Hill & Smith Past Earnings Performance
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Hill & Smith has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 21.2%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 0.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8% per year. Hill & Smith's return on equity is 15.5%, and it has net margins of 8%.
Key information
21.24%
Earnings growth rate
21.14%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 19.58% |
| Revenue growth rate | 8.03% |
| Return on equity | 15.45% |
| Net Margin | 7.99% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
HILS: Fiscal 2026 Delivery And Peer Discount Will Guide Fair Value
Hill & Smith's analyst fair value estimate has moved from £29.69 to £31.46, reflecting higher Street price targets in the £3,180 to £3,450 range as analysts point to stronger organic growth expectations, improved margins, and scope for further M&A contribution. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Hill & Smith has focused on higher price targets and what that implies for growth, execution and valuation.
Narrative Update • Aug 04
HILS: Peer Discount And 2026 Guidance Will Support Further Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their Hill & Smith fair value estimate from £34.56 to £40.00, citing higher price targets from recent research and expectations for stronger fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth relative to U.S. peers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the recent Hill & Smith fair value uplift as part of a wider re-rating trend, with fresh price targets aligning more closely with the company’s updated outlook for fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth.Narrative Update • Jul 20
HILS: Fiscal 2026 Execution And Peer Discount Will Shape Future Fair Value
Analysts have lifted the Hill & Smith price target in line with a fair value move from £25.34 to about £29.69, citing updated expectations for fiscal 2026 organic revenue growth and a continued valuation discount to U.S. peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Hill & Smith highlights a mix of optimism around growth and valuation, alongside a few areas where cautious investors may want to pause and scrutinise the setup more closely.
Narrative Update • Jul 06
HILS: Elevated 2026 Profit Hopes Will Expose Limited Upside Potential
Analysts have raised the Hill & Smith fair value estimate from £18.00 to £23.00, citing higher expected organic revenue growth and a continued valuation discount versus U.S. peers, as reflected in recent price target increases to £32.50 and £29.75. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Hill & Smith highlights a generally constructive stance on the stock, with higher fair value estimates and price targets pointing to optimism around the company’s revenue outlook and valuation gap versus U.S. peers.Narrative Update • Jun 22
HILS: Revenue Visibility And Peer Discount Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have lifted the consensus price target for Hill & Smith to about £32.50 per share, up from around £28.45, citing higher medium term revenue growth expectations and an ongoing valuation discount to selected U.S. peers. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts covering Hill & Smith are framing the higher price targets as a reflection of confidence in the company’s execution and its positioning relative to U.S. peers.Narrative Update • Jun 06
HILS: Capital Deployment And Dividends Will Support Re Rating Toward U.S. Peer Levels
Analysts have lifted the Hill & Smith fair value estimate from £34.00 to £34.56 after raising price targets, citing higher fiscal 2026 organic revenue expectations and an ongoing valuation discount to U.S. peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a constructive stance on Hill & Smith, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets while highlighting both execution and valuation support.Narrative Update • May 23
HILS: Capital Deployment And Rising Dividends Will Support Richer Future Rating
Analysts have lifted the Hill & Smith fair value estimate from £29.30 to £34.00, reflecting refreshed assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple, alongside recent upward revisions to Street price targets to £29.75. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows bullish analysts lifting their price targets on Hill & Smith, which points to growing confidence in the stock's ability to support a higher valuation over time.Narrative Update • Apr 27
HILS: Updated Price Objective And Capital Deployment Will Shape Future Fair Value
Analysts have raised their price target on Hill & Smith to £29.30 from £26.25, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which support a higher valuation range. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher price target of 2,930 GBp as support for a wider valuation range that still aligns with their updated fair value work.Narrative Update • Apr 10
HILS: Capital Deployment And Dividend Commitment Will Support Richer Future Rating
Analysts have raised their price target on Hill & Smith to £29.30 from £26.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the higher price target of 2,930 GBp as a sign of increased conviction in the company’s ability to support a richer valuation over time, based on their updated assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 27
HILS: Capital Deployment And Dividend Commitment Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Hill & Smith shares from £26.25 to £29.30, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and expected P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more optimistic stance on Hill & Smith, with bullish analysts updating their assumptions around revenue, margins and the P/E level they are willing to apply to the shares.Analysis Article • Mar 24
We Think Hill & Smith's (LON:HILS) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) solid earnings announcement recently didn't do much to the stock price. Our analysis...Narrative Update • Mar 13
