Every Form 4 that Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow HRL and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full HRL filings page.
Hormel Foods director Gary C. Bhojwani reported an open-market sale of common stock and updated his share holdings. An entity associated with him, the Gary C. Bhojwani Revocable Trust, sold 20,200 shares of Hormel Foods common stock at a volume-weighted average price of $24.5128 per share on July 8, 2026, with actual prices ranging from $24.47 to $24.57. Following these transactions, Bhojwani holds 29,551.91 shares directly and 32,002 shares indirectly through the revocable trust.
Hormel Foods executive William W. Bonifant, GVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, reported equity awards as part of compensation. He received 5,734 restricted stock units that vest three years after the June 9, 2026 grant date. He also received stock options for 34,900 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.98 per share, expiring on June 9, 2036 and vesting in four equal annual installments starting on June 9, 2027. Following these awards, he directly holds 17,953.9235 shares of Hormel Foods common stock.
Hormel Foods EVP, Retail Domenic Borrelli received new equity-based compensation. He was granted 8,341 shares of common stock as restricted stock units under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan, which vest three years after the June 9, 2026 grant date.
He was also granted stock options for 50,800 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.98 per share, expiring on June 9, 2036. These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning June 9, 2027. After these awards, he directly holds 8,341 shares of common stock and 50,800 stock options.
Hormel Foods director D Scott Aakre reported a tax-related share withholding tied to restricted stock units. On April 27, 2026, 1,722 shares of common stock were withheld at $21.47 per share to satisfy tax obligations on the vesting of a previously reported restricted stock unit award.
After this transaction, Aakre directly held 47,944.783 shares of common stock, with additional indirect ownership of 4,620.5226 shares through a 401(k) Plan. Footnotes indicate the position also reflects dividend equivalents on restricted stock units that were reinvested since the prior filing. The disposition reflects tax withholding, not an open-market sale.
Hormel Foods executive William W. Bonifant, GVP and Chief Supply Chain Officer, received equity compensation on April 14, 2026. He was granted stock options for 87,700 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $20.76 per share, expiring on April 14, 2036. These options vest in four equal annual installments beginning April 14, 2027, under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
Bonifant also received an award of 12,043 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units, which vest three years after the grant date. Following these awards, he holds 87,700 stock options and 12,043 shares of common stock directly. These are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases or sales.
Hormel Foods director Debbra L. Schoneman received an equity grant tied to her board service. She acquired 1,332.78 phantom stock units of Hormel Foods common stock at a reference value of $22.65 per unit, increasing her directly held equivalent common stock balance to 15,819.78 shares.
Each phantom stock unit equals one share of common stock and is deferred under the Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan of the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. These units are payable in common shares after she leaves the board, either in a lump sum or installments, with accelerated payout upon certain change in control events.
Hormel Foods director Gary C. Bhojwani reported an equity-related award tied to the company’s common stock. On March 31, he acquired 2,665.560 phantom stock units at a reference price of $22.65 per unit, bringing his directly held phantom stock balance to 77,425.910 units.
Each phantom stock unit equals one share of common stock and was granted under the Hormel Foods Corporation Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan pursuant to the 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. These units will be paid in common shares in a lump sum or up to ten annual installments after his service as a director ends, or in a lump sum if separation occurs within six months following a change in control, as described in the plan. The filing also lists 4,328 shares of common stock held indirectly through an entity identified as GRAT 4.
Newlands William A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hormel Foods director William A. Newlands received a grant of 6,721.85 phantom stock units of common stock at a reference price of $22.65 per unit. Each phantom stock unit equals one share of common stock and is issued under the Hormel Foods Corporation Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan.
The units are payable in shares of common stock in either a lump sum or up to ten annual installments after his service as a director ends, or in a lump sum if he separates within six months following a change in control. Following this grant, Newlands holds a total of 58,133.82 phantom stock units.
