HUDSON FOODS INC
10-Q, 1995-02-08
POULTRY SLAUGHTERING AND PROCESSING
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             UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
                            WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
                                 FORM 10-Q 
  (MARK ONE) 
   X  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
  ___ SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
        For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1994 
                              
                          OR 
      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
  ___ SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
        For the transition period from                to 
                                      ----------------  --------------
                   Commission file number   1-9050 
 
                   HUDSON FOODS, INC.  
  (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)    

          DELAWARE                                 71-0427616 
    (State or other jurisdiction of         (I.R.S. Employer    
     incorporation or organization)          Identification No.)

     1225 Hudson Road, Rogers, Arkansas               72756 
     (Address of principal executive offices)       (Zip Code)

                            (501) 636-1100 
          (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
         
                            Not Applicable 
          (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                    if changed since last report.) 
 
  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that 
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject 
to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes X  No 
                                                   ----  ---- 
           APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
           PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:    
  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and 
reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a 
plan confirmed by a court.   Yes   No
                               ----  ---- 
                  APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: 
  As of January 31, 1995 Hudson Foods, Inc. had 13,262,935 shares of 
$0.01 par value Class A Common Stock outstanding and 6,401,882 shares of 
$0.01 par value Class B Common Stock outstanding.<PAGE>
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PART 1  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HUDSON FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                
                                                        
                                                 December 31,   October 1,      
                                                   1994            1994
<S>                                                 <C>          <C>
ASSETS       

Current assets:                                        
  Cash and cash equivalents                         $14,703      $1,899
  Receivables, net                                   68,550      65,508
  Inventory:
    Field inventory                                  38,584      39,680
    Feed, eggs and other                             24,256      21,581
    Finished products                                68,506      74,240
  Other                                              14,419      12,073
                                                   ________    ________
   Total current assets                             229,018     214,981
                                                   ________    ________
 Property, plant and equipment, net
 of accumulated depreciation of 
 $125,488 & $120,536                                242,178     229,050
Excess cost of investment, net                       15,103      15,244
Other assets                                         13,026      13,905
                                                   ________    ________
Total assets                                       $499,325    $473,180
                                                   ========    ========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements
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PART 1  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HUDSON FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                 December 31,  October 1,       
                                                    1994          1994     
                                                   
<S>                                                <C>          <C>
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Notes payable                                     $   --      $16,800
  Current portion of long-term obligations            5,132       5,109
  Accounts payable                                   35,721      41,188
  Accrued liabilities                                33,197      40,581
  Deferred income taxes                              11,207      11,207
                                                   ________    ________ 
  Total current liabilities                          85,257     114,885          
                                                   ________    ________
Long-term obligations                                65,607      75,169          
                                                   ________    ________ 
Deferred income taxes & deferred gain                72,597      73,937
                                                   ________    ________ 
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock: 
    Class A, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares
      authorized; issued 14,145,280 & 9,233,893
      shares                                            141          92
    Class B, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares
      authorized; issued & outstanding 6,401,882
      and 8,501,882 shares                               64          85
  Additional capital                                154,692      97,505  
  Retained earnings                                 132,201     122,923
  Treasury stock, at cost (915,438 &
    933,854 Class A shares)                         (11,234)    (11,416)        
                                                   ________    ________
  Total stockholders' equity                        275,864     209,189
                                                   ________    ________
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity           $499,325    $473,180
                                                   ========    ========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated 
financial statements
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HUDSON FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         For the             
                                                    Three Months Ended          
                                                 December 31,  January 1,       
                                                      1994       1994

