Hormel Foods(US:HRL) ZACKSยท2025-08-25 14:16Core Viewpoint - Wall Street analysts forecast a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41 for Hormel Foods, indicating a year-over-year increase of 10.8%, with anticipated revenues of $2.98 billion, reflecting a 2.7% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 1.4% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term stock price movements [3]. Key Metrics Estimates - Analysts expect 'Net Sales- Retail' to reach $1.82 billion, representing a 3% increase year-over-year [5]. - 'Net Sales- International' is projected at $191.35 million, suggesting an 8% year-over-year increase [5]. - 'Net Sales- Foodservice' is estimated to be $967.49 million, indicating a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year [5]. Segment Profit Estimates - 'Segment Profit- Foodservice' is projected to be $146.66 million, up from $142.49 million in the same quarter last year [6]. - 'Segment Profit- International' is estimated at $24.41 million, compared to $21.79 million a year ago [6]. - 'Segment Profit- Retail' is expected to reach $157.82 million, an increase from $127.93 million in the previous year [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Hormel have remained unchanged, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by 2.7% [7].