Hormel Foods Corporation

08/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/27/2026 12:07

Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending July 26, 2026 (Form 10-Q)

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
The Company is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded food products and remains focused on driving long-term growth through a balanced business model, a diverse portfolio, and a commitment to creating value for all stakeholders. The Company's three reportable segments, Retail, Foodservice, and International, are described in Note O - Segment Reporting in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
The Company discloses certain measures not defined by United States (U.S.) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including organic volume, organic net sales, adjusted cost of products sold, adjusted selling, general and administrative (SG&A), adjusted SG&A as a percent of net sales, adjusted equity in earnings of affiliates, adjusted operating income, adjusted earnings before income taxes, adjusted provision for income taxes, adjusted net earnings attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and adjusted segment profit. The Company utilizes these non-GAAP measures to understand and evaluate operating performance on a consistent basis. For additional information and reconciliations to the most closely comparable measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, see the "Non-GAAP Measures" section of this Item.
Diluted earnings per share was $0.11 for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, down 67 percent compared to the same period last year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $0.37, up 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Significant factors impacting the quarter are listed below. All comparisons are to the same period of the prior year unless otherwise noted.
•Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased 2 percent. Organic net sales decreased 2 percent with growth from the Foodservice segment offset by declines in the Retail and International segments.
•Total segment profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased 17 percent, while adjusted segment profit was flat to the prior year, as growth in the Foodservice segment was offset by declines in the Retail segment. Adjusted segment profit in the International segment was comparable to the prior year.
◦The decrease in Retail segment profit was due to lower sales and higher logistics expenses, which were partially offset by lower SG&A.
◦The increase in Foodservice segment profit was driven primarily by higher sales and improved margins, which were partially offset by higher logistics expenses and higher SG&A.
◦The decrease in International segment profit was significantly impacted by the non-cash impairment of a minority investment in Indonesia.
•Earnings before income taxes decreased 56 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to a $56 million loss related to the Brazil divestiture, a $48 million non-cash impairment charge, and a litigation settlement of $38 million. Adjusted earnings before income taxes increased 3 percent, as lower SG&A were partially offset by lower net sales and higher logistics expenses.
•The pre-tax impact of nonrecurring expenses and discrete items in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $155 million, including a loss related to the Brazil divestiture, a non-cash impairment of a minority investment in Indonesia, a litigation settlement, and the Company's Transform and Modernize (T&M) initiative.
Cash flow from operations was $769 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, a 47 percent increase primarily reflecting improved inventory management and working capital performance.
Entering the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, the external environment remains dynamic, with continued volatility associated with macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions. The Company is actively working to mitigate the impact of these conditions. However, continued pressure from the external environment, at a level greater than expected, could have an adverse impact on results of operations.
Consolidated Results
Volume, Net Sales, Earnings, and Diluted Earnings Per Share
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands, except per share amounts
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change
Volume (lbs.) 969,078 1,046,590 (7.4) 2,970,695 3,101,288 (4.2)
Organic Volume (lbs.)
969,078 1,042,637 (7.1) 2,970,695 3,091,842 (3.9)
Net Sales $ 2,961,333 $ 3,032,876 (2.4) $ 8,961,250 $ 8,920,499 0.5
Organic Net Sales
2,961,333 3,011,449 (1.7) 8,961,250 8,869,684 1.0
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation
59,573 183,742 (67.6) 398,848 534,334 (25.4)
Diluted Earnings Per Share 0.11 0.33 (66.7) 0.72 0.97 (25.8)
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
0.37 0.35 5.7 1.11 1.05 5.7
Volume and Net Sales
Volume and net sales decreased for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, while volume decreased and net sales increased for the first nine months of fiscal 2026.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, net sales increased in the Foodservice segment, while net sales declined in the Retail and International segments. The enterprise organic net sales decline was driven by weaker performance in commodity turkey, the bacon portfolio, and the strategic exit from select non-core private label snack nuts items, which more than offset strong growth in premium prepared proteins, the Jennie-O® turkey portfolio, contract manufacturing, and pizza toppings.
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, volume decreased for all three segments, primarily driven by the commodity turkey portfolio.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net sales growth in the Foodservice and International segments offset declines in the Retail segment. Strong enterprise performance across the Jennie-O® turkey portfolio, premium prepared proteins, and the Foodservice customized solutions business were key drivers of organic net sales growth. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, volume declined in all three segments, driven primarily by the commodity turkey portfolio and the strategic exit from select non-core private label snack nut items.
