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Hormel Foods

Historically meat-focused, Hormel Foods broadened its lineup to include other protein offerings and become a branded food company. The firm sells its wares through multiple channels, including US retail (62% of fiscal 2024 sales), US food service (32%), and international (6%). By product, 72% of fiscal 2024 sales were from perishable food and 28% from shelf-stable. Major brands include Hormel, Spam, Jennie-O, Columbus, Applegate, Planters, and Skippy. Many of these hold the number one or two market share in their respective categories.

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Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. AES, Agree Realty and Hormel Foods have rewarded shareholders for decades and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of around 3-5%.
The AES Corporation
The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) is a diversified power generation and utility company operating in 15 countries.
The company has increased its dividends every year for the last 10 years. According to its most recent dividend hike announcement on Dec. 6, its board of directors raised the quarterly dividend by 2% to $0.17595 per share, which is equal to $0.7038 annually. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 5.19%.
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The company's annual revenue (as of Sept. 30) stood at $12.3 billion. According to AES' most recent earnings announcement on Oct. 31, it posted Q3 2024 revenues of $3.29 billion, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.46 billion and an EPS of $0.71, compared to the consensus of $0.64.
Agree Realty
Agree Realty Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) operates as a fully integrated real estate investment trust mainly focused on the ownership, acquisition, development and management of retail properties net leased to industry-leading tenants. The company mainly focuses on acquiring, developing and managing retail real estate. Some of its properties in the portfolio include Walmart, 7-Eleven, Wawa, Gerber Collision and others.
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The company has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 11 years. As per the company&#8217;s most recent dividend hike announcement on Oct. 10, it increased the monthly dividend to $0.253 per share, which is equal to $3.036 annually. Currently, the company&#8217;s dividend yield is 4.07%.
Agree Realty&#8217;s annual revenue (as of Sept. 30) stood at $600.5 million. According to the company's most recent earnings announcement on Oct. 22, it posted Q3 2024 revenues of $154.33 million, beating the consensus of $152.40 million and adjusted Funds from Operations (AFFO) of $1.03, in line with expectations.
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Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) develops, processes and distributes various meat, nut and other products to retail, food service, deli and commercial customers.
The company has raised its dividends consecutively for the last 59 years. According to its most recent dividend announcement on Nov. 25, it increased the quarterly dividend by 3% to $0.29 per share, equaling an annualized figure of $1.16. Currently, the dividend yield on the stock stands at 3.52%.
Hormel Foods&#8217; annual revenue (as of Oct. 31) stood at $11.9 billion. According to its most recent earnings release on Dec. 4, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $3.14 billion and an EPS of $0.42, both in line with expectations.
AES, Agree Realty and Hormel Foods are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of around 3-5% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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In the current market session, Hormel Foods Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) stock price is at $32.28, after a 0.59% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 9.41%, and in the past year, by 5.02%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Comparing Hormel Foods P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Hormel Foods has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 29.09 of the Food Products industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Hormel Foods

As of Dec. 6, 2024, three stocks in the consumer staples sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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<li>On Nov. 7, US Foods Holding reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 85 cents, beating the street view of 83 cents. Quarterly sales of $9.728 billion (+6.8%) outpaced the analyst consensus estimate of $9.718 billion, driven by total case volume growth and food cost inflation of 3.2%. "We delivered strong results in the third quarter despite the softer macro environment and weather-related challenges which pressured industry case volumes," said Dave Flitman, CEO.. The company's stock gained around 10% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USFD">52-week high of $72.84</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hormel Foods Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 4, the company reported that fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were 42 cents, which is in line with the street view. Quarterly sales of $3.138 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.144 billion. "The combination of underlying business strength and the capture of $75 million in operating income benefit from our Transform and Modernize (T&amp;M) initiative helped to offset a dynamic consumer environment, the steep decline in whole bird turkey commodity markets, and the production disruption at our Suffolk, Virginia, facility,"  said Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer. The company's stock gained around 7% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HRL">has a 52-week high</a> of $36.86.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 73.95</li>
<li>HRL Price Action: Shares of Hormel Foods gained 2.7% to close at $32.86 on Thursday. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Walmart Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Nov. 19, Walmart announced third-quarter results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b42058916/walmart-reports-strong-revenue-growth-of-5-5-with-operating-income-growing-faster-at-8-2">raised its fiscal-2025 guidance</a>. The retailer reported adjusted EPS of 58 cents, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings?_gl=1&#x2A;6ouqhz&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MTMzODc3MTQxNy4xNzMwMjYzMDky&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;ZGVsZXRlZA..&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTczMzQ2NDcyNS41MjUuMS4xNzMzNDc2NDk5LjAuMC4w">beating the conse</a>nsus of 53 cents. The company's stock gained around 14% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WMT">52-week high</a> of $95.60.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 84.40</li>
<li>WMT Price Action: Shares of Walmart gained 0.9% to close at $95.30 on Thursday.</li>
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Hormel Foods Exec Says Avian Influenza Outbreak Affected Supply Of Jennie-O Turkey

