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    HORMEL FOODS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 RESULTS

    5/29/25 6:30:00 AM ET
    $HRL
    Meat/Poultry/Fish
    Consumer Staples
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    Company Achieved Solid Top-Line Growth; Positioned for Strong Second Half

    Narrows Fiscal 2025 Net Sales and Earnings Outlook

    AUSTIN, Minn., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, which ended April 27, 2025. All comparisons are to the comparable period of fiscal 2024, unless otherwise noted.

    Hormel Foods corporate logo (PRNewsfoto/Hormel Foods Corporation)

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — FIRST HALF

    • Net sales of $5.89 billion; organic net sales1 up 1%
    • Operating income of $477 million; adjusted operating income1 of $519 million
    • Operating margin of 8.1%; adjusted operating margin1 of 8.8%
    • Earnings before income taxes of $449 million; adjusted earnings before income taxes1 of $491 million
    • Effective tax rate of 21.9%
    • Diluted earnings per share of $0.64; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.70
    • Cash flow from operations of $366 million

    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — SECOND QUARTER

    • Net sales of $2.90 billion; organic net sales1 up 1%
    • Operating income of $248 million; adjusted operating income1 of $265 million
    • Operating margin of 8.6%; adjusted operating margin1 of 9.1%
    • Earnings before income taxes of $230 million; adjusted earnings before income taxes1 of $247 million
    • Effective tax rate of 22.0%
    • Diluted earnings per share of $0.33; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $0.35
    • Cash flow from operations of $56 million

    EXECUTIVE COMMENTARY

    "We achieved solid organic top-line growth and delivered second quarter results in line with our expectations," said Jim Snee, president and chief executive officer. "We anticipate strong second half growth led by our range of consumer-focused, protein-centric products. Notably, we expect meaningful contributions from our turkey portfolio, continued momentum in the Planters® brand, growth from our leading positions in the marketplace and ongoing benefits from our Transform and Modernize (T&M) initiative. In the face of a dynamic environment, we remain confident in our portfolio, our strategy and our team."

    FISCAL 2025 OUTLOOK

    For fiscal year 2025, the Company is:

    • Narrowing its organic net sales1 growth outlook to 2% to 3%
    • Narrowing its diluted earnings per share expectations to $1.49 to $1.59
    • Narrowing its adjusted diluted earnings per share1 expectations to $1.58 to $1.68
    • Reaffirming its outlook of year over year T&M benefits in the range of $100 million to $150 million

    Fiscal 2025 Outlook

    Revised

    Previous

    Net Sales

    $12.0 - $12.2 billion

    $11.9 - $12.2 billion

    Diluted Earnings per Share

    $1.49 - $1.59

    $1.49 - $1.63

    Adj. Diluted Earnings per Share1

    $1.58 - $1.68

    $1.58 - $1.72

    PROGRESS EXECUTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIES – Q2 HIGHLIGHTS

    Drive focus and growth in our Retail business

    • The Applegate® brand performed well in the second quarter, as consumption growth outpaced the total edible category2 while also gaining households.3 The team's commitment to delivering high-quality products in convenient formats is evident in previous launches like frozen breakfast sandwiches and the newly launched lightly breaded chicken.
    • The Jennie-O® ground turkey business experienced notable retail sales growth relative to last year4 and remains well-positioned to grow in today's environment. As demand for lean, high-protein offerings continues to rise, we believe Jennie-O® lean ground turkey will continue to be a preferred choice of consumers and retain its strong category leadership position.
    • Our Mexican foods portfolio delivered strong year over year growth in the second quarter, driven by double-digit consumption growth in our combined Wholly® and Herdez® refrigerated guacamole products and continued success in Herdez® salsa.4 To further enhance our offerings, the team extended our Herdez® refrigerated entrees line with the bold and authentic flavor of al pastor, an exciting, globally-inspired meal solution.

    Expand leadership in Foodservice 

    • Our Foodservice team again highlighted its innovative leadership during the quarter, bringing on-trend solutions for operators at the International Pizza Expo. The team showcased the new Fontanini® hot honey sliced sausage, providing operators with a trusted offering to deliver the hot honey flavor that consumers are craving.
    • Our Flash 180™ chicken is designed to streamline back-of-the-house operations. During the quarter, it continued to be a game-changing solution for operators, simplifying preparation for the most in-demand menu item — the chicken sandwich.5

    Aggressively develop our global presence 

    • Our in-country China business performed well in the quarter, driven by customer and distribution expansion, alongside the introduction of innovative product offerings. The launch of Hormel® barbecue bites, for example, demonstrates our team's deep understanding of consumer trends and their ability to create meaningful innovations that address market demands.

