Capital Expenditures for Hormel Foods (HRL)
According to Hormel Foods's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $307.73M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
HRL
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Latest period
$307.73M
YoY change
+21.2%
5Y CAGR
-3.3%
Peak year (2018)
$379.86M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$5.33B
CapEx history chart for Hormel Foods (HRL) from 1992 to 2025
CapEx history table for Hormel Foods (HRL) from 1992 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310.90M | +21.2% | ||
| 2024 | $256.44M | -5.1% | ||
| 2023 | $270.21M | -2.7% | ||
| 2022 | $277.69M | +20.6% | ||
| 2021 | $230.20M | -37.4% | ||
| 2020 | $367.50M | +43.3% | ||
| 2019 | $256.44M | -32.5% | ||
| 2018 | $379.86M | +74.8% | ||
| 2017 | $217.28M | -12.8% | ||
| 2016 | $249.30M | +98.5% | ||
| 2015 | $125.56M | -15.6% | ||
| 2014 | $148.85M | +54.1% | ||
| 2013 | $96.60M | -24.4% | ||
| 2012 | $127.74M | +38.1% | ||
| 2011 | $92.53M | +9.0% | ||
| 2010 | $84.91M | -7.7% | ||
| 2009 | $91.96M | -27.0% | ||
| 2008 | $125.89M | +0.1% | ||
| 2007 | $125.80M | -11.1% | ||
| 2006 | $141.52M | +32.1% | ||
| 2005 | $107.09M | +33.3% | ||
| 2004 | $80.36M | -66.7% | ||
| 2003 | $240.97M | +273.8% | ||
| 2002 | $64.47M | -16.4% | ||
| 2001 | $77.13M | -23.0% | ||
| 2000 | $100.13M | +26.6% | ||
| 1999 | $79.10M | +4.4% | ||
| 1998 | $75.80M | -34.9% | ||
| 1997 | $116.40M | -5.3% | ||
| 1996 | $122.90M | +18.9% | ||
| 1995 | $103.40M | +58.1% | ||
| 1994 | $65.40M | -30.1% | ||
| 1993 | $93.50M | +308.3% | ||
| 1992 | $22.90M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Hormel Foods's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
In 2025, Hormel Foods (HRL) capital expenditures totalled $310.90M – grew 21.2% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Hormel Foods capital expenditures produced a CAGR of -3.3% – with a net decline across the window.
Hormel Foods capital expenditures declined from $379.86M in 2018 to $310.90M in 2025, a 18.2% drawdown.
The dataset's maximum capital expenditures sits at $379.86M (2018); the minimum reading of $22.90M dates to 1992.
Hormel Foods (HRL) sits 7th of 8 Consumer Defensive peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.94B.
Hormel Foods Capital Expenditures by Year
Hormel Foods Capital Expenditures 2025: $310.90M
Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2025 was $310.90M, grew 21.2% from 2024.
Hormel Foods Capital Expenditures 2024: $256.44M
Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2024 was $256.44M, declined 5.1% below 2023.
Hormel Foods Capital Expenditures 2023: $270.21M
Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2023 was $270.21M, edged down 2.7% below 2022.
Hormel Foods Capital Expenditures 2022: $277.69M
Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2022 was $277.69M, grew 20.6% from 2021.
Hormel Foods Capital Expenditures 2021: $230.20M
Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2021 was $230.20M.
See more financial history for Hormel Foods (HRL).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Hormel Foods, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $26.64B | Consumer Defensive |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $5.50B | Consumer Defensive |
| PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) | $4.42B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Procter & Gamble Company (PG) | $3.77B | Consumer Defensive |
| The Coca-Cola Company (KO) | $2.11B | Consumer Defensive |
| Philip Morris International Inc. (PM) | $1.57B | Consumer Defensive |
| Altria Group, Inc. (MO) | $216.00M | Consumer Defensive |
| Monster Beverage Corporation (MNST) | $132.28M | Consumer Defensive |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hormel Foods's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Hormel Foods (HRL) is $307.73M (period ending January 25, 2026).
How has Hormel Foods capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Hormel Foods (HRL) capital expenditures changed +21.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Hormel Foods capital expenditures?
- Hormel Foods (HRL) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is -3.3% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Hormel Foods capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Hormel Foods capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $379.86M in 2018.
What was Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2024?
- Hormel Foods (HRL) capital expenditures in 2024 was $256.44M.
What was Hormel Foods capital expenditures in 2025?
- Hormel Foods (HRL) capital expenditures in 2025 was $310.90M.
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