Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Stock Forecast
HRL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.40 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $25.31 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +24.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.38
- 52-week range
- $19.19 – $26.51
HRL analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HRL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HRL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.37 | $0.35 | +1.0% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.37 | $0.36 | $0.38 | $0.34 | +9.9% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.48 | $1.47 | $1.50 | $1.37 | +8.3% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.57 | $1.55 | $1.59 | $1.48 | +5.6% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HRL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $3.04B | $3.01B | $3.06B | +0.1% | 6 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $3.04B | $2.96B | $3.08B | +0.4% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $12.13B | $12.01B | $12.18B | +0.2% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.35B | $12.21B | $12.42B | +1.8% | 6 |
HRL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HRL revenue: reported and forecast
HRL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $0.37 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | −3.8% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.37 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.37 | $0.37 | −0.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.48 | $1.48 | −0.7% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.56 | $1.56 | $1.55 | $1.57 | $1.57 | +0.4% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HRL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HRL beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from HRL
10 analysts cover Hormel; their consensus rating is hold (3.40 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $25.31, 24.1% above the latest close of $20.40. Analysts expect earnings of $1.48 per share for FY2026, +8.3% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $1.57 per share on revenue of $12.4 billion. Hormel beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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HRL forecast FAQ
What is Hormel's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hormel is $25.31, 24.1% above the latest close of $20.40.
Is Hormel a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Hormel, 1 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 7 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hormel's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.48 per share for FY2026 (range $1.47 to $1.50); for FY2027 the estimate is $1.57.
What is Hormel's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $12.1 billion, growth of 0.2%; for FY2027 it is $12.4 billion.
When does Hormel report earnings?
Hormel is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.38.
Does Hormel usually beat earnings estimates?
Hormel reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.