HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ 8-K

What Happened

• Hormel Foods Corporation announced preliminary results for its first quarter ended January 25, 2026 and provided guidance for its 2026 fiscal year via a press release issued February 17, 2026. The company filed a Form 8‑K on February 18, 2026 to furnish that press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Key Details

• Press release date: February 17, 2026.
• Quarter covered: First quarter ended January 25, 2026.
• Content: Preliminary results for the quarter and the company’s guidance for fiscal year 2026 were included in the press release (furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference).
• Form 8‑K filed: February 18, 2026; report signed by Paul R. Kuehneman, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Controller (dated February 17, 2026).

Why It Matters

• Investors should read the February 17 press release to see the preliminary quarterly results and the company’s fiscal‑2026 guidance, as these items can affect near‑term expectations for earnings, revenue and outlook.
• The Form 8‑K indicates the information is preliminary and presented via a press release; investors should watch for the company’s full quarterly report or earnings release for audited financials and additional detail.