Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Hormel Foods's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 550 Mil.
Hormel Foods's quarterly shares outstanding
increased
from Jan. 2026 (550 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (550 Mil).
It means Hormel Foodsissued new shares from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .
Hormel Foods's annual shares outstanding
increased
from Oct. 2024 (549 Mil) to Oct. 2025 (550 Mil).
It means Hormel Foodsissued new shares from Oct. 2024 to Oct. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Hormel Foods Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Hormel Foods Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
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HRL vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Hormel Foods Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 550 Mil mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 550 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.
Is Hormel Foods' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Hormel Foods' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 550 Mil. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to MKC and JBS?
Hormel Foods' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 550 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 550 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hormel Foods stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods (HRL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.22, compared to a current price of $26.51 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 550 Mil. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 550 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Hormel Foods (HRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $26.51 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.22.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 550 Mil
GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $26.51 (15.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (5.9%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.
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