Joel Greenblatt's HRL Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 357,721 shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) worth $8.48 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 43 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in HRL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2015, adding 4.62 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 4.29 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +309,131 | Add 636.20% | 357,721 | $23.70 |
| Q3 2025 | +3,327 | Add 7.35% | 48,590 | $24.74 |
| Q2 2025 | +16,821 | Add 59.14% | 45,263 | $30.25 |
| Q1 2025 | -14,843 | Reduce 34.29% | 28,442 | $30.94 |
| Q4 2024 | +7,661 | Add 21.51% | 43,285 | $31.37 |
| Q3 2024 | -197,925 | Reduce 84.75% | 35,624 | $31.70 |
| Q2 2024 | -99,729 | Reduce 29.92% | 233,549 | $30.49 |
| Q1 2024 | +176,580 | Add 112.69% | 333,278 | $34.89 |
| Q4 2023 | +37,452 | Add 31.41% | 156,698 | $32.11 |
| Q3 2023 | +8,724 | Add 7.89% | 119,246 | $38.03 |
| Q2 2023 | +86,948 | Add 368.83% | 110,522 | $40.22 |
| Q1 2023 | +23,574 | New Buy | 23,574 | $39.88 |
| Q4 2022 | -55,958 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2022 | +25,456 | Add 83.46% | 55,958 | $45.44 |
| Q2 2022 | -39,053 | Reduce 56.15% | 30,502 | $47.37 |
| Q1 2022 | +60,409 | Add 660.50% | 69,555 | $51.54 |
| Q4 2021 | +9,146 | New Buy | 9,146 | $48.76 |
| Q4 2020 | -12,138 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2020 | +12,138 | New Buy | 12,138 | $48.85 |
| Q4 2019 | -14,500 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2019 | -235,631 | Reduce 94.20% | 14,500 | $43.72 |
| Q2 2019 | +29,519 | Add 13.38% | 250,131 | $40.54 |
| Q1 2019 | +90,077 | Add 69.01% | 220,612 | $44.76 |
| Q4 2018 | +130,535 | New Buy | 130,535 | $42.68 |
| Q2 2018 | -135,457 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | -323,814 | Reduce 70.51% | 135,457 | $34.32 |
| Q4 2017 | +49,373 | Add 12.05% | 459,271 | $36.39 |
| Q3 2017 | +15 | Add 0.00% | 409,898 | $32.14 |
| Q2 2017 | -607,353 | Reduce 59.71% | 409,883 | $34.11 |
| Q1 2017 | +161,102 | Add 18.82% | 1.02 M | $34.63 |
| Q4 2016 | +795,942 | Add 1322.34% | 856,134 | $34.81 |
| Q3 2016 | -158,106 | Reduce 72.43% | 60,192 | $37.93 |
| Q2 2016 | +139,967 | Add 178.69% | 218,298 | $36.60 |
| Q1 2016 | -72,149 | Reduce 47.95% | 78,331 | $43.24 |
| Q4 2015 | -184,156 | Reduce 55.03% | 150,480 | $19.77 |
| Q3 2015 | -4.29 M | Reduce 92.76% | 334,636 | $15.83 |
| Q2 2015 | +4.62 M | New Buy | 4.62 M | $14.09 |
| Q1 2015 | -207,296 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +207,296 | New Buy | 207,296 | $13.02 |
| Q2 2014 | -1.55 M | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2014 | +1.51 M | Add 3795.89% | 1.55 M | $12.32 |
| Q4 2013 | -39,552 | Reduce 49.91% | 39,696 | $11.29 |
| Q3 2013 | +79,248 | New Buy | 79,248 | $10.52 |
Joel Greenblatt's Hormel Foods Corporation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) in Q3 2013, acquiring 79,248 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) for 43 quarters since Q3 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) was in Q2 2015, adding 4,624,800 shares worth $65.18 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 357,721 shares of Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL), valued at approximately $8.48 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) represents approximately 0.03% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) was 4,624,800 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2015.