Renaissance Technologies's HRL Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 379,076 shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) worth $8.98 M, representing 0.01% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 45 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in HRL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2013, adding 2.66 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 2.58 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +80,800 | Add 0.00% | 80,800 | $9.64 |
| Q3 2013 | +936,800 | Add 1159.41% | 1.02 M | $10.53 |
| Q4 2013 | +2.66 M | Add 261.75% | 3.68 M | $11.29 |
| Q1 2014 | -1.29 M | Reduce 34.99% | 2.39 M | $12.32 |
| Q2 2014 | +607,600 | Add 25.39% | 3 M | $12.34 |
| Q3 2014 | +822,000 | Add 27.39% | 3.82 M | $12.85 |
| Q4 2014 | +546,800 | Add 14.30% | 4.37 M | $13.02 |
| Q1 2015 | -2.58 M | Reduce 59.00% | 1.79 M | $14.21 |
| Q2 2015 | -1.47 M | Reduce 82.30% | 317,200 | $14.09 |
| Q3 2015 | -317,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +819,300 | New Buy | 819,300 | $36.60 |
| Q3 2016 | -819,300 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2016 | +944,895 | New Buy | 944,895 | $34.81 |
| Q1 2017 | -933,295 | Reduce 98.77% | 11,600 | $34.66 |
| Q2 2017 | -11,600 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +257,500 | New Buy | 257,500 | $34.32 |
| Q2 2018 | -257,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2019 | +382,400 | New Buy | 382,400 | $44.76 |
| Q2 2019 | -323,200 | Reduce 84.52% | 59,200 | $40.54 |
| Q3 2019 | -59,200 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2019 | +578,900 | New Buy | 578,900 | $45.11 |
| Q1 2020 | +553,559 | Add 95.62% | 1.13 M | $46.64 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.62 M | Add 143.33% | 2.76 M | $48.27 |
| Q3 2020 | +429,250 | Add 15.58% | 3.18 M | $48.89 |
| Q4 2020 | -468,080 | Reduce 14.70% | 2.72 M | $46.61 |
| Q1 2021 | -1.58 M | Reduce 58.33% | 1.13 M | $47.78 |
| Q2 2021 | +460,100 | Add 40.64% | 1.59 M | $47.75 |
| Q3 2021 | +622,100 | Add 39.07% | 2.21 M | $41.00 |
| Q4 2021 | -465,920 | Reduce 21.04% | 1.75 M | $48.81 |
| Q1 2022 | +1.02 M | Add 58.13% | 2.76 M | $51.54 |
| Q2 2022 | +209,200 | Add 7.57% | 2.97 M | $47.36 |
| Q3 2022 | -632,800 | Reduce 21.28% | 2.34 M | $45.44 |
| Q4 2022 | +690,900 | Add 29.51% | 3.03 M | $0.05 |
| Q1 2023 | -537,400 | Reduce 17.72% | 2.49 M | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | +176,500 | Add 7.08% | 2.67 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -272,676 | Reduce 10.21% | 2.4 M | $38.03 |
| Q4 2023 | +1.1 M | Add 45.97% | 3.5 M | $32.11 |
| Q1 2024 | -626,900 | Reduce 17.91% | 2.87 M | $34.89 |
| Q2 2024 | -1.21 M | Reduce 42.22% | 1.66 M | $30.49 |
| Q3 2024 | -116,000 | Reduce 6.99% | 1.54 M | $31.70 |
| Q4 2024 | -156,562 | Reduce 10.14% | 1.39 M | $31.37 |
| Q1 2025 | +424,000 | Add 30.54% | 1.81 M | $30.94 |
| Q2 2025 | -175,900 | Reduce 9.71% | 1.64 M | $30.25 |
| Q3 2025 | -357,300 | Reduce 21.84% | 1.28 M | $24.74 |
| Q4 2025 | -899,849 | Reduce 70.36% | 379,076 | $23.70 |
Renaissance Technologies's Hormel Foods Corporation Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 80,800 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) for 45 quarters since Q2 2013.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) was in Q4 2013, adding 3,681,200 shares worth $41.57 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 379,076 shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL), valued at approximately $8.98 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) represents approximately 0.01% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) was 4,369,600 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.