<S>                                                <C>       <C>          
Sales                                              $279,955    $250,292     
Cost of sales                                       238,202     212,646         
                                                   ________    ________      
Gross profit                                         41,753      37,646
Selling                                              19,048      19,257
General & administrative                              7,252       6,474         
                                                   ________    ________   
Operating income                                     15,453      11,915         
                                                   ________    ________
Other expense (income):
  Interest expense                                      457       1,829
  Other, net                                        (1,389)        --           
                                                   ________    ________  
  Total other expense (income)                         (932)      1,829         
                                                   ________    ________
Income before income taxes                           16,385      10,086
Income tax expense                                    6,550       3,991  
                                                   ________    ________    
Net income                                           $9,835      $6,095         
                                                   ========    ========
Earnings per share:
  Primary                                             $0.53       $0.37
                                                   ========    ========     
  Fully diluted                                       $0.53       $0.36
                                                   ========    ========     
Dividends per share:
  Class A common                                      $.030       $.030
                                                   ========    ========     
  Class B common                                      $.025       $.025
                                                   ========    ========     
Weighted average number of 
  common and common equivalent 
  shares outstanding:
    Primary                                          18,601      16,534
                                                   ========    ======== 
    Fully diluted                                    18,618      17,365
                                                   ========    ========  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements
/TABLE
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HUDSON FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>                                              For the
                                                  Three Months Ended
                                                December 31,  January 1,
                                                   1994         1994

<S>                                                <C>       <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                        $9,835    $6,095
    Items reflected in net income                         
      not requiring cash:
        Depreciation                                 5,587     5,175
        Amortization                                   212       272 
        Deferred gain                                 (694)     (694)
        Deferred income taxes                          216      (193)     
        Other                                           72       (36) 
  Changes in operating assets & liabilities        (14,531)  (13,755)
                                                  _________  ________
  Cash flows provided by (used for) operations        697    (3,136)            
                                                  __________ ________
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchase of property, plant & equipment          (18,843)   (6,469)
  Disposition of property, plant and 
    equipment, net                                     127     3,895
  Other                                                471       457
                                                   ________  ________
  Cash flows used for investments                  (18,245)   (2,117)
                                                   ________  ________
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Addition (reduction) to notes payable            (16,800)    5,500
  Reduction of long-term obligations                (3,997)     (437)
  Sale of Class A common stock                      51,373        -- 
  Dividends                                           (557)     (444)
  Exercise of stock options and other                  333       350
                                                   ________  ________
  Cash flows provided by financing                  30,352     4,969
                                                   ________  ________
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents    12,804      (284) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beg. of period          1,899     3,891
                                                   ________  ________
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $14,703   $ 3,607
                                                   ========  ========
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Interest paid                                       $674    $1,381
  Income taxes paid                                 $9,891    $6,747
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements
/TABLE
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              HUDSON FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES     
      NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
1. The financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 1994
   and January 1, 1994 include, in the opinion of management, all
   adjustments (none of which were other than normal recurring   
   accruals) necessary to present fairly the results of operations 
   and cash flows for such periods.  Results for the three month
   period ended December 31, 1994 are not necessarily indicative
   of the results which will be realized for the year ending     
   September 30, 1995. The annual report for the year ended October
   1, 1994 contains additional information which should be read in
   conjunction with these financial statements.   

2. During the first quarter of fiscal 1995, $5.5 million of the 
   outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2006 were
   converted into 263,837 shares of common stock at a conversion
   price of $21.00 per share. The conversions increased common   
   stock and additional capital by $5.3 million.
    
   Also during the first quarter of fiscal 1995, $3.8 million    
   of the outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures were 
   redeemed for cash plus a 1.6% premium.  

     
           
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To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Hudson Foods, Inc.

We have reviewed the condensed consolidated balance sheet of Hudson
Foods, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1994, and the
related condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
three month periods ended December 31, 1994 and January 1, 1994,
and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the
three month periods ended December 31, 1994 and January 1, 1994. 
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management.

We conducted our review in accordance with standards established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A
review of interim financial information consists principally of
applying analytical procedures to financial data and making
inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the
objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the
financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not
express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications
that should be made to the condensed consolidated financial
statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet as of October
1, 1994, and the related consolidated statements of operations and
cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in
our report dated October 26, 1994, we expressed an unqualified
opinion on those consolidated financial statements.  In our
opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of October 1, 1994 is fairly stated
in all material respects in relation to the consolidated balance
sheet from which it has been derived.


Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.

Tulsa, Oklahoma
January 23, 1995 
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL 
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
                              
                           GENERAL 
 
Historically, the Company's operating results have been heavily
influenced by two external factors:  the cost to the Company of
feed grains and the price received by the Company for its
commodity-based finished products.  These two factors have
fluctuated significantly and independently.  Inflation has not
materially affected results of operations.  
 
