Truist Financial Corp, a financial services company, has reduced its holdings in Hormel Foods Co. by 59.2% during the first quarter of this year, according to their recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 23,066 shares of Hormel Foods’ stock after selling 33,510 shares during the quarter. At the end of the reporting period, Truist Financial Corp’s investment in Hormel Foods was valued at $920,000.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) recently disclosed its earnings results on June 1st. For the quarter, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.40, surpassing analysts’ consensus estimates by $0.01. The net margin of Hormel Foods stood at 7.61%, while the return on equity reached 12.36%. However, the company’s revenue for the quarter came in at $2.98 billion, falling short of analysts’ expectations of $3.06 billion. Compared to the same period last year, Hormel Foods witnessed a decline in quarterly revenue by 3.8%.
Taking into account all these figures and analyses from various equities research analysts, it is projected that Hormel Foods Co. will post an earnings per share of 1.73 for the current year.
These developments indicate significant changes in Truist Financial Corp’s investment strategy and demonstrate market trends within the food industry as a whole. Investors and financial analysts will closely monitor future reports to gauge how these shifts will impact Hormel Foods and its position within the market.
It is important for investors to stay informed about ongoing developments within companies they have invested in or are considering investing in. Regularly reviewing stock reports and analyzing financial statements can provide valuable insights into a company’s performance and its potential for growth or decline.
In conclusion, Truist Financial Corp’s decision to reduce its holdings in Hormel Foods Co. indicates a change in their investment strategy. The recent earnings results of Hormel Foods highlight both positive and negative aspects, with the company exceeding EPS expectations but falling short in terms of revenue. Investors should continue to monitor future reports to determine the impact on Hormel Foods’ market standing and potential for growth.
Ownership Changes and Insider Transactions Impact Hormel Foods’ Stock
August 22, 2023 – Hormel Foods Co. (NYSE:HRL) has recently seen changes in ownership positions by several hedge funds and institutional investors. Verition Fund Management LLC increased its stake in the company by 3.2% during the fourth quarter, now owning 7,456 shares valued at $340,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. also boosted its position in Hormel Foods by 1.1% during the same period, owning 20,805 shares valued at $948,000. Additionally, Banque Pictet & Cie SA grew its stake in the company by 1.4% during the fourth quarter to a total of 17,674 shares valued at $805,000.
B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. and SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC also made small increases to their positions in Hormel Foods during the fourth quarter of last year.
These ownership changes among institutional investors account for approximately 40.49% of Hormel Foods’ stock.
Shares of NYSE:HRL opened at $38.95 on Tuesday with a market capitalization of $21.28 billion. The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.78 with a PEG ratio of 3.89 and a beta of 0.20.
Hormel Foods has a quick ratio of 1.09 and a current ratio of 2.42, indicating a healthy liquidity position for the company. Its debt-to-equity ratio is at 0.43.
The food company has experienced fluctuations in its stock price over the past year with a low of $37.78 and reaching its peak at $51.69.
In related news, SVP Kevin L.Myers sold off some stocks on June 8th amounting to approximately $210,652.The senior vice president now holds around36,190 shares worth about$1,466,056.90.
Another major transaction took place on June 13th when VP Mark J.Ourada sold 9,200 shares at an average of $41.00 per share, making a total of$377,200.
Overall, insiders have sold approximately 45,800 shares worth about $1,859,552 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders now own around0.81% of Hormel Foods’ stock.
Recently, various equities analysts weighed in on HRL shares. Barclays decreased their target price from $45 to $42 in a research note dated June 1st. StockNews.com initiated coverage on Hormel Foods with a “hold” rating on August 17th.
Hormel Foods currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $43.71 based on Bloomberg’s analysis.
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