Hunting PLC

LSE:HTG Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£743.7m

Hunting Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Hunting is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 15.9% and 3.6% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 16% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 8.8% in 3 years.

Key information

15.9%

Earnings growth rate

15.99%

EPS growth rate

Energy Services earnings growth24.5%
Revenue growth rate3.6%
Future return on equity8.75%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated21 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Hunting PLC Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Mar 10
Hunting PLC Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Recent updates

HTG: Future Guyana Projects And Capital Returns Will Balance Downgrade Risks

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for Hunting to £5.41, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E, even after a recent downgrade highlighted in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around the downgrade has focused less on short term share price moves and more on whether the current £5.41 fair value still lines up with Hunting's execution risks and earnings profile.

HTG: Future Guyana Orders And Capital Returns Will Balance Execution Risks

Analysts have lifted their price target for Hunting to £60 above the previous level, reflecting updated fair value estimates, refined discount rate assumptions, and adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations following recent research such as the RBC Capital move. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the higher £60 price target to refreshed fair value work, suggesting the current share price still sits at a discount to their reassessed intrinsic value.

HTG: Raised Price View Will Highlight Execution Risk In Earnings Delivery

Analysts have lifted their price target for Hunting by £60 compared with their previous estimate, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue expectations, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary While the revised price target for Hunting indicates updated thinking on fair value, bearish analysts are still flagging several areas of concern that could limit upside if not addressed effectively.

HTG: Future Dividend And Buybacks Will Balance Execution And Margin Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Hunting to £60, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect the latest Street research inputs. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher price target as a sign that updated assumptions on fair value remain supported by current Street inputs, which they see as consistent with the revised P/E framework applied to Hunting.

HTG: Higher Price View Will Expose Execution Risk And Fragile Expectations

Analysts have lifted their price target on Hunting by £0.60 per share, citing updated expectations for profitability and valuation multiples reflected in recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a mixed tone around Hunting, with some investors focusing on the higher price target while others are more cautious about what is already priced in.

HTG: Raised Price View Will Highlight Execution Risk And Limited Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target for Hunting by £0.60 per share, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around Hunting, even with a higher stated fair value.

HTG: Brazil Contract And Share Buyback Will Shape Cautious Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update on Hunting Analysts have lifted their price targets for Hunting, with one recent move adding £0.60, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more cautious tone around Hunting, even where headline price targets have been adjusted.

Revenues Not Telling The Story For Hunting PLC (LON:HTG)

Jan 26
Revenues Not Telling The Story For Hunting PLC (LON:HTG)

HTG: Brazil Contract And Acquisition Plans Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Analysts have lifted their price target for Hunting from about £3.29 to roughly £3.97 per share, citing updated assumptions that include a lower discount rate, a smaller profit margin, softer revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Hunting Energy Services Production Technology Inc.

Hunting PLC Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Mar 10
Hunting PLC Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Does Hunting (LON:HTG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 07
Does Hunting (LON:HTG) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
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Expansion Into Offshore Markets Like Guyana And Kuwait May Strengthen Future Prospects But Energy Price Fluctuations Pose Risks

Focus on high-margin international markets and strategic partnerships is expected to drive significant revenue growth and improve market positioning.

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Shares Leap 26% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

Jan 21
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Shares Leap 26% Yet They're Still Not Telling The Full Story

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Hunting (LON:HTG) Passed With Ease

Oct 23
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Hunting (LON:HTG) Passed With Ease

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Sep 25
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

With Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Aug 16
With Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For

Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Jul 18
Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

Here's Why Hunting (LON:HTG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

May 22
Here's Why Hunting (LON:HTG) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

Jan 29
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Popularity With Investors Is Clear

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Oct 03
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Hunting (LON:HTG)

Jul 08
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Hunting (LON:HTG)

Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Mar 04
Hunting (LON:HTG) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Is Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Dec 08
Is Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) Trading At A 44% Discount?

Are Investors Undervaluing Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) By 29%?

Aug 26
Are Investors Undervaluing Hunting PLC (LON:HTG) By 29%?

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 40% Above Its Share Price

May 22
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 40% Above Its Share Price

Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Mar 18
Hunting (LON:HTG) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?

Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 68% Above Its Share Price

Dec 22
Hunting PLC's (LON:HTG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 68% Above Its Share Price

Is Hunting (LON:HTG) A Risky Investment?

Oct 29
Is Hunting (LON:HTG) A Risky Investment?

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:HTG - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20281,184891061515
12/31/20271,12076841358
12/31/20261,05964741248
12/31/20251,0194183139N/A
9/30/20251,0514143197N/A
6/30/20251,084-34204255N/A
3/31/20251,066-31182222N/A
12/31/20241,049-28160189N/A
9/30/202499749119148N/A
6/30/202494512678108N/A
3/31/20249371184779N/A
12/31/20239291101549N/A
9/30/202389860-42-9N/A
6/30/202386810-100-67N/A
3/31/20237973-79-52N/A
12/31/2022726-5-58-37N/A
9/30/2022670-32-34-17N/A
6/30/2022613-59-112N/A
3/31/2022567-72515N/A
12/31/2021522-862029N/A
9/30/2021507-724757N/A
6/30/2021493-597585N/A
3/31/2021559-1475568N/A
12/31/2020626-2353551N/A
9/30/2020727-2163963N/A
6/30/2020829-1974474N/A
3/31/2020894-7871106N/A
12/31/20199604099137N/A
9/30/201996963N/A121N/A
6/30/201997887N/A105N/A
3/31/201994488N/A79N/A
12/31/201891189N/A53N/A
9/30/201888161N/A50N/A
6/30/201885032N/A47N/A
3/31/20187873N/A46N/A
12/31/2017725-26N/A46N/A
9/30/2017635-54N/A31N/A
6/30/2017546-82N/A15N/A
3/31/2017501-99N/A30N/A
12/31/2016456-116N/A45N/A
9/30/2016516-177N/A84N/A
6/30/2016575-238N/A122N/A
3/31/2016693-234N/A132N/A
12/31/2015811-231N/A142N/A
6/30/20151,186-37N/A217N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: HTG's forecast earnings growth (15.9% per year) is above the savings rate (3.2%).

Earnings vs Market: HTG's earnings (15.9% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the UK market (12.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: HTG's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: HTG's revenue (3.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the UK market (4.4% per year).

High Growth Revenue: HTG's revenue (3.6% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: HTG's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (8.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/04/30 07:03
End of Day Share Price 2026/04/30 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Hunting PLC is covered by 24 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Michael PickupBarclays
Michael PickupBarclays
Alex SmithBerenberg