What does Hormel Foods do?

Hormel Foods (HRL) is a Packaged Foods & Meats company. Hormel sells branded proteins and packaged foods including Spam, Planters, Skippy, Jennie-O turkey, Applegate and Hormel pepperoni. It ships through retail, foodservice and international channels. It was founded in 1891, is headquartered in Austin, Minnesota and employs about 20,000 people.

How does Hormel Foods make money?

As of 2026-Q1, Hormel Foods's revenue breaks down across Retail (61%), Foodservice (33%), International (6%). See the revenue-by-segment chart for the full mix.

How has Hormel Foods's revenue and profitability trended?

Track Hormel Foods's quarterly and annual revenue, gross and net margins, and EPS in the interactive charts on this page. Data last updated August 26, 2026.

Who are Hormel Foods's main competitors?

Sterling groups Hormel Foods in the Consumer Staples sector, alongside Sysco (SYY), General Mills (GIS), Hershey Company (HSY), Kraft Heinz (KHC), Mondelez International (MDLZ) and McCormick & Company (MKC).

If I'm investing in Hormel Foods, what similar companies should I consider?

If you are researching Hormel Foods, also look at Sysco (SYY), General Mills (GIS) and Hershey Company (HSY). You can compare all of them side by side or browse the full Consumer Staples sector on Sterling.