White Steven Andrew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hormel Foods (HRL) director Steven Andrew White reported an equity award of 2,665.56 phantom stock units tied to the company’s common stock. The award is valued at $22.65 per unit and increases his directly held equivalent stock balance to 42,604.931 shares. These phantom stock units are credited under Hormel’s Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan in the 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan and are payable in common shares after his service as a director ends or sooner after a qualifying change in control. The filing also notes 52,532 shares held indirectly through a spouse’s irrevocable trust as of the same date.
Policinski Christopher J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hormel Foods Corp. director Christopher J. Policinski received an equity-based award of phantom stock units tied to the company’s common stock. The grant covers 2,491.7200 units at a reference value of $22.6500 per unit, increasing his directly held equivalent common stock units to 124,912.3260.
The units were granted under the Hormel Foods Corporation Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan pursuant to the 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. Each phantom stock unit equals one share of common stock and is payable, in shares, after his service as a director ends or upon certain change-in-control separation events.
Hormel Foods director Steven Andrew White reported gifting 10,810 shares of common stock. He made two bona fide gifts of 5,405 shares each on March 18, 2026, one from his direct holdings and one from shares held through his spouse's irrevocable trust.
After these transfers, White held 39,527.751 shares directly and 52,532 shares indirectly via the spouse's irrevocable trust. These are non-cash, non-market transactions and do not reflect open-market buying or selling of Hormel Foods stock.
Hormel Foods president and director John F. Ghingo reported equity awards under the company’s 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. On February 2, 2026, he received 32,707 shares of common stock as restricted stock units at no cost, bringing his directly held common stock to 64,000.822 shares. These restricted stock units vest three years after the grant date.
He was also granted stock options on 201,000 shares of common stock with a $24.46 exercise price, granted at no cost. The option award vests in four equal annual installments starting on February 2, 2027 and will expire on February 2, 2036, if not exercised earlier.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Gary C. Bhojwani reported an award of 6,541 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026. The shares were granted as restricted stock under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan for non-employee directors.
The restricted shares are subject to a holding period that lasts until the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this grant, Bhojwani beneficially owns 74,505.5 shares of common stock directly, which includes phantom stock units accumulated from dividend equivalents, and 4,328 shares indirectly through an entity identified as GRAT 4.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Aakre D. Scott received an equity award of 6,541 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026. The shares were granted at a price of $0.00 as restricted stock under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
The restricted shares are subject to a restricted period that will expire on the date of Hormel’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this award, Scott beneficially owns 49,598.4199 Hormel common shares directly and 4,620.5226 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Hormel Foods Corporation director equity grant: Non-employee director Stephen M. Lacy received an award of 6,541 shares of Hormel Foods common stock on 02/02/2026 under the company’s 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The grant is in the form of restricted shares that will remain subject to restrictions until the date of the issuer’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this award, Lacy beneficially owns 94,011 shares of Hormel Foods common stock directly.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Elsa A. Murano received an equity award of 6,541 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026. The shares were granted at $0 under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
These are restricted shares for a non-employee director, and the restriction period lasts until the date of the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this grant, Murano beneficially owns 88,629 shares of Hormel Foods common stock in direct ownership.
Hormel Foods Corporation director William A. Newlands, who serves as Chairman of the Board, received an award of 6,541 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026. These are restricted shares granted under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
The restricted shares are subject to a holding period that lasts until the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. After this grant, Newlands beneficially owns 51,216.71 common shares, a figure that includes phantom stock units credited from dividend equivalents under a deferred stock subplan.
Hormel Foods Corporation director equity grant: Non-employee director Christopher J. Policinski received an award of 6,541 shares of Hormel common stock on 02/02/2026 under the company’s 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The restricted shares vest when Hormel holds its next annual meeting of stockholders.
After this award, Policinski beneficially owns 121,880.576 common shares in direct form, which includes phantom stock units credited through dividend equivalent conversions under the Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan since his prior filing.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Debbra L. Schoneman received an award of 6,541 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026 under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan. The restricted shares were granted at $0 per share, increasing her directly held stake to 14,487 shares. The restricted period on this award lasts until the date of the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Sally J. Smith reported a stock award of 6,541 shares of common stock on February 2, 2026. The shares were granted as restricted stock under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan at a price of $0 per share.
