Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Hormel Foods shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Hormel Foods stock is The Hormel Foundation, with 256.4 million shares (46.59% of the company), worth about $5.60 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 70.1%.
In Q2 2026, 659 institutional holdings reports listed 250.0 million shares worth $6.33 billion, down 0.4% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 66 transactions in the last two years: 2 sales worth $458,400 and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from March 31, 2026 (White Steven Andrew, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through March 31, 2026.
Hormel Foods Corporation
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Hormel Foods shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hormel Foundation | 256.4 million | 46.59% | $5.6B |
| State Street Corporation | 25.9 million | 4.70% | $565.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 19.4 million | 3.52% | $424.0M |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 17.5 million | 3.18% | $382.0M |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 15.2 million | 2.76% | $331.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 14.8 million | 2.69% | $323.0M |
| Two Sigma Investments LP | 12.3 million | 2.24% | $269.0M |
| DFA Australia Ltd. | 8.6 million | 1.57% | $189.0M |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 8.2 million | 1.49% | $179.0M |
| ProShare Advisors LLC | 7.6 million | 1.39% | $167.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Hormel Foods institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 659 | 250.0 million | $6.3B |
| Q1 2026 | 663 | 251.0 million | $5.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 668 | 246.0 million | $5.8B |
| Q3 2025 | 630 | 240.0 million | $5.9B |
| Q2 2025 | 672 | 238.0 million | $7.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 668 | 234.0 million | $7.3B |
| Q4 2024 | 678 | 231.0 million | $7.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 663 | 224.0 million | $7.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Hormel Foods insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Steven Andrew | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 22.65 per share. | $60,375 |
| Newlands William A | Mar 31, 2026 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Award(Grant) at price 22.65 per share. | $152,250 |
| Policinski Christopher J | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 22.65 per share. | $56,437 |
| Schoneman Debbra L.Ee | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 22.65 per share. | $30,187 |
| Bhojwani Gary C. | Mar 31, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 22.65 per share. | $60,375 |
| White Steven Andrew | Mar 18, 2026 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| White Steven Andrew | Feb 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Zechmeister Michael Paul | Feb 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Newlands William A | Feb 2, 2026 | Chairman of the Board | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Ghingo John F | Feb 2, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Aakre Scott D | Feb 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Policinski Christopher J | Feb 2, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 66 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Hormel Foods stock?
The Hormel Foundation, with 46.59% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: State Street Corporation (4.70%) and Vanguard Capital Management LLC (3.52%).
How many institutions own Hormel Foods stock?
659 institutional holdings reports listed Hormel Foods shares in Q2 2026, 250.0 million shares in all worth $6.33 billion.
Are Hormel Foods insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 2 sales and 1 purchase (66 transactions in all); the newest on file is from March 31, 2026.
