Here’s whether Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Neutral.
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Neutral
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); 50-day MA is rising (+0.62% over 10 days); 3-month momentum positive (+12.4%). Concerns: below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); RSI 26 — oversold; weak 1-year return of -17.4%. Currently 18.6% off its 52-week high. Score: +1/7.
HRL is holding above its long-term 200-day MA ($23.43) but has slipped below the 50-day MA ($24.91), pointing to short-term weakness in an otherwise intact trend. An RSI of 26.1 has dropped into oversold territory, which has historically preceded short-term bounces. The 1-year return of -17.4% compares to +20.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 37.9%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $8,260 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 37.9%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($23.43)
✗Above 50-day MA ($24.91)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 26.1
✗Positive return (-17.4%)
!Within 10% of period high (−18.6%)
Period Range $23.88
$19.70$29.35
RSI (14) 26.1
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$23.88
Period Return-17.4%
Period High$29.35
Period Low$19.70
Drawdown−18.6%
MA-50$24.91
MA-200$23.43
RSI (14)26.1
Avg Volume (30d)3.5M
vs. SPYtrailed by 37.9%
Return Rank#720 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($23.43)