For its first fiscal quarter (ending January 31), Hormel Foods Corp (NYSE: HRL) has reported a -22% decline in E.P.S. from $0.40 a year ago to $0.31 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $1.38 for the latest four quarters through January 31 versus $1.46 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -5%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/27/25, Hormel Foods Corp (NYSE: HRL) stock declined modestly by -1.2%, closing at $28.38. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was unusually high at 166% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has declined -0.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Hormel Foods has a current Value Trend Rating of D (Negative). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing highly consistent signals. Hormel Foods has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 40 and a slightly negative Power Rating of 37, resulting in the Negative Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of D. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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