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HFG Stock Chart & Stats
548.50 p
-0.50 p(-0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
548.50 p
-0.50 p(-0.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range447.89 p - 861.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume12.87K
Average Volume (3M)491.35K
Market Cap
£552.32M
Enterprise Value788.07M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£150.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£475.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.4
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.54
Shares Outstanding89,955,710
10 Day Avg. Volume259,872
30 Day Avg. Volume491,350
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.46
Price to Book (P/B)1.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.11
P/FCF Ratio-24.23
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£685.00Price Target Upside24.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)£4.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Resilient Core Meat BusinessHilton's core meat and fresh prepared food operations provide a stable, high-volume revenue base tightly integrated with major retailers. Long-term supply partnerships and dedicated facility models support predictable throughput and recurring cashflows, insulating the group from short-term volatility in other segments.
Strong Liquidity & RefinancingA five-year GBP 450m revolving credit facility and sub-1x net debt/EBITDA provide meaningful funding flexibility for capex and expansions. This reduces near-term refinancing risk, supports investment in growth projects and helps absorb working-capital swings without forcing distressed asset sales.
Clear Growth Pipeline & StrategyTargeted geographic expansion (Canada, Saudi, Poland) diversifies end markets and builds scale in fresh prepared foods. Management's ROCE focus and mid-single-digit operating profit target indicate disciplined capital allocation; successful project execution would sustainably increase capacity and margin mix over the medium term.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile operating cash flow and a 2025 free cash outflow signal working-capital sensitivity and elevated near-term capex needs. This undermines the company's ability to consistently fund dividends, deleverage, or absorb shocks, making execution of expansion plans and target cash-conversion rates more uncertain over the next 2–6 months.
Elevated Historical LeverageA history of meaningful debt relative to equity constrains financial flexibility and increases interest and covenant exposure if margins deteriorate. While leverage tightened recently, the legacy high debt ratios limit headroom for further strategic investment without increasing refinancing or balance-sheet risk in stressed scenarios.
Underperforming Non-core Segments & ExceptionalsPersistent losses and material one-offs in seafood/plant-based lines have diluted group margins and produced inventory write-offs and restructuring expenses. These structural weaknesses consume management time and cash, risk recurring drain on profitability, and complicate margin recovery despite a resilient core business.
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HFG FAQ
What was Hilton Food Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hilton Food Group PLC lowest share price was 447.89 p and its highest was 861.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hilton Food Group PLC’s market cap?
Hilton Food Group PLC’s market cap is £552.32M.
When is Hilton Food Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hilton Food Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 21 days.
How were Hilton Food Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Hilton Food Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported 0.349 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.349 p.
Is Hilton Food Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hilton Food Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hilton Food Group PLC pay dividends?
Hilton Food Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 24.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.69%. See more information on Hilton Food Group PLC dividends here
What is Hilton Food Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Hilton Food Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Hilton Food Group PLC have?
Hilton Food Group PLC has 89,955,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hilton Food Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hilton Food Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.349 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.968%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hilton Food Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hilton Food Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£685.00 (24.89% Upside)
£685.00 (24.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:HFG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-25.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hilton Food Group PLC
Hilton Food Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the food packing business. The company provides meats; soups, sandwiches and wraps, reflecting international cuisine and local tastes, and ready to cook food; smoked salmon, wet fish, shell fish, coated fish, and fish cakes; and plant-based products. It provides supply chain services. The company supplies its products for international food retailers. It operates in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe, and APAC countries. Hilton Food Group plc was founded in 1994 and is based in Huntingdon, the United Kingdom.
HFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
685.00 p
▲(24.89% Upside)





