Hormel Foods Profit Margin

Hormel Foods (HRL) currently reports a profit margin of 3.82% as of April 2026. That compares with 6.27% in the prior-year period — down 39.0% year over year. That is below the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. Use the charts on this page to explore Hormel Foods's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Hormel Foods's profit margin decreased from 6.27% to 3.82% — a 39.0% year-over-year decrease (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Hormel Foods's profit margin of 3.82% is lower than the Consumer Staples sector average of 14.4%. That is roughly 73.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Hormel Foods's current 3.82% should be judged against Consumer Staples norms (sector average: 14.4%) and against HRL's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 3.82%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Staples average is 14.4%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Hormel Foods, and consider following HRL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.