Hormel Foods Exec Says Turkey Will Remain At Lower Levels In 2025

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) shares are<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener"> trading lower on Wednesday.</a>
The company reported that fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share were 42 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42310771/hormel-foods-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-fiscal-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">which is in line with the street view</a>. Quarterly sales of $3.138 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.144 billion.
Gross Profit in the quarter under review totaled $521.230 million, compared with $514.425 million a year ago.
&#8220;The combination of underlying business strength and the capture of&nbsp;$75 million&nbsp;in operating income benefit from our Transform and Modernize (T&amp;M) initiative helped to offset a dynamic consumer environment, the steep decline in whole bird turkey commodity markets, and the production disruption at our&nbsp;Suffolk, Virginia, facility,&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;said&nbsp;Jim Snee, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer.
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The company expects to realize an incremental&nbsp;$100 million&nbsp;to&nbsp;$150 million&nbsp;in benefits from the T&amp;M initiative in fiscal 2025, as the planned expansion of the program accelerates value returned to the organization.
The T&amp;M initiative aims to transform the supply chain, reduce portfolio complexity, and invest in data, technology, and processes.
Considerable volume declines in turkey exports resulted in lower volumes compared to the prior year in the International segment.&nbsp;
The T&amp;M initiative is key to achieving the company&#8217;s goal of $250 million in annual operating income growth by fiscal 2026.
Cash on hand increased to $742 million at fiscal year-end from $737 million at the beginning of the year. Inventories at fiscal year-end were $1.6 billion, a decrease of $104 million from the beginning of the year. Total long-term debt, including current maturities, was $2.9 billion at fiscal year-end.
Outlook: Hormel Foods has projected net sales for FY25 to range between $11.9 billion and $12.2 billion, compared to the $12.23 billion estimate.
The company also expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to be between $1.58 and $1.72, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">compared to the $1.68 estimate.</a>
Price Action: HRL shares are trading lower by 3.68% to $30.65 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Hormel Foods Misses Q4 Sales Expectations, Turkey Woes Gobble Up Growth Prospects