In fiscal 2026, the Company expects net sales growth, which assumes growth across a broad range of categories, increased brand support, and market-based pricing actions. Risks to this outlook include slowing consumer demand and commodity price fluctuations.
Cost of Products Sold
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change
Cost of Products Sold $ 2,489,818 $ 2,545,567 (2.2) $ 7,501,653 $ 7,473,524 0.4
Cost of products sold decreased for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. Lower volume and favorable pork input costs were partially offset by higher beef input costs and higher logistics expenses.
Cost of products sold increased for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, as lower volume, higher beef input costs, and higher logistics expenses were partially offset by favorable pork input costs.
On a per pound basis, cost of products sold increased for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year.
Gross Profit
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
Gross Profit $ 471,515 $ 487,309 (3.2) $ 1,459,597 $ 1,446,975 0.9
Percent of Net Sales 15.9 % 16.1 % 16.3 % 16.2 %
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, gross profit as a percent of net sales decreased. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, gross profit as a percent of net sales increased.
Gross profit as a percent of net sales increased for the Foodservice segment and decreased for the Retail and International segments in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year.
Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A)
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
SG&A $ 323,501 $ 258,713 25.0 $ 883,822 $ 773,158 14.3
Percent of Net Sales 10.9 % 8.5 % 9.9 % 8.7 %
Adjusted SG&A
$ 216,856 $ 245,228 (11.6) $ 698,684 $ 720,366 (3.0)
Adjusted Percent of Net Sales
7.3 % 8.1 % 7.8 % 8.1 %
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, SG&A and SG&A as a percent of net sales increased, driven primarily by a loss related to the Brazil divestiture and a litigation settlement. Adjusted SG&A and adjusted SG&A as a percent of net sales decreased, driven primarily by lower employee-related expenses and a reduction in marketing and advertising.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, SG&A and SG&A as a percent of net sales increased, driven primarily by the loss on the sale of the whole-bird turkey business, a loss related to the Brazil divestiture, and a litigation settlement, which were partially offset by the gain on the sale of Justin's, LLC. Adjusted SG&A and adjusted SG&A as a percent of net sales decreased, driven primarily by a reduction in marketing and advertising.
Advertising investments in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were $34 million, a decrease of 18 percent compared to the prior year, partially due to the timing of advertising campaigns. Advertising investments in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 were $108 million, down 10 percent compared to the prior year. In fiscal 2026, the Company expects advertising investments to be comparable to the prior year, as it continues to support its priority brands.
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates $ (37,110) $ 11,153 (432.7) $ (4,061) $ 42,614 (109.5)
Equity in earnings of affiliates for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026 decreased, primarily driven by a $48 million non-cash impairment charge related to a minority investment in Indonesia.
Interest Income, Interest Expense, and Other Income (Expense), Net
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
Interest Income
$ 6,661 $ 4,877 36.6 $ 19,667 $ 18,596 5.8
Interest Expense 19,635 19,461 0.9 59,185 58,438 1.3
Other Income (Expense), Net
5,227 11,350 (53.9) 11,336 8,488 33.6
Interest income increased in the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2026, as higher cash balances more than offset the impact of declining interest rates. For the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2026, interest expense was marginally higher compared to the prior year. Other income decreased in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, primarily due to the
performance of the rabbi trust. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, other income increased primarily due to lower pension costs.
Effective Tax Rate
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
Effective Tax Rate 42.3 % 22.3 % 26.7 % 22.1 %
The effective tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was 42.3% compared to 22.3% for the same period in the prior year, primarily due to the impact of the Brazil divestiture and the non-cash impairment charge related to a minority investment in Indonesia. For additional information, refer to Note M - Income Taxes of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Segment Results
Net sales and segment profit for each of the Company's reportable segments are set forth below. Intersegment sales are excluded from the reported results and are not considered in management's assessment of segment performance. Segment profit excludes unallocated general corporate expenses, deferred compensation, nonrecurring expenses associated with the Transform and Modernize initiative, corporate restructuring plan costs, gains and losses on divestitures, and interest and other income and expense. Equity in Earnings of Affiliates is included in segment profit; however, earnings attributable to the Company's corporate venturing investments and noncontrolling interests are excluded. These excluded items are presented below as Net Unallocated Expense and Noncontrolling Interest in the reconciliation to Earnings Before Income Taxes.
The Company is an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations, and sharing of assets. Therefore, the Company does not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the profit and other financial information shown below.
