Guide to buying Hormel Foods Corporation stock in Canada

Hormel Foods Corporation is a packaged foods business based in the US. Hormel Foods Corporation stocks (HRL) are listed on the NYSE, and all prices are listed in US Dollars.

At its last market close, Hormel Foods Corporation stock price was $20.61, which is a decrease of 3.51% over the previous week. Hormel Foods Corporation employs 20,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $12.1 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Hormel Foods Corporation stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock in Canada.

Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) stock summary

Company stock name	Hormel Foods Corporation
Stock ticker symbol	HRL
Exchange	NYSE
Open	$20.61
High	$20.74
Low	$20.46
Close	$20.61
Adjusted closing	$20.61
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	2,832,083
52-week stock price range	$18.77 – $26.03
Where to buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock	Buy on Questrade

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on October 27, 2026, and all amounts are in USD.

Can I buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the NYSE exchange. Platforms like Questrade and Wealthsimple will allow you to directly buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock from within Canada.

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Hormel Foods Corporation stock chart (NYSE: HRL)

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Hormel Foods Corporation stock price

Hormel Foods Corporation's stock price at the last available market close was $20.61 (as of October 27, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago Hormel Foods Corporation's stock price was $20.90. A full 30 days ago it was $20.25, and a year ago it was $21.55.

Is Hormel Foods Corporation stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for Hormel Foods Corporation stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock on the TSX because Hormel Foods Corporation stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Hormel Foods Corporation stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "HRL."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Hormel Foods Corporation stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to NYSE, like Questrade or Wealthsimple.

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Hormel Foods Corporation stock dividends

Hormel Foods Corporation dividend payout ratio: 82% of net profits

Indicated dividend yield: 5.5%

Recently Hormel Foods Corporation has paid out, on average, around 82% of net profits as dividends.

Analysts estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 5.5% of the current stock value. This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are not a guarantee of future payouts), Hormel Foods Corporation shareholders could enjoy a 5.5% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments.

Over the last 12 months, Hormel Foods Corporation has paid about $1.17 per share in dividends.

Hormel Foods Corporation's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Hormel Foods Corporation's next dividend payout is expected around November 16, 2026. To benefit, you'll need to buy before October 13, 2026.

Hormel Foods Corporation stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Hormel Foods Corporation stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Hormel Foods Corporation's P/E ratio

  Hormel Foods Corporation's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 35x.

  That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the stock or simply that they're over-valued.

• Hormel Foods Corporation's PEG ratio

  Hormel Foods Corporation's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio comes out to about 1.4644.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Hormel Foods Corporation's expected earnings growth.

• Hormel Foods Corporation's EBITDA

  Hormel Foods Corporation's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is $1.3 billion.

Has Hormel Foods Corporation stock ever split?

Hormel Foods Corporation's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on February 9, 2016. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Hormel Foods Corporation stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 100% higher stock price could have impacted the market appetite for Hormel Foods Corporation stocks, which in turn could have impacted Hormel Foods Corporation's stock price.

How volatile is Hormel Foods Corporation stock?

Over the last 12 months, Hormel Foods Corporation's stocks price has ranged from $18.77 to as high as $26.03. Hormel Foods Corporation's beta measurement of stock volatility is 0.26. For comparison, the market (NYSE) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Hormel Foods Corporation's stocks are less volatile than average (on this exchange).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Hormel Foods Corporation's beta stock volatility rating.

Hormel Foods Corporation company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Hormel Foods Corporation's outstanding shares	$11.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.9 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	8.62%
Profit margin	2.82%
Revenue (TTM)	$12.1 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	4.63%
Return on equity (TTM)	4.29%
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.62
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	$20.81
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	$22.83

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 27, 2026.

Hormel Foods Corporation company profile

Hormel Foods Corporation develops, processes, and distributes various 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.

The company provides perishable products, including fresh meats, frozen items, refrigerated meal solutions, bacon, sausages, hams, guacamole, and other items that require refrigeration, as well as shelf-stable products, such as canned luncheon meats, nut butters, snack nuts, chili, shelf-stable microwaveable meals, hash, stews, tortillas, salsas, tortilla chips, and other items that do not require refrigeration. It sells its products under the HORMEL, ALWAYS TENDER, APPLEGATE, AUSTIN BLUES, BACON 1, BLACK LABEL, BREAD READY, BURKE, CAFÉ H, CERATTI, CHI-CHI'S, COLUMBUS, COMPLEATS, CORN NUTS, CURE 81, DAN'S PRIZE, DI LUSSO, DINTY MOORE, DON MIGUEL, DOÑA MARIA, EMBASA, FAST "N EASY, FIRE BRAISED, FONTANINI, HERDEZ, HORMEL GATHERINGS, HOUSE OF TSANG, JENNIE-O, JUSTIN'S, LA VICTORIA, LAYOUT, LLOYD'S, MARY KITCHEN, MR.

PEANUT, NATURAL CHOICE, NUT-RITION, OLD SMOKEHOUSE, OVEN READY, PILLOW PACK, PLANTERS, ROSA GRANDE, SADLER'S SMOKEHOUSE, SKIPPY, SPAM, SQUARE TABLE, SPECIAL RECIPE, VALLEY FRESH, and WHOLLY brands through sales personnel, independent brokers, and distributors. The company was formerly known as Geo.

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• Common company-related questions about Hormel Foods Corporation

  What percentage of Hormel Foods Corporation is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.48% of Hormel Foods Corporation stocks are held by insiders and 91.195% by institutions.

  How many people work for Hormel Foods Corporation?
  Latest data suggests 20,000 work at Hormel Foods Corporation.

  When does the fiscal year end for Hormel Foods Corporation?
  Hormel Foods Corporation's fiscal year ends in October.

  Where is Hormel Foods Corporation based?
  Hormel Foods Corporation's address is: 1 Hormel Place, Austin, MN, United States, 55912-3680

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Hormel Foods Corporation stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Hormel Foods Corporation stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Hormel Foods Corporation stock

• Can I buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Hormel Foods Corporation stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Hormel Foods Corporation stock in our table here.

• How much is Hormel Foods Corporation stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on October 27, 2026), Hormel Foods Corporation stock is worth $20.61 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Hormel Foods Corporation stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Hormel Foods Corporation stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Hormel Foods Corporation stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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