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Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) is a Fortune 500 global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota, known for protein-centric foods sold under brands such as PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS® and JENNIE-O®. The Hormel Foods news stream covers developments that affect its brand portfolio, financial performance and corporate strategy.
Investors and followers of HRL can use this page to monitor earnings announcements and outlook updates, including quarterly and full-year results, segment performance in Retail, Foodservice and International, and commentary on margins, input costs and strategic initiatives like the Transform and Modernize (T&M) program. Regulatory disclosures about restructuring plans, role reductions and other cost actions are also reflected in company news and related Form 8‑K filings.
News from Hormel Foods frequently highlights brand and product activity, such as new offerings from the HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® brand, collaborations for SKIPPY® products with partners like Milk Bar®, and experiential marketing programs for the PLANTERS® brand, including the NUTmobile and Peanutter ambassador roles. These stories provide insight into how the company supports its brands, engages consumers and responds to demand for convenient, comfort-oriented foods and snacks.
Corporate updates also include leadership changes and governance milestones, such as appointments to executive roles, information about the annual meeting of stockholders and recognition from external organizations. Examples include being named to Fast Company’s Brands That Matter list and being recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and TIME magazine for workplace quality, responsibility and overall performance.
By following this HRL news page, readers can track how Hormel Foods communicates its strategy, manages its portfolio of more than 30 brands and navigates market conditions across its retail, foodservice and international businesses.
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.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced a 1% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising the implied annualized dividend to $1.17 per share. The Board authorized a quarterly dividend of $0.2925 per share to be paid on February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of January 12, 2026. This action marks the 60th consecutive annual dividend increase and the 390th consecutive quarterly dividend paid since the company has regularly paid dividends as a public company.
The company reported over $12 billion in annual revenue and noted membership in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, underscoring its long history of shareholder payouts.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced on November 17, 2025 it was named to Military Times' 2025 Best for Vets employer list for the 13th consecutive year. Military Times evaluates recruitment, retention and support for service members, military spouses and caregivers. Hormel cited its HMVET employee resource group and hiring efforts for veterans as central to the recognition.
The listing reflects the company's continued programs for veteran recruitment and workplace integration.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) will release fourth-quarter and full-year earnings before markets open on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. Management — Jeff Ettinger (interim CEO), John Ghingo (president) and Paul Kuehneman (interim CFO and controller) — will discuss results and provide commentary on the company’s fiscal 2026 outlook during a conference call at 8:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. ET.
The event will be available via webcast with a replay and related materials posted on the company’s investor website at investor.hormelfoods.com.
Hormel Foods (NYSE: HRL) announced the 2025 recipients of the $10,000 Hormel Heroes Scholarships, awarded to two students with military backgrounds pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees. The 2025 winners are Jazmen Wilkerson and Shawn Ruiz. The program is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and to date has awarded $200,000 to 15 students.
Wilkerson is a retired Culinary Specialist First Class who served 11 years in the U.S. Navy and is studying hospitality management at Morgan State University. Ruiz is a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran finishing hospitality management at American University. NRAEF has awarded over $27 million in scholarships since 1987; awards range from $2,500 to $10,000.
Jennie-O (NYSE:HRL) partners with MyHeritage to help consumers explore family roots this Thanksgiving through the Jennie-O Thanksgiving Roots and Recipes campaign.
From Nov 5 to Dec 31, 2025, customers who buy a JENNIE-O whole turkey can redeem three months free of MyHeritage by uploading their receipt to JennieORootsAndRecipes.com. The initiative includes a recipe collection featuring dishes from over 80 countries and a history-making Roots and Recipes Dinner on Ellis Island showcasing more than 50 culturally rich dishes.
Resources, full recipes, nutrition details, and purchase info are available at jennieo.com and the brand's social channels.