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Hill & Smith Holdings ( (GB:HILS) ) just unveiled an announcement.
Hill & Smith PLC has continued to execute its previously announced £100m share buyback programme, repurchasing 17,000 ordinary shares on 27 March 2026 for cancellation through Deutsche Bank’s London branch. The shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange at prices between 2,090p and 2,125p, at a volume-weighted average of about 2,107.9p per share.
Following settlement and cancellation, Hill & Smith’s total shares in issue will fall to 79,139,263, with 1,691,071 shares repurchased in aggregate since the buyback began in August 2025. The reduction in share capital incrementally enhances earnings per share and signals continued management commitment to shareholder returns through disciplined capital management.
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 UK-listed company operating in infrastructure and engineering-related markets, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The group’s capital allocation policy includes returning cash to shareholders through share buyback programmes alongside its ongoing investment in the business.
Average Trading Volume: 195,001
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.66B
For detailed information about HILS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.