# Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)

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## Company

- Legal name: HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/
- Ticker: HRL (NYSE)
- SEC CIK: 0000048465
- Industry: Meat Packing Plants (SIC 2011)
- Headquarters: Austin, MN
- Fiscal year ends: October 25
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: hormelfoods.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hormel-foods
- Next earnings date: Dec 3, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $12.1B for the fiscal year ended Oct 26, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 5, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/0000048465-25-000059-index.html
- Operating income: $718.6M for the fiscal year ended Oct 26, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 5, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/0000048465-25-000059-index.html
- Net income: $478.2M for the fiscal year ended Oct 26, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 5, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/0000048465-25-000059-index.html
- SG&A: $996.6M for the fiscal year ended Oct 26, 2025 (10-K filed Dec 5, 2025). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/0000048465-25-000059-index.html
- Employees: 20,000 as of Dec 5, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/0000048465-25-000059-index.html
- Auditor: Ernst & Young LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/hrl-20251026.htm

## Business

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Delaware corporation, was founded by George A. Hormel in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, as Geo. A. Hormel & Company. The Company originated as a processor of meat and food products and continues in this line of business today. The Company has expanded its product portfolio through organic growth and acquisitions to become a global branded food company with more than $12 billion in annual revenue.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/hrl-20251026.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | $12.1B | $718.6M | $478.2M | $996.6M |
| Oct 27, 2024 | $11.9B | $1.1B | $805.0M | $1.0B |
| Oct 29, 2023 | $12.1B | $1.1B | $793.6M | $942.2M |
| Oct 30, 2022 | $12.5B | $1.3B | $1000.0M | $879.3M |
| Oct 31, 2021 | $11.4B | $1.1B | $908.8M | $853.1M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/hormel-foods-corp.json

## Officers and directors

- John F. Ghingo, President and Chief Executive Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/john-ghingo-a755741. Source: 8-K filed Jul 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000047/hrl-20260727.htm
- Ash Bhumbla, Executive VP & CFO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashbhumbla. Source: Form 3 filed Sep 18, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000215328226000002/0002153282-26-000002-index.htm
- Paul R. Kuehneman, Interim Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paul-kuehneman-b0816914. Source: 8-K filed Aug 24, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000049/hrl-20260824.htm
- Domenic Borrelli, EVP, Retail. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/domenic-borrelli-78349b29. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000211737926000004/0002117379-26-000004-index.htm
- William W. Bonifant, GVP, Chief Supply Chain Ofc.. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 11, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000212304726000006/0002123047-26-000006-index.htm
- Colleen R. Batcheler, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. Source: 10-K filed Dec 5, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/hrl-20251026.htm
- Swen Neufeldt, Group Vice President, International. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/swen-neufeldt-刘思闻-769b88. Source: 8-K filed Jun 12, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000044/hrl-20260609.htm
- Colleen Batcheler, Senior Vice President. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000142746225000006/0001427462-25-000006-index.htm
- David F. Weber, Group Vice President. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/david-weber-3ba81320. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000205877225000008/0002058772-25-000008-index.htm
- Katherine M. Losness-Larson, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000195231925000008/0001952319-25-000008-index.htm
- Kevin L. Myers, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevin-myers-1880079. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000159071625000008/0001590716-25-000008-index.htm
- Mary Katherine Clark, Senior Vice President. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000201490225000006/0002014902-25-000006-index.htm
- Pierre M. Lilly, Senior Vice President. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/pierre-lilly-2651b82ba. Source: Form 4 filed Dec 11, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000182959125000008/0001829591-25-000008-index.htm
- Kevin L. Myers, Ph.D., Interim Group Vice President, Supply Chain. Source: 10-K filed Dec 5, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/hrl-20251026.htm
- CHRISTOPHER J. POLICINSKI, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm
- D. SCOTT AAKRE, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm
- ELSA A. MURANO, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm
- GARY C. BHOJWANI, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm
- STEPHEN M. LACY, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm
- WILLIAM A. NEWLANDS, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Oct 29, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000060/hrl-20261023.htm
- Oct 23, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000058/hrl-20261021.htm
- Sep 30, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000110465926112101/tm2626547d1_8k.htm
- Aug 27, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000053/hrl-20260827.htm
- Aug 24, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000049/hrl-20260824.htm
- Jul 28, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000047/hrl-20260727.htm
- Jun 12, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000044/hrl-20260609.htm
- May 28, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000024/hrl-20260528.htm
- Feb 26, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000018/hrl-20260226.htm
- Feb 18, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000013/hrl-20260217.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Oct 5, 2026: William A. Newlands (Director) bought 10,000 shares, about $201,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000153137626000014/0001531376-26-000014-index.htm
- Jul 8, 2026: Gary C. Bhojwani (Director) sold 20,200 shares, about $495,102. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000161470826000016/0001614708-26-000016-index.htm
- Dec 11, 2025: Elsa A. Murano (Director) sold 13,400 shares, about $321,600. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000137418525000006/0001374185-25-000006-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Oct 29, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000060/hrl-20261023.htm
- 10-K filed Dec 5, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000059/hrl-20251026.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 27, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846526000055/hrl-20260726.htm
- DEF 14A filed Dec 17, 2025: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/48465/000004846525000074/hrl-20251216.htm

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