    Execute our enterprise entertaining & snacking vision

    • The Planters® brand continued to see sequential improvement in both distribution and overall retail sales4 in the quarter. This momentum reflects the brand's strength in the marketplace and growth potential.
    • We introduced innovative snacking experiences this quarter by launching Corn Nuts® partially popped corn kernels – blending the signature crunch of Corn Nuts® with the airy texture of popcorn in three flavor-packed varieties. We also expanded our Hormel Gatherings® line with a bold and spicy tray, meeting consumer demand for bold flavors and convenient, high-quality entertaining options.

    Continue to transform & modernize our Company

    • We successfully began operations at our new distribution center in the Memphis, Tennessee, metro-area. This strategically located facility allows us to better service our customers with greater speed, meeting the growing demand and expectations for timely deliveries.
    • As part of our continuous review of assets and cost structure, we announced the closure of a California dry sausage production facility, and the movement of related production to other internal facilities. We believe this network optimization project will allow us to continue to create high-quality products for consumers while controlling costs and best serving our customers.

    SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS – SECOND QUARTER

    Retail

    • Volume down 7%
    • Net sales flat
    • Segment profit up 4%

    Net sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 were comparable to the prior year, as high-single-digit growth from both our Mexican portfolio and value-added turkey products was primarily offset by the impacts of promotional timing. Two-thirds of the Retail segment's volume decline in the quarter was due to lower commodity shipments and contract manufacturing. Flagship and rising brands continued to hold leadership positions in their respective categories in the quarter. Notably, the Planters® brand exceeded volume and net sales expectations for the second quarter, while demand for Jennie-O® lean ground turkey remained strong. Retail segment profit increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily due to benefits from operational efficiencies as part of the T&M initiative and favorable selling, general and administrative expenses.

    Foodservice

    • Volume down 7%; organic volume1 down 1%
    • Net sales flat; organic net sales1 up 4%
    • Segment profit down 6%

    Organic net sales1 growth was broad-based in the Foodservice segment in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with notable contributions from the customized solutions business and the turkey portfolio. Branded products such as Jennie-O®, Hormel® Fire Braised™ meats and Café H® globally inspired proteins delivered another quarter of strong volume and net sales growth. Several categories achieved volume growth in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, despite industry softness. Volume growth in these categories was more than offset by the impact of reduced commodity shipments. Segment profit decreased for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as higher net sales were more than offset by margin pressures, primarily in non-core businesses. The Foodservice segment continued to benefit from an extensive range of solutions-based products, its direct-selling organization and a diverse channel presence during the second quarter.

    International

    • Volume up 9%
    • Net sales up 7%
    • Segment profit down 21%

    Double-digit volume and net sales growth in exports, and robust growth in the China market drove top-line performance in the International segment in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Strong shipments within the refrigerated portfolio, primarily of bacon and pepperoni, made the largest contribution to export growth. Our in-country China business continued to benefit from top-line momentum in both the retail and foodservice channels, supported by innovative product launches. International segment profit decreased in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as meaningful net sales growth was primarily offset by a temporary shift in export customer mix and softness in Brazil.

    SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAILS – SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025

    • Advertising investments were $36 million, compared to $44 million last year. The decline was partially due to year over year timing impacts for investments in the Planters® brand. In the second half of fiscal 2025, the Company expects advertising investments to significantly increase compared to the prior year.
    • The effective tax rate was 22.0%, compared to 22.5% last year, primarily due to higher federal deductions in the current year. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2025 is expected to be between 22.0% and 23.0%.
    • Capital expenditures were $75 million, compared to $60 million last year. The largest projects in the quarter were related to capacity expansions for Hormel® Fire Braised™ products, Applegate® products, and investments in data and technology. The Company's target for capital expenditures in fiscal 2025 remains $275 million to $300 million.
    • Depreciation and amortization expense was $64 million, comparable to last year. The full-year expectation for fiscal 2025 remains unchanged at approximately $265 million.
    • The Company returned approximately $159 million to stockholders during the quarter through dividends.