HILS: Higher P/E Assumptions And Capital Deployment Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Hill & Smith to £29.30 from £28.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are highlighting a constructive view on Hill & Smith, underlined by the recent increase in the price target to 2,930 GBp from 2,625 GBp. This latest move aligns with the higher fair value assumptions and updated P/E expectations mentioned earlier.Narrative Update • Feb 25
HILS: Stable Pricing Assumptions Will Support Further Share Price Gains
Analysts have kept their Hill & Smith fair value target unchanged at £28.00, citing only modest adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that, taken together, do not materially alter their overall price view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at £28.00 per share.Narrative Update • Feb 10
HILS: FY25 Underlying Profit Guidance And Required Return Will Shape Fair Value
Analysts have nudged their price target on Hill & Smith slightly higher to £24.98 from £24.59, citing small adjustments to fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth expectations, profit margin forecasts, and future P/E inputs. What's in the News Hill & Smith kept its earnings guidance for the full year 2025 unchanged, providing a clearer reference point when comparing investor expectations with current forecasts.Narrative Update • Jan 26
HILS: Stable Guidance And Margin Outlook Will Support Further Share Gains
Narrative Update on Hill & Smith Analysts have held their fair value estimate for Hill & Smith at £28.00, with the unchanged target reflecting updated assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that they view as offsetting each other overall. What's in the News Hill & Smith kept its full year 2025 earnings guidance unchanged, signaling no adjustment to management's current expectations for the period (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 12
HILS: FY25 Profit Outlook And Higher Required Return Will Shape Fair Value
Analysts have raised their price target for Hill & Smith by £0.50 to £24.59, citing adjustments to fair value estimates, discount rate assumptions and expected future P/E levels. What's in the News Hill & Smith issued full year 2025 guidance, indicating that underlying operating profit is expected to be in line with current analyst consensus (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 27
HILS: Future Profit Margins Are Expected To Support Strong Share Gains
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Hill & Smith to reflect slightly stronger long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, with the updated valuation implying only a minimal change from the prior fair value of £28.00 per share. What's in the News Reaffirmed guidance for full year 2025, with underlying operating profit expected to be in line with current analyst consensus (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at £28.00 per share, indicating no material shift in the overall valuation anchor.Narrative Update • Dec 12
HILS: Higher Margins Are Expected To Drive Stronger Future Share Performance
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Hill & Smith to £28.00 from £28.00. This reflects slightly higher expected profit margins and valuation multiples that more than offset a somewhat higher discount rate and trimmed revenue growth assumptions.Analysis Article • Dec 11
Hill & Smith PLC's (LON:HILS) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.8x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Nov 20
Hill & Smith's (LON:HILS) Dividend Will Be £0.18
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.18 per share on 7th of January. Even...Analysis Article • Nov 19
Hill & Smith PLC's (LON:HILS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 21% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Hill & Smith fair value estimate is UK£16.41 Hill & Smith is...Analysis Article • Nov 01
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.18
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.18 per share on 7th of January. Although...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.18
Hill & Smith PLC ( LON:HILS ) will pay a dividend of £0.18 on the 7th of January. Even though the dividend went up, the...Narrative Update • Sep 05
US Infrastructure Investments And Urbanization Will Expand Market
Analysts maintained a positive outlook on Hill & Smith, citing share buybacks, balance sheet strength, and sustained earnings momentum as key drivers, with the consensus price target unchanged at £24.09. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite the GBP 100M buyback as providing a meaningful return of capital to shareholders.Analysis Article • Sep 05
The Trend Of High Returns At Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Has Us Very Interested
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Analysis Article • Aug 22
Hill & Smith's (LON:HILS) Dividend Will Be £0.18
Hill & Smith PLC ( LON:HILS ) will pay a dividend of £0.18 on the 7th of January. This takes the annual payment to 2.2...Analysis Article • Jul 26
Hill & Smith PLC's (LON:HILS) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share 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 • Jul 11
Here's Why Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jun 26
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Hill & Smith fair value estimate is UK£20.79 With UK£17.14...Analysis Article • May 22
Hill & Smith's (LON:HILS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Hill & Smith PLC ( LON:HILS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.325 on the 4th of...Analysis Article • May 02
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.325
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.325 on...Analysis Article • Apr 26
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS)
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 15x, you may...Analysis Article • Apr 12
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.325
The board of Hill & Smith PLC ( LON:HILS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.325 on the 4th of...Analysis Article • Apr 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Is Using Debt Safely
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 25
We Think Hill & Smith's (LON:HILS) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) stock...
