Hormel Foods Corp

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products.

The revenue estimate for Farmer Brothers in fiscal 2Q16 isn’t as high. However, it’s still positive. Analysts predict revenue of $145.3 million for fiscal 2Q16

Tyson Foods is expected to report lower revenue in 3Q16. The export markets will likely be challenged moderately in 2016. This could hamper its revenue.

Hormel Foods (HRL) is another company in the consumer staples industry that has outperformed the broader markets so far this year.

Hormel Foods (HRL) has established a road map to boost its financial performance in a challenging food and beverage environment.

Hormel Foods (HRL) has seen its stock price fall 4% on a YTD (year-to-date) basis as of April 6, 2018.

Of the 18 analysts covering Tyson Foods, 67.0% recommend a “buy” on its stock.

As of December 22, 2017, Tyson Foods (TSN) stock was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 13.9x, which could seem attractive to investors.

BorgWarner (BWA) fell 0.03% to close at $39.73 per share during the third week of December 2016.

In fiscal 2016, Tyson Foods (TSN) reported sales of $36.9 billion, a fall of 10.9% year-over-year.

Along with its 3Q16 results, Hormel Foods (HRL) also announced the 352nd consecutive quarterly dividend at the annual rate of $0.58 per share.

Hormel Foods (HRL) increased its fiscal 2016 EPS (earnings per share) guidance to $1.60–$1.64. The earlier EPS guidance range was $1.56–$1.60.

Stephens gave Sanderson Farm the highest target price of $108, respectively. This represents a 16% rise from the closing price of $93.17 on August 18.

Tyson Foods bought back 6.6 million shares in fiscal 3Q16 and has bought back another 5.4 million shares so far in fiscal 4Q16.

In fiscal 3Q16, Tyson Foods’ Chicken segment reported an operating margin of 13.9% with an improved product mix.

In fiscal 2Q16, Kellogg Company (K) reported EPS (earnings per share) of $0.91, in line with analysts’ estimates.

Pilgrim’s Pride’s earnings were hit hard again in the second quarter. They fell far below analysts’ expectations, missing estimates by 11%.

Cal-Maine Foods reported its fiscal 4Q16 results on July 18. There wasn’t impact on the stock price even though the company reported a loss for the quarter.

Cal-Maine has a variable dividend policy in place. It has a dividend yield of 5.8% as of June 28. Management raised the dividend at a CAGR of 15.3% over five years.

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) plans to grow its specialty egg business by meeting consumer demand in the rapidly growing segment.

Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) saw declining growth in its shares in the last three months. The company’s shares are trading close to its 52-week low.

Wheat futures contracts for March expiry were trading above the key support level of 485 cents per bushel on December 18, 2015.

The Tyson Foods Pork segment processes live hogs into primal, sub-primal cuts, case-ready pork ready to be sold at retail stores, and fully cooked products.

Vertical integration involves a single company owning and controlling all the various stages in the production chain.

Tyson Foods revenue is reported in five segments: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Processed Foods, and International. The Beef segment accounted for 43% of revenues.

According to Cattle Buyers Weekly, in 2014, four producers controlled 75% of the market share. Tyson Foods controls 24% of the beef market.