Is Hormel Foods Corporation a good dividend stock?

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.61%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is HRL's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for HRL stock is currently 4.61%.

How much does HRL pay in dividends per year?

Hormel Foods Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.1650 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does HRL pay dividends?

HRL stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is HRL's dividend growing?

Hormel Foods Corporation's 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.88%.

HRL Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Hormel Foods Corporation

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 4.61% as of Jun 30, 2026. It pays $1.17 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 4.06% 5-year compound annual rate.

13.91B

Market cap

17.93x

Current P/E

17.79x

Forward P/E

4.61%

Dividend yield

$1.17

HRL dividend

Dividend safety

Moderate

Dividend coverage is moderate for HRL — it pays out about 83% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	15.53%
Operating margin	6.04%
Pretax margin	5.60%
Net margin	4.03%
Effective tax rate	28.05%
ROA	3.68%
ROE	6.13%
D/E	0.36x
Interest coverage ratio	9.37x

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HRL valuation

P/E	17.93x
P/S	1.05x
P/B	1.60x
P/CF	14.35x
P/FCF	21.98x
P/OCF	14.35x
PEG	11.29x
EV multiple	10.46x

About

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.