Why Hormel Foods Shares Are Rising Today
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:HRL) shares rose after reporting Q1 earnings that exceeded expectations and reaffirming its FY24 outlook. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of 41 cents, surpassing the consensus of 34 cents, with revenues of $2.997 billion against the expected $2.917 billion. Despite a 2% drop in retail net sales, volume increased across various segments, contributing to a 2% year-over-year rise in adjusted operating income. Hormel also maintained its FY24 sales and adjusted EPS forecasts, aligning with or exceeding analyst estimates.

February 29, 2024 | 1:34 pm
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Hormel Foods Corporation reported higher-than-expected Q1 earnings and reaffirmed its FY24 outlook, leading to a premarket share price increase of 6.58%.
The positive earnings report and reaffirmation of the FY24 outlook suggest strong financial health and operational efficiency, which typically boosts investor confidence and can lead to a short-term increase in stock price.
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