HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 58 corporate insiders have executed 1025 transactions totaling $165.9M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$165.1M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jan 2, 2026 involved a transaction of 436,300 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for HRL in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for HRL in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for HRL is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 0/100 and a net flow of -$165.1M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 58 insiders are actively trading HRL stock, having executed 1025 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Jeffrey M. Ettinger (Executive), who has made 14 transactions totaling $62.7M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | M. Ettinger Jeffrey | Executive | Award | 436,300 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 11, 2025 | A. Murano Elsa | Executive | Sale | 13,400 | $24.00 | $321.6K | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Katherine Clark Mary | Executive | Award | 3,598 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Batcheler Colleen | Executive | Award | 21,160 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | M. Lilly Pierre | Executive | Award | 4,232 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | M. Lilly Pierre | Executive | Award | 4,232 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | F. Weber David | Executive | Award | 5,925 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | L. Myers Kevin | Executive | Award | 10,792 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | M. Losness-larson Katherine | Executive | Award | 8,464 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | R. Kuehneman Paul | Executive | Award | 12,696 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Neufeldt Swen | Executive | Award | 7,618 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 6, 2025 | M. Lilly Pierre | Executive | Payment | 619 | $24.34 | $15.1K | |
| Dec 6, 2025 | L. Myers Kevin | Executive | Payment | 1,343 | $24.34 | $32.7K | |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Neufeldt Swen | Executive | Payment | 1,091 | $24.34 | $26.6K | |
| Dec 6, 2025 | R. Kuehneman Paul | Executive | Payment | 619 | $24.34 | $15.1K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 224 | $165.5M | 40.8% |
Exercise(M) | 216 | $95.7M | 23.6% |
Payment(F) | 123 | $92.0M | 22.7% |
Other(J) | 9 | $44.8M | 11.0% |
Award(A) | 314 | $7.1M | 1.7% |
Purchase(P) | 6 | $422.7K | 0.1% |
Discretionary(I) | 1 | $115.1K | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 131 | $0 | 0.0% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 1 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ has increased, with 58 insiders executing 1025 transactions across all time. Total sales of $165.5M significantly outpace purchases of $422.7K, resulting in a net outflow of $165.1M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.