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HFG 11:07
Hilton Food Group Plc
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Hilton Food Group plc (the "Company") announces that on 1 April 2026 it was notified of the <mark style="background-color:yellow">purchase</mark> of ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the Company on 1 April 2026 by Bindi Foyle, Non-executive Director, as set out below
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Hilton Food Group Plc
Preliminary Results
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**Summary**
Hilton Food Group PLCs preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28 December 2025 highlight a resilient performance in core businesses, with adjusted profit before tax (PBT) of £73.2 million, including discontinued operations, and £69.0 million from continuing operations. The companys strategic review focuses on core meat businesses, with improvement plans for Seachill, Foppen, and Dalco. The 2026 outlook remains unchanged, with adjusted PBT expected between £60 million and £65 million.
Key financial highlights include a 0.2% volume increase, 11.9% revenue growth from continuing operations, and a 1.0% decline in adjusted PBT from continuing operations on a constant currency basis. The company proposes a final dividend of 24.9p, maintaining its progressive dividend policy.
Strategically, Hilton Foods aims to maximize its core meat business, enhance its product mix, and expand geographically. The company is investing in facilities in Canada and Saudi Arabia, with operations expected to commence in 2027. The balance sheet remains strong, with net bank debt slightly improved to £126.7 million.
Regional performance varies, with UK & Ireland facing challenges in the seafood business, while Europe and APAC show growth. The company is committed to sustainability, reducing emissions and maintaining its A CDP score.
In summary, Hilton Food Group demonstrates resilience in its core operations, strategic focus on growth, and commitment to sustainability and shareholder returns, despite short-term challenges in certain segments.
Financial Metric20252024Change
Revenue from Continuing Operations (£m)4,214.63,821.410.3%
Adjusted Operating Profit (£m)99.3104.7-5.2%
Adjusted Profit Before Tax (£m)73.276.1-3.8%
Net Bank Debt (£m)126.7131.4-3.6%
Free Cash Flow (£m)53.662.2-13.8%
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)20.1%21.7%-1.6ppt
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HFG 11:07
Hilton Food Group Plc
Director/PDMR Shareholding
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Hilton Food Group plc (the "Company") announces that on 1 April 2026 it was notified of the <mark style="background-color:yellow">purchase</mark> of ordinary shares of 10 pence each in the Company on 1 April 2026 by Bindi Foyle, Non-executive Director, as set out below
HFG 06:02
Hilton Food Group Plc
Directorate change
HFG 06:01
Hilton Food Group Plc
Preliminary Results
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**Summary**
Hilton Food Group PLCs preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28 December 2025 highlight a resilient performance in core businesses, with adjusted profit before tax (PBT) of £73.2 million, including discontinued operations, and £69.0 million from continuing operations. The companys strategic review focuses on core meat businesses, with improvement plans for Seachill, Foppen, and Dalco. The 2026 outlook remains unchanged, with adjusted PBT expected between £60 million and £65 million.
Key financial highlights include a 0.2% volume increase, 11.9% revenue growth from continuing operations, and a 1.0% decline in adjusted PBT from continuing operations on a constant currency basis. The company proposes a final dividend of 24.9p, maintaining its progressive dividend policy.
Strategically, Hilton Foods aims to maximize its core meat business, enhance its product mix, and expand geographically. The company is investing in facilities in Canada and Saudi Arabia, with operations expected to commence in 2027. The balance sheet remains strong, with net bank debt slightly improved to £126.7 million.
Regional performance varies, with UK & Ireland facing challenges in the seafood business, while Europe and APAC show growth. The company is committed to sustainability, reducing emissions and maintaining its A CDP score.
In summary, Hilton Food Group demonstrates resilience in its core operations, strategic focus on growth, and commitment to sustainability and shareholder returns, despite short-term challenges in certain segments.
Financial Metric20252024Change
Revenue from Continuing Operations (£m)4,214.63,821.410.3%
Adjusted Operating Profit (£m)99.3104.7-5.2%
Adjusted Profit Before Tax (£m)73.276.1-3.8%
Net Bank Debt (£m)126.7131.4-3.6%
Free Cash Flow (£m)53.662.2-13.8%
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)20.1%21.7%-1.6ppt

