Hormel Foods CORP /De/ (HRL) — SEC Filings
Latest SEC filings for Hormel Foods CORP /De/. Recent DEF 14A filing on Dec 17, 2025. AI-decoded analysis of earnings, risk factors, and insider trades.
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Overview
Hormel Foods CORP /De/ (HRL) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a DEF 14A filed on Dec 17, 2025: Hormel Foods Corporation's DEF 14A filing outlines key proposals for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 27, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota. The company is seeking the election of 12 director nominees, including recent appointments D. Scott Aakre, Jeffrey M. Ettinger (Interim CEO since Ju
Sentiment Summary
Across 30 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 28 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Hormel Foods CORP /De/ is neutral.
Filing Type Overview
Hormel Foods CORP /De/ (HRL) has filed 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 16 8-K, 1 8-K/A, 5 10-Q, 1 DEFA14A, 3 SC 13G/A with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Dec 2025.
Filings by Year
Recent Filings (30)
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Hormel Foods Sets 2026 Annual Meeting Agenda, Seeks Director & Equity Plan Approval
— DEF 14A · Dec 17, 2025 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation's DEF 14A filing outlines key proposals for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 27, 2026, in Austin, Minnesota. The comp -
Hormel Navigates Economic Headwinds, Leans on Brand Power
— 10-K · Dec 5, 2025 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation, reported its fiscal year ended October 26, 2025, operating with three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and Inter -
Hormel Foods Files 8-K on Financials
— 8-K · Dec 4, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation filed an 8-K on December 4, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing includes financial stateme -
Hormel Foods Files 8-K on Disposal Activities
— 8-K · Nov 4, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation filed an 8-K on November 4, 2025, to report on cost associated with exit or disposal activities, Regulation FD disclosure, and financia -
Hormel Foods Files 8-K Amendment on Officer/Director Changes
— 8-K/A · Oct 31, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation filed an amendment (8-K/A) on October 31, 2025, related to events on October 23, 2025. The filing concerns the departure of directors o -
Hormel Foods Reports Executive, Director Changes
— 8-K · Oct 29, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation announced on October 23, 2025, changes in its executive team and board of directors. The filing also includes information regarding res -
Hormel's Mixed Quarter: Sales Up, 9-Month Profit Down
— 10-Q · Aug 28, 2025 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation reported mixed financial results for the quarter and nine months ended July 27, 2025. Quarterly net sales increased by 4.6% to $3.03 bi -
Hormel Foods Announces Executive and Board Changes
— 8-K · Jun 23, 2025 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation announced on June 18, 2025, changes in its executive leadership and board of directors. The filing details the departure of certain off -
Hormel's Q2 Earnings Dip Amid Flat Sales, Higher Costs
— 10-Q · May 29, 2025 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corp reported net sales of $2.89 billion for the second quarter ended April 27, 2025, a slight decrease from $2.90 billion in the prior-year period -
Hormel Foods Announces Executive and Board Changes
— 8-K · May 16, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation announced on May 15, 2025, several key executive and board changes. The company elected new directors and appointed new officers, inclu - 8-K Filing — 8-K · Mar 26, 2025
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Hormel Foods Reports Director Changes and Compensation Updates
— 8-K · Mar 20, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) filed an 8-K on March 20, 2025, reporting on the departure of a director, election of a new director, and changes in officer comp -
Hormel Foods Files Q1 2025 10-Q
— 10-Q · Feb 27, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its first quarter results for the fiscal year ending January 26, 2025. The company's filing covers the period from October 27, 2024, -
Hormel Foods Reports on Shareholder Vote
— 8-K · Jan 31, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) filed an 8-K on January 31, 2025, reporting on a matter submitted to a vote of security holders on January 28, 2025. The filing d -
Hormel Foods Files Proxy Supplement for 2025 Shareholder Meeting
— DEFA14A · Jan 14, 2025 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFA14A) on January 14, 2025, for its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The filing provide -
Hormel Foods Files 2025 Proxy Statement
— DEF 14A · Dec 18, 2024 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation filed its definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders, scheduled for January 28, 2025. The filing, submitted -
Hormel Foods Files 2024 Annual Report
— 10-K · Dec 5, 2024 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its 10-K filing for the fiscal year ending October 27, 2024. The company, headquartered in Austin, MN, operates in the meat packing -
Hormel Foods Files 8-K on Financials
— 8-K · Dec 4, 2024 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) filed an 8-K on December 4, 2024, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing includes financial s -
Hormel Foods Announces Executive and Director Changes
— 8-K · Sep 23, 2024 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation announced on September 21, 2024, changes in its executive leadership. The company appointed new officers and elected directors, alongsi -
Hormel Foods Files 8-K on Operations
— 8-K · Sep 4, 2024 Risk: low
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) filed an 8-K on September 4, 2024, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition. The filing includes financial -
Hormel Foods Appoints New CFO and Directors
