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HLMA Stock Chart & Stats
3614.00 p
32.00 p(0.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
3614.00 p
32.00 p(0.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range3,194.00 p - 4,902.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume118.84K
Average Volume (3M)658.45K
Market Cap
£13.26B
Enterprise Value15.20K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£143.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£913.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.3
Beta1.07
Next Earnings
Nov 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.6Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.98
Shares Outstanding379,645,360
10 Day Avg. Volume509,412
30 Day Avg. Volume658,450
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.52
Price to Book (P/B)6.62
Price to Sales (P/S)5.56
P/FCF Ratio36.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£4,448.57Price Target Upside23.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)1.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.93B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Safety-Critical Market PositionHalma operates in markets where compliance, risk reduction and reliability are essential. These requirements can support durable customer demand, specialist product differentiation and recurring replacement or service opportunities across diverse end markets.
Consistent Revenue And Profit GrowthSustained revenue expansion alongside strong earnings growth indicates continued customer adoption and operating leverage. If maintained, this combination can strengthen reinvestment capacity and support the group’s long-term expansion across its specialist businesses.
Strong Cash Generation And Moderate LeverageHealthy free-cash-flow conversion provides internal funding for acquisitions, innovation and dividends, while moderate leverage limits financial risk. Together, these features give Halma flexibility to invest through market cycles without relying heavily on external capital.
Bears Say
Operating Cash Flow VolatilityUneven operating cash flow suggests working-capital or timing effects can weaken the link between reported profit and available cash. Persistent volatility could constrain investment flexibility and make cash planning less predictable despite healthy overall conversion.
Rising Absolute DebtModerate leverage currently limits balance-sheet risk, but rising debt increases fixed financial obligations and could reduce flexibility if profitability or cash conversion weakens. This is an important constraint on future investment and acquisition capacity.
Unclear Latest-Year Gross MarginMissing gross-profit data reduces visibility into recent product economics, pricing power and cost trends. Although operating and net margins remain healthy, limited cost-structure information makes it harder to assess how sustainable recent profitability is.
Halma plc News
HLMA FAQ
What was Halma PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Halma PLC lowest share price was 3194.00 p and its highest was 4902.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Halma PLC’s market cap?
Halma PLC’s market cap is £13.26B.
When is Halma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Halma PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 19, 2026 which is in 86 days.
How were Halma PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Halma PLC released its earnings results on Jun 11, 2026. The company reported 0.587 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.572 p by 0.015 p.
Is Halma PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Halma PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Halma PLC pay dividends?
Halma PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 15.11 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.7%. See more information on Halma PLC dividends here
What is Halma PLC’s EPS estimate?
Halma PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.6.
How many shares outstanding does Halma PLC have?
Halma PLC has 379,645,360 shares outstanding.
What happened to Halma PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Halma PLC reported an EPS of 0.587 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.572 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.381%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Halma PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HLMA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Halma plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£4,448.57 (23.09% Upside)
£4,448.57 (23.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HLMA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £8.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.70%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Halma PLC
Halma plc, a company established in 1894 and headquartered in Amersham, United Kingdom, specializes in delivering innovative technological solutions across critical safety, health, and environmental sectors. Its operations are organized into three distinct divisions: Safety, Environmental & Analysis, and Medical. The Safety division offers a range of protective technologies, encompassing fire detection and advanced suppression systems, safety mechanisms for elevators, security sensors, and systems for managing pedestrian and vehicle movement. It also develops specialized interlocks for secure process control, as well as solutions for explosion prevention and corrosion oversight. These offerings cater to various applications, including elevator safety, fire management, crowd and traffic flow, industrial access, and secure storage solutions. Focused on monitoring and analysis, the Environmental & Analysis segment provides advanced optical, optoelectronic, and spectral imaging solutions. It also develops instruments for tracking water, air, and gas quality, including devices to detect hazardous gases and assess overall air purity, alongside comprehensive water analysis and treatment systems. Its expertise serves fields such as optical diagnostics, water management, gas detection, and broad environmental monitoring. The Medical division is dedicated to healthcare innovations, supplying essential fluidic components for medical diagnostics and original equipment manufacturers. It also produces laboratory instruments and platforms designed to provide crucial insights into patient health, aiding providers in clinical decision-making. Furthermore, the segment develops specialized technologies and approaches to facilitate in-vitro diagnostics, scientific discoveries, and product development in life sciences, ensuring beneficial outcomes across diverse medical specialties.
HLMA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
4,448.57 p
▲(23.09% Upside)