On March 30, 2023,
Argus Research
downgraded
their outlook for Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) from Buy to Hold.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 12.22% Upside
As of March 30, 2023,
the average one-year price target for Hormel Foods is $44.10.
The forecasts range from a low of $35.35 to a high of $51.34.
The average price target represents an increase of 12.22% from its latest reported closing price of $39.30.
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The projected annual revenue for Hormel Foods
is $12,855MM, an increase of 3.79%.
The projected annual non-GAAP EPS
is $1.91.
Hormel Foods Declares $0.28 Dividend
On March 27, 2023 the company declared a regular
quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share ($1.10 annualized).
Shareholders of record as of April 17, 2023
will receive the payment on May 15, 2023.
Previously, the company paid $0.28 per share.
At the current share price of $39.30 / share,
the stock’s dividend yield is 2.80%.
Looking back five years and taking a sample every week, the average dividend yield has been
2.07%,
the lowest has been 1.66%,
and the highest has been 2.84%.
The standard deviation of yields is 0.18 (n=236).
The current dividend yield is
4.07 standard deviations
above
the historical average.
Additionally, the company’s dividend payout ratio is 0.61.
The payout ratio tells us how much of a company’s income is paid out in dividends. A payout ratio of one (1.0)
means 100% of the company’s income is paid in a dividend.
A payout ratio greater than one means the company is dipping into savings in order to maintain its dividend – not a
healthy situation.
Companies with few growth prospects are expected to pay out most of their income in dividends, which typically
means a payout ratio between 0.5 and 1.0.
Companies with good growth prospects are expected to retain some earnings in order to invest
in those growth prospects, which translates to a payout ratio of zero to 0.5.
The company’s 3-Year dividend growth rate is 0.18%,
demonstrating that it has increased its dividend over time.
What are Large Shareholders Doing?
Capital International Investors
holds 11,966K shares
representing 2.19% ownership of the company.
In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 11,974K shares, representing
a decrease
of 0.07%.
The firm
decreased
its portfolio allocation in HRL by 7.82% over the last quarter.
AWSHX – WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND
holds 10,000K shares
representing 1.83% ownership of the company.
In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 9,400K shares, representing
an increase
of 6.00%.
The firm
decreased
its portfolio allocation in HRL by 0.32% over the last quarter.
VTSMX – Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares
holds 8,305K shares
representing 1.52% ownership of the company.
In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,143K shares, representing
an increase
of 1.95%.
The firm
decreased
its portfolio allocation in HRL by 5.59% over the last quarter.
VFINX – Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares
holds 6,693K shares
representing 1.22% ownership of the company.
In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,561K shares, representing
an increase
of 1.97%.
The firm
decreased
its portfolio allocation in HRL by 5.80% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management
holds 6,166K shares
representing 1.13% ownership of the company.
In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,074K shares, representing
an increase
of 1.49%.
The firm
decreased
its portfolio allocation in HRL by 5.91% over the last quarter.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 1301 funds or institutions reporting positions in Hormel Foods.
This is an increase
of
46
owner(s) or 3.67% in the last quarter.
Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to HRL is 0.17%,
a decrease
of 14.33%.
Total shares owned by institutions increased
in the last three months by 0.47% to 256,189K shares.
The put/call ratio of HRL is 1.03, indicating a
bearish
outlook.
Hormel Foods Background Information
(This description is provided by the company.)
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $9 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the ‘Global 2000 World’s Best Employers’ list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s ‘The 100 Best Corporate Citizens’ list for 12 years in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ – to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe.
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