Hilton Food Group (HFG) Stock Overview
Engages in the multi-protein food business. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Hilton Food Group plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£5.48 |
| 52 Week High | UK£8.77 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£4.48 |
| Beta | 0.73 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.14% |
| 3 Month Change | 1.77% |
| 1 Year Change | -36.63% |
| 3 Year Change | -15.77% |
| 5 Year Change | -51.55% |
| Change since IPO | 222.06% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jul 21
HFG: Higher Growth Outlook Will Support ReRated Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hilton Food Group from £9.40 to £8.15. This reflects a new £5.55 price target and updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E expectations.
Narrative Update • Jul 07
HFG: Fair Value View Balances Higher Margins With Modest Multiple
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Hilton Food Group from £5.40 to £4.90, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Hilton Food Group No recent company specific news items were identified for Hilton Food Group in the provided sources.
Narrative Update • Jun 23
HFG: Raised Price Objective And New Leadership Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target for Hilton Food Group by £0.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins that modestly adjust their outlook for the stock. What's in the News for Hilton Food Group Hilton Food Group plc confirmed that Mark Allen, currently Executive Chair, will assume the role of Group Chief Executive on 1 July 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 05
HFG: Higher Price Objective And Executive Transition Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on Hilton Food Group by £0.50, citing updated assumptions on long term fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support the change. What's in the News Hilton Food Group plc reported an executive transition, with Mark Allen set to remain Executive Chair until a new Non Executive Chair is appointed.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 21
HFG: Higher Growth Outlook Will Support ReRated Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hilton Food Group from £9.40 to £8.15. This reflects a new £5.55 price target and updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Jul 07
HFG: Fair Value View Balances Higher Margins With Modest Multiple
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Hilton Food Group from £5.40 to £4.90, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and the stock's future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Hilton Food Group No recent company specific news items were identified for Hilton Food Group in the provided sources.Narrative Update • Jun 23
HFG: Raised Price Objective And New Leadership Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target for Hilton Food Group by £0.50, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth and profit margins that modestly adjust their outlook for the stock. What's in the News for Hilton Food Group Hilton Food Group plc confirmed that Mark Allen, currently Executive Chair, will assume the role of Group Chief Executive on 1 July 2026.Narrative Update • Jun 05
HFG: Higher Price Objective And Executive Transition Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on Hilton Food Group by £0.50, citing updated assumptions on long term fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to support the change. What's in the News Hilton Food Group plc reported an executive transition, with Mark Allen set to remain Executive Chair until a new Non Executive Chair is appointed.Narrative Update • May 17
HFG: Recent Price Objective Increase Will Support Future Share Repricing
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Hilton Food Group higher, with one recent update lifting the target by £0.50. This change reflects refreshed views on the stock's valuation and outlook.Narrative Update • Apr 26
HFG: Leadership Transition And Mixed Research Views Will Support Future Share Price
Narrative update The analyst price target for Hilton Food Group has been adjusted to £7.39. The change reflects mixed recent Street research, where some analysts raised their targets while others reduced them.Narrative Update • Apr 11
HFG: Rebased Expectations And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Hilton Food Group’s analyst fair value estimate has moved from £6.89 to £7.39, as analysts factor in updated expectations on growth, margins and future P/E following recent mixed price target changes from Berenberg and Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hilton Food Group has included both price target raises and cuts, which helps explain the recalibration of fair value estimates as analysts reassess growth, margins and future P/E expectations.Analysis Article • Apr 07
We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Hilton Food Group's (LON:HFG) Earnings
Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy...Narrative Update • Mar 27
HFG: Recent Price Reset Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Narrative Update Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Hilton Food Group by £0.35 and £0.50 in recent research, reflecting updated views on the stock that feed into the revised target range used in this valuation refresh. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows modest reductions in price targets for Hilton Food Group, with cuts of £0.35 and £0.50 feeding into a more cautious, but still engaged, analyst stance on the shares.Narrative Update • Mar 13
HFG: Recent P E Reset Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Hilton Food Group, with the consolidated target moving lower to around £6.89 per share. This reflects updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples after recent cuts of £0.35 and £0.50 from major research houses.Narrative Update • Feb 26
HFG: Cautious P E Reset Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Narrative update on Hilton Food Group The analyst price target for Hilton Food Group has been revised lower to £7.31, reflecting reduced targets of £0.35 and £0.50 from recent analyst updates, as well as slightly more cautious assumptions around the discount rate and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research comments cluster around reduced price targets, which feed directly into the revised £7.31 target.Narrative Update • Feb 11
HFG: Reset Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Hilton Food Group has been reduced by around £0.34 per share, as analysts factor in updated fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, alongside recent target cuts from Deutsche Bank and Berenberg. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a reset in expectations for Hilton Food Group, with multiple price target cuts clustering over a relatively short period.Narrative Update • Jan 28
HFG: Reset P E Expectations Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Hilton Food Group’s analyst price targets have been cut, with estimates now clustered in the £5.40 to £8.50 range, down from prior levels as high as £11.05, as analysts reassess assumptions around growth, margins and appropriate P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a reset in expectations for Hilton Food Group, with price targets now spread between £5.40 and £8.50 and one downgrade in rating.Narrative Update • Jan 09
