High Liner Foods (HLF) Stock Overview
Processes and markets prepared and packaged frozen seafood products in North America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$14.41 |
| 52 Week High | CA$19.07 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$13.13 |
| Beta | 0.52 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.22% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.35% |
| 1 Year Change | -18.82% |
| 3 Year Change | -1.64% |
| 5 Year Change | 8.75% |
| Change since IPO | -57.62% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
HLF: Cost Actions And New Meals Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on High Liner Foods by CA$2 to reflect updated views on fair value, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research indicates that the trimmed price target mainly reflects updated views on fair value, expected profit margins and P/E multiples for High Liner Foods.Narrative Update • Apr 12
HLF: Cost Actions And New Meals Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on High Liner Foods by CA$2 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rates and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analysts cutting the price target by CA$2 are signaling a reset in expectations rather than a complete change in view on High Liner Foods.Narrative Update • Mar 26
HLF: New Convenience Meals Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now see a slightly lower fair value for High Liner Foods, trimming the implied CA$ price target from about CA$18.68 to roughly CA$18.50 as they modestly adjust assumptions for the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News High Liner Foods introduced a new line of Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals at Seafood Expo North America, aimed at consumers looking for complete frozen meal options with minimal prep time (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 27
HLF: Cost Actions And New Meals Will Support Future Repricing
Analysts have trimmed their price target on High Liner Foods by CA$2 to reflect updated views on fair value, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research indicates that the trimmed price target mainly reflects updated views on fair value, expected profit margins and P/E multiples for High Liner Foods.Narrative Update • Apr 12
HLF: Cost Actions And New Meals Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on High Liner Foods by CA$2 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rates and forward P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analysts cutting the price target by CA$2 are signaling a reset in expectations rather than a complete change in view on High Liner Foods.Narrative Update • Mar 26
HLF: New Convenience Meals Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now see a slightly lower fair value for High Liner Foods, trimming the implied CA$ price target from about CA$18.68 to roughly CA$18.50 as they modestly adjust assumptions for the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E expectations. What's in the News High Liner Foods introduced a new line of Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals at Seafood Expo North America, aimed at consumers looking for complete frozen meal options with minimal prep time (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 12
HLF: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for High Liner Foods to about CA$18.68 per share from roughly CA$18.20, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Valuation Changes Fair Value: CA$18.20 updated to CA$18.68, a modest upward adjustment in the modelled estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 25
HLF: Higher Future P/E Framework Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their High Liner Foods price target from CA$18.91 to CA$18.20 as they factor in updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: from CA$18.91 to CA$18.20, a modest reduction in the modelled estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 10
HLF: Updated Discount Rate And P/E Framework Will Support Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for High Liner Foods higher to about $18.91 from roughly $18.09, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. These changes refine their overall valuation framework rather than pointing to any single driver.Narrative Update • Jan 27
HLF: Late Q4 USDA Contract Is Expected To Support Upside
Analysts have lowered their price target on High Liner Foods to C$16 from C$22, pointing to weaker than expected Q3 results and more conservative near term volume and revenue assumptions, even as a potential new USDA contract offers some offset. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the new C$16 price target still sits meaningfully above the current trading price implied by the prior C$22 target cut, which they see as leaving some room if execution stabilizes.Narrative Update • Jan 10
HLF: Late Q4 USDA Contract Volume Will Support Upside Despite Downgrade
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for High Liner Foods slightly to about $18.09 from $18.03, reflecting more cautious revenue and volume assumptions after recent results and a reduced C$16 Street price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the new USDA contract as an important volume driver, with indications of a relatively large increase in volume beginning in late Q4 that could help support revenue and justify the current fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 21
HLF: Late Q4 USDA Contract Volume Will Drive Upside Despite Downgrade
Analysts have trimmed their price target for High Liner Foods by approximately C$4.00 to around C$16.00, citing weaker than expected Q3 results and more conservative near term volume and revenue assumptions, despite potential upside from a new USDA contract. Analyst Commentary Analysts are reassessing their stance on High Liner Foods in light of the latest results, recalibrating expectations for both short term execution and medium term growth.Narrative Update • Dec 07
HLF: Late Q4 USDA Contract Volume Is Expected To Drive Upside
