HRL (Hormel Foods) Insider Ownership: 0.86 % (As of Aug. 20, 2026)

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HRL Hormel Foods Corp HRL
69 GF Score
Price $24.41
GF Value $31.22
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Insider Ownership?

Hormel Foods HRL +0.29% 69 Insider Ownership is 0.86 % as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hormel Foods's insider ownership is 0.86%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hormel Foods's Institutional Ownership is 45.53%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Hormel Foods's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 53.06%.

Hormel Foods Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Hormel Foods Insider Ownership Chart

Hormel Foods Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hormel Foods can be seen below:

2025-07-31 2025-08-31 2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Insider Ownership 0.82 0.83 0.83 0.84 0.84 0.85 0.87 0.87 0.87 0.86
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The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Insider Ownership →
What does a Insider Ownership of 0.86 % mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Insider Ownership of 0.86 % as of Aug. 20, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.
Is Hormel Foods' Insider Ownership too high?
Hormel Foods' current Insider Ownership is 0.86 %. Overall, Hormel Foods has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hormel Foods' Insider Ownership compare to MKC and JBS?
Hormel Foods' Insider Ownership of 0.86 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Insider Ownership is 0.86 %. 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 $24.41 — trading 21.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Insider Ownership is 0.86 %. Hormel Foods' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Insider Ownership is 0.86 % as of Aug. 20, 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 $24.41 is trading 21.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.22. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRL:

  • Insider Ownership: 0.86 %
  • GF Value™: $31.22 vs. price of $24.41 (21.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 6 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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