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Hormel Foods Corporation is projected to rise to $32.82 by 2027, a +29% move from its current price of $25.37. HRL is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $25.03 | $25.38 | $25.73 | +0.03% |
| Aug 2 | $24.90 | $25.38 | $25.88 | +0.06% |
| Aug 3 | $24.80 | $25.39 | $26.00 | +0.09% |
| Aug 4 | $24.71 | $25.40 | $26.11 | +0.11% |
| Aug 5 | $24.64 | $25.41 | $26.20 | +0.14% |
| Aug 6 | $24.57 | $25.41 | $26.28 | +0.17% |
| Aug 7 | $24.51 | $25.42 | $26.36 | +0.20% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $24.51 | $25.42 | $26.36 | +0.20% |
| Week 2 | $24.20 | $25.47 | $26.81 | +0.40% |
| Week 3 | $23.97 | $25.52 | $27.18 | +0.60% |
| Week 4 | $23.78 | $25.57 | $27.50 | +0.80% |
| Week 5 | $23.63 | $25.62 | $27.79 | +1.00% |
| Week 6 | $23.49 | $25.68 | $28.06 | +1.20% |
| Week 7 | $23.37 | $25.73 | $28.32 | +1.41% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Hormel Foods Corporation, HRL, is a Consumer Defensive company that develops, processes, and distributes a wide range of meat, nut, and other food products to foodservice, convenience stores, and commercial customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Retail, Foodservice, and International, and offers products under brands such as HORMEL, SPAM, PLANTERS, JENNIE-O, DOÑA MARIA, and HORMEL GATHERINGS, among others. Hormel Foods was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota.
The company’s portfolio includes perishable items like fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, bacon, sausages, hams, guacamole, as well as shelf-stable products such as canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, tortillas, salsas, and tortilla chips. It serves a broad customer base and operates under a wide brand family that spans multiple food categories.
Hormel Foods is categorized as Consumer Defensive, reflecting its focus on essential food products and steady demand characteristics across its global markets.
HRL is currently trading at $25.31, with a market capitalization of $13.93B. The stock’s current price and market position place it among mid-cap Consumer Defensive names.
It is ranked 693 by market cap, illustrating its standing within the broader market landscape.
Forecasts indicate an upward price outlook over time. The average price (avg) is $25.31 for 2026, rising to $32.61 in 2027, $36.42 in 2028, $39.31 in 2029, and $41.79 in 2030, with further increases through 2031 ($43.63), 2032 ($50.66), 2033 ($59.91), 2034 ($65.63), 2035 ($69.64), 2040 ($107.52), and 2050 ($177.28). Corresponding ROI figures rise from 0 in 2026 to 28.8 in 2027, 43.9 in 2028, 55.3 in 2029, 65.1 in 2030, 72.4 in 2031, 100.2 in 2032, 136.7 in 2033, 159.3 in 2034, 175.1 in 2035, 324.8 in 2040, and 600.4 in 2050.
The sentiment shifts from Neutral in 2026 to Bullish from 2027 onward.
A major floor 22.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 5.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 4.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 9.3% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key HRL support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of HRL market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $25.62 | Sell | $25.53 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $25.41 | Sell | $25.42 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $25.09 | Buy | $25.18 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $24.25 | Buy | $24.37 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $22.93 | Buy | $23.81 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $23.32 | Buy | $24.17 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.19 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 21.15 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 47.24 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -42.77 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.02 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | 2.26 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.65 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 57.23 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | 0.22 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.57 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 55.78 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.34 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -20.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 25.80 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.39 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.35 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a bullish tilt. RSI 14 is 50, placing it in a neutral-to-bullish zone near mid-range.
The stock trades above both the SMA50 of $23.69 and the SMA200 of $23.27, indicating constructive momentum on a simple moving-average basis. The immediate support is $24.11, while resistance stands at $26.51.