HFG: Leadership Transition And Margin Resilience Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Hilton Food Group's narrative update reflects a reset in analyst expectations, with Street price targets pulled back to a range of around £5.40 to £8.50 per share, as analysts factor in modest tweaks to discount rates, revenue growth assumptions, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more cautious but still engaged analyst community, with price targets now clustered between £5.40 and £8.50 per share.Narrative Update • Dec 25
HFG: Margin Recovery And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for Hilton Food Group has been revised down sharply in recent weeks, with cuts ranging from about 20 percent to 30 percent across the Street, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate and more conservative sector assumptions while still largely endorsing the company’s long term growth and margin profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reveal a more cautious stance on valuation, but with a generally constructive view on Hilton Food Group’s execution and medium term growth prospects.Narrative Update • Dec 11
HFG: Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside Despite Lower Street Expectations
The analyst price target for Hilton Food Group has been cut significantly, with new targets across the Street now clustering in the 540 to 850 GBp range. Analysts are factoring in a slightly higher discount rate while broadly maintaining expectations for revenue growth, margins, and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Nov 27
HFG: Dividend Increase And Leadership Transition Will Support Long-Term Upside
Hilton Food Group’s analyst fair value estimate has been revised downward by £0.50 to £7.65, as analysts cite ongoing reductions in price targets following recent reassessments of revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent street research presents a mixed view on Hilton Food Group, with both supportive and cautious stances reflected in the latest analyst activity.Analysis Article • Nov 19
Hilton Food Group plc (LON:HFG) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 26%
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) share price has dived 26% in the last thirty...Narrative Update • Nov 11
HFG: Management Will Support Upside Through Dividend Increase And Expansion Plans
Analysts have lowered their average price target for Hilton Food Group from £10.04 to £8.15, citing reduced revenue growth forecasts and more conservative margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to Hilton Food Group's recent developments have been mixed, with both optimistic and cautious perspectives shaping their revised outlooks.Analysis Article • Oct 18
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.101
Hilton Food Group plc's ( LON:HFG ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.101 per share on 28th of November...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.101
The board of Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 28th of November, with...New Narrative • Aug 20
Operations In Saudi Arabia And Canada Will Expand Global Reach
Key Takeaways Strategic global expansion, innovation in premium and convenience products, and operational automation are set to drive sustained revenue growth and improved margins. Enhanced sustainability efforts and diversification across categories and markets strengthen retailer partnerships, reduce risk, and support stable long-term earnings.Analysis Article • May 20
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.249
Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable...Analysis Article • Apr 11
Hilton Food Group's (LON:HFG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 27th of June to...Analysis Article • Jan 14
Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Hilton Food Group plc's (LON:HFG) Shares
It's not a stretch to say that Hilton Food Group plc's ( LON:HFG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.6x right...Analysis Article • Sep 12
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Is Posting Promising Earnings But The Good News Doesn’t Stop There
The market seemed underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) recently. Along with...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Hilton Food Group plc's (LON:HFG) Price
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Aug 02
Return Trends At Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Aren't Appealing
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.23
Hilton Food Group plc ( LON:HFG ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the 28th of June to...Analysis Article • Oct 03
Is Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 12
Are Investors Undervaluing Hilton Food Group plc (LON:HFG) By 49%?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Hilton Food Group is UK£14.10 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...Analysis Article • Jun 02
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Nov 09
Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Shareholder Returns
| HFG | GB Food | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -36.6% | -3.7% | 16.7% |
Return vs Industry: HFG underperformed the UK Food industry which returned -3.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HFG underperformed the UK Market which returned 16.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HFG volatility | |
|---|---|
| HFG Average Weekly Movement | 3.0% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 4.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: HFG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: HFG's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7,389 | Mark Allen | www.hiltonfoods.com |
Hilton Food Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the multi-protein food business. The company offers meat products; seafood products, such as smoked salmon, wet fish, shellfish, coated fish, and fish cakes; vegan and vegetarian food, including meat-free replacement burgers, meatballs, cutlets, poultry, kievs, steaks, rashers, and seafood and sticks; and straight-to-oven trays, ready meals, soups, sandwiches, and wraps. It also provides supply chain services comprising warehouse automation, logistics, and other value-adding services.
Hilton Food Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| HFG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£490.26m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£46.40m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£4.21b |
10.6x
P/E Ratio0.1x
P/S RatioIs HFG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HFG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£4.21b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£3.78b |
| Gross Profit | UK£436.60m |
| Other Expenses | UK£390.20m |
| Earnings | UK£46.40m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 28, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Sep 03, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.52 |
| Gross Margin | 10.36% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.10% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 74.5% |
How did HFG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
6.4%
Current Dividend Yield68%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/22 17:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Hilton Food Group plc is covered by 12 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joseph Barron | Berenberg |
| Matthew Abraham | Berenberg |
| Damian McNeela | Deutsche Bank |