U.S. stocks could open on a positive note on Wednesday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42299162/us-stocks-pause-south-korea-etfs-fall-on-political-turmoil-oil-prices-rise-above-70-whats-driving-markets-tuesday">averages maintained a cautious stance on Tuesday</a>. Futures of all three major indices were up on Wednesday, pointing to an optimistic sentiment on Wall Street.
This is a day after the S&amp;P 500 closed at another record high, with AI stocks and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) giving the benchmark index a boost. Markets brushed off rising geopolitical tensions across the world, with South Korean President Yoon declaring an emergency and enforcing martial law.
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<td>0.21%</td>
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.22% to $605.23 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) gained 0.54% to $519.68, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks closed on a mixed note on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones closing in the red while the Nasdaq and S&amp;P 500 edged up.
Crude oil prices edged up on Wednesday after the U.S. imposed sanctions on 35 Iranian entities.
Treasury yields rose as investors waited for crucial job data to be released.
On the economic data front, the number of job openings rose by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October compared to a revised reading of 7.372 million in September and higher than market estimates of 7.48 million.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, industrials, and financial stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday.
However, communication services and information technology stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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Insights From Analysts:
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, maintained his bullish outlook on the prospects of equity markets in December. While December has traditionally been a strong one for investors, another metric shows why bears shouldn't bet against equities this month, according to Detrick.
"When the S&amp;P 500 was up 20% or more for the year heading into the final month, December has been up nine of the past 10 times," said Detrick in his latest note.
Data shows the S&amp;P 500 has gained over 28% since the beginning of 2024 through November, and going by past trends, December looks set to close in the green, too.
It's not just December that could be positive – Detrick's analysis shows that big gains in November set equities on a path for a rally in the new year, too.
"Do big monthly gains matter? We'd say yes, as the S&amp;P 500 is up an average of 13.5% a year later and higher nearly 84% of the time after a calendar month gain of more than 5%."
He notes that a 5% gain in November has historically been followed by an average 13% increase the following year, occurring three out of four times. This pattern underpins Detrick's optimistic outlook.
Wells Fargo strategists also expect a bull run in 2025, giving a target of 7,007 for the S&amp;P 500.
"On balance, we expect the Trump Administration to usher in a macro environment that is increasingly favorable for stocks at a time when the Fed will be slowly reducing rates," said Christopher Harvey and his team of strategists.
&#8220;In short, a backdrop where equities continue to rally.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Wednesday's economic calendar is packed.
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<li>November's data on ADP employment will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>St. Louis Fed President Musalem will speak at 8:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>The S&amp;P final U.S. services PMI for November will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>The ISM services and factory orders data for November and October, respectively, will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Beige Book will be released at 2:00 p.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42309867/why-marvell-technology-shares-are-trading-higher-by-around-13-here-are-20-stocks-moving-premarket">stock surged 14% in premarket trading</a> on Wednesday after the company beat analyst estimates on the back of "strong demand from AI."</li>
<li>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>) stock rose 13% in premarket after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42302924/salesforce-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-miss-free-cash-flow-up-30-ai-driving-groundbreaking-transformation-and-more">posted revenue</a> that topped forecasts. It also raised its fiscal year revenue guidance.</li>
<li>Okta Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>) stock gained 15% in premarket after the security firm handily beat Street expectations with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42303322/okta-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-strong-guidance-shares-surge">third-quarter results</a>.</li>
<li>Pure Storage Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/12/42303442/pure-storage-shares-soar-after-strong-q3-q4-guidance-above-estimates-details">stock rocketed 25%</a> in premarket after the company raised its annual revenue guidance.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>), and PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) today.</li>
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Crude oil futures surged in the early New York session, gaining 0.69% to hover around $70.42 per barrel.
The 10-year Treasury note yield edged up to 4.254%.
Major Asian markets ended mixed on Wednesday, and European markets were similarly mixed in early trading.
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Hormel Foods Corporation Sees FY25 Net Sales Of $11.900B-$12.200B Vs. $12.23B Estimate; Projects Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Of $1.58-$1.72 Vs. $1.68 Estimate

Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.138 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.144 billion by 0.18 percent. This is a 1.88 percent decrease over sales of $3.198 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

Hormel Foods Q4 2024 Adj. EPS $0.42, Inline, Sales $3.138B Miss $3.144B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Daktronics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAKT#NASDAQ">DAKT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.20 per share on revenue of $202.59 million. 
• SecureWorks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCWX#NASDAQ">SCWX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $81.39 million. 
• Foot Locker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $2.00 billion. 
• Thor Industries (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/THO#NYSE">THO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.72 per share on revenue of $2.23 billion. 
• Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.08 per share on revenue of $7.44 billion. 
• Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $3.14 billion. 
• Chewy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $2.90 billion. 
• WisdomTree International LargeCap Dividend Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOL#NYSE">DOL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $1.57 billion. 
• Nano Labs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NA#NASDAQ">NA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.57 per share on revenue of $2.95 billion. 
• Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RY#NYSE">RY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.01 per share on revenue of $14.72 billion. 
• Gaotu Techedu (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOTU#NYSE">GOTU</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $172.78 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Culp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CULP#NYSE">CULP</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.18 per share on revenue of $58.00 million. 
• DLH Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLHC#NASDAQ">DLHC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $101.00 million. 
• PVH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $2.59 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion. 
• Ooma (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OOMA#NYSE">OOMA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $64.32 million. 
• KNOT Offshore Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNOP#NYSE">KNOP</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $73.49 million. 
• ChargePoint Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $89.58 million. 
• SentinelOne (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.20 per share on revenue of $209.72 million. 
• Sprinklr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXM#NYSE">CXM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $196.40 million. 
• Ncino (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $137.38 million. 
• Verint Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRNT#NASDAQ">VRNT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $210.03 million. 
• Greif (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEF#NYSE">GEF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.10 per share on revenue of $1.41 billion. 
• Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $798.58 million. 
• Star Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SGU#NYSE">SGU</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• AeroVironment (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVAV#NASDAQ">AVAV</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.68 per share on revenue of $181.44 million. 
• IDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IDT#NYSE">IDT</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
• American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEO#NYSE">AEO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $1.30 billion. 
• Container Store Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCS#NYSE">TCS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.11 per share on revenue of $45.20 million. 
• Synopsys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.30 per share on revenue of $1.63 billion. 
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Earnings Scheduled For December 4, 2024