— 8-K · Aug 19, 2024 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation announced on August 13, 2024, a series of executive changes. The company elected new directors and appointed new officers, including a -
Hormel Foods Q2 Sales Dip Slightly, Earnings Decline
— 10-Q · May 30, 2024 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corp. reported its second quarter results for the fiscal year ending April 28, 2024. The company's net sales for the quarter were $3.0 billion, a s -
Hormel Foods Corp Announces Executive and Director Changes
— 8-K · Mar 29, 2024 Risk: medium
Hormel Foods Corporation announced on March 25, 2024, changes in its executive leadership. The company elected new directors and appointed new officers, includi -
Hormel Foods Corp Enters Material Definitive Agreement
— 8-K · Mar 8, 2024 Risk: medium
On March 5, 2024, Hormel Foods Corporation entered into a material definitive agreement related to a direct financial obligation. The company, incorporated in D - SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Mar 7, 2024
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Hormel Foods Corp. Reports Q1 2024 Results
— 10-Q · Feb 29, 2024 Risk: low
HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on February 29, 2024. Net sales for the first quarter of 2024 were $3.0 billion. Net e -
Vanguard Trims Hormel Foods Stake to 7.8% as of Dec 29, 2023
— SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024 Risk: low
The Vanguard Group, a major investment firm, filed an amendment (SC 13G/A) on February 13, 2024, disclosing its beneficial ownership of 40,737,429 shares of Hor -
Hormel Foods Reports Executive Comp, Shareholder Vote Matters
— 8-K · Feb 2, 2024
Hormel Foods Corporation filed an 8-K on February 2, 2024, reporting events from January 30, 2024, concerning changes in director and officer compensation arran -
Hormel Foods Files 8-K on Officer Changes, Compensation
— 8-K · Feb 1, 2024
Hormel Foods Corporation filed an 8-K on February 1, 2024, to report on the departure or election of directors/officers and their compensatory arrangements. Thi -
BlackRock Amends Hormel Foods Stake, Filing SC 13G/A
— SC 13G/A · Jan 31, 2024
BlackRock Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on January 31, 2024, indicating its ownership of Hormel Foods Corporation's common stock as of December 31, 2023. This
Risk Profile
Risk Assessment: Of HRL's 25 recent filings, 0 were flagged as high-risk, 10 as medium-risk, and 15 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests relatively low risk with generally favorable filings.
Financial Highlights
Key financial metrics from Hormel Foods CORP /De/'s most recent 10-K filing (Dec 5, 2025):
- Revenue: $12B
- Net Income: N/A
- EPS: N/A
- Debt-to-Equity: N/A
- Cash Position: N/A
- Operating Margin: N/A
- Total Assets: N/A
- Total Debt: N/A
Key Executives
- Jeffrey M. Ettinger
- John F. Ghingo
- D. Scott Aakre
- Colleen Batcheler
- Gary C. Bhojwani
- Stephen M. Lacy
- Elsa A. Murano, Ph.D.
- George A. Hormel
Industry Context
Hormel Foods operates in the highly competitive and mature food processing industry, facing pressure from both large, diversified competitors and smaller, niche players. Key trends include increasing consumer demand for plant-based and health-conscious products, evolving supply chain dynamics, and the need for continuous innovation to maintain market share. The company's ability to adapt to these trends and manage input costs will be crucial for sustained growth.
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Executive Compensation
From the most recent DEF 14A filing (Dec 17, 2025):
- Jeffrey M. Ettinger — Interim CEO
- John F. Ghingo — President
Key Numbers
- Shares of common stock outstanding: 550,106,937 — As of record date November 28, 2025
- Annual Meeting Year: 2026 — Meeting to be held on January 27, 2026
- Director Nominees: 12 — Number of directors to be elected
- Date of Interim CEO Appointment: July 14, 2025 — Jeffrey M. Ettinger appointed Interim CEO
- Date of President Appointment: July 14, 2025 — John F. Ghingo appointed President
- Record Date: November 28, 2025 — For stockholders entitled to vote
- Fiscal Year End: October 25, 2026 — For which Ernst & Young LLP is appointed
- annual revenue: $12B — global branded food company
- percentage of gross sales: 15.6% — sales to Walmart Inc. in fiscal 2025
- active employees: 20,000 — as of October 26, 2025
- employees covered by collective bargaining agreements: 20% — at fiscal year end
- employees with expiring contracts: 700 — contracts at two facilities expire in the next fiscal year
- employees with 5+ years of service: 50% — as of October 26, 2025, indicating retention success
- average years of service: 22 — for the 38-person officer team
- safety assessments: 1,200 — completed each month during fiscal 2025
Forward-Looking Statements
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the latest SEC filings for Hormel Foods CORP /De/ (HRL)?
Hormel Foods CORP /De/ has 30 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Dec 2025, including 16 8-K, 5 10-Q, 3 SC 13G/A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.
What is the overall sentiment of HRL filings?
Across 30 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 28 neutral, 2 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.
Where can I find Hormel Foods CORP /De/ SEC filings explained simply?
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What are the key financial highlights for Hormel Foods CORP /De/?
Key financial highlights from Hormel Foods CORP /De/'s most recent 10-K include metrics such as revenue, net income, EPS, and debt ratios. Visit the filing detail page for the full breakdown.
What is the investment thesis for HRL?
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Who are the key executives at Hormel Foods CORP /De/?
Key executives identified across Hormel Foods CORP /De/'s filings include Jeffrey M. Ettinger, John F. Ghingo, D. Scott Aakre, Colleen Batcheler, Gary C. Bhojwani and 3 others.
What are the main risk factors for Hormel Foods CORP /De/ stock?
Of HRL's 25 assessed filings, 0 were flagged high-risk, 10 medium-risk, and 15 low-risk.
What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Hormel Foods CORP /De/?
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