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 2.42 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 $567.83K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.5 years and 1.1 years respectively.
Key information
Felix Lin Lin
Chief executive officer
US$3.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 22.11% |
| CEO tenure | 2.4yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.7% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 1.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
HFFG: Execution On Margin And Revenue Targets Will Support Re-Rating
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on HF Foods Group to $5.67, reflecting updated views on the company’s discount rate, long run revenue growth, profit margin and assumed future P/E multiple following recent estimate cuts and a fresh bullish initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on HF Foods Group highlights a mix of optimism about the company’s long term positioning and caution around execution risks that feed directly into valuation assumptions.HF Foods: Inside The Tug-Of-War Behind A Cheap Stock
Summary HF Foods faces governance turmoil, ATM overhang, and limited catalysts, prompting a rating downgrade to 'Sell.' Gross margin compression to 16.2% and high debt (4.2–5.1x EBITDA) constrain flexibility for bolt-on M&A. Governance risks, including a failed CEO re-election, poison pill, and shareholder dissent, cloud equity-funded acquisitions. With organic growth in low single digits and competitive threats, HFFG now trades near fair value with little upside asymmetry. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaHFFG: 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.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.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...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.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.
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?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...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...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...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...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...
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.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...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...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...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...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...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...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 ($USD655.15K).
Compensation vs Earnings: Felix Lin's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.
CEO
Felix Lin Lin (36 yo)
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 | 2.4yrs | US$3.05m | 0.66% $ 567.8k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | US$442.47k | 0.0092% $ 7.9k | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | less than a year | US$1.11m | 0.39% $ 335.2k | |
| Senior VP of Business Optimization | no data | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: HFFG's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 1.1yrs | US$3.05m | 0.66% $ 567.8k | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | US$69.17k | 0.023% $ 19.9k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$46.67k | 0.042% $ 36.0k | |
| Independent Director | 1.1yrs | US$74.17k | 0.042% $ 36.2k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Board: HFFG's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.1 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/07/23 22:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/23 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 |
|---|---|
| Aaron Grey | Alliance Global Partners |
| William Kirk | Roth Capital Partners |
| Daniel Harriman | Sidoti & Company, LLC |