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HRL

Hormel Foods Corporation
Data: 2026-10-02
$20.25
Price
1.45%
Change
$26.60
52W High
$19.42
52W Low
Full AI Analysis Buy/Sell Forecast Trendline Why Moving Charts Options
Analyzing positioning… Options positioning — based on yesterday's biggest open-interest changes See the chart Institutional flows
Track record
signal day → next-day price move
Quick Stats
Oct 02, 2026

61.8

AI Score

HOLD

1.19

Volume Ratio

TBA

Next Earnings

11

+ve Days (30d)

19

-ve Days (30d)

HRL Price vs Max Options Open Interest

How to read this: the line is the stock price; the bars show where the most option open interest sits each day. Strikes with heavy open interest often act as magnets or barriers for price ("max pain" zones). Scroll right for the most recent days.

HRL Max Change In Options Open Interest

How to read this: each bar is the option contract whose open interest changed the most yesterday. Green bars = new positions being opened (conviction building at that strike); red bars = positions being closed. Call builds above the current price suggest upside bets; put builds below it suggest hedging or downside bets.

HRL Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

3rd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HRL Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

3rd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HRL Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)

3rd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike OI Change in
OI		 Volume Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track

HRL Most Active Options by Volume(near term)

3rd October 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)

Type Expiration Strike Volume OI Change in
OI		 Ask PC Delta Vega Volatility % change Track
HRL Technical Chart Pro Chart
  • Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
  • SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
  • Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
  • Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
  • Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
  • Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
  • Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
  • Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
Select an indicator above — it will be added as a pane under the price chart with aligned dates.

Volume Profile Analysis

Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure

HRL Stock Summary

Last updated Oct 02, 2026

HRL is currently trading at $20.25, positioned below its 200-day moving average of $23.16, suggesting bearish momentum. The stock has a 52-week range of $19.42 to $26.6.

Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $22.67, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 35.664, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.

Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.196, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates HRL at 61.8/100 with a HOLD recommendation.

HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation) Indicators

Last updated Oct 02, 2026

Indicator Value
RSI(14) 35.664
CMF (20) -0.196
ROC (10) -2.784
ADX (14) 46.227
Indicator Value
MACD (12,26,9) -0.746
AROONOSC (14) -64.286
WILLAMS %R (14) -50.742
MFI (14) 43.104

HRL Candlestick Patterns

No validated candlestick patterns fired for HRL in the last 10 sessions — that's normal. Only the ~15 patterns with a backtested edge (out of 60 textbook patterns) are tracked here.

Hormel Foods Corporation is below both the 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.

HRL Moving Averages Analysis

HRL (Hormel Foods Corporation) Simple Moving Averages

Moving Averages are last updated Oct 02, 2026

Days MA
10 20.02
20 20.47
30 21.18
50 22.67
100 23.18
200 23.16

HRL Fundamental Analysis

P/E (Forward) 12.8535
P/E (Trailing) 32.1935
Market Cap ($) 11.0 billion
Earnings/Share ($) 0.62
Net Profit Margin (%) 0.0282
Dividend/Share ($) 1.168
EPS Estimate Current Year ($) 1.4504
EPS Estimate Next Year ($) 1.5715
WallStreet Target Price ($) 25.94
Most Recent Quarter

Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and become a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (62% of fiscal 2024 sales), US food service (32%), and international (6%). By product, 72% of fiscal 2024 sales were from perishable food and 28% 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.