In recent years the Company has undertaken a business strategy
focused largely on the following:  increased production and sale
of further-processed poultry and other processed food products, and
increased sales to larger customers such as club store and food-
service chains.  This strategy decreased the proportion of feed
grain costs in relation to total cost of sales, which reduced the
impact of commodity cost fluctuations.  In addition, the sales
prices of further-processed products are less sensitive to
commodity poultry price fluctuations.  Another result of this
strategy has been increased sales to large customers under firm-
price or cost-plus contracts utilizing dedicated plant
arrangements.  Although an increase in feed costs or a decrease in
finished product prices could have an adverse effect on the
Company, management believes that the implementation of this
strategy has reduced the Company's vulnerability to such price
fluctuations. 
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL        
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
     
             FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 1995 COMPARED WITH          
                  FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 1994 

Sales from  the Company's operations were $280.0 million for the
first quarter of fiscal 1995, an increase of $29.7 million, or
11.9% over the first quarter of fiscal 1994.  The sales increase
primarily resulted from the following:

     Chicken sales increased 15.3% to $138.2 million in the first
     quarter of fiscal 1995 from $119.8 million in the first
     quarter of fiscal 1994 primarily due to a 24.5% increase in
     volume.  The volume increase was essentially due to increased
     sales in international markets, especially Russia, and
     increased domestic consumer demand for chicken products.
     
     Luncheon meat sales increased 2.9% to $44.7 million in
     the first quarter of fiscal 1995 from $43.5 million in
     the first quarter of fiscal 1994 primarily due to a 7.0%
     increase in volume as a result of increased sales to a
     major foodservice chain. 
    
     Portioned entree sales increased 6.7% to $43.9 million in the
     first quarter of fiscal 1995 from $41.2 million in the first
     quarter of fiscal 1994 primarily due to a 8.9% increase in  
     volume which was due to increased consumer demand.

     Turkey sales increased 31.9% to $42.7 million in the first
     quarter of fiscal 1995 from $32.4 million in the first quarter
     of fiscal 1994 primarily due to a 20.2% increase in volume and
     higher selling prices due to increased sales of further-
     processed products.

Cost of sales was $238.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal
1995, an increase of $25.6 million, or 12.0%, over the first
quarter of fiscal 1994.  As a percentage of sales, cost of sales
remained almost constant at 85.1% in the first quarter of fiscal
1995 compared with 85.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 1994.  The
Company continued to produce more further-processed products but
the increased costs associated with producing those products were
partially offset by a 8.2% decrease in feed costs per ton.  

Gross profit was $41.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 1995,
an increase of $4.1 million, or 10.9%, over the first quarter of
fiscal 1994.  As a percentage of sales, gross profit remained
almost constant at 14.9% in the first quarter of fiscal 1995
compared with 15.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 1994 due to the
factors discussed above.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL        
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

            FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 1995 COMPARED WITH          
             FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 1994 (CONTINUED) 
       
Selling and general and administrative expenses were $26.3 million
in the first quarter of fiscal 1995, an increase of $0.6 million,
or 2.2%, over the first quarter of fiscal 1994.  General and
administrative expenses rose as a result of increased incentive
compensation accruals, depreciation and travel expenses.   As a
percentage of sales, selling and general and administrative
expenses decreased to 9.4% in the first quarter of fiscal 1995 from
10.3% in the first quarter of fiscal 1994.             

Operating income was $15.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal
1995, an increase of $3.5 million, or 29.7%, over the first quarter
of fiscal 1994.  This increase was primarily due to the
improvements in the Company's operations described previously.

Interest expense decreased primarily due to the conversion and
redemption of the 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures and
increased capitalized interest on construction in progress.   

Other income for the first quarter of fiscal 1995 was primarily
composed of gains on assets destroyed by fire.         

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL        
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
            LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 
Working capital at December 31, 1994 was $143.8 million compared
with $100.1 million at October 1, 1994 and the current ratio was 
2.69 to 1 and 1.87 to 1 at December 31, 1994 and October 1, 1994, 
respectively.  The Company's total capitalization, as represented
by long-term obligations plus stockholders' equity, was $341.5
million on December 31, 1994, compared with $284.4 million on
October 1, 1994.  Long-term obligations represented 19.2% and 26.4%
of total capitalization on December 31, 1994 and October 1, 1994,
respectively.

