Hill & Smith (LON:HILS - Get Free Report) was downgraded by research analysts at Shore Capital to a "hold" rating in a research report issued on Thursday,Digital Look reports.
Separately, Berenberg Bank restated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 2,500 ($33.53) price target on shares of Hill & Smith in a research report on Monday, March 17th.
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Hill & Smith Stock Performance
Hill & Smith stock traded down GBX 108 ($1.45) during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting GBX 1,812 ($24.30). 2,016,260 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 362,490. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 2.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 34.30. Hill & Smith has a one year low of GBX 1,463.97 ($19.63) and a one year high of GBX 2,330 ($31.25). The firm has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 1,782.51 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 1,899.31. The company has a market cap of £1.46 billion, a PE ratio of 19.05 and a beta of 1.31.
Hill & Smith (LON:HILS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 12th. The company reported GBX 122.60 ($1.64) EPS for the quarter. Hill & Smith had a return on equity of 17.39% and a net margin of 9.23%. On average, equities analysts forecast that Hill & Smith will post 129.1287386 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling
In related news, insider Carol Chesney bought 1,054 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 14th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of GBX 1,842 ($24.70) per share, for a total transaction of £19,414.68 ($26,035.51). Also, insider Alan Giddins bought 4,225 shares of Hill & Smith stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 12th. The shares were bought at an average cost of GBX 1,875 ($25.14) per share, with a total value of £79,218.75 ($106,234.08). 1.88% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
About Hill & Smith
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Our purpose is to create sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation.
Hill & Smith PLC is an international group with leading positions in the supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing services to global markets. Through a focus on leading positions in niche markets we aim to consistently deliver strong returns and shareholder value.
Supplying to, and located in, global markets the Group serves customers from facilities in Australia, India, Sweden, the UK and the USA, building a presence in international markets, where countries are upgrading or improving their infrastructure as their economies grow.
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