Hormel Foods Corporation HRL

The acquisition of Brakebush Brothers gives the Spam producer a larger presence in value-added chicken and further strengthens its growing foodservice operations.

The deal, expected to close in early 2027, would add roughly $1.2 billion in annual sales to Hormel's foodservice business

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Hormel Foods won’t just be about making turkey and canned lunch meat Spam anymore. The food company announced Wednesday it will acquire Brakebush Brothers, a chicken manufacturer, for approximately $1.06 billion. The transaction is expected to close during Hormel Foods’ fiscal first quarter in 2027.

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brakebush Brothers, LLC, a leading value-added chicken company, from the Brakebush family.

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Hormel Foods has seen its share price grind lower over several years, which puts a spotlight on a simple question for you as an investor: Is the current valuation really supported by the earnings power of this long-established food company? Over the past 5 years, Hormel Foods stock has fallen 42.6%, which raises the issue of whether the current price is now more closely aligned with what its earnings can justify. The business leans on a portfolio of packaged protein and grocery brands, so...

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the promotion of Dr. Aaron Asmus to vice president of Research and Development (R&D).

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Dividend announcement and why it matters for Hormel Foods Hormel Foods (HRL) has affirmed its quarterly dividend at $0.2925 per share, payable on November 16, 2026, to shareholders on record as of the close of business on October 13, 2026. For investors watching a stock that has declined over the past month and past 3 months, this cash payout represents a clear, scheduled return component that does not depend on short term price swings. At a share price of $19.97, Hormel Foods has seen its...

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced its quarterly dividend on the common stock, authorized by the Board of Directors at $0.2925 per share. The dividend will be paid on November 16, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 13, 2026.

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