Strong Free Cash Flow GrowthNearly doubling free cash flow and a high FCF-to-income ratio indicate durable cash generation that supports reinvestment, debt paydown, dividends, or M&A. Persistent strong FCF improves financial flexibility across cycles in capital-intensive aerospace & defense markets.

Improved Leverage And High ROEA materially lower debt-to-equity alongside near-20% ROE shows the company has reduced leverage while maintaining efficient equity returns. This combination enhances solvency and capital efficiency, making the firm better positioned to fund growth and withstand sector cyclicality.

Consistent Revenue Growth And Stable Gross MarginSteady top-line expansion with a stable gross margin and rising net margin point to resilient demand and profitable core operations. For aerospace & defense, such consistency underpins predictability of cash flows and supports long-term investment in product and backlog execution.

Bears Say

Operational Margin PressureDeclining EBIT/EBITDA margins signal rising operational costs or margin compression that could erode profitability if persistent. Over months, sustained margin pressure reduces free cash flow conversion and constrains funding for strategic investments in R&D or capacity expansion.

Moderate Equity Ratio Limits Balance-sheet CushionA moderate equity ratio implies a restrained equity buffer against shocks. While leverage is improved, limited equity headroom reduces capital structure flexibility during downturns or funding needs, potentially forcing higher-cost financing or slower strategic responses.

Limited Investor Guidance And DisclosureNo guidance or substantive earnings-call disclosures reduces visibility into management's outlook and strategy. For multi-month planning, this impedes investor ability to assess order trends, backlog health, and execution plans critical in aerospace & defense project timelines.

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What was H&K AG’s price range in the past 12 months?

H&K AG lowest stock price was €30.00 and its highest was €172.00 in the past 12 months.

What is H&K AG’s market cap?

H&K AG’s market cap is €1.10B.

When is H&K AG’s upcoming earnings report date?

H&K AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is in 72 days.

How were H&K AG’s earnings last quarter?

H&K AG released its earnings results on Aug 27, 2025. The company reported €0.172 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.172.

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Does H&K AG pay dividends?

H&K AG pays a Semiannually dividend of €0.06 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.14%. See more information on H&K AG dividends here

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H&K AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does H&K AG have?

H&K AG has 35,482,784 shares outstanding.

What happened to H&K AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?

H&K AG reported an EPS of €0.172 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.806%.

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Company Description

H&K AG

H&K AG, together with its subsidiary, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes infantry and sidearms for federal, state, or local governmental agencies in NATO countries and the European Union. It offers a range of small arms for military and law enforcement, and civil markets, such as pistols, submachine guns and pistols, assault rifles, precision rifles, machine guns, training systems, 40 MM systems, grenade launchers, and specialist equipment, as well as provides related accessories and services. The company was founded is 1949 and is based in Oberndorf am Neckar, Germany. H&K AG is a subsidiary of Compagnie de Développement de l'Eau S.A.