Hormel Foods Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced on Jan 12, 2026 the upcoming retirements of two long-tenured leaders: Mark Morey, vice president of operations for fresh pork, and Paul Peil, vice president of marketing for fresh and ready meats.

Morey has served more than three decades across sales, marketing, general management and operations; Peil's career spans 36 years, including sales and marketing leadership. Interim CEO Jeff Ettinger thanked both for decades of service and said their leadership helped guide Hormel's fresh pork and fresh and ready meats businesses through growth and transformation.

Hormel Mary Kitchen (NYSE:HRL) introduced two new skillet varieties on January 6, 2026: Chorizo Skillet and Southwest Style Skillet, now available at select retailers nationwide. The Chorizo Skillet delivers 14 g protein per serving; the Southwest Style Skillet delivers 12 g protein per serving.

Both products combine diced potatoes with seasoned pork and/or beef, designed for quick skillet cooking, pair well with eggs, and are promoted as versatile options that stretch into multiple meals and creative recipes. More information, recipes, and nutrition details are on the company website.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced on Dec. 18, 2025 that Jason Levine has been appointed to a newly created enterprise-wide chief marketing officer (CMO) role to strengthen marketing capabilities and accelerate growth. Levine brings over two decades of consumer packaged-goods experience, including 19 years at Mondelēz where he served as CMO for North America and most recently as CMO for PIM Brands.

The role centralizes brand strategy, digital capabilities and scaling marketing platforms, and aligns enterprise business analytics with the company's Brand Fuel hub for innovation, shopper insights, e-commerce and brand communications to support data-driven marketing and consumer-led growth.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) says the PLANTERS brand will relaunch the NUTmobile in June 2026 and is hiring three Peanutters for a one-year road tour. Applicants must be college graduates and apply at BeAPeanutter.com by Feb 14, 2026 with a resume and short video. Peanutters drive a 26-foot-long peanut to festivals, parades, campuses and events, creating social content and representing the brand in media interviews.

Last year’s class visited 46 states and met more than 160,000 people. The role includes an annual salary, full-time benefits, meal and travel stipends, marketing/PR experience and eligibility to apply for full-time roles at Hormel Foods after the tour.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) and Forward Consumer Partners completed a transaction on Dec 15, 2025 to make Justin's a standalone company.

Under the agreement Justin's will be owned 51% by Forward and 49% by Hormel Foods, and will include its nut butters and USDA-certified organic chocolate confections. Founder Justin Gold returns as a strategic advisor and board member, and Peter Burns will serve as chief executive officer alongside returning leaders Hunt Killough, Mark Doiron, and Jeff Perkel. Val Oswalt joins the new partnership board.

SKIPPY (NYSE:HRL) partnered with Milk Bar to reveal that Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie uses SKIPPY Creamy Peanut Butter as its secret ingredient.

The pie is available at Milk Bar bakeries and via nationwide shipping starting Dec. 15, 2025. To celebrate, the brands also released a simple Peanut Butter Crunch Bar recipe combining creamy peanut butter, toasted rice cereal and a chocolate-peanut coating for home baking. The collaboration is positioned to make holiday gifting and at-home baking easier, with the recipe available at peanutbutter.com.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) reported fiscal 2025 net sales of $12.1 billion with organic net sales up 2%. Adjusted operating income was $1.019 billion and adjusted operating margin was 8.4%. Cash flow from operations was $845 million, and capital expenditures were $311 million. The company recorded $234 million of non-cash impairment charges in Q4, driving a Q4 diluted loss per share of $0.10 versus FY diluted EPS of $0.87. Hormel raised its annualized dividend to $1.17 and provided fiscal 2026 guidance: net sales $12.2–12.5B, adjusted operating income $1.06–1.12B, and adjusted diluted EPS $1.43–1.51.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) was named to Fast Company's 2025 Brands That Matter list on December 3, 2025.

The recognition cites brands that resonate culturally and demonstrate business impact; Hormel Foods earned the honor for its multi‑brand, multi‑channel "Here for the Snacks" Big Game campaign. The campaign united HORMEL pepperoni, HERDEZ, WHOLLY, PLANTERS, HORMEL Chili, and Hormel Gatherings to position snacking as central to game‑day culture. Company marketing leaders commented that the award reflects creative campaigns that connect with consumers and drive results, and Fast Company's editor highlighted the honorees' audience engagement and cultural relevance.

Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced its 2025 class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes, recognizing 10 U.S. youth leaders working on food security, waste reduction, sustainable agriculture, and community support. Honorees will visit Hormel Foods' global headquarters in Austin, Minnesota for recognition, mentorship, and scaling support. The program includes mental health and resilience training through Be Strong for cohorts and families. Individual honorees cited include founders of nonprofits addressing composting, food recovery, foster care meals, bee conservation, and large-scale meal and supply distribution.