Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) is trading at $21.24, which is -56.5% below its all-time high of $48.81. The Drawdown Severity Score is 12.0, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, HRL has experienced 284 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -4.4%.
Data last updated: May 25, 2026 at 05:12 PM EDT
HRL
StockHormel Foods Corporation
Price
$21.24
as of May 22, 2026
All Time High: $48.81
Extreme
Current Drawdown
-56.5%
Days in Drawdown
1439
Avg Max Drawdown
4.4%
Avg Length
45
Drawdown Severity Score™
12.0
HRL - Price & High Water Mark
HRL - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Hormel Foods Corporation (HRL) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Hormel Foods Corporation is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-05-22, the stock is trading at $21.24, which represents a 56.5% decline from its all-time high of $48.81. This drawdown has persisted for 1439 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 14 years, Hormel Foods Corporation typically experiences drawdowns averaging 4.4% in depth, with an average duration of 45 days. Hormel Foods Corporation has gone through 284 total drawdown events in the last 14 years. The largest drawdown for Hormel Foods Corporation in the last 14 years was 30.0%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 978 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Hormel Foods Corporation currently stands at 11.97. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Hormel Foods Corporation's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 284 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-13 | Ongoing | 1439 days | -56.5% | $48.81 | $21.24 | — |
| 2022-04-14 | 2022-04-19 | 6 days | -0.9% | $47.63 | $47.22 | $47.85 |
| 2022-04-04 | 2022-04-06 | 3 days | -1.4% | $46.46 | $45.82 | $46.75 |
| 2022-03-08 | 2022-04-01 | 24 days | -5.8% | $46.26 | $43.59 | $46.46 |
| 2020-11-17 | 2022-03-03 | 472 days | -21.4% | $45.31 | $35.61 | $45.62 |
| 2020-08-19 | 2020-11-16 | 90 days | -9.6% | $45.27 | $40.93 | $45.31 |
| 2020-08-11 | 2020-08-12 | 2 days | -1.1% | $44.64 | $44.15 | $44.69 |
| 2020-08-05 | 2020-08-06 | 2 days | -0.5% | $43.91 | $43.68 | $43.96 |
| 2020-08-03 | 2020-08-04 | 2 days | -0.1% | $43.68 | $43.63 | $43.91 |
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-07-31 | 2 days | -0.2% | $43.66 | $43.59 | $43.68 |
| 2020-07-24 | 2020-07-27 | 4 days | -0.6% | $43.42 | $43.18 | $43.42 |
| 2020-04-20 | 2020-07-23 | 95 days | -9.5% | $43.17 | $39.08 | $43.42 |
| 2020-02-18 | 2020-04-14 | 56 days | -17.5% | $41.31 | $34.08 | $41.46 |
| 2020-01-31 | 2020-02-13 | 14 days | -2.1% | $40.72 | $39.88 | $41.20 |
| 2020-01-27 | 2020-01-29 | 3 days | -0.9% | $40.16 | $39.82 | $40.24 |
| 2020-01-22 | 2020-01-23 | 2 days | -0.8% | $39.93 | $39.60 | $39.96 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2020-01-16 | 3 days | -1.3% | $39.03 | $38.52 | $39.14 |
| 2019-12-06 | 2020-01-13 | 39 days | -3.3% | $38.71 | $37.43 | $39.03 |
| 2019-12-04 | 2019-12-05 | 2 days | -0.6% | $38.52 | $38.28 | $38.71 |
| 2018-11-19 | 2019-12-02 | 379 days | -14.6% | $38.04 | $32.49 | $38.43 |
| 2018-11-13 | 2018-11-15 | 3 days | -1.0% | $37.56 | $37.17 | $37.69 |
