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Hill & Smith Holdings ( (GB:HILS) ) has provided an update.
Hill & Smith PLC has continued to execute its £100m share buyback programme, repurchasing 17,000 ordinary shares on 30 March 2026 at prices between 2,075p and 2,095p. The transaction, carried out on the London Stock Exchange via Deutsche Bank’s London branch, reflects ongoing capital management aimed at reducing the share count and potentially enhancing earnings per share.
Following the latest cancellation, Hill & Smith’s total shares in issue will fall to 79,126,363, with 1,708,071 shares now retired under the programme. The steady progress of the buyback signals management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and provides incremental support to shareholders through a more efficient capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HILS) stock is a Buy with a £2760.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hill & Smith Holdings stock, see the GB:HILS Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HILS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HILS is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance, led by improved profitability and a healthier leverage profile, partially offset by volatility in cash flow. Technical indicators are mixed-to-weak in the near term (negative MACD, RSI below neutral, and price below short-term moving averages). Valuation appears reasonable rather than clearly cheap, supported by a moderate dividend yield.
To see Spark’s full report on HILS stock, click here.
More about Hill & Smith Holdings
Hill & Smith PLC is a U.K.-listed industrial group operating in infrastructure and galvanizing-related markets. The company typically focuses on engineered products and services for transport, utilities and construction sectors, supplying safety, protection and related infrastructure solutions to customers in domestic and international markets.
Average Trading Volume: 195,001
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.66B
Find detailed analytics on HILS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.