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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2013
Oct. 28, 2012
Oct. 30, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Operations      
Net sales $ 8,751,654 $ 8,230,670 $ 7,895,089
Cost of products sold 7,338,838 6,898,819 6,560,976
Gross Profit 1,412,816 1,331,851 1,334,113
Selling, general and administrative 627,340 605,868 618,586
Equity in earnings of affiliates 20,513 38,691 26,757
Operating Income 805,989 764,674 742,284
Other income and expense:      
Interest and investment income (loss) 4,971 6,520 (786)
Interest expense (12,453) (12,859) (22,662)
Earnings Before Income Taxes 798,507 758,335 718,836
Provision for income taxes 268,431 253,374 239,640
Net Earnings 530,076 504,961 479,196
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest 3,865 4,911 5,001
Net Earnings Attributable to Hormel Foods Corporation $ 526,211 $ 500,050 $ 474,195
Net Earnings Per Share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 1.99 $ 1.90 $ 1.78
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 1.95 $ 1.86 $ 1.74
Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 264,317 263,466 266,394
Diluted (in shares) 270,224 268,891 271,915