HRL (Hormel Foods) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-639 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


HRL Hormel Foods Corp HRL
64 GF Score
Price $26.49
GF Value $31.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Cash Flow for Dividends?

Hormel Foods HRL +1.81% 64 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-639 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Hormel Foods's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-161 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $-639 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Hormel Foods's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Oct. 2025 ($-160 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-160 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2026 ($-160 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-161 Mil).

Hormel Foods's annual payment of dividends increased from Oct. 2023 ($-593 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($-615 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2024 ($-615 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-633 Mil).

Hormel Foods Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Hormel Foods Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hormel Foods Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Hormel Foods Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Hormel Foods Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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Hormel Foods Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-639 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-639 Mil mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-639 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Hormel Foods and its competitors.
Is Hormel Foods' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Hormel Foods' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-639 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' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to MKC and JBS?
Hormel Foods' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-639 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-639 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 $26.49 — trading 15.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-639 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-639 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 $26.49 is trading 15.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.22. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRL:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-639 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $26.49 (15.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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.

Hormel Foods Business Description

Address 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN, USA, 55912-3680
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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