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 % Change
Net Sales
Retail $ 1,779,434 $ 1,858,434 (4.3) $ 5,416,905 $ 5,532,401 (2.1)
Foodservice 1,003,158 986,976 1.6 2,998,096 2,853,603 5.1
International 178,740 187,466 (4.7) 546,249 534,495 2.2
Total Net Sales
$ 2,961,333 $ 3,032,876 (2.4) $ 8,961,250 $ 8,920,499 0.5
Segment Profit
Retail $ 118,073 $ 122,566 (3.7) $ 369,902 $ 378,847 (2.4)
Foodservice 144,475 140,711 2.7 456,800 420,170 8.7
International (29,233) 18,941 (254.3) 15,812 58,193 (72.8)
Total Segment Profit
233,316 282,218 (17.3) 842,515 857,210 (1.7)
Net Unallocated Expense
130,104 45,658 185.0 298,802 171,769 74.0
Noncontrolling Interest
(55) (46) (20.4) (182) (366) 50.2
Earnings Before Income Taxes
$ 103,157 $ 236,514 (56.4) $ 543,531 $ 685,076 (20.7)
Retail
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
Volume (lbs.) 648,340 712,912 (9.1) 2,005,233 2,127,075 (5.7)
Organic Volume (lbs.)
648,340 709,372 (8.6) 2,005,233 2,118,469 (5.3)
Net Sales $ 1,779,434 $ 1,858,434 (4.3) $ 5,416,905 $ 5,532,401 (2.1)
Organic Net Sales
1,779,434 1,839,382 (3.3) 5,416,905 5,486,876 (1.3)
Segment Profit 118,073 122,566 (3.7) 369,902 378,847 (2.4)
Organic net sales decreased in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, as declines in commodity turkey and private label snack nuts were partially offset by strong performance in value-added turkey offerings, contract manufacturing, and Planters® snack nuts.
Additional priority brands that delivered solid growth during the quarter included the SPAM® family of products, Applegate® natural and organic meats, and Hormel® chili. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, organic net sales declined, as strong performance in Jennie-O® ground turkey was primarily offset by the strategic exit from select non-core private label snack nut items.
Retail segment profit decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026, as lower net sales and higher logistics expenses were partially offset by lower SG&A.
Foodservice
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
Volume (lbs.) 244,830 248,540 (1.5) 733,557 734,988 (0.2)
Organic Volume (lbs.)
244,830 248,194 (1.4) 733,557 734,264 (0.1)
Net Sales $ 1,003,158 $ 986,976 1.6 $ 2,998,096 $ 2,853,603 5.1
Organic Net Sales
1,003,158 985,120 1.8 2,998,096 2,849,503 5.2
Segment Profit 144,475 140,711 2.7 456,800 420,170 8.7
Organic net sales growth in the Foodservice segment was broad-based in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026. Organic volume decreased in the third quarter and was comparable in the first nine months. Net sales growth for the third quarter was primarily driven by premium prepared proteins, branded pepperoni, and Jennie-O® turkey. Net sales growth for the first nine months of fiscal 2026 was primarily driven by premium prepared proteins, the customized solutions business, branded pepperoni, and Jennie-O® turkey. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, notable branded products, including Austin Blues® smoked meats, Hormel® Natural Choice® meats, and Fontanini® Italian meats delivered strong net sales results.
Segment profit increased for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026, as higher net sales and favorable pork input costs were partially offset by higher logistics and SG&A.
The Foodservice segment continued to benefit from an extensive range of solutions-based products, its direct-selling organization, and a diverse channel presence during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026.
International
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
% Change
Volume (lbs.) 75,908 85,138 (10.8) 231,905 239,225 (3.1)
Organic Volume (lbs.) 75,908 85,071 (10.8) 231,905 239,109 (3.0)
Net Sales $ 178,740 $ 187,466 (4.7) $ 546,249 $ 534,495 2.2
Organic Net Sales 178,740 186,947 (4.4) 546,249 533,305 2.4
Segment Profit (Loss) (29,233) 18,941 (254.3) 15,812 58,193 (72.8)
Adjusted Segment Profit 18,985 18,941 0.2 64,031 58,193 10.0
For the International segment, organic volume and organic net sales declined in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as the recognition of certain SPAM® export sales was adversely impacted due to a legal-entity transition. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, organic volume declined and organic net sales grew. Organic net sales growth was driven by strong performance in multinational businesses, partially offset by the recognition of certain SPAM® export sales which was adversely impacted due to a legal-entity transition.
Segment profit for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026 was significantly impacted by the non-cash impairment of a minority investment in Indonesia. Adjusted segment profit in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was comparable to the prior year, as minority investment results were offset by performance in Brazil. Adjusted segment profit grew in the first nine months of fiscal 2026, primarily due to growth in China and minority investment performance.