Over the last 30 days, the price range has traversed from a low of $23.21 to a high of $27.60, suggesting range-bound activity with upside potential on a break above the $26.51 resistance.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.74 | $25.37 | $33.30 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $26.91 | $32.82 | $41.83 | +29% | Bullish | |
| $29.53 | $36.70 | $48.06 | +45% | Bullish | |
| $31.81 | $40.15 | $53.70 | +58% | Bullish | |
| $33.32 | $42.63 | $58.06 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $34.45 | $44.62 | $61.73 | +76% | Bullish | |
| $39.97 | $52.35 | $73.47 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $46.61 | $61.70 | $87.71 | +143% | Bullish | |
| $50.78 | $67.88 | $97.66 | +168% | Bullish | |
| $53.73 | $72.51 | $105.49 | +186% | Bullish | |
| $79.81 | $112.34 | $171.28 | +343% | Bullish | |
| $124.69 | $188.24 | $307.70 | +642% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $19.74 | $25.37 | $29.57 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $22.39 | $26.10 | $31.02 | +2.89% |
| September 2026 | $22.20 | $26.04 | $31.23 | -0.26% |
| October 2026 | $22.44 | $26.43 | $31.94 | +1.52% |
| November 2026 | $23.04 | $27.25 | $33.13 | +3.08% |
| December 2026 | $22.96 | $27.24 | $33.30 | -0.02% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month HRL forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The HRL price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $25.37 (low $19.74, high $33.30) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $25.37. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2027, HRL is projected to trade between $26.91 and $41.83, averaging $32.82 — a potential gain of +29% from today's $25.37. That is up +29% on the projected 2026 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Hormel Foods Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $36.70, within a $29.53 to $48.06 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +45% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2029, HRL could reach as high as $53.70, with a base case around $40.15 and support toward $31.81 — roughly +58% from $25.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect HRL to range from $33.32 to $58.06 through 2030. The $42.63 average target implies a +68% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The HRL price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $44.62 (low $34.45, high $61.73) — a potential gain of +76% on today's $25.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2032, HRL is projected to trade between $39.97 and $73.47, averaging $52.35 — a potential gain of +106% from today's $25.37. That is up +17% on the projected 2031 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Hormel Foods Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $61.70, within a $46.61 to $87.71 range. That is up +18% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +143% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2034, HRL could reach as high as $97.66, with a base case around $67.88 and support toward $50.78 — roughly +168% from $25.37. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect HRL to range from $53.73 to $105.49 through 2035. The $72.51 average target implies a +186% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The HRL price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $112.34 (low $79.81, high $171.28) — a potential gain of +343% on today's $25.37. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2050, HRL is projected to trade between $124.69 and $307.70, averaging $188.24 — a potential gain of +642% from today's $25.37. That is up +68% on the projected 2040 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in HRL today (≈ 39.416634 HRL) could be worth
$7,419.9
+$6,419.9 (+642%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected HRL price of $188.24 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in HRLwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in HRL on Jul 30, 2025 (≈ 35.348178 HRL) would be worth
$896.78
-$103.22 (-10.3%) today · 0.90× · US Dollar
Based on a HRL entry price of $28.29 vs. today's $25.37.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $25.02 | $1,013.99 | +1.4% |
| 1 month ago | $24.82 | $1,022.16 | +2.2% |
| 3 months ago | $21.33 | $1,189.4 | +18.9% |
| 6 months ago | $24.61 | $1,030.88 | +3.1% |
| 1 year ago | $28.29 | $896.78 | -10.3% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $46.59 | $544.54 | -45.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $51.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $51.00: $28.06B
The multi-year forecast points to a steady upward trajectory, with the avg price rising from 2026 at $25.31 to higher levels in subsequent years. Notably, the 2027 avg is $32.61 with ROI 28.8, the 2028 avg is $36.42 with ROI 43.9, the 2030 avg is $41.79 with ROI 65.1, the 2040 avg is $107.52 with ROI 324.8, and the 2050 avg is $177.28 with ROI 600.4. These figures reflect a long-run bullish outlook for Hormel Foods, assuming the stated projections hold.
The 2026 forecast has an avg of $25.31 and ROI 0, with sentiment Neutral, serving as the base from which the longer-horizon gains build.
These are estimates, not guarantees, and actual results may differ due to market conditions and other factors. The long-run picture remains bullish, with substantial upside potential by 2040 and 2050, but near-term performance may vary.
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The 2030 avg price is $41.79 with a min of $32.66 and a max of $56.93, and ROI of 65.1. The sentiment for 2030 is Bullish.
Forecasts show the avg price rising from $25.31 in 2026 to $177.28 in 2050, with ROIs of 28.8 in 2027, 43.9 in 2028, 55.3 in 2029, 65.1 in 2030, and 600.4 in 2050. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast lists a 2035 max of $101.32 and a 2040 max of $163.95, with a 2050 max of $289.80.
HRL's current price is $25.31.
The 30-day range is $23.21 to $27.60.
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