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📈 EPS History (16 Quarters)
🧮 HRL EPS Calculation
What is Earnings Per Share (EPS)?
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. It's one of the most important metrics for comparing profitability across companies and is the foundation of the P/E ratio, the most widely used valuation metric in finance.
Why EPS Matters for Investors
Comparable Across Companies
EPS normalizes profit to a per-share basis, making it easy to compare companies of different sizes. A $10B company and a $100B company can be compared fairly.
Drives Stock Prices
Over the long term, stock prices follow earnings. EPS growth is the primary driver of share price appreciation for most stocks.
P/E Ratio Foundation
The P/E ratio (Price/EPS) is the most common valuation metric. A P/E of 20x means investors pay $20 for every $1 of annual earnings.
Earnings Yield
Earnings Yield (EPS/Price) is the inverse of P/E. Warren Buffett prefers this format because it can be directly compared to bond yields.
How Zyberno Calculates Growth Rate
Zyberno uses log-linear regression on 16 quarters of historical EPS data to calculate the growth rate. This statistical method provides a more reliable trend than simple year-over-year comparisons, which can be distorted by one-time charges or seasonal variations.
EPS vs Cash Flow Metrics
Owner Earnings: $741.4M →
Buffett's preferred metric focuses on actual cash generation. Unlike EPS, it excludes non-cash charges and accounting adjustments.
Free Cash Flow: $577.5M →
The cash remaining after capital expenditures. EPS can be positive while FCF is negative if the company is investing heavily.
Understanding P/E and PEG Ratios
HRL's current P/E ratio is 16.8x, meaning investors pay $16.80 for every $1 of annual earnings. This is in the moderate range, typical for established companies with steady growth.
The PEG ratio (P/E divided by growth rate) helps determine if a stock is fairly valued for its growth. HRL's PEG is -999.00. A PEG below 1.0 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth rate.
Summary: HRL Earnings Per Share
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (HRL) earned $1.27 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -13.78% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 16.8x, earnings yield: 5.95%. For complete financial analysis, view the full HRL stock report on Zyberno.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HRL's current EPS?
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (HRL) earned $1.27 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -13.78% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 16.8x, earnings yield: 5.95%.
Is HRL's EPS growing?
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION (HRL) earned $1.27 in diluted EPS over the trailing twelve months. EPS grew at -13.78% annually — a material decline Zyberno treats as a concern requiring investigation. P/E ratio: 16.8x, earnings yield: 5.95%.
What is HRL's P/E ratio?
HRL's P/E ratio is 16.8x, meaning investors pay $16.80 for every $1 of annual earnings. The inverse (Earnings Yield) is 5.95%.
What's the difference between EPS and Free Cash Flow?
EPS is accounting profit divided by shares, while Free Cash Flow is actual cash remaining after capital expenditures. For HRL, EPS is $1.27 compared to FCF of $577.5M.
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💵 HRL Free Cash Flow →
Compare to Free Cash Flow which subtracts all capital expenditures, not just maintenance CapEx.
💰 HRL Owner Earnings →
Compare to Buffett's Owner Earnings metric which uses maintenance CapEx instead of total capital expenditures.
📈 HRL Earnings Per Share →
Analyze EPS trends, P/E ratio, earnings yield, and per-share profitability metrics.
🎯 HRL Earnings Surprise (SUE) →
See whether HRL is beating or missing its own earnings trend — Standardized Unexpected Earnings and post-earnings drift.
📊 HRL Revenue →
Analyze revenue trends, growth rate, P/S ratio, and top-line sales performance.
💰 HRL Net Income →
Analyze the bottom-line profit, P/E ratio, and net profit margin trends.
🔶 HRL Operating Income →
Analyze EBIT, operating margin, and core business profitability before interest and taxes.
💜 HRL Gross Profit →
Analyze gross margin, pricing power, and profitability before operating expenses.