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Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Weekly  MACD line has moved below its signal lineLane's Stochastic oversoldWilliams' Percentage Range is strongly oversoldRelative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic bullish divergence
Daily :The price is below the lower Bollinger BandLane's Stochastic is oversoldLane's Stochastic and MACD bullish divergence
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It was the negative week for the Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL). During the week, the HRL dropped -1.22 points, or -5.52%, and closed at 20.87 on Friday, April 10, 2026. Weekly volume was 26% above average.

Long-term trend: [See HRL long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on May 20, 2024 at 36.86 and reached 20.62 on April 9, 2026. HRL lost 16.24 points, or 44.06%, in 98 weeks. Price is near the trend low.

Medium-term trend: [See HRL medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on February 26, 2026 at 26.22 and reached 20.62 on April 9, 2026. HRL lost 5.60 points, or 21.36%, in 6 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 19.89 and resistance is at 22.22. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See HRL weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Lane's Stochastic is oversold while Williams' Percentage Range is strongly oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with oversold weekly Lane's Stochastic or strongly oversold weekly Williams' Percentage Range. Weekly Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic have bullish divergence. Use the following links to access the Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with weekly Relative Strength Index and Lane's Stochastic bullish divergence. The divergence between price and indicator is considering one of the most important buy/sell stocks trading signal. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

During the last week, weekly MACD line has moved below its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bearish signal. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See HRL short-term trend chart]
A short-term downtrend had started on March 30, 2026 at 23.25 and reached 20.62 on April 9, 2026. HRL lost 2.63 points, or 11.31%, in 10 days. The price is now at the 9.51% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See HRL daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is oversold. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily oversold Lane's Stochastic. Daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD have bullish divergence. Use the following links to access the Lane's Stochastic and MACD help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with daily Lane's Stochastic and MACD bullish divergence.

The daily MACD line is below its signal line since March 31, 2026. This is an indication that the short-term trend is down.

The price has closed on Friday below the lower Bollinger Band. It is considered a bearish signal. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 34.24
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 79.80
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 11.60
Oversold Bullish
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 22.00
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.53 Bullish
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 38.97
Bullish
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 90.50
Strong Oversold
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 13.92
Oversold Bullish
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 22.29
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) -0.74 Bullish
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 23.61
50 Day Moving Average 23.58
20 Day Moving Average 22.31
Monthly Trendline Resistance 22.22
Parabolic System 22.14
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 21.16
Lower Bollinger Band 21.09
Daily Stochastic Crossing 20.91
Price 20.87
Monthly Trendline Support 19.89
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Consumer Staples 5
Industry Packaged Foods & Meats 28
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
High 23.25
High Date 03/30/2026
Low 20.62
Low Date 04/09/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 23.25
High Date 03/30/2026
Low 20.62
Low Date 04/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Broadening Descending Wedge
Status Valid
Resistance 22.22
Support 19.89
High 26.22
High Date 02/26/2026
Low 20.62
Low Date 04/09/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 36.86
High Date 05/20/2024
Low 20.62
Low Date 04/09/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern DownTrend
Status
Resistance
Support
High 55.11
High Date 04/21/2022
Low 20.62
Low Date 04/09/2026
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