There were no notes payable due under the Company's unsecured
credit agreements at December 31, 1994 compared with $16.8 million
on October 1, 1994, which were paid with proceeds from the November
21, 1994 Class A common stock offering.  Total long-term
obligations and current portion of long-term obligations decreased
$9.5 million primarily due to $3.8 million of 8% Convertible
Subordinated Debentures that were redeemed and $5.5 million of 8%
Convertible Subordinated Debentures that were converted into Class
A common stock.

Class A common stock and additional capital increased $57.2 million
to $154.8 million at December 31, 1994 from $97.6 million at
October 1, 1994.  The increase primarily resulted from: the
issuance of 2.5 million new shares of Class A common stock sold in
a public stock offering on November 21, 1994, the conversion of 2.1
million shares of Class B common stock into Class A common stock
and the conversion of $5.5 million of 8% Convertible Subordinated
Debentures into common stock.  (See footnote 2.)   
      
The Company's cash flow provided by operating activities was $0.7 
million for the first quarter of fiscal 1995 compared with cash
used for operating activities of $3.1 million for the first quarter
of fiscal 1994.  The improvement was primarily due to higher net
income.

For the first quarters of fiscal 1995 and 1994, the Company had
capital expenditures of $18.8 million and $6.5 million,
respectively.  Capital expenditures, in the first quarter of fiscal
1995, were for the construction of a beef processing plant in
Columbus, Nebraska that will supply hamburger patties to a major
foodservice chain, the beginning of construction of a chicken
complex near Henderson, Kentucky and the expansion and/or upgrading
of existing production facilities and related equipment.  The beef
processing plant began production in January 1995.  The Kentucky
chicken complex is expected to begin production in 1996.  The
capital expenditures have been and will continue to be financed by
operations, borrowings under the Company's credit agreements, lease
arrangements and the issuance of common stock.<PAGE>
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL        
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
               
           LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)  

The Company's capital budget for fiscal 1995 contemplates aggregate
capital expenditures of approximately $94.0 million for the
building of the new beef processing plant and chicken complex and
upgrading and/or expanding current production facilities and
related equipment.  To achieve this level of capital expenditures,
the Company will be required to obtain waivers from certain
lenders.  Management believes that such waivers will be obtained. 
However, there can be no assurance that such waivers will be
granted.  

Historically, the Company's operations have been financed through
internally generated funds, borrowings, lease arrangements and 
the issuance of common stock.  On April 26, 1994, the Company
entered into a $100 million unsecured credit agreement that expires
June 30, 1997.  At December 31, 1994, the Company had $91.8 million
available under this agreement.  The Company did not have any notes
payable under the agreement at December 31, 1994 but had $8.2
million in outstanding letters of credit.  The credit agreement,
among other things, limits the payment of dividends to
approximately $2.8 million in any fiscal year and limits annual
capital expenditures and lease obligations.  It requires the
maintenance of minimum levels of working capital and tangible net
worth and that the current ratio, leverage ratio and cash flow
coverage ratio be maintained at certain levels.  It also limits the
creation of new secured debt to $25.0 million and new unsecured
short-term debt with parties outside the credit agreement to $20.0
million.  Additionally, an event of default will exist if the
aggregate outstanding voting power of James T. Hudson and his
immediate family in the Company is reduced below 51%.

On May 18, 1994, the Company entered into an unsecured term loan
agreement with a financial institution giving the Company the right
to borrow up to $50.0 million of senior notes fixed at a rate to
be determined at drawdown.  The Company had not borrowed under the
agreement at December 31, 1994.  The agreement expires February 24,
1996.
  
In 1994, the Company entered into three separate unsecured short-
term credit agreements with financial institutions (outside the
$100 million revolving credit agreement) giving the Company the
right to borrow up to $10.0 million from each institution.  At 
December 31, 1994, the Company did not have any debt outstanding
under the agreements. 


