Hormel Foods Corp

HRL

Company Profile

  • Business description

    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.

  • Contact

    1 Hormel Place
    AustinMN55912-3680
    USA

    T: +1 507 437-5611

    E: [email protected]

    https://www.hormelfoods.com

  • Sector

    Consumer Defensive

    Stock type

    Defensive

  • Industry

    Packaged Foods

    Fiscal Year End

    31 October 2026

    Employees

    20,000

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