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The latest update is out from Hillenbrand ( (HI) ).
On January 8, 2026, Hillenbrand, Inc. held a special meeting of shareholders to vote on an agreement and plan of merger, dated October 14, 2025, under which an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P. would acquire Hillenbrand by merging LSF12 Helix Merger Sub, Inc. into the company, leaving Hillenbrand as a wholly owned subsidiary of LSF12 Helix Parent, LLC. Of the 70,508,655 shares outstanding as of the November 28, 2025 record date, holders of 58,935,056 shares (83.58%) were present in person or by proxy, and shareholders overwhelmingly approved the merger agreement, endorsed on an advisory basis the merger-related executive compensation, and backed the option to adjourn the meeting if needed to seek additional proxies, underscoring strong investor support for the transaction even as the deal remains subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
The most recent analyst rating on (HI) stock is a Hold with a $33.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hillenbrand stock, see the HI Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on HI Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, HI is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance, with weak cash flow and low profitability outweighing stable gross margin and manageable leverage. Technicals are moderately constructive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD, while valuation is a notable headwind due to the very high P/E. The pending take-private deal provides support but is tempered by merger-litigation risk.
To see Spark’s full report on HI stock, click here.
More about Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand, Inc., an Indiana corporation, is a publicly traded company whose common stock is widely held by shareholders, reflecting a dispersed investor base typical of large U.S. industrial and manufacturing enterprises.
Average Trading Volume: 1,698,118
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $2.25B
Learn more about HI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.