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Hill & Smith Holdings ( (GB:HILS) ) has issued an announcement.
Hill & Smith PLC has continued execution of its £100m share buyback programme, repurchasing 10,325 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 through Deutsche Bank’s London branch at prices between 2,280p and 2,320p, with a volume-weighted average of 2,306.13p. Following cancellation of these shares, the company’s total shares in issue fall to 79,504,514, with 1,295,042 shares cumulatively bought back under the programme, modestly enhancing earnings per share and signalling ongoing capital returns to investors.
The transaction was executed as an on-exchange trade on the London Stock Exchange, in line with market regulations and the parameters of the previously announced buyback. By persistently reducing its share count, Hill & Smith underscores its confidence in the business and balance sheet, while providing incremental support to the share price and improving capital allocation efficiency for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HILS) stock is a Buy with a £2633.00 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 across infrastructure and engineered solutions markets, with its ordinary shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The group typically focuses on providing products and services that support transport, utilities, and other critical infrastructure sectors in the UK and internationally.
Average Trading Volume: 145,242
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £1.84B
Find detailed analytics on HILS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.