Hormel Foods Corporation reported mixed results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with net sales increasing by 1.5% to $3.186 billion, but operating income significantly declined to $2 million due to non-cash impairment charges. Diluted earnings per share were a loss of $0.10, compared to a gain of $0.40 in the prior year.
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased by 1.5% to $3.186 billion, with organic net sales up 2%.
Operating income for the quarter was $2 million, a significant decrease from $294.481 million in the prior year, primarily due to $234 million in non-cash impairment charges.
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was a loss of $0.10, compared to a gain of $0.40 in the prior year.
Cash flow from operations for the quarter was $323 million, demonstrating continued operational cash generation.
For fiscal 2026, Hormel Foods expects net sales in the range of $12.2 billion to $12.5 billion, with organic net sales growth of 1% to 4%. Operating income is projected to be between $0.96 billion and $1.03 billion, and adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of $1.43 to $1.51.
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