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Hill & Smith PLC Reports Strong Half-Year Results and Announces £100m Share Buyback

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Hill & Smith PLC Reports Strong Half-Year Results and Announces £100m Share Buyback

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Hill & Smith Holdings ( (GB:HILS) ) has provided an announcement.

Hill & Smith PLC reported positive unaudited half-year results for the six months ending June 30, 2025, with a 4% increase in revenue and an 11% rise in underlying operating profit on a constant currency basis. The company announced a £100m share buyback, reflecting its strong balance sheet and financial flexibility. The US Engineered Solutions and Galvanizing Services divisions performed well, driven by strong infrastructure demand in the US, while the UK market faced challenges, particularly in road infrastructure. The company remains confident in its medium-term growth prospects, supported by its strong positions in structurally growing infrastructure and built environment markets.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HILS) stock is a Buy with a £2500.00 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’ stock is supported by strong financial performance and positive corporate events. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, but caution is advised due to overbought signals. The valuation appears reasonable, but the dividend yield anomaly should be investigated. Overall, the company is well-positioned for growth, but short-term volatility might occur due to technical factors.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:HILS stock, click here.

More about Hill & Smith Holdings

Hill & Smith PLC is a leading provider of solutions that enhance the resilience of vital infrastructure and the built environment. The company operates through three divisions: US Engineered Solutions, UK & India Engineered Solutions, and Galvanizing Services, manufacturing and supplying steel and composite solutions for infrastructure markets such as power transmission, water management, and transport infrastructure. The company is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and employs approximately 4,500 people across the UK, USA, and India.

Average Trading Volume: 186,975

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.58B

Learn more about HILS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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