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Fundamentals Matrix

Overall Fundamentals
Signal: Pending
Capital Strength
Signal: Pending
Float Liquidity
Signal: Pending
Short Pressure
Signal: Pending
Target Setup
Signal: Pending
Market Profile
Signal: Pending
Market Cap
454.3M
Enterprise Value
963.9M
Public Float
83.1
Broker Target
689
Shares Out
90.0M
Long Interest
80
Short Interest
20
Exchange
LSE
Currency Code
GBX
ISIN
GB00B1V9NW54
Market
LSE - MAIN MARKET
Sector
-
Float / Shares Ratio
-
Short vs Long Delta
-
EV / Market Cap
-

Financials Matrix

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Overall Stability
Signal: Pending
Profitability
Signal: Pending
Debt & Cash
Signal: Pending
Valuation Risk
Signal: Pending
Forward Expectation
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Dividend Safety
Signal: Pending
Divi Rate
0.35
Ex Divi
2026-05-28
Earnings Date
2026-04-07
Net Debt
324.8M
Cash
150.5M
EPS
0.51
Net Income
47.9M
Revenue
4.2B
Enterprise Value
963.9M
Trailing PE
9.902
Forward PE
11.0865
Price Sales TTM
0.1078
Price Book MRQ
1.2649
EV Revenue
0.1869
EV EBITDA
4.6743
Financial Forecastist

Improving financial engine

Revenue is stable -0.0% against the prior comparable period. Net margin is expanding by 1.2 pts. Net debt is coming down +11.4%.

Revenue -0.0% Net Income +363.8% FCF -8.8% Current Ratio 1.10x Forward Rev 0
Improving
Quarter Revenue
2.1B
-0.0%
vs prior comparable quarter
Net Margin
+1.5%
+1.2 pts
profitability pulse
Free Cash Flow
18.5M
-8.8%
cash conversion
Net Debt / EBITDA
5.5x
-11.4%
lower is cleaner
Revenue Engine

Latest quarter printed 2.1B with the top line stable against the last comparable period.

Profit Stack

Net income landed at 31.4M and the margin profile is broadening. That usually tells us whether operating leverage is finally kicking in.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash sits near 150.5M while net debt is 324.8M. The leverage stack is cleaning up.

Quarterly Revenue Runway

Actual revenue bars, consensus revenue where available, plus the terminal model path.

Profit And Cash Conversion

Net income and free cash flow moving together is usually what separates genuine improvement from noise.

Balance-Sheet Pressure

Cash, net debt and liquidity tell us whether the business is strengthening or just surviving.

Annual Power Curve

Longer-cycle revenue and net income help frame whether the company is compounding or rolling over.
Q3 2023
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Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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Q1 2024
Consensus
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EPS / Earnings
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Q2 2024
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Q3 2024
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0
Revenue Path
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EPS / Earnings
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FY 2026
Consensus
4.3B
Revenue Path
0.47
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue -0.1%
FY 2027
Consensus
4.4B
Revenue Path
0.53
EPS / Earnings
Growth cue +0.1%

Quarterly Statement Tape

Last 6 Quarters
Period Revenue Net Income FCF Net Debt
Q4 2025 2.1B 31.4M 18.5M 324.8M
Q2 2025 - - - 398.8M
Q4 2024 2.0B 22.5M 19.2M 337.4M
Q2 2024 1.9B 16.8M 38.6M 355.2M
Q4 2023 1.9B 29.6M 88.1M 366.6M
Q3 2023 2.1B 6.8M 20.3M -

Annual Financial Power

Last 5 Years
Period Revenue Net Income EBITDA FCF
FY 2025 4.2B 47.9M 140.9M -18.7M
FY 2024 4.0B 39.3M 178.7M 49.9M
FY 2023 4.0B 36.4M 163.6M 107.3M
FY 2022 3.8B 17.7M 140.9M 2.9M
FY 2021 3.3B 37.1M 131.3M 28.6M

Structure DNA

Market Structure DNA

Income Anchor profile with trend broken

Price is 20.9% through the 52-week range, +4.8% vs 50DMA and -11.6% vs 200DMA. 67.8% of the register is locked by institutions and insiders, leaving 32.2% free float. Capital rhythm reads semi-annual with forward yield near 6.5% and payout around 68.4%.

