Cover	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	11-K
Entity Registrant Name	Hormel Foods Corporation
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000048465
EBP 003
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	11-K
Entity Registrant Name	Hormel Foods Corporation
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000048465