    PRESENTATION

    A conference call will be webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT on May 29, 2025. Access is available at www.hormelfoods.com by clicking on "Investors." The call will also be available via telephone by dialing 800-549-8228 (toll-free) or 646-564-2877 (international) and providing the conference ID 97177. An audio replay is available at www.hormelfoods.com. The webcast replay will be available at noon CT, May 29, 2025, and will remain on the website for one year.

    ABOUT HORMEL FOODS - Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

    Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

    FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

    This press release contains "forward-looking" information within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The "forward-looking" information may include statements concerning the Company's outlook for the future as well as other statements of beliefs, future plans, strategies, or anticipated events and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Words or phrases such as "should result," "believe," "intend," "plan," "are expected to," "targeted," "will continue," "will approximate," "is anticipated," "estimate," "project," or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those anticipated or projected, which factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the deterioration of economic conditions; risks associated with acquisitions, joint ventures, equity investments, and divestitures; risks and uncertainties associated with intangible assets, including any future goodwill or intangible assets impairment charges; the risk of disruption of operations, including at owned facilities, co-manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers, customers, or other third-party service providers; the risk that the Company may fail to realize anticipated cost savings or operating profit improvements associated with strategic initiatives, including the Transform and Modernize initiative; risk of loss of a significant contract or unfavorable changes in the Company's relationships with significant customers; risk of the Company's inability to protect information technology (IT) systems against, or effectively respond to, cyber attacks, security breaches or other IT interruptions, against or involving the Company's IT systems or those of others with whom it does business; risk of the Company's failure to timely replace legacy technologies; deterioration of labor relations or labor availability or increases to labor costs; general risks of the food industry, including those related to food safety, such as costs resulting from food contamination, product recalls, the remediation of food safety events at its facilities, including the production disruption at the Suffolk, Virginia, facility, food-specific laws or regulations, or outbreaks of disease among livestock and poultry flocks; fluctuations in commodity prices and availability of raw materials and other inputs; fluctuations in market demand for the Company's products, including due to private label products and lower-priced alternatives; risks related to the Company's ability to respond to changing consumer preferences, diets and eating patterns, and the success of innovation and marketing investments; damage to the Company's reputation or brand image; risks associated with climate change, or legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change; risks of litigation; potential sanctions and compliance costs arising from government regulation; compliance with stringent environmental regulations and potential environmental litigation; and risks arising from the fact that the Company operates globally, with product manufactured and sold in foreign markets and a variety of inputs sourced from around the world, these risks including geopolitical risk, exchange rate risk, legal, tax, and regulatory risk, and risks associated with trade policies, export and import controls, and tariffs. Please refer to the cautionary statements regarding "Risk Factors" and "Forward-Looking Statements" that appear in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which can be accessed at www.hormelfoods.com in the "Investors" section, for additional information. In making these statements, the Company is not undertaking, and specifically declines to undertake, any obligation to address or update each or any factor in future filings or communications regarding the Company's business or results, and is not undertaking to address how any of these factors may have caused changes to discussions or information contained in previous filings or communications. Though the Company has attempted to list comprehensively these important cautionary risk factors, the Company wishes to caution investors and others that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company's business or results of operations. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which represent current views as of the date made.

    Note: Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this press release may not sum precisely to the totals provided, and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.

    END NOTES

    1

    Non-GAAP measure. Organic volume and organic net sales exclude the impact of the sale of Hormel Health Labs, LLC in the Foodservice segment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted performance measures exclude non-recurring impacts of the Company's Transform and Modernize initiative, loss on sale of business, and legal matters. See Appendix: Non-GAAP Measures to this press release for more information.

