Hormel Foods announced a restructuring that will eliminate 250 corporate and sales positions and generate restructuring charges of $20‑$25 million, primarily related to severance, pension adjustments and other one‑time costs.
The cuts target non‑core roles to support the company’s Transform and Modernize initiative, which focuses on technology, innovation, food safety, quality and people capabilities. Management said the move will sharpen operational focus and free capital for growth initiatives.
In the most recent earnings, Hormel reported net sales of $2.99 billion for Q1 2025 and $2.90 billion for Q3 2024, with diluted earnings per share of $0.31 and $0.32 respectively. Earlier quarters showed net sales of $2.89 billion (Q2 2024) and $3.20 billion (Q4 2023) and diluted EPS of $0.34 and $0.36. The company cited commodity market pressures and production disruptions as headwinds that prompted the restructuring.
The announcement coincides with leadership changes, including the departure of CFO Jacinth Smiley and the appointment of Paul Kuehneman as interim CFO. Industry peers are also tightening operations amid inflation and shifting consumer demand.
The restructuring is part of a broader effort to improve cost discipline and align the organization with long‑term strategic priorities, aiming to enhance profitability while maintaining shareholder returns.
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