The restricted shares remain subject to a holding period that lasts until the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. After this grant and related activity, Smith beneficially owns 86,630.06 Hormel Foods shares, a figure that includes phantom stock units accrued from dividend equivalents under a nonemployee director deferred stock subplan.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Steven Andrew White reported an equity award of common stock. On February 2, 2026, he received 6,541 restricted shares of Hormel common stock under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan at a stated price of $0 per share.
The restricted shares are subject to a restricted period that lasts until the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. After this award, White beneficially owns 44,926.011 shares directly, which includes phantom stock units credited from dividend equivalents under the Hormel Foods Corporation Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan.
Hormel Foods Corporation director Michael Paul Zechmeister received an equity grant of common stock. On 02/02/2026, he was awarded 6,541 restricted shares of Hormel Foods common stock at a price of $0. The award was made under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2026 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan.
The restricted shares are subject to a restricted period that lasts until the date of the company’s next annual meeting of stockholders. Following this grant, Zechmeister beneficially owns 21,237 shares of Hormel Foods common stock in direct ownership.
Hormel Foods Corporation director and employee reports new equity awards. On 01/02/2026, the reporting person received 5,558 shares of Hormel Foods common stock as an award of restricted stock units under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, at a stated price of $0. These restricted stock units vest three years after the grant date.
On the same date, the reporting person was granted stock options to purchase 36,000 shares of Hormel Foods common stock at an exercise price of $23.39 per share, also under the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. These options vest in four equal annual installments after the grant date, with the first installment vesting on January 2, 2027, and expire on 01/02/2036. Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 43,057.4199 shares directly and 4,566.723 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported an insider equity award for its interim CEO and director. On 01/02/2026, the reporting person received stock options for 436,300 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $23.39 per share under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. Following the grant, the insider beneficially owned 436,300 derivative securities, held directly. The options vest in two equal installments, with half vesting on October 25, 2026 and the remaining half on April 25, 2027, aligning compensation with longer-term company performance.
Hormel Foods Corp reported an insider stock sale by a company director. On 12/11/2025, the director sold 13,400 shares of Hormel common stock at $24 per share in an open market transaction coded as a sale. After this transaction, the director beneficially owns 82,088 shares of Hormel common stock in direct ownership.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported an insider equity award for a group vice president. On December 9, 2025, the officer received 7,618 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, with the award vesting three years after the grant date.
On the same date, the officer was also granted stock options on 49,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.63 per share, expiring on December 9, 2035. These options vest in four equal annual installments after the grant date, with the first installment vesting on December 9, 2026. Following these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 52,596.381 shares directly, plus additional shares through a 401(k) plan and a JEPST plan.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported an equity compensation grant to its interim CFO and Controller. On 12/09/2025, the officer received 12,696 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, with the award vesting three years after the grant date. The filing also reports a grant of stock options to purchase 34,100 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.63 per share, expiring on 12/09/2035, vesting in four equal annual installments starting on December 9, 2026. Following these transactions, the officer beneficially owns 27,815.949 shares directly, plus additional indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan, JEPST plan, and a spouse’s JEPST plan.
Hormel Foods (HRL) insider equity award: A senior vice president received new stock-based compensation on 12/09/2025. The officer was granted 8,464 restricted stock units of common stock at $0 cost under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan; this award vests three years after the grant date. Following this grant, the officer directly owns 32,661.564 shares of common stock, plus additional indirect holdings through a 401(k) plan, a JEPST plan, and a spouse IRA. The filing also reports an award of 54,500 stock options with a $23.63 exercise price, covering 54,500 shares of common stock. These options were granted under the same 2018 plan and vest in four equal annual installments after the grant date, with the first installment vesting on December 9, 2026, and expire on 12/09/2035.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported a new equity grant to a senior executive who serves as Group Vice President. On December 9, 2025, the executive received 10,792 shares of common stock as an award of restricted stock units under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, which vest three years after the grant date. The filing also reports a grant of 69,500 stock options with an exercise price of $23.63, vesting in four equal annual installments starting on December 9, 2026.
