Hilton Food Group (HFG)

Sector:

Food

Index:

FTSE 250

839.00p
   
  • Change Today:
      1.00p
  • 52 Week High: 985.00p
  • 52 Week Low: 821.00p
  • Currency: UK Pounds
  • Shares Issued: 89.91m
  • Volume: 123,649
  • Market Cap: £754.31m
  • RiskGrade: 184
  • Beta: 0.00

Hilton Food to hit forecasts after strong Q4 trading

By Benjamin Chiou

Date: Thursday 09 Jan 2025

LONDON (ShareCast) - (Sharecast News) - Food packaging group Hilton Foods said it expects to hit market forecasts with its 2024 results after a strong finish to the year across all three operating regions.
The company, which specialises in protein packing and convenience food, said results in the final quarter were driven by the core retail meat volumes which grew 4% year-on-year.

In the UK and Ireland, trading was strong for core retail meat and foodservice over Christmas, while the seafood business saw a strong volume performance. Core meat ranges and convenience operations in Europe also performed strongly.

However, raw material price deflation in Asia Pacific continued to impact revenue, though volumes remained strong.

The company said it expects to meet consensus forecasts for an adjusted pre-tax profit of between £74m and £77m for the 12 months to 29 December.

"The final quarter of the year has delivered a strong performance, with the full-year outturn in line with expectations. This success was driven by another solid Christmas trading period and underpinned by our innovative ranges and the growing popularity of beef as a festive centrepiece," said chief executive Steve Murrells.

In other news, the company said its long-term partnership with Walmart continues to develop with Hilton Foods Canada on track to launch in early 2027.

Shares were down 2.3% at 874.3p by 0942 GMT.

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HFG Market Data

Currency UK Pounds
Share Price 839.00p
Change Today 1.00p
% Change 0.12 %
52 Week High 985.00p
52 Week Low 821.00p
Volume 123,649
Shares Issued 89.91m
Market Cap £754.31m
Beta 0.00
RiskGrade 184

HFG Star Ratings

Compare performance with the sector and the market.
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Key: vs Market vs Sector
Value
80.07% below the market average80.07% below the market average80.07% below the market average80.07% below the market average80.07% below the market average
76.92% below the sector average76.92% below the sector average76.92% below the sector average76.92% below the sector average76.92% below the sector average
Price Trend
8.9% below the market average8.9% below the market average8.9% below the market average8.9% below the market average8.9% below the market average
20% below the sector average20% below the sector average20% below the sector average20% below the sector average20% below the sector average
Income
54.75% above the market average54.75% above the market average54.75% above the market average54.75% above the market average54.75% above the market average
75.00% above the sector average75.00% above the sector average75.00% above the sector average75.00% above the sector average75.00% above the sector average
Growth
29.64% above the market average29.64% above the market average29.64% above the market average29.64% above the market average29.64% above the market average
61.54% above the sector average61.54% above the sector average61.54% above the sector average61.54% above the sector average61.54% above the sector average

What The Brokers Say

Strong Buy 5
Buy 1
Neutral 0
Sell 1
Strong Sell 0
Total 7
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HFG Dividends

  Latest Previous
  Final Interim
Ex-Div 29-May-25 31-Oct-24
Paid 27-Jun-25 29-Nov-24
Amount 24.90p 9.60p

Trades for 27-Aug-2025

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HFG Key Personnel

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