HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ 8-K

What Happened
Hormel Foods Corporation announced its financial results for the first quarter ended January 25, 2026. The company filed a Form 8-K on February 26, 2026 (Item 2.02) to furnish an earnings release (Exhibit 99) reporting its results of operations and financial condition; the release is incorporated by reference into the 8-K.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 26, 2026 (Form 8-K, Item 2.02).
• Quarter covered: First quarter ended January 25, 2026.
• Document furnished: Earnings release provided as Exhibit 99 to the Form 8-K.
• Purpose: Announcement discloses the Company’s quarterly results of operations and financial condition.

Why It Matters
Quarterly earnings releases provide the core metrics investors use to evaluate performance—revenue, net income, earnings per share, and management commentary on trends and outlook. This 8-K signals that Hormel’s Q1 financial details are now public; investors should review the actual earnings release (and any related investor presentation or call) to see the specific results and any guidance changes that could affect the stock. The release is available on the SEC’s EDGAR site and Hormel Foods’ investor relations page for further review.