HRL monthly performance report
Explore HRL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
HRL monthly report
—
Key takeaways
- Hormel Foods (HRL) closed November 2026 at $22.09, up 3.81% for the month and −2.52% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, HRL is −6.79%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −2.75% versus its 200-day moving average ($22.71), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, HRL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −103.26%, with a relative strength index reading of 39.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
Hormel Foods ended November 2026 at $22.09, posting a monthly return of +3.81%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.99%.
The current quarter stands at +10.78% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −2.75% versus the 200-day moving average ($22.71).
Year-to-date, HRL is −6.79% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −17.42%. The stock is currently −16.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −47.81%.
| Period | HRL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.19% | −0.36% | +1.55% |
| 1 Week | +0.64% | +2.59% | −1.96% |
| 1 Month | +3.81% | −0.18% | +3.99% |
| 3 Months | −8.03% | −2.37% | −5.67% |
| 6 Months | +10.95% | +0.83% | +10.12% |
| YTD | −6.79% | +10.62% | −17.42% |
| 12 Months | −2.52% | +12.25% | −14.77% |
| 3 Years | −31.88% | +71.37% | −103.26% |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −18.21% |
| Q4 2025 | −4.20% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.43% |
| Q2 2026 | +9.58% |
| Q3 2026 | −19.66% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +10.78% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −29.51% |
| 2024 | −2.30% |
| 2025 | −24.45% |
| 2026 | −6.79% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $26.60 (2026-06-26) |
| 52-Week Low | $18.96 (2026-10-13) |
| Current Price | $22.09 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $22.71 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −2.75% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −47.81% (2026-10-09) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −16.95% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 39.7 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −103.26% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Nov 2023) |
| RS Trough | 33.5 (Oct 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was HRL's return for this report period?
HRL returned +3.81% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has HRL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD HRL: −6.79% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is HRL's 12-month return?
−2.52% over the trailing 12 months.
Is HRL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −2.75% versus 200DMA ($22.71).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−47.81% on 2026-10-09.