NASDAQ:HIFS Hingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $201.20 +1.19 (+0.59%) (As of 05/26/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$199.01▼$202.4150-Day Range$176.11▼$242.5052-Week Range$173.51▼$335.53Volume10,535 shsAverage Volume17,464 shsMarket Capitalization$432.58 millionP/E Ratio12.96Dividend Yield1.25%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesShort InterestSocial MediaProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesShort InterestSocial Media Hingham Institution for Savings MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestBearish8.67% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.29Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.54 out of 5 starsFinance Sector855th out of 911 stocksRetail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry12th out of 12 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Hingham Institution for Savings. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.67% of the float of Hingham Institution for Savings has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHingham Institution for Savings has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Hingham Institution for Savings has recently increased by 10.50%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHingham Institution for Savings pays a meaningful dividend of 1.25%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthHingham Institution for Savings has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Hingham Institution for Savings is 16.23%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for HIFS. Previous Next 2.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHingham Institution for Savings has a news sentiment score of 0.29. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Hingham Institution for Savings this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Hingham Institution for Savings to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hingham Institution for Savings insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 36.93% of the stock of Hingham Institution for Savings is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hingham Institution for Savings is 12.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.05.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hingham Institution for Savings is 12.96, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 153.54. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) StockHingham Institution for Savings provides community banking services. It engages in the business of commercial and residential real estate mortgage lending, funded by retail deposits, wholesale deposits and borrowings. The company was founded in 1834 and is headquartered in Hingham, MA.Read More Receive HIFS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hingham Institution for Savings and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address HIFS Stock News HeadlinesMay 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comNovelStem International (OTCMKTS:NSTM) and Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Financial AnalysisMay 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Sees Large Growth in Short InterestMay 28, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)Free SMS Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day.Using our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.April 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.63April 16, 2023 | msn.comHingham Institution for Savings (HIFS) Declares $0.63 DividendApril 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Shares Gap Up Following Dividend AnnouncementApril 15, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Plans $0.63 Quarterly DividendApril 14, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deHingham Institution for Savings: Hingham Savings Reports First Quarter 2023 ResultsMay 28, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)Free A.I. Trade Alerts. Up to 15 opportunities a day.Using our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.April 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Savings Reports First Quarter 2023 ResultsApril 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Survey: Titan Machinery (NASDAQ:TITN) & Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS)March 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Shares Gap Down to $242.50January 20, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deHingham Institution for Savings: Hingham Savings Reports 2022 ResultsJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Savings Reports 2022 ResultsJanuary 16, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHingham Institution for Savings: Taking A More Cautious Outlook For 2023January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhile institutions own 32% of Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS), individual investors are its largest shareholders with 35% ownershipJanuary 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com7 Long-Term Stocks to Put on Your Buy List in 2023December 27, 2022 | yahoo.comHingham, United States - Weather Forecasts | Maps | News - Yahoo WeatherDecember 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Institution for Savings' (NASDAQ:HIFS) investors will be pleased with their favorable 59% return over the last three yearsNovember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Declares Regular and Special DividendNovember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com9 dividend hikes to watch for this week: American Equity, HormelOctober 23, 2022 | seekingalpha.comHingham Institution For Savings: The Nation's Most Efficient Bank Is Now A BuyOctober 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.61October 20, 2022 | fool.comHingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ: HIFS)October 15, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deHingham Institution for Savings: Hingham Savings Reports Third Quarter 2022 ResultsOctober 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHingham Savings Reports Third Quarter 2022 ResultsSeptember 24, 2022 | seekingalpha.comHIFS Hingham Institution for SavingsSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive HIFS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hingham Institution for Savings and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address HIFS Company Calendar Last Earnings4/13/2023Ex-Dividend for 5/10 Dividend4/28/2023Dividend Payable5/10/2023Today5/28/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/21/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Retail stores, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustryThrifts & Mortgage Finance SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:HIFS CUSIP43332310 CIKN/A Webwww.hinghamsavings.com Phone(781) 749-2200FaxN/AEmployees75Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$15.53 Trailing P/E Ratio12.96 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$37.52 million Net Margins25.02% Pretax Margin56.55% Return on Equity12.15% Return on Assets1.