Bill Gates's HRL Position Overview
Bill Gates (via Gates Foundation Trust) currently holds 2.09 M shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) worth $49.42 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2022-Q4, this medium-term investment has been held for 13 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Bill Gates has maintained a strategic position in HRL, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 110,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Bill Gates's Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Trades by Bill Gates
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | -110,000 | Reduce 5.01% | 2.09 M | $24.74 |
| Q4 2022 | +2.2 M | New Buy | 2.2 M | $45.55 |
Bill Gates's Hormel Foods Corporation Investment FAQs
Bill Gates first purchased Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) in Q4 2022, acquiring 2,195,290 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Bill Gates has held Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) for 13 quarters since Q4 2022.
Bill Gates's largest addition to Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) was in Q4 2022, adding 2,195,290 shares worth $100 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Bill Gates's firm, Gates Foundation Trust, owns 2,085,290 shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL), valued at approximately $49.42 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) represents approximately 0.14% of Bill Gates's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Bill Gates's peak holding in Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) was 2,195,290 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.