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The latest update is out from Hill & Smith Holdings ( (GB:HILS) ).
Hill & Smith PLC has repurchased 14,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 12 January 2026 as part of its previously announced £100m share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 2,290.5961 pence per share. Following this latest on-exchange transaction, executed via Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch, the company’s share capital will be reduced to 79,739,660 ordinary shares in issue, with a total of 1,003,491 shares now cancelled under the programme, signalling ongoing capital returns to shareholders and a tighter share base that may enhance earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HILS) stock is a Buy with a £2750.00 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 whose shares trade on the London Stock Exchange. It has an established shareholder base and actively manages its capital structure through market transactions in its own ordinary shares.
Average Trading Volume: 133,428
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.83B
Learn more about HILS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.