Hilton Food Group (HFG)

Sector:

Food

Index:

FTSE 250

900.00p
   
  • Change Today:
    -14.00p
  • 52 Week High: 985.00
  • 52 Week Low: 646.00
  • Currency: UK Pounds
  • Shares Issued: 89.70m
  • Volume: 144,023
  • Market Cap: £807.32m
  • RiskGrade: 184

Hilton Food says trading in line, outlook positive

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 11 Jan 2018

LONDON (ShareCast) - (ShareCast News) - Specialist food packing business Hilton Food said on Thursday that its performance in the year to the end of December has been in line with the board's expectations.
Hilton said the performance reflects growth in a number of existing and new markets, as well as the positive impact of foreign currency translation. The company said it has continued to growth the business in Western Europe, with higher turnover particularly in the UK and Ireland. In Sweden and Denmark, meanwhile, sales have been up slightly, with "strong" Christmas fresh pizza sales in Sweden.

In Holland, although sales were lower due to reduced consumer demand, Hilton said it has continued to perform well. In Central Europe, the group's performance has improved in the second half in line with its expectations, as it continues to adapt its business model to the local environment.

Hilton also said that its joint venture in Australia has progressed well, with the Victoria plant delivering year-on-year growth as expected.

"Hilton's trading outlook remains positive, with growth prospects underpinned by the expansion plans announced in the last year covering Australia, Portugal, Central Europe and New Zealand, as well as further opportunities arising from the Seachill acquisition.

"The group's financial position is strong, positioning us well for further expansion. Hilton remains well placed to deliver continued growth over the medium term enhanced by further opportunities to develop our cross category business in both domestic and overseas markets."

At 0940 GMT, the shares were up 3% to 865p.

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HFG Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Share Price 900.00p
Change Today -14.00p
% Change -1.53 %
52 Week High 985.00
52 Week Low 646.00
Volume 144,023
Shares Issued 89.70m
Market Cap £807.32m
RiskGrade 184

HFG Star Ratings

Compare performance with the sector and the market.
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Key: vs Market vs Sector
Value
79.79% below the market average79.79% below the market average79.79% below the market average79.79% below the market average79.79% below the market average
85.19% below the sector average85.19% below the sector average85.19% below the sector average85.19% below the sector average85.19% below the sector average
Price Trend
58.18% above the market average58.18% above the market average58.18% above the market average58.18% above the market average58.18% above the market average
46.67% above the sector average46.67% above the sector average46.67% above the sector average46.67% above the sector average46.67% above the sector average
Income
24.23% above the market average24.23% above the market average24.23% above the market average24.23% above the market average24.23% above the market average
6.67% below the sector average6.67% below the sector average6.67% below the sector average6.67% below the sector average6.67% below the sector average
Growth
12.86% below the market average12.86% below the market average12.86% below the market average12.86% below the market average12.86% below the market average
18.52% above the sector average18.52% above the sector average18.52% above the sector average18.52% above the sector average18.52% above the sector average

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Neutral 1
Sell 1
Strong Sell 0
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HFG Dividends

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HFG Key Personnel

Chair Robert Watson
CFO Matt Osborne

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