    2

    Data aggregated from NielsenIQ Discover, Total US xAOC, 13 weeks ended 4/26/2025, SPINS Satori, Total US Natural, 12 weeks ended 4/20/2025

    3

    Circana HH Panel, Total US All Outlets, 52 weeks ended 4/20/2025

    4

    Circana Total US MULO+; 13 weeks ended 4/20/2025

    5

    Technomic Ignite Menu data Q1 2025

     

    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

    In thousands, except per share amounts

    Unaudited







    Quarter Ended



    Six Months Ended





    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024



    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024

    Net Sales



    $ 2,898,810



    $ 2,887,352



    $ 5,887,623



    $ 5,884,263

    Cost of Products Sold



    2,414,377



    2,383,546



    4,927,957



    4,871,723

    Gross Profit



    484,433



    503,806



    959,666



    1,012,539

    Selling, General, and Administrative



    251,432



    266,668



    514,445



    507,054

    Equity in Earnings of Affiliates



    15,350



    15,182



    31,461



    31,273

    Operating Income



    248,352



    252,320



    476,682



    536,758

    Interest and Investment Income



    1,653



    13,497



    10,857



    32,932

    Interest Expense



    19,516



    21,679



    38,977



    40,005

    Earnings Before Income Taxes



    230,489



    244,139



    448,561



    529,685

    Provision for Income Taxes



    50,747



    54,931



    98,289



    121,749

    Effective Tax Rate



    22.0 %



    22.5 %



    21.9 %



    23.0 %

    Net Earnings



    179,742



    189,207



    350,272



    407,936

    Less: Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable

         to Noncontrolling Interest



    (275)



    (70)



    (320)



    (204)

    Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel

    Foods Corporation



    $    180,017



    $    189,278



    $    350,592



    $    408,140



















    Net Earnings Per Share

















    Basic



    $          0.33



    $          0.35



    $          0.64



    $          0.75

    Diluted



    $          0.33



    $          0.34



    $          0.64



    $          0.74



















    Weighted-average Shares Outstanding

















    Basic



    550,277



    547,868



    549,868



    547,444

    Diluted



    550,611



    548,685



    550,233



    548,303



















    Dividends Declared Per Share



    $      0.2900



    $      0.2825



    $      0.5800



    $      0.5650

     

    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

    In thousands

    Unaudited







    April 27, 2025



    October 27, 2024

    Assets

    Cash and Cash Equivalents



    $                669,688



    $                741,881

    Short-term Marketable Securities



    29,293



    24,742

    Accounts Receivable



    743,981



    817,908

    Inventories



    1,729,237



    1,576,300

    Taxes Receivable



    50,529



    50,380

    Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets



    59,341



    35,265

    Total Current Assets



    3,282,069



    3,246,476











    Goodwill



    4,920,635



    4,923,487

    Intangible Assets



    1,724,810



    1,732,705

    Pension Assets



    196,736



    205,964

    Investments in Affiliates



    682,810



    719,481

    Other Assets



    422,903



    411,889

    Net Property, Plant, and Equipment



    2,191,843



    2,194,728

    Total Assets



    $           13,421,808



    $           13,434,729





















    Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment

    Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses



    $                770,245



    $                801,984

    Accrued Marketing Expenses



    119,092



    108,156

    Employee-related Expenses



    239,392



    283,490

    Interest and Dividends Payable



    180,561



    175,941

    Taxes Payable



    11,125



    21,916

    Current Maturities of Long-term Debt



    7,249



    7,813

    Total Current Liabilities



    1,327,664



    1,399,299











    Long-term Debt Less Current Maturities



    2,850,697



    2,850,944

    Pension and Post-retirement Benefits



    384,678



    379,891

    Deferred Income Taxes



    594,504



    589,366

    Other Long-term Liabilities



    222,324



    211,219

    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss



    (298,601)



    (263,331)

    Other Shareholders' Investment



    8,340,542



    8,267,342

    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment



    $           13,421,808



    $           13,434,729

     

    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

    CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    In thousands

    Unaudited







    Quarter Ended



    Six Months Ended





    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024



    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024

    Operating Activities

















    Net Earnings



    $        179,742



    $        189,207



    $        350,272



    $        407,936

    Depreciation and Amortization



    63,963



    63,630



    129,835



    127,696

    Decrease (Increase) in Working Capital



    (203,831)



    (36,790)



    (159,167)



    78,611

    Other



    16,567



    20,100



    44,706



    25,883

    Net Cash Provided by (Used in)

         Operating Activities



    56,441



    236,147



    365,646



    640,127



















    Investing Activities

















    Net Sale (Purchase) of Securities



    (3,349)



    (4,535)



    (4,735)



    (5,499)

    Proceeds from Sale of Business



    (504)



    —



    13,139



    —

    Purchases of Property, Plant, and

         Equipment



    (75,083)



    (59,965)



    (147,250)



    (107,175)

    Proceeds from (Purchases of) Affiliates

         and Other Investments



    (1,305)



