AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today that Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer; John Ghingo, president; and Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in Barclays 18th Annual Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. A webcast of the fireside chat is scheduled to begin at 2:15 p.m. ET (1:15 p.m. CT).The webcast, replay and other ...

Third Quarter Key Messages - The company delivered strong top-line growth, supported by each segment[7] - Bottom-line results were pressured by a steep rise in commodity input costs[7] - Leadership is aligned on a clear mission of profitable growth[7] Retail Segment Performance (FY25 Q3 YoY) - Retail volume increased by 5%[18] - Retail net sales increased by 5%[18] - Retail segment profit decreased by 4%[18] Foodservice Segment Performance (FY25 Q3 YoY) - Foodservice organic volume increased by 2%[22] - Foodservice organic net sales increased by 7%[22] - Foodservice segment profit decreased by 1%[22] International Segment Performance (FY25 Q3 YoY) - International volume increased by 8%[24] - International net sales increased by 6%[24] - International segment profit decreased by 13%[24] Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook (Revised) - Net sales are expected to be in the range of $12.1 billion to $12.2 billion[29] - Operating income is expected to be in the range of $0.98 billion to $1.00 billion[29] - Adjusted operating income is expected to be in the range of $1.05 billion to $1.07 billion[29] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.43 to $1.45[29] - Capital expenditures are targeted at approximately $300 million[30] - The Transform & Modernize initiative is expected to contribute incremental benefits in the range of $100 million to $150 million[30]

AUSTIN, Minn., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, invites interested parties to participate in a webcast and conference call with Jeff Ettinger, interim chief executive officer; John Ghingo, president; and Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and chief financial officer; to discuss the Company's third quarter financial results. The Company will issue its earnings release before the markets open on Thursday, August 28, 2025, and w ...

Ghingo will join Hormel Foods' board of directorsEttinger's role to conclude after 15 monthsAUSTIN, Minn., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced that John Ghingo will be promoted to the role of president, becoming the 11th person to hold the position in the company's nearly 135-year history. Jeffrey M. Ettinger, current member of the Hormel Foods board, will return to the company for a defined period of 15 months as int ...

Core Insights - Hormel Foods' summer internship program is recognized as a launchpad for students' careers, with over 70% of interns transitioning to full-time roles within the company [1][3] - The program welcomes over 95 students from 50 colleges and universities, providing three months of hands-on business experience [1][2] Company Overview - Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and operates in over 80 countries [5] - The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and has received multiple accolades for its corporate responsibility and workplace environment [5] Internship Program Details - The internship program is designed to immerse students in real business scenarios across various functional areas, including sales, food science, engineering, and marketing [3][4] - Interns work alongside experienced professionals, contributing to meaningful projects and gaining insights into different career paths [4] Recognition and Awards - Hormel Foods' internship program has been consistently recognized as one of the best in the nation by Vault, receiving awards for excellence in engineering, sales, marketing, and communications [4]

Core Insights - Hormel Foods Corporation announced that Jeff Baker will become the group vice president for Retail marketing at the end of fiscal 2025, succeeding Scott Aakre [1] - Baker has been with Hormel Foods for 35 years, holding various positions in sales, product management, and marketing, demonstrating a strong track record of growth [2][3] - The company aims to evolve its brand portfolio to align with changing consumer preferences, enhance its presence in snacking and entertaining, and drive growth in its food-forward portfolio under Baker's leadership [1][3] Company Overview - Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and operations in over 80 countries [3] - The company’s brand portfolio includes well-known names such as PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, and HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, among others [3] - Hormel Foods is recognized as a member of the S&P 500 Index and has received various accolades for corporate responsibility and community service [3]

Core Insights - Scott Aakre, the group vice president and chief marketing officer for Retail at Hormel Foods, will retire at the end of fiscal 2025 after 35 years with the company, but will continue to serve on the board of directors [1][2] - Aakre's marketing expertise has significantly strengthened the connection between Hormel's brands and consumers, and he is recognized for his contributions to the Austin, Minnesota community [2][4] - Hormel Foods Corporation generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and operates in over 80 countries, with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands [5] Company Overview - Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota, with a revenue of around $12 billion [5] - The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and has received various accolades for corporate responsibility and community service [5] Leadership Transition - Aakre has held various management positions since joining Hormel Foods in 1990, including vice president of marketing for grocery products and senior vice president of Brand Fuel [3] - His responsibilities will be transitioned internally, ensuring continuity in leadership and strategic direction [1] Community Engagement - Aakre is actively involved in community and charitable causes, having served on the board of the United Way of Mower County [4] - He was recently appointed to the board of directors of The Hormel Foundation, which beneficially owns approximately 46% of Hormel's common stock [4]

Financial Performance & Outlook - The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2025 net sales expectations to be between $119 billion and $122 billion [5, 32] - The company reaffirmed its adjusted diluted earnings per share expectations for fiscal year 2025 to be between $158 and $172 [5, 32] - The company anticipates organic net sales growth of 1% to 3% in fiscal year 2025 [33] - The company expects incremental benefits from the Transform and Modernize (T&M) initiative in the range of $100 million to $150 million [33] - The company's capital expenditures are projected to be in the range of $275 million to $300 million [33] Segment Performance (Q1 FY25 YoY) - The Retail segment experienced a volume decrease of 4%, a net sales decrease of 1%, and a segment profit decrease of 20% [19] - The Foodservice segment saw organic volume increase by 2% and organic net sales increase by 5%, but segment profit decreased by 8% [28] - The International segment experienced a volume decrease of 7% and a net sales decrease of 2%, but segment profit increased by 4% [29] Strategic Initiatives & Capital Allocation - The company divested a non-core sow operation to reduce commodity exposure and simplify the portfolio [9] - The company announced its 59th consecutive increase to the annual dividend [13, 16] - The company's operating cash flow was $866 million [11]