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.85 Current Ratio1.38 Quick Ratio1.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$118.31 million Price / Sales3.66 Cash Flow$21.54 per share Price / Cash Flow9.34 Book ValueN/A Price / BookN/AMiscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,150,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap$432.58 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.89 Key ExecutivesRobert H. GaughenChairman & Chief Executive OfficerPatrick R. GaughenPresident, Chief Operating Officer & DirectorCristián Andrés Melej GescheChief Financial Officer & Vice PresidentDaniel BagleyChief Information Officer & Vice PresidentJeremy MartinChief Compliance Officer & Vice PresidentKey CompetitorsVinci Partners InvestmentsNASDAQ:VINPWhitestone REITNYSE:WSRWashington Trust BancorpNASDAQ:WASHMidland States BancorpNASDAQ:MSBIInvesco California Value Municipal Income TrustNYSE:VCVView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipJPMorgan Chase & Co.Sold 554 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.054%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 400 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.042%State Street CorpBought 387 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 1.418%Annandale Capital LLCBought 146 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.100%First Trust Advisors LPSold 679 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.050%View All Institutional Transactions HIFS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have HIFS shares performed in 2023? Hingham Institution for Savings' stock was trading at $275.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HIFS stock has decreased by 27.1% and is now trading at $201.20. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Hingham Institution for Savings? Hingham Institution for Savings saw a increase in short interest in May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 132,600 shares, an increase of 10.5% from the April 30th total of 120,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 19,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 6.9 days. Approximately 8.7% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Hingham Institution for Savings' Short Interest. When is Hingham Institution for Savings' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, July 21st 2023. View our HIFS earnings forecast. How were Hingham Institution for Savings' earnings last quarter? Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 13th. The savings and loans company reported $2.61 EPS for the quarter. The savings and loans company had revenue of $18.74 million for the quarter. Hingham Institution for Savings had a net margin of 25.02% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.15%. How often does Hingham Institution for Savings pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hingham Institution for Savings? Hingham Institution for Savings announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 13th. Investors of record on Monday, May 1st will be given a dividend of $0.63 per share on Wednesday, May 10th. This represents a $2.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 28th. Read our dividend analysis for HIFS. What ETFs hold Hingham Institution for Savings' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) stock in their portfolio include Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC), First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund (QABA), Is Hingham Institution for Savings a good dividend stock? Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.25%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 14 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 16.23%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for HIFS. What is Robert H. Gaughen Jr.'s approval rating as Hingham Institution for Savings' CEO? 7 employees have rated Hingham Institution for Savings Chief Executive Officer Robert H. Gaughen Jr. on Glassdoor.com. Robert H. Gaughen Jr. has an approval rating of 89% among the company's employees. 74.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Hingham Institution for Savings to a friend. What other stocks do shareholders of Hingham Institution for Savings own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hingham Institution for Savings investors own include United Technologies (UTX), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Las Vegas Sands (LVS), AbbVie (ABBV), Franklin Resources (BEN), Community Bank System (CBU) and Carnival Co. & (CCL). What is Hingham Institution for Savings' stock symbol? Hingham Institution for Savings trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "HIFS." Who are Hingham Institution for Savings' major shareholders? Hingham Institution for Savings' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.45%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.81%), Epoch Investment Partners Inc. (2.54%), Schwartz Investment Counsel Inc. (2.33%), State Street Corp (1.42%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.37%). How do I buy shares of Hingham Institution for Savings? Shares of HIFS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Hingham Institution for Savings' stock price today? One share of HIFS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $201.20. How much money does Hingham Institution for Savings make? Hingham Institution for Savings (NASDAQ:HIFS) has a market capitalization of $432.58 million and generates $118.31 million in revenue each year. The savings and loans company earns $37.52 million in net income (profit) each year or $15.53 on an earnings per share basis. How can I contact Hingham Institution for Savings? Hingham Institution for Savings' mailing address is 55 Main Street, Hingham MA, 02043. The official website for the company is www.hinghamsavings.com. The savings and loans company can be reached via phone at (781) 749-2200. This page (NASDAQ:HIFS) was last updated on 5/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Hingham Institution for Savings Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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