    (450)



    (2,699)



    (450)

    Other



    1,905



    388



    2,877



    408

    Net Cash Provided by (Used in)

         Investing Activities



    (78,336)



    (64,562)



    (138,668)



    (112,716)



















    Financing Activities

















    Proceeds from Long-term Debt



    —



    497,765



    —



    497,765

    Repayments of Long-term Debt and

         Finance Leases



    (2,043)



    (2,270)



    (4,245)



    (4,520)

    Dividends Paid on Common Stock



    (159,244)



    (154,741)



    (314,225)



    (305,035)

    Other



    11,721



    13,683



    25,841



    32,862

    Net Cash Provided by (Used in)

         Financing Activities



    (149,566)



    354,437



    (292,629)



    221,072

    Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on

         Cash



    752



    (2,865)



    (6,542)



    1,353

    Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash

         Equivalents



    (170,710)



    523,156



    (72,193)



    749,836

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning

         of Year



    840,398



    963,212



    741,881



    736,532

    Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of

         Period



    $        669,688



    $     1,486,368



    $        669,688



    $     1,486,368

     

    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

    SEGMENT DATA

    In thousands

    Unaudited







    Quarter Ended



    Six Months Ended





    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024



    %

    Change



    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024



    %

    Change

    Volume (lbs.)

























    Retail



    677,277



    724,994



    (6.6)



    1,414,162



    1,490,406



    (5.1)

    Foodservice



    242,595



    261,832



    (7.3)



    486,449



    517,839



    (6.1)

    International



    79,518



    73,017



    8.9



    154,087



    153,153



    0.6

    Total Volume (lbs.)



    999,390



    1,059,843



    (5.7)



    2,054,698



    2,161,397



    (4.9)



























    Net Sales

























    Retail



    $  1,783,835



    $  1,788,556



    (0.3)



    $  3,673,968



    $  3,699,827



    (0.7)

    Foodservice



    936,442



    932,003



    0.5



    1,866,627



    1,845,090



    1.2

    International



    178,533



    166,794



    7.0



    347,028



    339,346



    2.3

    Total Net Sales



    $  2,898,810



    $  2,887,352



    0.4



    $  5,887,623



    $  5,884,263



    0.1



























    Segment Profit

























    Retail



    $     137,135



    $     132,399



    3.6



    $     256,281



    $     281,904



    (9.1)

    Foodservice



    140,633



    149,302



    (5.8)



    279,459



    299,466



    (6.7)

    International



    18,407



    23,202



    (20.7)



    39,252



    43,234



    (9.2)

    Total Segment Profit



    296,175



    304,903



    (2.9)



    574,992



    624,603



    (7.9)

    Net Unallocated

    Expense



    65,411



    60,694



    7.8



    126,111



    94,714



    33.1

    Noncontrolling Interest



    (275)



    (70)



    (291.9)



    (320)



    (204)



    (56.7)

    Earnings Before

    Income Taxes



    $     230,489



    $     244,139



    (5.6)



    $     448,561



    $     529,685



    (15.3)

    APPENDIX: NON-GAAP MEASURES

    This press release includes measures of financial performance that are not defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company utilizes these non-GAAP measures to understand and evaluate operating performance on a consistent basis. These measures may also be used when making decisions regarding resource allocation and in determining incentive compensation. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they aid analysis and understanding of the Company's results and business trends relative to past performance and the Company's competitors. Non-GAAP measures are not intended to be a substitute for GAAP measures in analyzing financial performance. These non-GAAP measures are not calculated in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

    Transform and Modernize (T&M) Initiative

    In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company announced a multi-year T&M initiative. In presenting non-GAAP measures, the Company adjusts for (i.e., excludes) expenses for this initiative that are non-recurring, which are primarily project-based external consulting fees and expenses related to supply chain and portfolio optimization (e.g., asset write-offs, severance, or relocation-related costs). The Company believes that non-recurring costs associated with the T&M initiative are not reflective of the Company's ongoing operating cost structure; therefore, the Company is excluding these discrete costs. The Company does not adjust for (i.e., does not exclude) certain costs related to the T&M initiative that are expected to continue after the project ends, such as software license fees and internal employee expenses, because those costs are considered ongoing in nature as a component of normal operating costs. The Company also does not adjust for savings realized through the T&M initiative as these are considered ongoing in nature and reflective of expected future operating performance.