Trend broken Institutional gravity Reliable income rhythm As Of 2026-04-19
Income Anchor
Structure Score
68.5 / 100
Income Anchor
Trend Stack
+4.8% / -11.6%
vs 50DMA / 200DMA
52W Position
20.9%
auction position inside the yearly range
Ownership Lock
67.8%
54.0% institutions | 13.8% insiders
Pressure Pocket
1.7% short float
Short ratio 0.0x | monthly -
Capital Rhythm
Semi-Annual
Yield 6.5% | payout 68.4%
Trend Runway

Implied spot is 537.00 with the stock +4.8% vs 50DMA and -11.6% vs 200DMA. The tape is sitting 20.9% through the 52-week range, which frames the regime as trend broken.

Ownership Register

Institutions hold about 54.0% and insiders about 13.8%, locking roughly 67.8% of the register and leaving 32.2% in free float. That reads as institutional gravity.

Pressure Pocket

Short pressure is running near 1.7% of float with short ratio 0.0x and monthly change -. That gives us a read on whether the tape is clean, crowded, or coiled.

Capital Rhythm

Dividend cadence reads semi-annual with 2 event(s) in the last full year, a five-year average of 2.2, and stability score 80.0/100. Forward yield sits near 6.5% while payout is around 68.4%.

Structure Score

One-glance gauge for the current market-structure regime.

Pillar Radar

Trend, ownership, pressure, and capital rhythm mapped on one wheel.

Position And Float Balance

Shows whether the stock is extended, tightly held, or carrying capital-return support.

Dividend Cadence Tape

Historical dividend-event counts help reveal how dependable the income rhythm has been.

Dividend Cadence Ledger

Semi-Annual
Year Dividend Count Context
2026 1 Current partial year
2025 2 Full year
2024 2 Full year
2023 2 Full year
2022 3 Full year
2021 2 Full year
2020 2 Full year
2019 2 Full year

Structure Facts

Live Snapshot
Implied Spot
537.00
derived from market cap / shares
52W High
874.78
upper auction edge
52W Low
447.89
lower auction edge
Beta
0.76
volatility character
Shares Out
90.0M
fully diluted count
Shares Float
79.3M
tradable register
Shares Short
0
borrowed stock
Short Ratio
0.0x
days-to-cover style read
Ex-Dividend
2026-05-28
39 day(s) to ex-date
Dividend Pay
-
payment date not supplied
Last Split
-
split date not supplied

Capital Radar

Capital Regime
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Smart Money Tilt
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Public vs institutions
Target Conviction
—
Broker coverage pulse
Insider Pressure
—
Director + TR1 flow
Last Held Position
-
Public Hands
-
Institutions
18.07
Institutions As Of
2026-04-28
Avg Broker Target
-
Upside Vs Price
-
Purchase Director Dealing
4
Sale Director Dealing
0
Purchase TR1
5
Sale TR1
2
Broker Coverage Rows
2
Institution Holders Tracked
4
Public Vs Institutional Ownership (3D)
Top Institution Holders (Latest Per Holder)
Director Dealing Sentiment Flow
Broker Target Bias
Signal: Pending
Capital Momentum Matrix
Broker Targets Vs Price
Aggregated Institution Weight By Holder

Short Data - Last 30 Days

Nexus Pulse Engine

Overall Buy/Sell/Hold
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Technical Composite
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Financial Composite
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Fundamental Composite
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Short Pressure
Signal: Pending
Momentum Bias
Signal: Pending

Volatility Lab

ATR(14)
Realized Vol (20d)
Volume Spike Z

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