New Narrative • Mar 16
Investing In US Infrastructure And High-Growth Markets Will Expand Future Margins
U.S. growth drivers and strategic market focus are expected to enhance operating margins and increase Hill & Smith's revenue, especially in resilient sectors.Analysis Article • Mar 15
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.325 on...Analysis Article • Mar 05
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Ticks All The Boxes When It Comes To Earnings Growth
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Calculating The Fair Value Of Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Hill & Smith fair value estimate is UK£17.97 Current share...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
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 • Nov 20
Hill & Smith's (LON:HILS) Dividend Will Be £0.165
Hill & Smith PLC ( LON:HILS ) will pay a dividend of £0.165 on the 7th of January. This takes the annual payment to...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Returns At Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Are On The Way Up
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Is Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Hill & Smith is UK£19.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Sep 17
Investor Optimism Abounds Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS) But Growth Is Lacking
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 21.6x might make it look like a sell right now...Analysis Article • Sep 02
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.165
Hill & Smith PLC's ( LON:HILS ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.165 per share on 7th of January. Despite...Analysis Article • Aug 19
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.165
The board of Hill & Smith PLC ( LON:HILS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 7th of January, with...Analysis Article • Jun 26
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Presents An Opportunity
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Jun 09
Hill & Smith PLC's (LON:HILS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Hill & Smith fair value estimate is UK£14.86 Hill & Smith is...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Hill & Smith makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 1,198 | 96 | 298 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,170 | 102 | 289 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,171 | 111 | 286 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,165 | 110 | 285 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,154 | 107 | 282 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,112 | 102 | 272 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,071 | 96 | 261 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,128 | 102 | 273 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,051 | 97 | 252 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,048 | 92 | 257 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,058 | 88 | 265 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 996 | 81 | 247 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,020 | 82 | 251 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 947 | 73 | 233 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 885 | 64 | 217 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 778 | 54 | 193 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 805 | 53 | 203 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 845 | 47 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 845 | 38 | 233 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 865 | 30 | 246 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 911 | 23 | 266 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 909 | 28 | 259 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 903 | 33 | 250 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 859 | 40 | 234 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 831 | 46 | 222 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 849 | 53 | 223 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 920 | 64 | 237 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 846 | 62 | 220 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 866 | 66 | 228 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 860 | 64 | 225 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 813 | 60 | 211 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 799 | 64 | 207 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 777 | 67 | 200 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 823 | 73 | 210 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 790 | 73 | 199 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 776 | 67 | 195 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 746 | 60 | 187 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 697 | 50 | 183 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 666 | 42 | 184 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 670 | 43 | 183 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 656 | 44 | 177 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 692 | 41 | 191 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 689 | 36 | 194 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 705 | 34 | 201 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HILS has a large one-off loss of $39.9M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th June, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: HILS's current net profit margins (8%) are lower than last year (9.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HILS's earnings have grown significantly by 21.2% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HILS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HILS had negative earnings growth (-10.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Metals and Mining industry average (66.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HILS's Return on Equity (15.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/20 23:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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Analyst Sources
Hill & Smith PLC is covered by 16 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |
| Robert Chantry | Berenberg |
| Harry Goad | Berenberg |