Hormel is spending $1.06 billion to grow its chicken business.

Sep 30, 2026, 2:08 PM ETDealRead the original at Benzinga

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Hormel gains a larger chicken business and expects the deal to add to profit per share starting in fiscal 2028. The sizable spending and approval requirement temper the gain, but the expected profit increase and wider customer reach make the deal favorable.

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This gives Hormel a larger place in value-added chicken and expands its foodservice reach. The clearest gain is that Hormel expects the deal to add to profit per share starting in fiscal 2028. The sizable spending and required approval temper the gain, but the expected profit increase and wider customer reach support a positive reading.

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