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Hill & Smith Holdings ( (GB:HILS) ) has shared an update.
Hill & Smith PLC has continued to execute its £100m share buyback programme, repurchasing 9,458 ordinary shares for cancellation on 7 January 2026 via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch in an on-exchange transaction. The shares were bought at prices between 2,245p and 2,265p, at a volume-weighted average of 2,262.7749p, reducing the company’s total shares in issue to 79,726,661; in aggregate, 967,898 shares have now been cancelled under the programme, tightening the share base and potentially enhancing earnings per share and capital returns for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HILS) stock is a Buy with a £2582.00 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 GB:HILS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:HILS is a Outperform.
Hill & Smith Holdings scores well due to its strong financial performance and positive corporate actions, such as the share buyback program. While technical indicators show bullish momentum, the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation, which slightly tempers the overall score.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:HILS stock, click here.
More about Hill & Smith Holdings
Hill & Smith PLC is a UK-listed company operating on the London Stock Exchange, with its shares traded in pounds sterling under ISIN GB0004270301. It conducts its equity transactions through intermediaries such as Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch (Deutsche Numis), reflecting its position within the UK capital markets landscape.
Average Trading Volume: 130,312
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.79B
For an in-depth examination of HILS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.