Unallocated Income and Expense
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
Net Unallocated Expense $ 130,104 $ 45,658 $ 298,802 $ 171,769
Noncontrolling Interest (55) (46) (182) (366)
For the third quarter of fiscal 2026, net unallocated expense increased primarily due to a loss related to the Brazil divestiture and a litigation settlement.
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net unallocated expense increased primarily due to the loss on the sale of the whole-bird turkey business, a loss related to the Brazil divestiture, a litigation settlement, expenses associated with the corporate restructuring plan, and expenses for a consulting agreement with a former executive (Consulting Agreement). These expenses were partially offset by the gain on the sale of the controlling equity interest in Justin's, LLC and lapping the loss on the sale of a non-core sow operation in fiscal 2025.
Related Party Transactions
There has been no material change in the information regarding Related Party Transactions as disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 26, 2025.
Non-GAAP Measures
This report includes measures of financial performance that are not defined by GAAP. The Company utilizes these non-GAAP measures to understand and evaluate operating performance on a consistent basis. These measures may also be used when making decisions regarding resource allocation and in determining incentive compensation. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they aid analysis and understanding of the Company's results and business trends relative to past performance and the Company's competitors. Non-GAAP measures are not intended to be a substitute for GAAP measures in analyzing financial performance. These non-GAAP measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
Transform and Modernize (T&M) Initiative
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company announced a multi-year T&M initiative. In presenting non-GAAP measures, the Company adjusts for (i.e., excludes) expenses for this initiative that are nonrecurring, which are primarily project-based external consulting fees and expenses related to supply chain and portfolio optimization (e.g., asset write-offs, severance, or relocation-related costs). The Company believes that nonrecurring costs associated with the T&M initiative are not reflective of the Company's ongoing operating cost structure; therefore, the Company is excluding these discrete costs. The Company does not adjust for (i.e., does not exclude) certain costs related to the T&M initiative that are expected to continue after the project ends, such as software license fees and internal employee expenses, because those costs are considered ongoing in nature as a component of normal operating costs. The Company also does not adjust for savings realized through the T&M initiative as these are considered ongoing in nature and reflective of expected future operating performance.
Gain or Loss on Divestitures
As part of its ongoing portfolio management activities, the Company may periodically divest certain businesses to better align its portfolio with its strategic objectives and long-term growth strategy. The Company believes the one-time impacts from these transactions, including transaction costs, are not reflective of the Company's ongoing operating cost structure, are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance, and are not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods. Thus, the Company has adjusted for (i.e., excluded) these impacts. Transactions affecting comparability include the Brazil transaction, the whole-bird turkey transaction, the Justin's, LLC transaction, and the Mountain Prairie, LLC divestiture. See Note B - Acquisitions and Divestitures of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Corporate Restructuring Plan
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company commenced a corporate restructuring plan, the focus of which is to reduce administrative expenses, improve efficiencies, and align the workforce to the Company's future needs, while enabling continued investment in the Company's growth. The costs incurred to execute the corporate restructuring plan and the charges incurred under the program are primarily related to severance and employee benefit costs. Because the Company believes certain charges incurred under the corporate restructuring plan do not reflect future operating costs and are not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods, the Company adjusts for
(i.e., excludes) these impacts. See Note P - Restructuring of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Consulting Agreement
On October 27, 2025, the Company entered into the Consulting Agreement with its former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), pursuant to which the former CEO is expected to provide consulting services to the Company until April 2027. Consulting costs related to the Consulting Agreement include cash and share-based compensation, which were primarily recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The Company believes nonrecurring costs associated with the Consulting Agreement are not reflective of the Company's ongoing operating cost structure, are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance, and are not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods; therefore, the Company is excluding these discrete costs.
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company receives proceeds or incurs expenses related to discrete legal matters that the Company believes are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance, do not reflect expected future operating income or costs, and are not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods. The Company adjusts for (i.e., excludes) these impacts.
Litigation Settlements
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company executed a settlement agreement with certain plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit. See Note K - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this filing for additional information. In fiscal 2025, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with certain plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit. See Note K - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 26, 2025, for additional information.
Impairments
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge related to a minority investment in Indonesia. See Note D - Investments in Affiliates of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The Company believes these charges are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance, do not reflect expected future operating income or costs, and are not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods. Thus, the Company has adjusted for (i.e., excluded) these impacts.