| 2018-11-06 | 2018-11-08 | 3 days | -0.3% | $36.66 | $36.54 | $36.93 |
| 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-05 | 5 days | -1.0% | $36.18 | $35.81 | $36.66 |
| 2018-10-24 | 2018-10-29 | 6 days | -3.0% | $35.18 | $34.13 | $35.38 |
| 2016-02-18 | 2018-10-23 | 978 days | -30.0% | $34.99 | $24.49 | $35.18 |
| 2016-02-12 | 2016-02-16 | 5 days | -0.5% | $32.80 | $32.65 | $34.96 |
| 2016-02-02 | 2016-02-09 | 8 days | -4.4% | $32.26 | $30.85 | $32.59 |
| 2015-12-23 | 2016-01-29 | 38 days | -7.1% | $31.55 | $29.30 | $31.63 |
| 2015-12-17 | 2015-12-22 | 6 days | -1.3% | $31.29 | $30.88 | $31.55 |
| 2015-12-09 | 2015-12-14 | 6 days | -0.9% | $30.46 | $30.18 | $30.56 |
| 2015-12-07 | 2015-12-08 | 2 days | -0.2% | $30.41 | $30.36 | $30.46 |
| 2015-12-02 | 2015-12-03 | 2 days | -0.0% | $29.59 | $29.58 | $29.69 |
| 2015-11-30 | 2015-12-01 | 2 days | -0.1% | $29.40 | $29.36 | $29.59 |
| 2015-11-20 | 2015-11-23 | 4 days | -1.0% | $26.98 | $26.72 | $27.14 |
| 2015-10-23 | 2015-11-19 | 28 days | -3.4% | $26.84 | $25.93 | $26.98 |
| 2015-10-20 | 2015-10-21 | 2 days | -0.6% | $26.00 | $25.84 | $26.11 |
| 2015-10-13 | 2015-10-19 | 7 days | -2.6% | $25.92 | $25.26 | $26.00 |
| 2015-10-06 | 2015-10-09 | 4 days | -2.4% | $25.51 | $24.90 | $25.54 |
| 2015-08-21 | 2015-10-02 | 43 days | -7.6% | $24.83 | $22.95 | $25.06 |
| 2015-08-18 | 2015-08-20 | 3 days | -1.4% | $23.95 | $23.62 | $24.83 |
| 2015-08-13 | 2015-08-14 | 2 days | -0.6% | $23.77 | $23.62 | $23.90 |
| 2015-08-11 | 2015-08-12 | 2 days | -0.7% | $23.76 | $23.60 | $23.77 |
| 2015-08-06 | 2015-08-10 | 5 days | -0.9% | $23.74 | $23.51 | $23.76 |
| 2015-07-31 | 2015-08-03 | 4 days | -0.2% | $23.17 | $23.12 | $23.20 |
| 2015-07-17 | 2015-07-28 | 12 days | -1.6% | $22.78 | $22.42 | $22.83 |
| 2015-05-28 | 2015-07-16 | 50 days | -3.9% | $22.71 | $21.83 | $22.78 |
| 2015-02-26 | 2015-05-27 | 90 days | -6.7% | $22.65 | $21.13 | $22.71 |
| 2015-02-23 | 2015-02-25 | 3 days | -0.3% | $22.42 | $22.36 | $22.65 |
| 2015-02-17 | 2015-02-18 | 2 days | -0.0% | $21.57 | $21.56 | $21.73 |
| 2014-11-20 | 2015-02-13 | 86 days | -9.3% | $21.29 | $19.31 | $21.57 |
| 2014-11-14 | 2014-11-19 | 6 days | -1.2% | $21.25 | $20.99 | $21.29 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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HRL Price History and Drawdown Data
Latest price
$21.24
High-water mark
$48.81
Current drawdown
-56.5%
Days in drawdown
1,439
This HRL page is built around daily price history, the latest high-water mark, current drawdown depth, drawdown duration, and comparable historical drawdown events. The chart above provides the price-history context, while the sections below explain how the current move compares with prior Hormel Foods Corporation drawdowns.
What History Says About HRL
Hormel Foods Corporation has dropped 10%+ from its high 4 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 471 days with an average max drop of -20.9%.
The current drawdown of -56.5% has lasted 1,439 days, which is 3.1x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 to Oct 2018 | -30.0% | 978 days |
| Nov 2020 to Mar 2022 | -21.4% | 472 days |
| Feb 2020 to Apr 2020 | -17.5% | 56 days |
| Nov 2018 to Dec 2019 | -14.6% | 379 days |
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