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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL        
        CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

                         TAX MATTERS

The Internal Revenue Service has examined the Company's 1989 and
1990 federal tax returns and has issued a notice of deficiency
asserting additional taxes of $22.4 million and penalties of $5.8
million.  If an assessment is ultimately upheld, it will result in
the acceleration of previously recorded deferred income taxes. 
However, since most of the items in dispute relate to the timing
of the recognition of income or deductions, a portion of the income
taxes for years subsequent to 1990 would be refundable.  Management
is contesting the notice of deficiency and the case has been
docketed for a hearing early in 1995 in federal tax court. 
Management believes that ultimate resolution of these matters will
not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.

  
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                      PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 

Item 1.   Legal Proceedings. 
          Not Applicable.
       
Item 2.   Changes in Securities 
          Not Applicable. 
 
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities 
          Not Applicable. 
 
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 
          Not Applicable. 
           
Item 5.   Other Information
          
          During the first quarter of fiscal 1995, $5.5 million
          of the outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated Debentures
          due 2006 were converted into 263,837 shares of common  
          stock at a conversion price of $21.00 per share. The   
          conversions increased common stock and additional capital 
          $5.3 million.
          
          Also during the first quarter of fiscal 1995, $3.8     
          million of the outstanding 8% Convertible Subordinated
          Debentures were redeemed for cash plus a 1.6% premium. 
  
           
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               PART II - OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED)

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. 
 
    (a)  Exhibits 

          Exhibit    Description of Exhibit       Sequentially 
          Number                                  Numbered Page 

 
          4a         Trust indenture 8%           Incorporated by 
                     convertible subordin-        reference from 
                     ated debentures due          Registration 
                     2006                         Statement No. 
                                                  33-8889 
                
          4c         Restated Certificate         Incorporated by 
                     of Incorporation of          reference from 
                     Hudson Foods, Inc.,          Registration 
                     Section 4                    Statement No. 
                                                  33-15274

          11         Calculation of earnings           
                     per share 
  
          15         Letter regarding unaudited    
                     interim financial 
                     information                       
     
                          
    (b)  Reports on Form 8-K. 
    
         During the first quarter of fiscal 1995, the Company
         filed one Current Report on Form 8-K.  The report
         filed October 13, 1994 related to the Company's
         Purchase and Supply Agreement with a customer dated     
         October 12, 1994 and the Company's Supplier Agreement   
         with another customer dated April 26, 1994.<PAGE>
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                               SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                         Hudson Foods, Inc.

Date  2-08-95        Michael T. Hudson
                     President

Date  2-08-95        Charles B. Jurgensmeyer
                     Chief Financial Officer<PAGE>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 

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Exhibit 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE CALCULATION
HUDSON FOODS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                     Three Months Ended
                                   December 31,  January 1,
                                         1994       1994   
<S>                                     <C>         <C>       
Net income                              $9,835      $6,095      
Interest on convertible
  subordinated debentures  
  net of income taxes                      --          217      
                                     _________   _________    
Adjusted net income                     $9,835      $6,312   
                                     =========   =========   


Primary earnings per share:
 
 Weighted average number of
  common shares outstanding             18,164      16,192   
 Common stock equivalents:
  Dilutive options                         437         342   
                                     _________   _________   
 Weighted average number of
  common and common equivalent
  shares                                18,601      16,534   
                                     =========   =========   
 Primary earnings per share              $0.53       $0.37  
                                     =========   =========   
Fully diluted earnings
  per share:

 Weighted average number of
  common shares outstanding             18,164      16,192   
 Common stock equivalents:
  Dilutive options                         454         343   
  Convertible subordinated  
   debentures                              --          830   
                                     _________    ________  
 Weighted average number of
  common and common equivalent
  shares                                18,618      17,365  
                                     =========   =========  
 Fully diluted earnings per
  share                                  $0.53       $0.36
                                     =========   =========
/TABLE
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EXHIBIT 15     
HUDSON FOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES     
LETTER REGARDING UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION        




Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549

Re:  Hudson Foods, Inc.
     Registration on Forms S-8

We are aware that our report dated January 23, 1995 on our review
of the interim financial information of Hudson Foods, Inc. for the
period ended December 31, 1994, and included in this Form 10-Q is
incorporated by reference in the Company's registration statement
on Form S-8 (File nos. 33-36690 and 33-41839).  Pursuant to Rule
436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, this report should not be
considered a part of the registration statement prepared or
certified by us within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that
Act.



Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.

Tulsa, Oklahoma
February 7, 1995 
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<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
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