HRL monthly performance report
Explore HRL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
HRL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Hormel Foods (HRL) closed September 2026 at $20.78, down 4.90% for the month and −16.95% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, HRL is −12.32%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.12% versus its 200-day moving average ($23.38), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, HRL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −115.73%, with a relative strength index reading of 32.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 41% — 16 positive months versus 23 negative months.
Hormel Foods ended September 2026 at $20.78, posting a monthly return of −4.90%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.20%.
The current quarter stands at −16.28% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.12% versus the 200-day moving average ($23.38).
Year-to-date, HRL is −12.32% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −22.90%. The stock is currently −21.88% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.81%.
| Period | HRL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.05% | −0.44% | +0.39% |
| 1 Week | −0.91% | −1.10% | +0.19% |
| 1 Month | −4.90% | −1.69% | −3.20% |
| 3 Months | −14.98% | −0.10% | −14.87% |
| 6 Months | −10.97% | +13.21% | −24.18% |
| YTD | −12.32% | +10.58% | −22.90% |
| 12 Months | −16.95% | +14.25% | −31.20% |
| 3 Years | −45.66% | +70.07% | −115.73% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +16.30% |
| #2 | May 2026 | +8.20% |
| #3 | Mar 2025 | +8.07% |
| #4 | Nov 2025 | +7.50% |
| #5 | Jun 2026 | +6.84% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −14.41% |
| #2 | May 2024 | −12.88% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −12.73% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | −12.63% |
| #5 | Mar 2026 | −11.52% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −2.23% |
| Q3 2025 | −18.21% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.20% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.43% |
| Q2 2026 | +9.58% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −16.28% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −29.51% |
| 2024 | −2.30% |
| 2025 | −24.45% |
| 2026 | −12.32% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $26.60 (2026-06-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $19.71 (2026-05-15) |
| Current Price | $20.78 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $23.38 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.12% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −49.81% (2026-05-15) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −21.88% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 32 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −115.73% |
| RS Peak | 105.9 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 31 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was HRL's return for this report period?
HRL returned −4.90% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has HRL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD HRL: −12.32% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is HRL's 12-month return?
−16.95% over the trailing 12 months.
Is HRL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.12% versus 200DMA ($23.38).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−49.81% on 2026-05-15.