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Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Shares Down 16.8% on Analyst Downgrade

Written by MarketBeat
Updated September 7, 2025
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Key Points

  • Hilton Food Group shares experienced a significant drop of 16.8% on Wednesday, trading as low as GBX 659 ($8.83) after previously closing at GBX 822 ($11.01).
  • Despite the decline, analysts maintain a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a price target of GBX 1,091.67, indicating potential for recovery.
  • The company reported earnings of GBX 26.50 EPS for the last quarter and expects to post a total of 62.33 EPS for the current year.
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Shares of Hilton Food Group plc (LON:HFG - Get Free Report) traded down 16.8% during trading on Wednesday after Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price target on the stock from GBX 1,050 to GBX 750. Royal Bank Of Canada currently has a sector perform rating on the stock. Hilton Food Group traded as low as GBX 659 ($8.90) and last traded at GBX 684 ($9.24). 3,687,914 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 1,072% from the average session volume of 314,619 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 822 ($11.10).

Separately, Shore Capital reissued a "house stock" rating on shares of Hilton Food Group in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of GBX 935.

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Hilton Food Group Stock Performance

The firm's fifty day moving average price is GBX 838.86 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 855.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 148.82. The firm has a market cap of £620.34 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 1,604.65, a PEG ratio of 17.31 and a beta of 0.57.

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, September 3rd. The company reported GBX 26.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Hilton Food Group had a net margin of 1.22% and a return on equity of 15.15%. Analysts expect that Hilton Food Group plc will post 62.3340321 earnings per share for the current year.

Hilton Food Group Company Profile

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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.

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