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- 2/27/2026 -
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Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Overbought sectorTrend resistance at 25.53
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is overboughtDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal line
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It was a second consecutive positive week for the Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL). During the week, the HRL gained 0.61 points, or 2.44%, and closed at 25.60 on Friday, February 27, 2026. Weekly volume was 47% above average.

HRL is a member of Consumer Staples Sector. Consumer Staples is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.

Long-term trend: [See HRL long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on May 20, 2024 at 36.86 and reached 21.03 on October 31, 2025. HRL lost 15.83 points, or 42.95%, in 75 weeks. The price is now at the 28.87% retracement level.

Medium-term trend: [See HRL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on October 31, 2025 at 21.03 and reached 26.22 on February 26, 2026. HRL gained -5.19 points, or -24.68%, in 16 weeks. The chart has formed a Ascending Triangle chart pattern. The price is near the trend resistance line (25.53). The resistance is usually stronger when technical indicators are overbought. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with price testing the trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HRL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since December 5, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is relatively high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See HRL short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on February 17, 2026 at 23.09 and reached 26.22 on February 26, 2026. HRL gained -3.13 points, or -13.56%, in 9 days. The price is now at the 19.81% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HRL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 55.33
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 43.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 81.22
Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 64.49
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.19
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 66.90
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 26.00
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 74.14
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 67.96
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.97
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 25.99
Daily Stochastic Crossing 25.65
Price 25.60
Monthly Trendline Resistance 25.53
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 25.12
20 Day Moving Average 24.65
Parabolic System 24.34
50 Day Moving Average 24.23
Lower Bollinger Band 23.43
Monthly Trendline Support 23.27
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Consumer Staples 9
Industry Packaged Foods & Meats 58
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 23.09
Low Date 02/17/2026
High 26.22
High Date 02/26/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 23.09
Low Date 02/17/2026
High 26.22
High Date 02/26/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Ascending Triangle
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 25.53
Support 23.27
Low 21.03
Low Date 10/31/2025
High 26.22
High Date 02/26/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 36.86
High Date 05/20/2024
Low 21.03
Low Date 10/31/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 55.11
High Date 04/21/2022
Low 21.03
Low Date 10/31/2025
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