Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Posts Earnings Results

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday. The company reported GBX 25.70 earnings per share for the quarter, Digital Look Earnings reports. Hilton Food Group had a return on equity of 14.17% and a net margin of 1.14%.

Here are the key takeaways from Hilton Food Group’s conference call:

• Full-year adjusted PBT guidance increased to £66 million–£71 million, up from £60 million–£65 million, supported by stronger core businesses, favorable foreign exchange and the removal of Dalco losses from continuing operations.
• Core meat and fresh prepared food businesses performed well, with volumes up 2.1% and constant-currency revenue up 11.5%; Central Europe was a standout, as fresh prepared food volumes rose 26% and the company plans a potentially larger capacity expansion in Poland.
• Foppen remains a significant drag, with a low-single-digit operating loss in the first half, £7 million of exceptional costs and continued uncertainty over FDA approval to restart U.S. exports from Greece. Management said all future options for the business are under review and expects the situation to be addressed during 2027.
• The company is simplifying its portfolio through the planned £5.4 million sale of Dalco, while Seachill’s improvement plan—including lower agency staffing, better fish yields and sourcing changes—is beginning to deliver early benefits that management expects to become more visible in the second half.
• Hilton remains on track to launch its Canada facility in January 2027 and Saudi Arabia operations in late fourth quarter 2026, but Canada’s total investment has increased; approximately £25 million of additional project spending is expected in the second half, with around £20 million for the later bacon expansion.

Hilton Food Group Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of Hilton Food Group stock traded down GBX 4 during midday trading on Friday, hitting GBX 704. The company had a trading volume of 482,251 shares, compared to its average volume of 741,694. The stock has a market capitalization of £633.29 million, a P/E ratio of 8.06, a P/E/G ratio of 17.31 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a 50 day moving average of GBX 578.93 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 541.83. Hilton Food Group has a 52-week low of GBX 447.89 and a 52-week high of GBX 738. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 129.90, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 1.10.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts recently commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on shares of Hilton Food Group from GBX 815 to GBX 850 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Shore Capital Group reaffirmed a “house stock” rating on shares of Hilton Food Group in a research note on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of GBX 712.50.

Trending Headlines about Hilton Food Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Food Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Improved outlook: Hilton Food raised its full-year adjusted pre-tax profit guidance after first-half revenue reached approximately £2.29 billion. Higher volumes and inflation-related revenue growth supported the performance. Hilton Food H1 Revenue Rises on Higher Volumes and Raises Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Deutsche Bank raised its price target from 815p to 850p and upgraded Hilton Food to a “buy” rating, implying further potential upside and signaling greater confidence in a recovery. Digital Look analyst update
• Positive Sentiment: The interim results have renewed investor optimism about a recovery, with management’s improved guidance indicating that operational momentum is strengthening. Hilton Food sparks investor hopes of recovery
• Neutral Sentiment: Shore Capital reaffirmed its “house stock” rating, suggesting continued support for the investment case but no new change in its stance. London Stock Exchange company page
• Negative Sentiment: Reported profitability remains relatively modest, with quarterly EPS of 25.70p and a net margin of 1.14%. This leaves the shares sensitive to cost inflation, execution risks and profit-taking following their strong advance above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Hilton Food Group earnings report

About Hilton Food Group

Hilton Food Group plc is a leading international food and supply chain services partner. We partner with leading retailers, brands and food service partners across the world.

We offer a unique multi-category proposition of outstanding protein products including meat, seafood, vegan and vegetarian, and easier meals. We also offer a range of supply chain service expertise and solutions through our investment in innovative, leading technology such as Foods Connected, Agito Group and Cellular Agriculture Ltd.

We are a business of over 7,000 employees, operating from 24 technologically advanced food processing, packing and logistics facilities across 19 markets in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.