HORMEL FOODS CORP (HRL) Earnings History & Surprises

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HRL Earnings overview

Past quarterly earnings results for HORMEL FOODS CORP (HRL), including EPS and revenue actuals, analyst estimates, and surprise percentages. This page focuses on historical performance (not forecasts).

Earnings Snapshot

Next Earnings Date

Upcoming
Release Date
May 27, 2026
Period
Q2 / 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.36
Revenue Estimate
2.984B

Last Reported

Most Recent
Release Date
Feb 26, 2026
Period
Q1 / 2026
EPS Reported
$0.34
EPS Surprise
4.83%
Revenue Surprise
-2.28%

Beat Rate

Last 8 Quarters
44%
EPS and Revenue beats vs estimates

Quarterly Earnings Historical Results

EPS & Revenue History (in USD): Actual vs estimated values, surprises, q2q growth and acceleration numbers quarterly history.

QuarterEPSEPS EstEPS SurpriseEPS Q2QRevenueRevenue EstRevenue SurpriseRevenue Q2Q
Q1 2026 0.34 0.32 4.83% -2.86% 3.027B 3.098B -2.28% 1.29%
Q4 2025 0.32 0.30 4.95% -23.81% 3.186B 3.26B -2.28% 1.52%
Q3 2025 0.35 0.41 -15.34% -5.41% 3.033B 3.01B 0.76% 4.64%
Q2 2025 0.35 0.35 1.03% -7.89% 2.899B 2.936B -1.27% 0.40%
Q1 2025 0.35 0.38 -7.70% -14.63% 2.989B 2.965B 0.80% -0.27%
Q4 2024 0.42 0.43 -1.75% - 3.138B 3.175B -1.16% -1.88%
Q3 2024 0.37 0.36 1.84% -7.50% 2.898B 2.981B -2.77% -2.19%
Q2 2024 0.38 0.36 4.91% -5.00% 2.887B 2.997B -3.66% -3.03%
Q1 2024 0.41 0.34 21.34% 2.50% 2.997B 2.94B 1.94% 0.87%
Q4 2023 0.42 0.45 -6.39% -17.65% 3.198B 3.294B -2.91% -2.60%
Q3 2023 0.40 0.42 -3.76% - 2.963B 3.078B -3.73% -2.34%
Q2 2023 0.40 0.40 0.14% -16.67% 2.978B 3.082B -3.39% -3.84%
Q1 2023 0.40 0.46 -12.42% -9.09% 2.971B 3.103B -4.25% -2.41%
Q4 2022 0.51 0.50 1.34% - 3.284B 3.411B -3.74% -4.96%
Q3 2022 0.40 0.41 -3.19% 2.56% 3.034B 3.01B 0.81% 5.96%
Q2 2022 0.48 0.47 1.33% 14.29% 3.097B 3.099B -0.08% 18.80%
Q1 2022 0.44 0.44 -0.27% 7.32% 3.044B 2.956B 2.99% 23.70%
Q4 2021 0.51 0.50 1.29% 18.60% 3.455B 3.255B 6.14% 42.75%
Q3 2021 0.39 0.40 -1.31% 5.41% 2.864B 2.753B 4.02% 20.25%
Q2 2021 0.42 0.41 1.38% - 2.607B 2.438B 6.92% 7.60%
Q1 2021 0.41 0.41 0.01% -8.89% 2.461B 2.395B 2.76% 3.22%
Q4 2020 0.43 0.44 -2.82% - 2.42B 2.619B -7.59% -
Q3 2020 0.37 0.35 6.21% - 2.382B 2.389B -0.31% -
Q2 2020 0.42 0.43 -3.01% - 2.423B 2.417B 0.23% -
Q1 2020 0.45 0.46 -2.22% - 2.384B 2.394B -0.40% -

Notes

  • EPS and Revenue values are non-GAAP when available, otherwise GAAP.
  • Surprise % is (Actual - Estimate) / |Estimate|. Green indicates positive surprise, red negative.
  • Q2Q % is quarter-over-quarter growth. Green indicates growth, red indicates decline.
  • Green right border indicates acceleration for sales or earnings growth. Acceleration is the case when the current Q2Q is above the previous Q2Q.

Earnings Q2Q Performance Trends

EPS Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration

HRL EPS Q2Q GrowthHRL EPS Q2Q GrowthEPS Q2Q Growth Q1/21 Q4/21 Q3/22 Q2/23 Q1/24 Q4/24 Q3/25 Q2/26 Q1/27 Q4/27 Q3/28 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

Revenue Historical Q2Q growth and Acceleration

HRL Revenue Q2Q GrowthHRL Revenue Q2Q GrowthRevenue Q2Q Growth Q1/21 Q4/21 Q3/22 Q2/23 Q1/24 Q4/24 Q3/25 Q2/26 Q1/27 Q4/27 Q3/28 0 10 20 30 40

Surprise distribution (Last 4 Quarters)

EPS beat statistics

EPS beat (4)
3
Average EPS beat (4)
-1.13%
Max EPS beat (4)
4.95%
Min EPS beat (4)
-15.34%

Revenue beat statistics

Revenue beat (4)
1
Average Revenue beat (4)
-1.27%
Max Revenue beat (4)
0.76%
Min Revenue beat (4)
-2.28%

Analysis

In the last 4 quarters, HRL has beaten EPS estimates in 3 out of 4 releases
HRL has beaten revenue estimates in 1 out of the last 4 releases
In the last 4 quarters, HRL reported -1.1% below the EPS estimates on average.
In the last 4 quarters, HRL reported -1.3% below the revenue estimates on average.

HORMEL FOODS CORP / HRL Earnings FAQ

What is the most recent earnings date for HRL stock?

HORMEL FOODS CORP (HRL) last reported earnings on 2/26/2026.

Did HRL stock beat earnings estimates in the most recent quarter?

HORMEL FOODS CORP (HRL) beat EPS estimates and missed revenue estimates in the most recent quarter.

What percentage of the time does HRL stock beat earnings estimates?

In the last 4 quarters, HORMEL FOODS CORP (HRL) has beaten EPS estimates in 3 out of 4 releases.