Analysts have modestly trimmed their price target on High Liner Foods to C$18.27 from C$18.27 as they balance near term caution following softer Q3 results and lower volume assumptions with expectations that a new USDA contract and a transition back to revenue growth could support improving performance over time. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on High Liner Foods have become more balanced, with some focusing on the potential for renewed growth and others emphasizing execution risks and near term headwinds.Narrative Update • Nov 23
HLF: Anticipated Late Q4 USDA Volume Will Drive Bullish Momentum
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for High Liner Foods, reducing the fair value estimate from C$18.40 to C$18.27. This change is due to modestly reduced revenue growth forecasts and a more cautious outlook on near-term results following recent financial performance.Analysis Article • Nov 13
Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for High Liner Foods (TSE:HLF) Shareholders
Last week's earnings announcement from High Liner Foods Incorporated ( TSE:HLF ) was disappointing to investors, with a...Analysis Article • Nov 09
High Liner Foods (TSE:HLF) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.175
High Liner Foods Incorporated ( TSE:HLF ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Narrative Update • Nov 08
HLF: Anticipated USDA Contract Will Drive Volume Recovery In Late Q4
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for High Liner Foods from C$21.37 to C$18.40. They cited softer recent results and a more conservative near-term revenue outlook, despite potential volume upside in late Q4.New Narrative • Jun 22
Global Seafood Expansion Will Deliver Future Potential Amid Risks
Product innovation, supply chain diversification, and sustainability focus strengthen market position and support revenue growth, improved margins, and resilience against disruptions.Analysis Article • Nov 16
High Liner Foods' (TSE:HLF) Profits Appear To Have Quality Issues
Following the solid earnings report from High Liner Foods Incorporated ( TSE:HLF ), the market responded by bidding up...Analysis Article • Nov 12
High Liner Foods (TSE:HLF) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.17
High Liner Foods Incorporated ( TSE:HLF ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Analysis Article • May 23
High Liner Foods (TSE:HLF) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.13
High Liner Foods Incorporated ( TSE:HLF ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 15th of...Analysis Article • Feb 27
High Liner Foods (TSE:HLF) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13
High Liner Foods Incorporated's ( TSE:HLF ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to...Analysis Article • Nov 13
High Liner Foods' (TSE:HLF) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of High Liner Foods Incorporated ( TSE:HLF ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.13 on...Shareholder Returns
| HLF | CA Food | CA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 1Y | -18.8% | 33.3% | 32.4% |
Return vs Industry: HLF underperformed the Canadian Food industry which returned 33.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HLF underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 32.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HLF volatility | |
|---|---|
| HLF Average Weekly Movement | 2.9% |
| Food Industry Average Movement | 5.4% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 17.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.8% |
Stable Share Price: HLF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: HLF's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | 1,206 | Paul Jewer | www.highlinerfoods.com |
High Liner Foods Incorporated processes and markets prepared and packaged frozen seafood products in North America. The company provides a range of frozen seafood products, including raw fillets and shellfish, and cooked shellfish; and value-added products, such as sauced, glazed, breaded and battered seafood, seafood entrees, and breaded cheese sticks under the High Liner, Fisher Boy, Sea Cuisine, C. Wirthy, Mirabel, Mrs. Paul's, Van de Kamp’s, Signature, Catch of the Day, Icelandic Seafood, and FPI brands. It sells its products through distributors to retail and club stores; and foodservice distributors to hotels, restaurants, and healthcare and educational organizations, as well as through its website.
High Liner Foods Incorporated Fundamentals Summary
| HLF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$405.89m |
| Earnings (TTM) | CA$40.48m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$1.51b |
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P/E Ratio0.3x
P/S RatioIs HLF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HLF income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.09b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$877.47m |
| Gross Profit | US$215.91m |
| Other Expenses | US$186.68m |
| Earnings | US$29.23m |
Last Reported Earnings
Apr 04, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 1.04 |
| Gross Margin | 19.75% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.67% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 73.0% |
How did HLF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
4.8%
Current Dividend Yield50%
Payout RatioDoes HLF pay a reliable dividends?
See HLF dividend history and benchmarks| High Liner Foods dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 3 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 11 days |
Does HLF pay a reliable dividends?
See HLF dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/02 13:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/02 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/04 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
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.
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Analyst Sources
High Liner Foods Incorporated is covered by 10 analysts. 6 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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| Kyle McPhee | ATB Cormark |
| Doug Cooper | Beacon Securities Limited |
| Stephen MacLeod | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |