Hormel Foods Corp. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at USD 21.04

Hormel Foods Corp. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 21.04 as of October 31, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which has seen its stock price drop by 29.4% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance of 19.89% during the same period.
The company's financial metrics reveal a challenging landscape. Hormel Foods has a market capitalization of USD 14,025 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.00. Its dividend yield stands at an impressive 225.26%, but this is juxtaposed with a return on equity of 9.38% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.28, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure.

Recent financial results have shown a decline in operating cash flow, which fell to USD 930.97 million, and a decrease in profits by 5.6%. Additionally, raw material costs have increased by 6.11% year-over-year, contributing to the company's underperformance against market benchmarks. With a price-to-book ratio of 1.74, Hormel Foods continues to trade at a discount compared to its peers, reflecting ongoing challenges in the FMCG sector.