The tables below show the calculations to reconcile from the GAAP measures to the non-GAAP measures presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The tax provision expense or benefit of each of the pre-tax items excluded from the Company's GAAP results was computed based on the facts and tax implications associated with each item.
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands, except per share amounts July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
Cost of Products Sold (GAAP) $ 2,489,818 $ 2,545,567 $ 7,501,653 $ 7,473,524
Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)
(447) (1,010) (2,222) (3,973)
Adjusted Cost of Products Sold (Non-GAAP) $ 2,489,371 $ 2,544,557 $ 7,499,431 $ 7,469,551
SG&A (GAAP) $ 323,501 $ 258,713 $ 883,822 $ 773,158
Transform and Modernize Initiative(2)
(11,792) (13,485) (36,448) (41,228)
Gain (Loss) on Divestitures (57,379) - (94,911) (11,324)
Corporate Restructuring Plan 26 - (8,505) -
Consulting Agreement - - (7,775) -
Litigation Settlements (37,500) - (37,500) (240)
Adjusted SG&A (Non-GAAP) $ 216,856 $ 245,228 $ 698,684 $ 720,366
Equity in Earnings of Affiliates (GAAP) $ (37,110) $ 11,153 $ (4,061) $ 42,614
Impairments
48,218 - 48,218 -
Adjusted Equity in Earnings of Affiliates (Non-GAAP) $ 11,109 $ 11,153 $ 44,157 $ 42,614
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
In thousands, except per share amounts July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
Operating Income (GAAP) $ 110,904 $ 239,748 $ 571,713 $ 716,430
Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)
12,239 14,496 38,669 45,202
(Gain) Loss on Divestitures 57,379 - 94,911 11,324
Corporate Restructuring Plan (26) - 8,505 -
Consulting Agreement - - 7,775 -
Litigation Settlements 37,500 - 37,500 240
Impairments
48,218 - 48,218 -
Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP) $ 266,215 $ 254,244 $ 807,292 $ 773,196
Earnings Before Income Taxes (GAAP) $ 103,157 $ 236,514 $ 543,531 $ 685,076
Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)
12,239 14,496 38,669 45,202
(Gain) Loss on Divestitures 57,379 - 94,911 11,324
Corporate Restructuring Plan (26) - 8,505 -
Consulting Agreement - - 7,775 -
Litigation Settlements 37,500 - 37,500 240
Impairments
48,218 - 48,218 -
Adjusted Earnings Before Income Taxes (Non-GAAP) $ 258,467 $ 251,010 $ 779,110 $ 741,842
Provision for Income Taxes (GAAP) $ 43,638 $ 52,818 $ 144,865 $ 151,107
Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)
2,999 3,233 9,474 9,960
(Gain) Loss on Divestitures 303 - 4,525 2,469
Corporate Restructuring Plan (6) - 2,084 -
Consulting Agreement - - - -
Litigation Settlements 9,188 - 9,188 52
Impairments
- - - -
Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes (Non-GAAP) $ 56,120 $ 56,051 $ 170,136 $ 163,588
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation (GAAP) $ 59,573 $ 183,742 $ 398,848 $ 534,334
Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)
9,241 11,263 29,195 35,242
(Gain) Loss on Divestitures 57,076 - 90,386 8,855
Corporate Restructuring Plan (20) - 6,421 -
Consulting Agreement - - 7,775 -
Litigation Settlements 28,313 - 28,313 188
Impairments
48,218 - 48,218 -
Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation (Non-GAAP) $ 202,402 $ 195,005 $ 609,156 $ 578,620
Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP)
$ 0.11 $ 0.33 $ 0.72 $ 0.97
Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)
0.02 0.02 0.05 0.06
(Gain) Loss on Divestitures 0.10 - 0.16 0.02
Corporate Restructuring Plan - - 0.01 -
Consulting Agreement - - 0.01 -
Litigation Settlements 0.05 - 0.05 -
Impairments
0.09 - 0.09 -
Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
$ 0.37 $ 0.35 $ 1.11 $ 1.05
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025 July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
SG&A as a Percent of Net Sales (GAAP) 10.9 % 8.5 % 9.9 % 8.7 %
Transform and Modernize Initiative(2)
(0.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.5)
Gain (Loss) on Divestitures (1.9) - (1.1) (0.1)
Corporate Restructuring Plan - - (0.1) -
Consulting Agreement - - (0.1) -
Litigation Settlements (1.3) - (0.4) -
Adjusted SG&A as a Percent of Net Sales (Non-GAAP) 7.3 % 8.1 % 7.8 % 8.1 %
(1) Comprised primarily of costs related to supply chain and portfolio optimization.