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 hitting another record close during the session.
Shares of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) surged to a new 52-week high on Tuesday. Shares of Zscaler Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) fell around 4.7% on Tuesday following first-quarter results.
On the economic data front, the number of job openings rose by 372,000 to 7.744 million in October compared to a revised reading of 7.372 million in September and higher than market estimates of 7.48 million.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with utilities, industrials, and financial stocks recording the biggest losses on Tuesday. However, communication services and information technology stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 76 points to 44,705.53 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.05% to 6,049.88, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.40% at 19,480.91 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>), Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>), and PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 62.3, the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 62.4.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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With <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/futures">U.S. stock futures trading</a> higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today include:
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<li>Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>): The discount retailer is set to report quarterly earnings at $1.07 per share on revenue of $7.44 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Dollar Tree shares rose 1.2% to $73.35 in after-hours trading. </li>
<li>Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>): The customer relationship management company posted downbeat earnings for its third quarter, while sales topped estimates. Salesforce sees full-year 2025 revenue of $37.8 billion to $38 billion and full-year adjusted earnings to be between $9.98 and $10.03 per share. Shares jumped 10.6% to $366.47 in the after-hours trading session. </li>
<li>Hormel Foods Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>): The food company posted quarterly earnings at 42 cents per share on revenue of $3.14 billion. Hormel will release earnings before the markets open. Hormel Foods shares slipped 0.1% to $31.81 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Marvell Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>): The semiconductor maker reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued fourth-quarter guidance above estimates. Marvell Technology shares jumped 10.8% to $106.30 in the after-hours trading session. </li>
<li>PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>): Analysts expect the company to post quarterly earnings at $2.59 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion after the closing bell. PVH shares fell 0.1% to $111.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-12-04. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Hormel Foods will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.43.
The market awaits Hormel Foods's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.01, leading to a 3.55% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Hormel Foods's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>0.36</td>
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<td>0.37</td>
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<h3>Market Performance of Hormel Foods's Stock</h3>
Shares of Hormel Foods were trading at $32.14 as of December 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 0.75%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HRL/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Hormel Foods visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Peek at Hormel Foods's Future Earnings

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<li>The annual dividend on the common stock of the Corporation was raised to $1.16 per share from $1.13 per share.</li>
<li>The Board of Directors authorized the first quarterly dividend of 29.00 cents ($0.2900) a share to be paid on February 18, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 13, 2025.</li>
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Reported Earlier, Hormel Foods Increases Annual Dividend By 3% To $1.16/Share; Declared First Quarterly Dividend Of $0.29/Share Payable February 18, 2025

Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintains Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $36 to $35.

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Hormel Foods's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.23% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.95 million shares sold short, which is 1.45% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.25 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Hormel Foods Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730138419_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Hormel Foods has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Hormel Foods's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Hormel Foods's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.97%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Hormel Foods?

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Pooran Sharma reinstates Hormel Foods (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRL#NYSE">HRL</a>) with a Equal-Weight and announces $31 price target.

