Berenberg Bank Raises Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Price Target to GBX 810

Key Points

• Berenberg Bank raised Hilton Food Group’s price target from GBX 790 to GBX 810 and maintained a “buy” rating, implying 15.71% upside from the prior close.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive: Deutsche Bank increased its target to GBX 850 with a “buy” rating, while Shore Capital reaffirmed its “house stock” rating. The consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with an average target of GBX 717.50.
• Hilton Food’s shares opened at GBX 700, supported by improved profit guidance and recent earnings of GBX 25.70 per share, though thin margins and elevated debt remain key risks.

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG - Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by Berenberg Bank from GBX 790 to GBX 810 in a research note issued on Monday, Digital Look reports. The firm presently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Berenberg Bank's price objective suggests a potential upside of 15.71% from the company's previous close.

Several other research firms have also commented on HFG. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price target on Hilton Food Group from GBX 815 to GBX 850 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Friday. Shore Capital Group reissued a "house stock" rating on shares of Hilton Food Group in a report on Thursday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of GBX 717.50.

Hilton Food Group Stock Performance

LON HFG opened at GBX 700 on Monday. The company has a fifty day moving average of GBX 582.27 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 543.09. The company has a market capitalization of £629.69 million, a PE ratio of 8.02, a P/E/G ratio of 17.31 and a beta of 0.75. Hilton Food Group has a 1 year low of GBX 447.89 and a 1 year high of GBX 738. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 157.02, a current ratio of 1.28 and a quick ratio of 0.88.

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported GBX 25.70 EPS for the quarter. Hilton Food Group had a return on equity of 5.91% and a net margin of 0.47%. As a group, analysts expect that Hilton Food Group will post 62.3340321 earnings per share for the current year.

Hilton Food Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Food Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Profit guidance raised: Hilton Food increased its full-year adjusted pre-tax profit outlook after reporting first-half revenue of approximately £2.29 billion. Growth was supported by higher volumes and inflation-related revenue increases. Hilton Food H1 Revenue Rises on Higher Volumes and Inflation
• Positive Sentiment: Recovery expectations improved: The interim performance and upgraded outlook have renewed investor hopes that Hilton Food’s operational recovery is gaining traction. Hilton Food Sparks Investor Hopes of Recovery
• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank turned more constructive: Deutsche raised its price target from GBX 815 to GBX 850 and assigned a “buy” rating, implying meaningful upside relative to the current trading level.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains intact: Shore Capital reaffirmed its “house stock” rating, indicating continued confidence in the company’s longer-term prospects.
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported earnings: Hilton Food posted quarterly EPS of GBX 25.70, with a 1.14% net margin and 14.17% return on equity. The earnings call focused on the first-half performance and outlook. Hilton Food H1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and balance-sheet risks persist: Hilton Food’s thin net margin, current ratio below 1.0 on a quick-ratio basis and debt-to-equity ratio above 100% could limit the market’s reaction to the improved guidance and leave the stock sensitive to execution or cost pressures.

About Hilton Food Group

Hilton Food Group plc is a leading international food and supply chain services partner. We partner with leading retailers, brands and food service partners across the world. We offer a unique multi-category proposition of outstanding protein products including meat, seafood, vegan and vegetarian, and easier meals. We also offer a range of supply chain service expertise and solutions through our investment in innovative, leading technology such as Foods Connected, Agito Group and Cellular Agriculture Ltd. We are a business of over 7,000 employees, operating from 24 technologically advanced food processing, packing and logistics facilities across 19 markets in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.

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