(2) Comprised primarily of project-based external consulting fees.
Adjusted Segment Profit (Non-GAAP)
Quarter Ended
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
In thousands GAAP
Non-GAAP Adjustments(1)
Non-GAAP GAAP
Non-GAAP Adjustments(2)
Non-GAAP
Segment Profit (Loss)
Retail $ 118,073 $ - $ 118,073 $ 122,566 $ - $ 122,566
Foodservice 144,475 - 144,475 140,711 - 140,711
International (29,233) 48,218 18,985 18,941 - 18,941
Total Segment Profit (Loss) 233,316 48,218 281,534 282,218 - 282,218
Net Unallocated Expense 130,104 (107,092) 23,012 45,658 (14,496) 31,162
Noncontrolling Interest (55) - (55) (46) - (46)
Earnings Before Income Taxes $ 103,157 $ 155,310 $ 258,467 $ 236,514 $ 14,496 $ 251,010
(1) International segment profit (loss) adjustments in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 were due to a non-cash impairment charge. Net Unallocated Expense adjustments were comprised of gain (loss) on divestitures, an unfavorable litigation settlement, nonrecurring T&M initiative costs, and corporate restructuring plan charges.
(2) Net Unallocated Expense adjustments in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 were comprised of nonrecurring T&M initiative costs.
Nine Months Ended
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
In thousands GAAP
Non-GAAP Adjustments(1)
Non-GAAP GAAP
Non-GAAP Adjustments(2)
Non-GAAP
Segment Profit (Loss)
Retail $ 369,902 $ - $ 369,902 $ 378,847 $ - $ 378,847
Foodservice 456,800 - 456,800 420,170 - 420,170
International 15,812 48,218 64,031 58,193 - 58,193
Total Segment Profit (Loss) 842,515 48,218 890,734 857,210 - 857,210
Net Unallocated Expense 298,802 (187,360) 111,442 171,769 (56,766) 115,003
Noncontrolling Interest (182) - (182) (366) - (366)
Earnings Before Income Taxes $ 543,531 $ 235,578 $ 779,110 $ 685,076 $ 56,766 $ 741,842
(1) International segment profit (loss) adjustments in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 were due to a non-cash impairment charge. Net Unallocated Expense adjustments were comprised of gain (loss) on divestitures, nonrecurring T&M initiative costs, an unfavorable litigation settlement, corporate restructuring plan charges, and Consulting Agreement costs.
(2) Net Unallocated Expense adjustments in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 were comprised of nonrecurring T&M initiative costs, the loss on the divestiture of Mountain Prairie, LLC, and an unfavorable litigation settlement.
ORGANIC VOLUME AND ORGANIC NET SALES (NON-GAAP)
The non-GAAP measures of organic volume and organic net sales are presented to provide investors with additional information to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations. Organic volume and organic net sales exclude the impact of the sale of the Company's controlling equity interest in Justin's, LLC in the first quarter of fiscal 2026.
Quarter Ended
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
In thousands GAAP GAAP
Divestiture
Non-GAAP Organic
Non-GAAP
% Change
Volume (lbs.)
Retail 648,340 712,912 (3,540) 709,372 (8.6)
Foodservice 244,830 248,540 (346) 248,194 (1.4)
International 75,908 85,138 (68) 85,071 (10.8)
Total Volume (lbs.) 969,078 1,046,590 (3,953) 1,042,637 (7.1)
Net Sales
Retail $ 1,779,434 $ 1,858,434 $ (19,052) $ 1,839,382 (3.3)
Foodservice 1,003,158 986,976 (1,856) 985,120 1.8
International 178,740 187,466 (520) 186,947 (4.4)
Total Net Sales $ 2,961,333 $ 3,032,876 $ (21,427) $ 3,011,449 (1.7)
Nine Months Ended
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
In thousands GAAP GAAP
Divestiture
Non-GAAP Organic
Non-GAAP
% Change
Volume (lbs.)
Retail 2,005,233 2,127,075 (8,605) 2,118,469 (5.3)
Foodservice 733,557 734,988 (724) 734,264 (0.1)
International 231,905 239,225 (117) 239,109 (3.0)
Total Volume (lbs.) 2,970,695 3,101,288 (9,446) 3,091,842 (3.9)
Net Sales
Retail $ 5,416,905 $ 5,532,401 $ (45,526) $ 5,486,876 (1.3)
Foodservice 2,998,096 2,853,603 (4,100) 2,849,503 5.2
International 546,249 534,495 (1,190) 533,305 2.4
Total Net Sales $ 8,961,250 $ 8,920,499 $ (50,815) $ 8,869,684 1.0
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
When assessing its liquidity and capital resources, the Company evaluates cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments, income from operations, and borrowing capacity.
