Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) on October 14, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating on Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) on October 14, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $19.74
- Market capitalization
- $13.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays maintained an Overweight rating on Hormel Foods (HRL) on October 14, 2026, while the stock trades at $19.73 with a $13.0B market cap.
- HRL stock has declined 20.8% over the past 52 weeks despite operating in the defensive consumer sector.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, only 1 is Buy while 9 are Hold and 0 are Sell, showing cautious sentiment.
- Analyst ratings have mixed predictive power individually, but significant consensus shifts across multiple firms can signal more meaningful market signals.
Market Context
Hormel Foods Corporation operates in the Consumer Defensive sector. The stock currently trades at $19.73 with a market capitalization of $13.0B. The stock has declined 20.8% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Hormel Foods Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Hormel Foods Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 1 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 07, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 28, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 14, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 14, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Neutral | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for HRL?
A rating of Overweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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