Hormel Foods’ Capital Allocation Plans Are Impressive

Hormel Foods’ (HRL) current dividend yield is 1.9% based on the closing price of $39.66 as of September 19. In comparison, Tyson Foods’ (TSN) current dividend yield stands at 1.9%, while that of Sanderson Farms (SAFM) is 1.3%. Campbell Soup’s (CPB) current yield is 3.5%, and that of Conagra’s (CAG) is 2.3% based on its September 19 closing price. Dividend yield implies the cash flow received by the investor for each dollar invested in the company’s stock.