Cash Flow Highlights
Nine Months Ended
In thousands
July 26, 2026 July 27, 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$ 839,639 $ 599,189
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 768,752 522,345
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (112,267) (204,991)
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (488,435) (455,884)
Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Cash Held for Sale 173,417 (142,692)
Cash, cash equivalents, and cash held for sale increased $173 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026. Cash provided by operating activities was sufficient to cover dividend payments and capital expenditures. The Company also benefited from proceeds from the sale of businesses. During the first nine months of fiscal 2025, cash and cash equivalents decreased $143
million as the Company utilized cash on hand to make additional purchases of inventory and capital assets as well as fund regular dividend payments. Additional details related to significant drivers of cash flows are provided below.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
•Cash flows from operating activities were impacted by changes in operating assets and liabilities.
-Inventory increased $81 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared to an increase of $247 million in the comparable period of the prior year. The increase in inventory during fiscal 2026 was driven by recovery in the turkey supply chain following the impacts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the previous year, as well as higher input costs. The increase in inventory during fiscal 2025 was driven by intentional seasonal and promotional inventory build, recovery of snack nuts inventory levels following the production disruptions at the Suffolk, Virginia manufacturing facility, and increased raw material costs.
-Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased $37 million and $100 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively. These decreases were driven by general timing of invoice payments, livestock and feed deferral payments, and annual incentive payments. The decrease in fiscal 2026 was partially offset by higher legal and marketing accruals while the decrease in fiscal 2025 also included legal settlements.
-Accounts receivable decreased $86 million and $52 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively, primarily due to lower sales compared to the fourth quarter of each respective prior year.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
•Capital expenditures were $219 million and $219 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025, respectively. The largest projects during fiscal 2026 were related to investment in wastewater infrastructure to support operations in Austin, Minnesota and investments in data and technology. Significant projects during fiscal 2025 included the transition from harvest to value-added capacity at the Company's facility in Barron, Wisconsin and investments in data and technology.
•Proceeds from the sale of business were $97 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026 resulting from the sale of the Company's controlling equity interest in Justin's, LLC and whole-bird turkey business. During the first nine months of fiscal 2025 proceeds from the sale of business were $13 million primarily from the sale of the Company's equity interest in Mountain Prairie, LLC.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
•Cash dividends paid to the Company's shareholders totaled $481 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2026, compared to $474 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2025.
Sources and Uses of Cash
The Company believes its business model, with diversification across raw material inputs, channels, and categories, provides stability in ever-changing economic environments. The Company maintains a disciplined capital allocation strategy and uses a waterfall approach, which focuses first on core uses of cash, such as capital expenditures to maintain facilities, dividend returns to investors, mandatory debt repayments, and fulfillment of pension obligations. Next, the Company looks to strategic items in support of growth initiatives, such as other capital projects, acquisitions, additional dividend increases, and working capital investments. Finally, the Company evaluates opportunistic uses, including incremental debt repayment and share repurchases.
The Company believes its anticipated income from operations, cash on hand, borrowing capacity under the current unsecured revolving credit facility, and access to capital markets will be adequate to meet all short-term and long-term commitments. The Company expects to continue optimizing its portfolio through acquisitions and divestitures that align with its strategic priorities. The Company maintains multiple liquidity sources, including its ability to issue debt, which supports strategic investments and acquisitions.
Dividend Payments
The Company remains committed to providing returns to investors through cash dividends on its common stock. The Company has paid 392 consecutive quarterly dividends since becoming a public company in 1928. On May 18, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized a quarterly dividend for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, of $0.2925 per share, a 1% increase from the prior year.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures are allocated to required maintenance and growth opportunities based on the needs of the business. Capital expenditures supporting growth opportunities in fiscal 2026 are expected to focus on projects related to infrastructure, new data and technology, and equipment upgrades. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are estimated to be $260 million to $290 million.
