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Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)

629 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in HRL. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

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Net Flow Q/Q
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Buyers last Q
56%

Smart Money Signals — HRL

Based on 632 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HRL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
632 hedge funds hold HRL right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q
The number of hedge funds holding HRL is almost the same as a year ago (+3 funds, +0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.
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Slight buying edge — 56% buying

347 buying277 selling
Last quarter: 347 funds bought or added vs 277 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-35 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 87 → 74 → 120 → 85. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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65% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 65% conviction (2yr+) ■ 19% medium ■ 17% new
408 out of 632 hedge funds have held HRL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

86 → 87 → 74 → 120 → 85 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 87 → 74 → 120 → 85. A growing number of institutions are discovering HRL each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 70% veterans vs 20% newcomers

■ 70% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 20% new
Entry-cohort mix of 650 holders: 453 (70%) are 2+ year veterans, 67 entered 1–2 years ago, and 130 (20%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds

44% from top-100 AUM funds
60 of 628 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in HRL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.5
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.5/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — HRL

In 2026 Q1, 347 hedge funds were net buyers of HRL (85 opened a new position, 262 added to an existing one), while 277 reduced or exited (193 trimmed, 84 sold completely) — a 56% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 44% of total institutional value in HRL is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +1 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 632.

Hedge Fund Ownership: HRL

How many hedge funds hold HRL — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of HRL vs. share price

Market Analysis: HRL

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much HRL has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLP) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 80d ago
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HRL outperformed XLP by nan% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 35d ago
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nan%
XLP
nan%

Since the filing became public, HRL outperformed XLP by nan% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

46 top-rated funds 1 high-conviction
Consensus
7.3
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
1.5
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: HRL
629 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 629 631 -0.32%
13F Shares 258M 249M 3.64%
Total Value $5.79B $5.90B -1.99%
New Positions 83 120 -37
Increased Positions 257 235 +22
Closed Positions 85 82 +3
Reduced Positions 187 205 -18
Total Calls 13 12 8.33%
Total Puts 9 9 -
PUT/CALL Ratio 0.69 0.75 Bullish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

629 + investors

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Top 25 HRL holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Atlas FRM LLC 4.19% 2,825,000 $64.0M
2 Fourth Sail Capital LP 3.79% 1,017,862 $23.1M
3 Epiq Partners, LLC 3.19% 301,770 $6.8M
4 Great Hill Capital LLC 1.34% 688,700 $20.7M
5 SJS Investment Consulting Inc. 1.31% 474,155 $10.7M
6 Kinloch Capital, LLC 1.30% 140,928 $3.2M
7 Grandfield & Dodd, LLC 1.27% 995,098 $22.5M
8 First Nebraska Trust Co 1.16% 552,583 $12.5M
9 BTS Asset Management, Inc. 0.95% 10,930 $248K
10 Teza Capital Management LLC 0.90% 10,830 $245K
11 Miller Howard Investments Inc /Ny 0.88% 1,423,720 $32.2M
12 Mairs & Power Inc 0.79% 3,417,959 $77.4M
13 Buckhead Capital Management LLC 0.78% 90,932 $2.1M
14 Adams Asset Advisors, LLC 0.72% 281,883 $6.4M
15 Massar Capital Management, LP 0.65% 269,200 $6.1M
16 Masters Capital Management LLC 0.64% 850,000 $19.3M
17 Advocate Group LLC 0.61% 172,479 $3.9M
18 Vest Financial, LLC 0.58% 2,119,700 $48.0M
19 Occudo Quantitative Strategies LP 0.58% 492,826 $10.6M
20 Numerai GP LLC 0.55% 244,017 $5.5M
21 Meiji Yasuda Asset Management Co Ltd. 0.55% 488,632 $11.1M
22 Fidelity National Financial, Inc. 0.55% 660,000 $14.9M
23 Fortress Financial Group, LLC 0.53% 31,672 $717K
24 Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC 0.52% 439,728 $10.0M
25 Great Hill Capital LLC 0.51% 346,320 $7.8M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Hormel Foods Corp (HRL)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for HRL?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added HRL than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for HRL?

Slight buying edge — 56% buying: Last quarter: 347 funds bought or added vs 277 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for HRL holders?

Elite ownership — 44% AUM from top-100 funds: 60 of 628 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 44% of total institutional value in HRL. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held HRL?

65% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 408 out of 632 hedge funds have held HRL for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Hormel Foods Corp (HRL) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, HRL has moved nan% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLP sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), HRL has gained nan% vs nan% for XLP. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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