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Hormel FoodsHRL -2.12%67 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.85 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Hormel Foods ranks worse than 71.78% on this metric.
Hormel Foods's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.29.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.85.
Hormel Foods's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.40.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.41.
During the past 12 months, Hormel Foods's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -5.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Hormel Foods's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 29.60% per year. The lowest was -9.00% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Hormel Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Hormel Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
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HRL vs MKC, JBS, SJM: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hormel Foods's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hormel Foods's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hormel Foods's PE Ratio falls into.
Hormel Foods Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Hormel Foods's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.85
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.85 mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.85 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1094 out of 1524 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Hormel Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Hormel Foods' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40. Hormel Foods' value of $0.85 is 88.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1094 out of 1524 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to MKC and JBS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hormel Foods ranks #1094 out of 1524 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Hormel Foods in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40. Hormel Foods' value of $0.85 is 88.5% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 7.40, based on 1,524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hormel Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.85 is 88.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hormel Foods's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.85. 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 $31.23, compared to a current price of $24.02 — trading 23.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.85 and 88.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 7.40. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.85 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 $24.02 is trading 23.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.23.
GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HRL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.85
GF Value™: $31.23 vs. price of $24.02 (23.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.5% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1094 of 1524)
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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