Debt
As of July 26, 2026, the Company's outstanding debt included an aggregate of $2.9 billion of fixed rate unsecured senior notes due in fiscal 2027, 2028, 2030, and 2051 with interest payable semi-annually. During the first nine months of fiscal 2026, the Company made $61 million of interest payments, and the Company expects to make an additional $12 million of interest
payments in fiscal 2026 on these notes. In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, $500 million of the notes was reclassified as Current Maturities of Long-term Debt on the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Position as it is payable
within one year. See Note L - Long-term Debt and Other Borrowing Arrangements of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Borrowing Capacity
As a source of short-term financing, the Company maintains a $750 million unsecured revolving credit facility. The maximum commitment under this credit facility may be further increased by $375 million upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. Extensions of credit under the facility may be applied by the Company to refinance existing indebtedness and for working capital and other general corporate purposes, including acquisition funding, and may be made in the form of revolving loans, swing line loans, and letters of credit. The lending commitments under the facility are scheduled to expire on March 25, 2030, at which time the Company will be required to pay in full all obligations then outstanding. As of July 26, 2026, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under this facility.
Debt Covenants
The Company's debt agreements contain customary terms and conditions including representations, warranties, and covenants. These debt covenants limit the ability of the Company to, among other things, incur debt for borrowed money secured by certain liens, or engage in certain sale and leaseback transactions, and the covenants require the Company to maintain certain consolidated financial ratios. As of July 26, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants in its debt agreements and expects to maintain compliance in the future.
Cash Held by International Subsidiaries
As of July 26, 2026, the Company's international subsidiaries held $224 million of cash and cash equivalents. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company repatriated $21 million in cash from international subsidiaries with a one-time distribution. The Company maintains all undistributed earnings as permanently reinvested. The Company evaluates the amount of cash held by its international subsidiaries based on liquidity requirements and costs associated with repatriation.
Share Repurchases
The Company is authorized to repurchase 3,677,494 shares of common stock as part of an existing plan approved by the Company's Board of Directors. Under the share repurchase authorization, the Company may repurchase shares periodically, depending on market conditions and other factors, and may do so in open market purchases or privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase authorization has no expiration date. The Company did not repurchase any shares of stock during the first nine months of fiscal 2026. The Company continues to evaluate share repurchases as part of its capital allocation strategy.
Commitments
There have been no material changes to the information regarding the Company's future contractual financial obligations previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 26, 2025.
TRADEMARKS
References to the Company's brands or products in italics within this report represent valuable trademarks owned or licensed by Hormel Foods, LLC or other subsidiaries of Hormel Foods Corporation.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that can have a meaningful effect on the reporting of consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies used in preparing these consolidated financial statements are consistent with those described in Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 10-K.
Critical accounting estimates are defined as those reflective of significant judgments, estimates, and uncertainties, which may result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. There have been no material changes in the Company's Critical Accounting Estimates as disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 26, 2025.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements, which are based on the Company's current assumptions and expectations. These statements are typically accompanied by the words "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "will," "would," or similar words or expressions. The principal forward-looking statements in this report include statements regarding the Company's: future financial and operational performance, fiscal 2026 outlook, expectations regarding commodity markets and raw material costs, intentions regarding future dividends, expectations regarding the Company's strategic initiatives, including the T&M initiative and the Company's recent corporate restructuring plan, expectations for the adequacy of and costs associated with the Company's sources of liquidity, expected compliance with debt covenants, expectations regarding its contractual obligations and liabilities, expectations regarding the impact of new accounting pronouncements, expected contributions and payments related to its pension plan, expectations regarding the return on plan assets, expectations regarding the timing and recognition of compensation expenses, and expectations regarding the outcome of, and adequacy of its reserves for, claims, litigation, and the resolution of tax matters.
All such forward-looking statements are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Although the Company believes there is a reasonable basis for the forward-looking statements, its actual results could be materially different. The most important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ from its forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risks related to the deterioration of economic conditions; risks related to acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, and divestitures; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including any future goodwill or intangible assets impairment charges; the risk of disruption of operations; the risk that the Company may fail to realize anticipated cost savings or operating profit improvements associated with strategic initiatives, including the T&M initiative and the Company's recent corporate restructuring plan; risk of unfavorable changes in the Company's relationships with third parties; risk of the Company's inability to protect information technology (IT) systems against, or effectively respond to, cyberattacks, security breaches or other IT interruptions; labor relations and labor availability risks; food safety risks; fluctuations in commodity prices and availability of raw materials and other inputs; fluctuations in market demand for the Company's products; risks related to the Company's ability to respond to changing consumer preferences; damage to the Company's reputation or brand image; risks of litigation; risks associated with government regulation; risks related to trade policies, export and import controls, and tariffs; and the other risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A - Risk Factors of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 26, 2025. Though the Company has attempted to list comprehensively these important cautionary risk factors, the Company cautions that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company's business or results of operations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement except as otherwise required by law.
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