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annual
dividend growth
2007–2011
Elevating the everyday
At Hormel Foods, we make high quality and convenient, protein-rich solutions for any meal occasion.
We know today’s family caregiver is very busy and looking for answers. That is why our focus is on
elevating the everyday with meal solutions that are both simple and nourishing.
annual
EPS growth
2007–2011
13%
annual
sales growth
2007–2011
6%
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Achieving double-digit EPS growth
From 2007 to 2011, Hormel Foods achieved an annual earnings
per share growth rate of 13 percent. These results are a refl ection
of our solid sales and earnings growth during that time and our
focus to continue introducing innovative branded products that
taste great and meet consumer needs for any eating occasion.
Driving sales
With dedicated consumer products and foodservice sales teams,
Hormel Foods creates opportunities to bring its high-quality products
to consumers. The work we are doing to create innovative products
to meet consumer needs and raise awareness of our brands and
products is paying off. Over the past fi ve years, annual sales have
grown by 6 percent.
Maintaining elite
dividend status
Hormel Foods is among an elite
group of Dividend Aristocrats, which
are S&P 500 companies that have
increased their dividend rate for
at least 25 consecutive years. For
46 consecutive years, the company
has increased its annual dividend, a
testament to its strong commitment
to shareholders and balanced busi-
ness model. The return since 2007
has been an annual dividend that
increased an average of 14 percent
per year.
annual
dividend growth
2007–2011
14%