HRL is Hormel Foods Corporation (Consumer Defensive). Trading at $22.05. Current dividend yield: 5.50%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.17 |
| Current yield | 5.50% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 13, 2026(in 40 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.2925 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 4.52% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 3.71% |
| Payout ratio | 188% |
| Market cap | $12.10B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | $0.2925 |
| 2026-04-13 | $0.2925 |
| 2026-01-12 | $0.2925 |
| 2025-10-14 | $0.2900 |
| 2025-07-14 | $0.2900 |
| 2025-04-14 | $0.2900 |
| 2025-01-13 | $0.2900 |
| 2024-10-15 | $0.2825 |
About HRL
Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and became a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (61.6% of fiscal 2025 sales), US foodservice (32.6%), and international (5.9%). By product, 73% of fiscal 2025 sales were from perishable food and 27% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.
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Frequently asked
What is HRL's dividend yield?
HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 5.50%, which works out to about $1.17 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is HRL's next ex-dividend date?
HRL's next ex-dividend date is Oct 13, 2026 (in 40 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did HRL last pay a dividend?
HRL's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 17, 2026.
How often does HRL pay dividends?
HRL pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is HRL growing its dividend?
HRL has been growing its dividend at a 3.71% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.