    Loss on Sale of Business

    In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company sold Mountain Prairie, LLC, a non-core sow operation, resulting in a loss on the sale. The Company believes the one-time detriment from the sale, including transaction costs, is not reflective of the Company's ongoing operating cost structure, is not indicative of the Company's core operating performance, and is not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods. Thus, the Company has adjusted for (i.e. excluded) the loss.

    Legal Matters

    From time to time, the Company incurs expenses related to discrete legal matters that the Company believes are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance, do not reflect expected future operating costs, and are not meaningful when comparing the Company's operating performance against that of prior periods. The Company adjusts for (i.e., excludes) these expenses.

    Litigation Settlements

    In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company agreed to settle with three classes of plaintiffs in the pork antitrust litigation. In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with an additional plaintiff in this matter.

    Organic Volume and Organic Net Sales

    The non-GAAP measures of organic volume and organic net sales are presented to provide investors with additional information to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations. Organic volume and organic net sales exclude the impact of the sale of Hormel Health Labs, LLC in the Foodservice segment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

    The tables below show the calculations to reconcile from the GAAP measures to the non-GAAP measures presented in this press release. The tax impacts were calculated using the effective tax rate for the quarter in which the transactions occurred.

    HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

    RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

    Unaudited







    Quarter Ended



    Six Months Ended

    In thousands, except per share amounts

    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024



    April 27,

    2025



    April 28,

    2024

    Cost of Products Sold (GAAP)

    $  2,414,377



    $  2,383,546



    $ 4,927,957



    $ 4,871,723

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)

    (2,777)



    (1,823)



    (2,963)



    (3,420)

    Adjusted Cost of Products Sold (Non-GAAP)

    $  2,411,600



    $  2,381,723



    $ 4,924,994



    $ 4,868,303

















    SG&A (GAAP)

    $     251,432



    $     266,668



    $    514,445



    $    507,054

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(2)

    (13,775)



    (10,021)



    (27,743)



    (18,736)

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    (11,324)



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    (11,750)



    (240)



    (11,750)

    Adjusted SG&A (Non-GAAP)

    $     237,657



    $     244,898



    $    475,138



    $    476,568

















    Operating Income (GAAP)

    $     248,352



    $     252,320



    $    476,682



    $    536,758

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)

    16,552



    11,843



    30,706



    22,156

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    11,324



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    11,750



    240



    11,750

    Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP)

    $     264,903



    $     275,914



    $    518,952



    $    570,665

















    Earnings Before Income Taxes (GAAP)

    $     230,489



    $     244,139



    $    448,561



    $    529,685

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)

    16,552



    11,843



    30,706



    22,156

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    11,324



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    11,750



    240



    11,750

    Adjusted Earnings Before Income Taxes (Non-

    GAAP)

    $     247,040



    $     267,732



    $    490,831



    $    563,591

















    Provision for Income Taxes (GAAP)

    $       50,747



    $       54,931



    $      98,289



    $    121,749

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)

    3,641



    2,665



    6,727



    4,985

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    2,469



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    2,644



    52



    2,644

    Adjusted Provision for Income Taxes (Non-GAAP)

    $       54,388



    $       60,240



    $    107,537



    $    129,378

















    Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods

    Corporation (GAAP)

    $     180,017



    $     189,278



    $    350,592



    $    408,140

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)

    12,910



    9,179



    23,979



    17,171

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    8,855



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    9,106



    188



    9,106

    Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel

    Foods Corporation (Non-GAAP)

    $     192,928



    $     207,562



    $    383,615



    $    434,418

















    Diluted Earnings Per Share (GAAP)

    $           0.33



    $           0.34



    $          0.64



    $          0.74

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)

    0.02



    0.02



    0.04



    0.03

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    0.02



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    0.02



    —



    0.02

    Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)

    $           0.35



    $           0.38



    $          0.70



    $          0.79

















    SG&A as a Percent of Net Sales (GAAP)

    8.7 %



    9.2 %



    8.7 %



    8.6 %

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(2)

    (0.5)



    (0.3)



    (0.5)



    (0.3)

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    (0.2)



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    (0.4)



    —



    (0.2)

    Adjusted SG&A as a Percent of Net Sales (Non-

    GAAP)

    8.2 %



    8.5 %



    8.1 %



    8.1 %

















    Operating Margin (GAAP)

    8.6 %



    8.7 %



    8.1 %



    9.1 %

    Transform and Modernize Initiative(1)(2)

    0.6



    0.4



    0.5



    0.4

    Loss on Sale of Business

    —



    —



    0.2



    —

    Litigation Settlements

    —



    0.4



    —



    0.2

    Adjusted Operating Margin (Non-GAAP)

    9.1 %



    9.6 %



    8.8 %



    9.7 %





    (1)

    Comprised primarily of asset write-offs and severance expenses related to supply chain and portfolio optimization.

