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- 1/9/2026 -
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Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :
Daily :Lane's Stochastic is oversoldA Parabolic SAR indicator is below and near the pricePrice is close to the 50 Day Moving Average
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It was the negative week for the Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL). During the week, the HRL gave back -0.16 points, or -0.68%, and closed at 23.23 on Friday, January 9, 2026. Weekly volume was 30% above average.

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 chart has formed a Falling Channel chart pattern. The trend support level is at 22.73 and resistance is at 27.77. A Falling Channel represents price movement contained between parallel lower (support) and upper (resistance) trend lines. Trading Channeling stocks is one of the most reliable and accurate trading techniques that provide traders with precise entry and exit points as well as stop-losses and take-profit recommendations. Use the following link to access a Falling Channel chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Channel pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See HRL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on April 4, 2025 at 32.07 and reached 21.03 on October 31, 2025. HRL lost 11.04 points, or 34.42%, in 30 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 17.66 and resistance is at 31.45. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge pattern 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. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See HRL short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on December 4, 2025 at 25.30 and reached 22.24 on January 8, 2026. HRL lost 3.06 points, or 12.09%, in 35 days. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HRL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold 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.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since December 30, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

A Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal) indicator (23.28) comes close to the price (23.23). It indicates that the trend is getting weaker. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

Price is close to the 50 Day Moving Average. While daily technical indicators are oversold, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a support level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 40.30
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 68.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 17.23
Oversold
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 29.59
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 0.02
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 41.89
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 77.10
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 62.77
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 44.45
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -1.54
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Quarterly Trendline Resistance 27.77
Upper Bollinger Band 24.50
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 24.04
20 Day Moving Average 23.67
Parabolic System 23.28
Price 23.23
50 Day Moving Average 23.03
Quarterly Trendline Support 22.73
Daily Stochastic Crossing 22.61
Lower Bollinger Band 22.34
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Consumer Staples 3
Industry Packaged Foods & Meats 19
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
High 25.30
High Date 12/04/2025
Low 22.24
Low Date 01/08/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 21.03
Low Date 10/31/2025
High 25.30
High Date 12/04/2025
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Right-Angled, Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 31.45
Support 17.66
High 32.07
High Date 04/04/2025
Low 21.03
Low Date 10/31/2025
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Channel
Status Valid
Resistance 27.77
Support 22.73
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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