HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) Options Risk Score

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Is it risky to sell options on HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) right now?

Over a 4-week expiry window, HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) scores 16 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (LOW). The contributing signals are 5 active legal filings within the 4-week window. A LOW score (under 45) means the scan found no dated catalyst for HRL inside the window. Read it as a clean calendar rather than a safe stock — surprises are by definition unscheduled.

HRL shows an IV Rank of 54, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 35%. Read IV Rank alongside the catalyst score: it says how expensive HRL options are, while the score says whether that price is justified by a scheduled event.

HRL does not report again until 2026-08-27, so near-dated expiries avoid it.

HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) current implied volatility and IV Rank

HRL's IV Rank stands at 54 right now with implied volatility around 35%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 16/100. That is roughly mid-range for this stock, meaning implied volatility offers neither a clear selling edge nor a bargain. Directional conviction matters more than vol here.

IV Rank is an index, not a percentage — it says where HRL's implied volatility sits inside its own 1-year range. How to read IV Rank →

HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) next earnings date — 2026-08-27

HORMEL FOODS CORP /DE/ (HRL) next reports earnings on 2026-08-27. That's outside the nearest options expiry window, so it isn't an immediate catalyst — but it's worth tracking, since implied volatility typically starts building one to two weeks ahead of the report. HRL's IV Rank is currently 54.

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