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Stephens & Co. Reinstates Equal-Weight on Hormel Foods, Announces $31 Price Target

General Mills (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gis#NYSE">GIS</a>) can provide a hedge if volatility continues to plague the S&amp;P 500. The company is amid a business transformation telegraphed in its price action, which is set up for a significant reversal after more than a year of lackluster performance.&nbsp;
The transformation includes selling its yogurt business, which will lighten the portfolio and shore up the fortress balance sheet. This will allow management to focus on core markets, international growth, and local gems that drive margin while providing steady capital returns.&nbsp;
The bonus is the stock beta. General Mills has trades with a 5-year beat of 0.1 and a 2-year beta of -.2, suggesting little to no correlation to the&nbsp; S&amp;P 500; if the broad market falls, General Mills trends will be unaffected and may even get an added boost from a flight to safety.&nbsp;
<h2>General Mills Post Earnings Dip Is A Buying Opportunity That Won&#39;t Last Long</h2>
General Mills share prices fell following the FQ1 release, opening a buying opportunity that will likely last only a short time. The results and guidance were good, with Q1 performance being better than expected, and guidance was reaffirmed. The problem is that Q1 strength didn&#39;t carry through to the guidance, suggesting the remainder of the year could be tepid relative to expectations. However, the $4.85 billion in revenue is down only 1% compared to last year, outperforming by 100 basis points, and aligns with the outlook for turnaround, resumed organic growth, and capital returns, which counts over the long term.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The margin news is just as mixed, with margins contracting but less than expected, leaving earnings down compared to last year but better than forecast. The salient detail is that although net earnings are down 14%, the $580 million is sufficient to sustain the fortress balance sheet and the capital return. The $1.07 in adjusted earnings gives a 55% quarterly dividend payout ratio, which is sustainable and expected to improve as the year progresses. It also leaves room for share repurchases, which have been aggressive.&nbsp;
The guidance is good enough. The company forecasts sequential improvement in revenue and earnings and YOY organic growth to return by the end of the year, not including the sale of the yogurt business. That is expected to close in 2025 and will impact reported results for the following twelve months by approximately 3% on a diluted basis.&nbsp;
<h2>General Mills Capital Return Is Top-Tier and Expected to Accelerate</h2>
General Mills&#39; financial condition is rock solid and allows for substantial capital return,&nbsp;including dividends and share buybacks. The dividend is attractive at 3.25% and only 16x earnings, a high-yield value compared to the broad market and leading consumer staples peers like Hormel (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hrl#NYSE">HRL</a>), Hershey (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hsy#NYSE">HSY</a>), and Kellanova (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/k#NYSE">K</a>), which trade at 20x, 21x, and nearly 22x their earnings outlooks, respectively.&nbsp;
Balance sheet highlights from Q1 include reduced cash, increased debt, and reduced equity, but repurchases and treasury stock offset those factors. The company repurchased $300 million of shares during the quarter, reducing the average count by 4.65% year over year and increasing the treasury holdings by nearly 20%. Repurchases have slowed compared to last year due to the contraction of revenue and earnings, and they may not accelerate soon. However, buybacks are likely to continue at a float-reducing pace through the year&#39;s end, and the company plans to use proceeds from the yogurt sale to boost activity once closed.&nbsp;
<h2>General Mills Share Price Supported by an Expectation for Lower Interest Rates</h2>
General Mills&#39; share price has steadily risen since mid-July, when the CPI report sparked a massive broad-market sell-off after signaling a high probability that the FOMC would lower interest rates this year. The signal is that risk-off investment dollars, once focused on higher-yielding bonds, have turned to quality dividend growth stocks like General Mills, which still present value and yield for investors today.&nbsp;
The technical action since July suggests a double-bottom reversal pattern is now in play, and price action has retreated to a critical support target. The critical target is the 30-day EMA, which aligns with highs earlier this year. If support is confirmed at this level, investors can expect GIS stock to continue higher and complete the reversal by year&#39;s end. If not, GIS stock could fall to the $70 level or lower before hitting solid support.&nbsp;
<img alt="General Mills GIS stock chart" class="aligncenter" src="https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/articles/med_20240918104246_chart-gis-9182024.png" style="height:426px; width:917px" />
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