    (2)

    Comprised primarily of project-based external consulting fees.

     

    ORGANIC VOLUME AND ORGANIC NET SALES (NON-GAAP)





    Quarter Ended



    April 27, 2025



    April 28, 2024



    In thousands



    GAAP



    GAAP

    Divestiture

    Non-GAAP

    Organic

    Non-GAAP

    % Change

    Volume (lbs.)















    Retail



    677,277



    724,994

    —

    724,994

    (6.6)

    Foodservice



    242,595



    261,832

    (16,585)

    245,246

    (1.1)

    International



    79,518



    73,017

    —

    73,017

    8.9

    Total Volume (lbs.)



    999,390



    1,059,843

    (16,585)

    1,043,258

    (4.2)

















    Net Sales















    Retail



    $           1,783,835



    $  1,788,556

    $              —

    $  1,788,556

    (0.3)

    Foodservice



    936,442



    932,003

    (28,211)

    903,792

    3.6

    International



    178,533



    166,794

    —

    166,794

    7.0

    Total Net Sales



    $           2,898,810



    $  2,887,352

    $     (28,211)

    $  2,859,141

    1.4





    Six Months Ended



    April 27, 2025



    April 28, 2024



    In thousands



    GAAP



    GAAP

    Divestiture

    Non-GAAP

    Organic

    Non-GAAP

    % Change

    Volume (lbs.)















    Retail



    1,414,162



    1,490,406

    —

    1,490,406

    (5.1)

    Foodservice



    486,449



    517,839

    (32,516)

    485,323

    0.2

    International



    154,087



    153,153

    —

    153,153

    0.6

    Total Volume (lbs.)



    2,054,698



    2,161,397

    (32,516)

    2,128,882

    (3.5)

















    Net Sales















    Retail



    $           3,673,968



    $  3,699,827

    $              —

    $  3,699,827

    (0.7)

    Foodservice



    1,866,627



    1,845,090

    (55,109)

    1,789,981

    4.3

    International



    347,028



    339,346

    —

    339,346

    2.3

    Total Net Sales



    $           5,887,623



    $  5,884,263

    $     (55,109)

    $  5,829,154

    1.0

    Forward-looking GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

    Our fiscal 2025 outlook for adjusted operating income and diluted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures that exclude, or have otherwise been adjusted for, items impacting comparability, including estimated charges associated with the T&M initiative and the loss on sale of business. The Company's strategic investments in the T&M initiative are expected to cease at the end of the investment period. The Company believes the one-time detriment from the sale, including transaction costs, is not reflective of the Company's ongoing operating cost structure. These items are not expected to recur in the foreseeable future and are not considered representative of the Company's underlying operating performance.

    The tables below show the calculation to reconcile from the estimated fiscal 2025 GAAP measure to the estimated non-GAAP adjusted measure.



    Fiscal 2025 Outlook

    In millions

    Revised



    Previous

    Operating Income (GAAP)

    $     1,118

    -

    $     1,185



    $     1,118

    -

    $     1,212

    Transform and Modernize Initiative

    46

    -

    52



    46

    -

    52

    Loss on Sale of Business

    11

    -

    11



    11

    -

    11

    Adjusted Operating Income (Non-GAAP)

    $     1,175

    -

    $     1,248



    $     1,175

    -

    $     1,275

     



    Fiscal 2025 Outlook



    Revised



    Previous

    Diluted Earnings per Share (GAAP)

    $1.49 - $1.59



    $1.49 - $1.63

    Transform and Modernize Initiative

    $0.07



    $0.07

    Loss on Sale of Business

    $0.02



    $0.02

    Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share (Non-GAAP)

    $1.58 - $1.68



    $1.58 - $1.72

     

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