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$HRL

Hormel Foods Corporation

XNYSConsumer StaplesMeat Packing Plants

$23.55
-0.97%-$0.230
RVOL peak today
19.8x
Halted today
None today
Float
263.7M
Next earnings
Aug 27 · tomorrow (before open)
$23.55-0.97%$0.2300Prev $23.78LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$23.55
Change today
-0.97%
Previous close
$23.78
52-week range
$19.70 – $29.10
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$13.05B
Dividend yield
4.92% ($1.17)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
550.3M
Live vendor count
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2025-12-17
Institutional own.
51.73%
Total held
52.1%
Tradeable float
263.7M
48% of shares · after <1% insiders + 52% institutions
Short interest
17.1M
▼ -11% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Short % of float
6.5%
Days to cover
5.9d
Avg daily volume
4.8M
Next earnings
Aug 27 · tomorrow (before open)
Classification
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Meat Packing Plants
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
1100x
15mthin
1100x
1hthin
1575x
1D
1.3x

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Why is $HRL down today?

8 alerts today19.8x RVOL

HRL is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 8 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on HRL today, peaking at 19.8x its normal volume.

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 profile📅 Earnings tomorrow (before open)ShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold6 analysts
Avg target $26.83(+14% upside)
Range $25 - $30
2 buy4 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$HRL Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish75Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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

$HRL Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 3h ago +2.08%
$HRL moved +2.08% in 1 min (Level 2) at 7:30 PM ET
at $23.55
Alert· 6h ago +1.57%
$HRL moved +1.57% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:52 PM ET
at $23.54
Alert· 6h ago +0.3% vs EMA
$HRL crossed above 200 EMA (+0.28% vs EMA) at 3:34 PM ET
at $23.84
Alert· 7h ago 2.6× RVOL
HRL hit 2.577x RVOL at 3:34 PM ET
at $23.84
Alert· 8h ago 11.4× RVOL
HRL hit 11.436x RVOL at 2:41 PM ET
at $23.77
Alert· 8h ago -0.1% vs EMA
$HRL near 200 EMA: -0.07% from 200 EMA at 2:38 PM ET
at $23.75
Alert· 8h ago 2.6× RVOL
HRL hit 2.563x RVOL at 2:38 PM ET
at $23.75
Alert· 9h ago +0.3% vs EMA
$HRL near 200 EMA: +0.25% from 200 EMA at 1:44 PM ET
at $23.82
Alert· 9h ago 19.8× RVOL
HRL hit 19.839x RVOL at 1:44 PM ET
at $23.82
Alert· 10h ago -0.1% vs EMA
$HRL near 200 EMA: -0.12% from 200 EMA at 12:49 PM ET
at $23.73
Alert· 10h ago 11.6× RVOL
HRL hit 11.627x RVOL at 12:49 PM ET
at $23.73
Alert· 10h ago 3.4× RVOL
HRL hit 3.377x RVOL at 12:07 PM ET
at $23.75
Alert· 1d ago 33.7× RVOL
HRL hit 33.670x RVOL at 12:59 PM ET
at $23.66
News· SEC EDGAR· 2d ago
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
Alert· 2d ago +0.4% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.37% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $24.05
Alert· 2d ago 6.0× RVOL
HRL hit 5.982x RVOL at 9:47 AM ET
at $24.14
Alert· 5d ago 9.1× RVOL
HRL hit 9.086x RVOL at 2:25 PM ET
at $23.86
Alert· 6d ago 2.0× RVOL
HRL hit 2.003x RVOL at 10:09 AM ET
at $24.21
News· The Motley Fool· 8d ago Bullish
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Yielding Dividend King Consumer Staples Stocks?
Alert· 8d ago 29.6× RVOL
HRL hit 29.594x RVOL at 10:05 AM ET
at $24.24
Alert· 8d ago 5.0× RVOL
HRL hit 5.041x RVOL at 9:54 AM ET
at $24.39
Alert· 9d ago 24.6× RVOL
HRL hit 24.596x RVOL at 1:01 PM ET
at $24.25
Alert· 12d ago 5.3× RVOL
HRL hit 5.259x RVOL at 3:13 PM ET
at $24.54
Alert· 13d ago 11.4× RVOL
HRL hit 11.358x RVOL at 2:15 PM ET
at $24.47
News· The Motley Fool· 16d ago Bullish
All It Takes Is $10,000 Invested in Equal Parts of These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Generate Over $1,500 in Yearly Dividends.
News· The Motley Fool· 17d ago Neutral
Warren Buffett Donated $6 Billion of Berkshire Stock to Family Foundations and Cut Off the Gates Foundation for the First Time in 20 Years. Does This Change the Investment Case for Berkshire?
Alert· 27d ago +0.4% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 88 bars · L3 · +0.44% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $25.37
Alert· 27d ago +0.4% vs EMA
HRL 200EMA (1m) Trending · 88 bars · L3 · +0.44% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $25.37
Alert· 27d ago 2.0× RVOL
HRL hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:50 AM ET
at $25.02
News· SEC EDGAR· 29d ago
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· The Motley Fool· 38d 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· 66d ago Bullish
The Pullback Created Bargains: Dirt Cheap Consumer Stocks Worth Buying With $5,000 Today
News· SEC EDGAR· 75d ago
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change

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HRL stock FAQ

Why is $HRL down today?

HRL is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 8 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on HRL today, peaking at 19.8x its normal volume.

What is the HRL stock price today?

HRL last traded at $23.55, down 0.97% 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), which is tomorrow. 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 4.92% ($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 20 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is HRL on?

HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $13.05B 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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