Hillenbrand (HI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hillenbrand Inc., headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, is a diversified industrial company operating through two principal segments: the Process Equipment Group and Batesville Casket Co. The Process Equipment Group, which comprises Coperion and Milacron, designs, manufactures and services equipment and systems for material handling, compounding, extrusion and injection molding in industries such as chemical, food, plastics and minerals. Batesville Casket Co. is one of North America’s leading producers of burial caskets, cremation products and memorialization accessories, serving funeral professionals and distributors across the United States.

Coperion provides high-precision compounding and extrusion systems along with bulk material handling solutions, while Milacron offers advanced injection molding machines and related tooling for plastics manufacturers. Both businesses support customers through a global network of engineering support, aftermarket parts, maintenance services and digital monitoring platforms aimed at minimizing downtime and enhancing production efficiency.

Founded in 1906 in Batesville, Indiana, Batesville Casket Co. has grown from a regional casket maker into a manufacturer of wood, steel and alternative material caskets, as well as urns and personalization options. The segment emphasizes craftsmanship, quality control and sustainable practices, operating multiple manufacturing facilities and distribution centers to ensure timely delivery of products and services to funeral homes and families.

Hillenbrand is governed by an independent board of directors and led by a seasoned executive team focused on driving innovation, strategic growth and operational excellence. Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer and senior management, the company continues to pursue acquisitions, invest in research and development and expand its geographic footprint across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Hillenbrand’s complementary businesses and commitment to customer service aim to generate long-term value for its stakeholders.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.36 to $22.81
• 50-Day Range: $18.58 to $23.12
• 52-Week Range: $18.36 to $45.53
• Volume: 325,996 shs
• Average Volume: 496,830 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.60 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 3.96%
• Price Target: $32.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Hillenbrand Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hillenbrand scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 49th out of 543 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Hillenbrand has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Hillenbrand has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.02%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hillenbrand are expected to grow by 15.02% in the coming year, from $2.53 to $2.91 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hillenbrand is -5.96, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Hillenbrand is -5.96, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Hillenbrand has a P/B Ratio of 1.09. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.97% of the float of Hillenbrand has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hillenbrand has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hillenbrand has recently increased by 6.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Hillenbrand is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.99%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Hillenbrand has been increasing its dividend for 18 years.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Hillenbrand will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.93% next year. This indicates that Hillenbrand will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.22

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.97% of the float of Hillenbrand has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hillenbrand has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Hillenbrand has recently increased by 6.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.80

News Sentiment

Hillenbrand has a news sentiment score of 0.80. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Hillenbrand this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for HI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Hillenbrand insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 2.00% of the stock of Hillenbrand is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.09% of the stock of Hillenbrand is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HI shares performed this year?

Hillenbrand's stock was trading at $30.78 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, HI shares have decreased by 26.2% and is now trading at $22.71.

How were Hillenbrand's earnings last quarter?

Hillenbrand Inc (NYSE:HI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.06. The company's revenue was down 8.8% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Hillenbrand?

Shares of HI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Hillenbrand own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hillenbrand investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Humana (HUM), The RMR Group (RMR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/16/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Industrial Services
• Sub-Industry: Specialized Consumer Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HI
• CIK: 1417398
• Web: www.hillenbrand.com
• Phone: (812) 934-7000
• Fax: 812-934-7613
• Employees: 10,450
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $32.00
• High Stock Price Target: $40.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $24.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +40.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.81)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.98
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$211 million
• Net Margins: -8.82%
• Pretax Margin: -6.91%
• Return on Equity: 15.03%
• Return on Assets: 4.19%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.39
• Current Ratio: 1.51
• Quick Ratio: 1.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.18 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.50
• Cash Flow: $5.71 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.98
• Book Value: $20.75 per share
• Price / Book: 1.09

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 70,450,000
• Free Float: 69,045,000
• Market Cap: $1.60 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.46