Hormel Foods Corp. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at USD 23.34

Hormel Foods Corp. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 23.34 as of October 13, 2025. This marks a significant decline for the small-cap company, which operates within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Over the past year, Hormel Foods has experienced a performance drop of 22.99%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 13.36%. 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 (P/E) ratio of 22.00. The dividend yield stands at an impressive 225.26%, although this figure may not fully reflect the company's current financial health. The return on equity is reported at 9.38%, while the debt-to-equity ratio is relatively low at 0.28. Recent financial results have shown a decline in operating cash flow, which hit a low of USD 930.97 million, and a year-over-year increase in raw material costs by 6.11%. These factors contribute to the stock's underperformance, as it has consistently lagged behind the S&P 500 over the past three years.