x

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Why is $HRL down today?

Here is the latest on HRL from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for HRL today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystExecutive / Board Change, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $HRL moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold6 analysts
Avg target $26.67(+6% upside)
Range $25 – $30
2 buy4 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$HRL Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish77Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.6%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$HRL Activity

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Alert· 6d ago +0.4% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 88 bars · L3 · +0.44% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $25.37
Alert· 6d ago +0.4% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 88 bars · L3 · +0.44% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $25.37
Alert· 6d ago 2.0× RVOL
HRL hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:50 AM ET
at $25.02
Alert· 7d ago 2.0× RVOL
HRL hit 2.037x RVOL at 2:10 PM ET
at $25.83
Alert· 8d ago 13.6× RVOL
HRL hit 13.611x RVOL at 12:34 PM ET
at $25.89
News· SEC EDGAR· 9d ago
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
Alert· 9d ago +1.7% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +1.65% above EMA · slope +0.40%
at $26.05
Alert· 9d ago +0.2% vs EMA
HRL 50EMA (5m) Trending · 79 bars · L3 · +0.19% above EMA · slope +0.40%
at $26.05
Alert· 9d ago +0.2% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 295 bars · L5 · +0.25% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $26.05
Alert· 10d ago 3.0× RVOL
HRL hit 2.950x RVOL at 10:46 AM ET
at $26.01
Alert· 15d ago 2.2× RVOL
HRL hit 2.228x RVOL at 1:00 PM ET
at $24.96
News· The Motley Fool· 17d ago Neutral
Bill Gates' Foundation Was Snubbed by Warren Buffett for the First Time in 20 Years. Buffett Is Now on Track to Offload His Entire $140 Billion Berkshire Stake by 2034.
News· The Motley Fool· 46d ago Bullish
The Pullback Created Bargains: Dirt Cheap Consumer Stocks Worth Buying With $5,000 Today
News· SEC EDGAR· 54d ago
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· The Motley Fool· 58d ago Neutral
Why Investors Bailed on Beyond Meat Last Month
News· Investing.com· 65d ago Bullish
Was Hormel’s Q2 Earnings Report the Turnaround Investors Needed?
News· The Motley Fool· 69d ago Bullish
Why Hormel Foods Stock Is Rocketing Higher Today
News· SEC EDGAR· 69d ago
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)

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HRL stock FAQ

Why is $HRL down today?

Here is the latest on HRL from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for HRL today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the HRL stock price today?

HRL last traded at $25.09, down 0.55% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does HRL report earnings?

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is next expected to report earnings on Thursday, August 27, 2026 (before open), about 21 days away. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does HRL pay a dividend?

Yes. HRL currently has a dividend yield of about 4.64% ($1.17 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live HRL alerts?

The HRL Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged HRL 5 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is HRL on?

HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $13.88B in the MEAT PACKING PLANTS sector.

Is HRL good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge HRL for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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