Democratic Lawmakers Plan to Break Up U.S. Meatpacking Companies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 1 day ago
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Democratic lawmakers are preparing legislation that would break up U.S. meatpacking companies, escalating government efforts to curb record-high beef prices, The Wall Street Journal's Patrick Thomas reports. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce in the coming days a bill that would prevent companies from processing more than one type of meat, and could require major processors to spin off beef plants, according to a summary circulated among lawmakers. The legislation would also call for a review of foreign-owned meat companies. That could include meatpacking powerhouse JBS and pork processing giant Smithfield Foods, which is majority owned by Hong Kong-based company WH Group.
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Analyst Views on HRL
Wall Street analysts forecast HRL stock price to rise
5 Analyst Rating
3 Buy
2 Hold
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Moderate Buy
Current: 24.600
Low
26.00
Averages
27.40
High
30.00
Current: 24.600
Low
26.00
Averages
27.40
High
30.00
About HRL
Hormel Foods Corporation is a global-branded food company. The Company develops, processes, and distributes a range of food products in a variety of markets. Its segments include Retail, Foodservice, and International. The Retail segment is primarily engaged in the processing, marketing, and sale of food products sold predominantly in the retail market. This segment also includes the Company’s MegaMex Foods, LLC joint venture. The Foodservice segment consists primarily of the processing, marketing, and sale of food products to foodservice, convenience store, and commercial customers located in the United States. The International segment processes, markets, and sells its products internationally. This segment also includes the results from the Company’s international joint ventures, international equity method investments, and international royalty arrangements. It has a global presence within several major international markets, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and England.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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