Hormel Leadership to Outline Strategy at Barclays Consumer Staples Conference — Hormel Foods Corporation

Event summary

Hormel Foods' interim CEO Jeff Ettinger and CEO-elect John Ghingo will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 9, 2026.
The webcast will begin at 1:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. CT) and will be available for replay on Hormel's investor website.
Hormel Foods reported over $12 billion in annual revenue, with a portfolio of more than 30 brands including Planters, Skippy, SPAM, and Jennie-O.

The big picture

Hormel Foods' participation in the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference comes at a critical juncture as the company navigates a leadership transition and seeks to reinforce its strategic positioning in a competitive consumer staples landscape. With over $12 billion in annual revenue and a diverse portfolio of brands, Hormel's ability to articulate a clear growth strategy will be closely watched by analysts and investors.

What we're watching

Leadership Transition: How the transition from interim CEO Jeff Ettinger to CEO-elect John Ghingo will impact Hormel's strategic direction and investor confidence.
Market Positioning: Whether Hormel can sustain its market position amidst increasing competition in the consumer staples sector.
Investor Sentiment: The pace at which Hormel can address investor concerns about revenue growth and brand diversification.