Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported GBX 25.70 EPS 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 Trading Down 0.6%

Shares of HFG traded down GBX 4 during trading hours on Friday, hitting GBX 704. The company had a trading volume of 445,445 shares, compared to its average volume of 741,478. Hilton Food Group has a 52-week low of GBX 447.89 and a 52-week high of GBX 738. The company has a quick ratio of 0.88, a current ratio of 1.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 129.90. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 578.93 and its 200 day moving average price is GBX 541.83. The firm has a market cap 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.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

HFG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Shore Capital Group reissued a “house stock” rating on shares of Hilton Food Group in a research note on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of Hilton Food Group from GBX 815 to GBX 850 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 712.50.

Key Stories Impacting Hilton Food Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Full-year profit guidance raised: Hilton Food increased its outlook for adjusted annual pre-tax profit following interim results, citing higher volumes and inflation-related revenue benefits. Hilton Food H1 Revenue Rises On Higher Volumes, Inflation; Lifts Annual Pre-Tax Income Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Interim revenue growth: First-half revenue reached approximately £2.29 billion, with growth driven by higher volumes and inflation. The update has increased investor expectations of a recovery in trading performance. Hilton Food Group Reports £2.29 Billion First-Half Revenue Hilton Food Sparks Investor Hopes of Recovery
• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank turns more constructive: Deutsche Bank raised its price target from 815p to 850p and assigned a “buy” rating, indicating greater confidence in Hilton Food’s earnings recovery and valuation upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker support remains stable: Shore Capital reaffirmed its “house stock” rating, providing continued institutional support but no new catalyst.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company reported quarterly EPS of 25.70p, while its 1.14% net margin highlights that profitability remains relatively narrow. Investors will likely focus on whether volume growth and efficiency improvements can translate into sustained margin expansion.

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.