Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7) EPS (Basic): €0.73 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

What is Hormel Foods EPS (Basic)?

Hormel Foods FRA:HO7 +1.77% 64 EPS (Basic) is €0.73 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:HO7 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Hormel Foods's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.25. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.73.

Hormel Foods's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.25. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.73.

Hormel Foods's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €0.34. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.21.

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 NRI Growth Rate was -9.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -3.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

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 (FRA:HO7) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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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Hormel Foods EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Hormel Foods EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Hormel Foods's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Oct. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(410.771	-	0)	/	550.164
	=	0.75

Hormel Foods's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2026 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(134.64	-	0)	/	550.562
	=	0.24

EPS (Basic) 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 €0.73

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What does a EPS (Basic) of €0.73 mean?

Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7) has a EPS (Basic) of €0.73 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.

Is Hormel Foods' EPS (Basic) too high?

Hormel Foods' current EPS (Basic) is €0.73. 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' EPS (Basic) compare to MKC and JBS?

Hormel Foods' EPS (Basic) of €0.73 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 EPS (Basic) for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current EPS (Basic) is €0.73. 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 (FRA:HO7) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.63, compared to a current price of €21.79 — trading 18.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is €0.73. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (FRA:HO7), the current EPS (Basic) is €0.73 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 (FRA:HO7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hormel Foods stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €21.79 is trading 18.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.63. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:HO7:

EPS (Basic): €0.73
GF Value™: €26.63 vs. price of €21.79 (18.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HO7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hormel Foods Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

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Other Exchanges HRL:USA HRL:Mexico 1HRL:Italy 0J5Z:UK HO7:Germany H1RL34:Brazil HRL:Austria

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

Website https://www.hormelfoods.com

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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