After these transactions, the executive beneficially owns 56,787.705 shares of common stock directly, plus 5,428.267 shares through a 401(k) plan and 2,891.663 shares through a JEPST plan. These awards are part of the company’s long-term incentive compensation structure and are reported on a Form 4 for transparency around insider holdings.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported new equity awards to a senior executive. A Group Vice President received 5,925 shares of common stock on December 9, 2025 at a price of $0, described as restricted stock units granted under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. These units vest three years after the grant date.
After this grant, the executive beneficially owns 23,217.656 shares of common stock directly and 4,261.331 shares indirectly through a JEPST Plan. The filing also reports an award of 38,100 stock options with an exercise price of $23.63 per share, exercisable until December 9, 2035. The options vest in four equal annual installments after the grant date, with the first installment vesting on December 9, 2026, and the executive holds 38,100 derivative securities following the transaction.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported an insider equity award for a senior vice president on Form 4. On December 9, 2025, the officer received 4,232 shares of common stock as an award of restricted stock units at a price of $0 per share under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan, which vest three years after the grant date. After this award, the officer directly owned 20,028.008 shares of common stock, along with 7,858.911 shares in a 401(k) plan, 1,577.58 shares in a JEPST plan, and 700 shares in a spouse’s 401(k) plan. The officer was also granted 27,200 stock options with an exercise price of $23.63 per share, vesting in four equal annual installments beginning on December 9, 2026 and expiring on December 9, 2035.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported that a senior vice president received new equity awards as part of the company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. On 12/09/2025, the executive acquired 21,160 shares of common stock at a price of $0, bringing direct beneficial ownership to 49,602.846 shares after the transaction. The filing describes this as an award of restricted stock units that will vest three years after the grant date.
The executive was also granted stock options giving the right to buy 136,200 shares of Hormel Foods common stock at an exercise price of $23.63 per share, expiring on 12/09/2035. These options were granted at no cost and will vest in four equal annual installments after the grant date, with the first installment vesting on December 9, 2026.
Hormel Foods Corporation reported an equity compensation grant to a senior vice president. On 12/09/2025, the officer received 3,598 shares of common stock as a restricted stock unit award under the Hormel Foods Corporation 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. The award will vest three years after the grant date.
The officer was also granted stock options covering 23,200 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $23.63 per share, also under the 2018 plan. These options vest in four equal annual installments after the grant date, with the first installment vesting on December 9, 2026, and expire on 12/09/2035. Following these transactions, the officer beneficially owned 12,590.696 shares of common stock directly and 23,200 stock options directly.
Hormel Foods Corp. officer reports routine share transaction. A senior vice president of Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) reported a Form 4 transaction dated 12/06/2025. The filing shows 672 shares of common stock disposed of at $24.34 per share in a transaction coded “F,” typically used for shares withheld to cover taxes on equity awards. After this, the officer directly owned 24,197.564 shares of common stock, with additional indirect holdings of 773.813 shares in a JEPST Plan, 1,378.877 shares in a 401(k) plan, and 1,600 shares in a spouse IRA. The holdings also include dividend equivalents on restricted stock units that have been reinvested in additional units.
Hormel Foods Corporation director reports a small stock transaction. A director of Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) reported a transaction on 12/06/2025 involving company common stock. The filing shows 605 shares of common stock disposed of at a price of $24.34 per share under transaction code F, which typically reflects shares withheld to cover obligations such as taxes on equity awards. After this activity, the director reports beneficial ownership of 37,499.4199 shares of common stock held directly and 4,566.723 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) Plan. The footnote explains that the reported holdings include dividend equivalents on restricted stock units that have been reinvested as additional restricted stock units since the prior filing.
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Hormel Foods Corporation reported an insider equity transaction by its interim CFO and controller. On 12/06/2025, the officer disposed of 619 shares of common stock at $24.34 per share, reported under transaction code F. Following this transaction, the officer directly held 15,119.949 shares of common stock.
