HRL (Hormel Foods) Institutional Ownership: 52.45% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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HRL Hormel Foods Corp HRL
67 GF Score
Price $25.65
GF Value $31.24
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Hormel Foods Institutional Ownership?

Hormel Foods HRL +1.99% 67 Institutional Ownership is 52.45% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates HRL with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

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 52.45%.

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 0.87%.

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 Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hormel Foods's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Hormel Foods Institutional Ownership Chart

Hormel Foods Historical Data

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

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 30.39 29.33 29.16 28.22 28.48 29.43 28.72 28.64 28.36 28.41
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Hormel Foods Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 52.45% mean?
Hormel Foods (HRL) has a Institutional Ownership of 52.45% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors.
Is Hormel Foods' Institutional Ownership too high?
Hormel Foods' current Institutional Ownership is 52.45%. 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' Institutional Ownership compare to MKC and JBS?
Hormel Foods' Institutional Ownership of 52.45% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Institutional 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Hormel Foods and its competitors. Hormel Foods's current Institutional Ownership is 52.45%. 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 $31.24, compared to a current price of $25.65 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 52.45%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hormel Foods (HRL), the current Institutional Ownership is 52.45% as of Jul. 16, 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 $25.65 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.24. GuruFocus considers Hormel Foods to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HRL:

  • Institutional Ownership: 52.45%
  • GF Value™: $31.24 vs. price of $25.65 (17.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs

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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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