HF Foods Group Management
Management criteria checks 0/4
HF Foods Group's CEO is Felix Lin Lin, appointed in Feb 2024, has a tenure of 2.33 years. total yearly compensation is $3.05M, comprised of 22.1% salary and 77.9% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.66% of the company’s shares, worth $659.53K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.4 years and 1 years respectively.
Key information
Felix Lin Lin
Chief executive officer
US$3.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 22.11% |
| CEO tenure | 2.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 1yr |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 07
HFFG: Opportunistic M&A And Margin Initiatives Will Support Future Earnings Recovery
Narrative Update on HF Foods Group The Street price target for HF Foods Group has been reduced to $6, down $1. Analysts have factored in recent top-line and adjusted EBITDA shortfalls, a less favorable sales mix, and management’s outlook for low single-digit growth with potential M&A opportunities over the next few years.Narrative Update • May 21
HFFG: Opportunistic M&A And Margin Initiatives Will Drive Future Upside Potential
HF Foods Group's updated analyst price target has eased by about $0.33 to roughly $5.67 per share, as analysts incorporate recent target cuts and estimate revisions following Q4 results, changes to revenue and margin assumptions, and management's outlook for only low single-digit growth through 2026. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the updated price target around US$6, while lower than prior views, still implies room for upside if management delivers on its 2026 low single-digit growth outlook.Analysis Article • May 14
HF Foods Group Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) shareholders, because the company has just released its...Narrative Update • May 02
HFFG: Opportunistic M&A And Execution Initiatives Will Support Future Re Rating
Narrative Update Analysts have reset their price target on HF Foods Group to $6, citing reduced estimates following a Q4 top line and adjusted EBITDA miss, a shift in sales mix toward meat and seafood, and management’s outlook for low single digit growth with potential opportunistic M&A. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on HF Foods Group reflects a mix of optimism about long term positioning and caution around near term execution after the Q4 shortfall.Narrative Update • Apr 18
HFFG: Opportunistic M&A And Profitability Initiatives Will Drive Re Rating
Analysts reduced their HF Foods Group price target to $6 from $7, citing a higher discount rate, lower margin expectations, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple following the latest Q4 earnings and updated company outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of optimism and caution around HF Foods Group, with analysts reassessing their assumptions after the Q4 update and revised company outlook.
New Narrative • Apr 17
Tariffs And ERP Disruption Will Pressure Margins Before Asian Foodservice Scale Benefits Emerge
Catalysts About HF Foods Group HF Foods Group is a US$1.23b net revenue foodservice distributor focused on the Asian specialty restaurant market in the United States. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Oct 16
HF Foods Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HFFG) 28% Cheaper Price Remains In Tune With Revenues
The HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial...Analysis Article • Aug 14
HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HFFG) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
Shareholders of HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) will be pleased this week, given that the stock price is up 20% to...Analysis Article • Jun 21
HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HFFG) Shares Slammed 26% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period...Analysis Article • Mar 21
HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HFFG) Looks Just Right With A 44% Price Jump
HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 44% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Jan 11
HF Foods Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:HFFG) Popularity With Investors Under Threat As Stock Sinks 27%
HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough...
New Narrative • Sep 28
Tactical Overhauls And Expansion Efforts Set To Boost Investor Confidence And Drive Net Margin Growth
Streamlining operations and strategic expansions are set to bolster both revenue growth and net margins by enhancing efficiency and market reach.Analysis Article • Sep 20
HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jul 02
HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HFFG) Might Not Be As Mispriced As It Looks
It's not a stretch to say that HF Foods Group Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.1x right now...Analysis Article • Mar 12
Investors Give HF Foods Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HFFG) Shares A 26% Hiding
To the annoyance of some shareholders, HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) shares are down a considerable 26% in the...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Health Check: How Prudently Does HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) Use Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Feb 10
Is HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) 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 • Feb 10
HF Foods Group's (NASDAQ:HFFG) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations
HF Foods Group Inc. ( NASDAQ:HFFG ) just released a solid earnings report, and the stock displayed some strength...Seeking Alpha • Oct 05
HF Foods receives Nasdaq notice for delisting; requests hearing
HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) received from Nasdaq The Staff Delisting Determination over not filing its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2021 or its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for March 31, and June 30. The notice will not immediately result in the suspension of trading or delisting. The company is appealing the Staff Determination by requesting a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to present its plan to regain compliance with the applicable listing requirements. The company intends to file with the SEC all delinquent reports and regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements as soon as practicable and prior to the hearing.Seeking Alpha • Aug 17
HF Foods receives additional Nasdaq non-compliance letter
HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) received an additional Nasdaq non compliance notification letter over delay in filing its Q2 Form 10-Q. The company must submit an update to its original plan to regain compliance with respect to the filing requirement for review by August 26, 2022. The company also received a notification letter in May 2022, related to the delayed filing of its Q1 Form 10-Q. The company submitted a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules after the receipt of the additional notification letter relating to the Q1 Form 10-Q, and Nasdaq granted the company an extension of 180 calendar days from the Form 10-K’s due date, or until September 27, 2022, to regain compliance. The delay is linked to an ongoing review of accounting issues relating to the company's business combination with B&R Global in 2019.Seeking Alpha • Aug 10
HF Foods Group reports Q2 results
HF Foods Group press release (NASDAQ:HFFG): Q2Revenue of $299.6M (+54.8% Y/Y). Gross profit was $52.0 million, or 17.4% of total revenue compared to $35.1 million, or 18.2% of total revenue in 2021.Seeking Alpha • Jul 14
HF Foods appoints Carlos Rodriguez as CFO
HF Foods (NASDAQ:HFFG) said Thursday it appointed Carlos Rodriguez as CFO, effective on or before Aug. 1. Rodriguez most recently served as chief accounting officer and VP corporate finance for General Life Sciences.Analysis Article • Jan 22
HF Foods Group (NASDAQ:HFFG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | -US$36m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$675k | -US$39m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$45m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$49m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$2m | US$493k | -US$49m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$2m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$1m | US$450k | -US$2m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$14m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$9m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$286k | US$460k |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$14m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$25m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$165k | n/a | US$22m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$13m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$5m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$2m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$45k | n/a | -US$344m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$343m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$341m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$336m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5k | n/a | US$5m |
Compensation vs Market: Felix Lin's total compensation ($USD3.05M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD641.77K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Felix Lin's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Felix Lin Lin (36 yo)
2.3yrs
Tenure
US$3,052,656
Compensation
Mr. Xi Lin, also known as Felix Lin, is Chief Executive Officer of HF Foods Group Inc. since January 1, 2025 & serves as it's Director since June 3, 2025. He is the President of HF Foods Group Inc. since F...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 2.3yrs | US$3.05m | 0.66% $ 659.5k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | US$442.47k | 0.0092% $ 9.2k | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | less than a year | US$1.11m | 0.39% $ 389.4k | |
| Senior VP of Business Optimization | no data | no data | no data |
0.4yrs
Average Tenure
44yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: HFFG's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1yr | US$3.05m | 0.66% $ 659.5k | |
| Independent Director | 1yr | US$69.17k | 0.023% $ 23.2k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$46.67k | 0.042% $ 41.9k | |
| Independent Director | 1yr | US$74.17k | 0.042% $ 42.0k |
1.0yrs
Average Tenure
46.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: HFFG's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/06/08 04:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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Analyst Sources
HF Foods Group Inc. is covered by 3 analysts. 3 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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| Aaron Grey | Alliance Global Partners |
| William Kirk | Roth Capital Partners |
| Daniel Harriman | Sidoti & Company, LLC |