The filing also shows indirect ownership of 5,353.198 shares through a 401(k) plan, 2,446.095 shares through a JEPST Plan, and 1,088.137 shares through a spouse’s JEPST Plan. A footnote explains that the reported holdings include dividend equivalents on restricted stock units that were reinvested in additional units since the last filing.
Hormel Foods (HRL) executive reports share disposition and updated holdings. A group vice president of Hormel Foods Corporation filed a Form 4 reporting a transaction in the company’s common stock dated 12/06/2025, coded "F" under the SEC’s transaction codes. The filing shows 1,091 shares of common stock disposed of at a price of $24.34 per share. After this transaction, the reporting person directly owns 44,978.381 shares of Hormel common stock, with additional indirect holdings of 1,781.008 shares through a JEPST Plan and 5.154 shares through a 401(k) Plan. The footnote explains that the direct holdings total includes dividend equivalents on restricted stock units that have been reinvested in additional restricted stock units since the prior filing.
Hormel Foods officer and Group Vice President reported a change in personal holdings of company stock. On 12/06/2025, the insider disposed of 1,343 shares of Hormel Foods common stock at a price of $24.34 per share, coded as transaction type "F." After this transaction, the insider directly beneficially owns 45,995.705 shares of common stock. In addition, the insider holds 5,428.267 shares indirectly through a 401(k) Plan and 2,891.663 shares indirectly through the JEPST Plan. The filing notes that the direct holdings figure includes dividend equivalents on restricted stock units that have been reinvested in additional restricted stock units since the insider’s prior report.
Hormel Foods Corp. officer reports small stock disposition in a Form 4 filing. On 12/06/2025, the company’s SVP & Chief Compliance Officer reported a transaction in Hormel common stock coded “F,” involving the disposition of 619 shares at $24.34 per share. After this transaction, the officer directly owns 11,564.008 shares of common stock and indirectly holds additional Hormel stock through several plans, including 7,858.911 shares in a 401(k) plan, 1,577.58 shares in a JEPST plan, and 700 shares in a spouse’s 401(k) plan. A footnote explains that the totals include dividend equivalents paid on restricted stock units that were reinvested into additional restricted stock units since the last report.
Hormel Foods (HRL) reporting person Christopher J. Policinski, a director, acquired 2,281.22 phantom stock units on 09/30/2025 under the company's Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan of the 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan at a recorded price of $24.74 per unit. Each phantom unit equals one share of common stock and will be paid in shares on or after the reporter's termination of director service, either in a lump sum or up to ten annual installments, at the reporting person's election, with accelerated payout if separation occurs within six months after a change in control. The filing shows the reporting person now beneficially owns 114,801.166 shares (or units), reflecting additional phantom units from converted dividend equivalents dated through the reported transaction.
Steven Andrew White, a director of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL), reported an acquisition of 2,546.48 phantom stock units on 09/30/2025 under the company’s 2018 Incentive Compensation Plan. Each phantom unit equals one share of common stock and the reported price per unit was $24.74. After the grant and conversions of dividend equivalents through the transaction date, the reporting person’s total phantom/beneficial holdings equal 37,967.921 shares (direct) and there is an indirect holding of 47,127 shares through a spouse’s irrevocable trust. The phantom units become payable in shares on a director’s termination (lump sum or up to ten annual installments) or immediately if separation occurs within six months after a defined change in control.
On 09/30/2025, director Gary C. Bhojwani reported acquiring 2,652.59 phantom stock units under Hormel Foods Corporation's Nonemployee Director Deferred Stock Subplan at an implied price of $24.74 per unit. Each phantom unit equals one share of common stock and becomes payable in shares after termination of director service (either in a lump sum or up to ten annual installments) or immediately if separation occurs within six months following a change in control. The report shows 67,710.41 total phantom units owned after the transaction; an additional 4,328 units are held indirectly through a GRAT. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025.