Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and indoor gardening. The company’s offerings include horticultural lighting systems, environmental controls, nutrient and irrigation solutions, growing media, and greenhouse and nursery equipment. These products are designed to support commercial growers, research institutions, and home gardening enthusiasts by optimizing plant growth and resource efficiency in indoor and greenhouse environments.

Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, Hydrofarm has grown through a combination of product innovation and strategic acquisitions. The company’s distribution network spans North America and extends into select international markets, serving customers through a mix of direct-to-grower channels, independent distributors, and e-commerce platforms. Hydrofarm also supports its customers with technical expertise, training programs, and tailored solutions to address the specific needs of diverse crops and cultivation methods.

Hydrofarm completed its business combination and began trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker HYFM in mid-2020. The management team, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Stephen G. Hicks, leverages deep industry experience to drive growth and operational efficiency. As global demand for locally grown, sustainable produce continues to rise, Hydrofarm aims to expand its product portfolio and geographic footprint to better serve the evolving needs of indoor and greenhouse growers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.95 to $3.20
• 50-Day Range: $2.88 to $4.77
• 52-Week Range: $1.50 to $8.55
• Volume: 27,801 shs
• Average Volume: 30,010 shs
• Market Capitalization: $14.35 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

Hydrofarm Holdings Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Hydrofarm Holdings Group scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 141st out of 190 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Hydrofarm Holdings Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Hydrofarm Holdings Group are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($13.30) to ($9.40) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Hydrofarm Holdings Group is -0.23, 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group is -0.23, 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

Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.06. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.54% of the float of Hydrofarm Holdings Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group has recently decreased by 49.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Hydrofarm Holdings Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Hydrofarm Holdings Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.12

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.54% of the float of Hydrofarm Holdings Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Hydrofarm Holdings Group 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group has recently decreased by 49.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.96

News Sentiment

Hydrofarm Holdings Group has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Hydrofarm Holdings Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for HYFM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added Hydrofarm Holdings Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 6.90% of the stock of Hydrofarm Holdings Group is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 26.61% of the stock of Hydrofarm Holdings Group is held by institutions.

HYFM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HYFM shares performed this year?

Hydrofarm Holdings Group's stock was trading at $5.80 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HYFM stock has decreased by 46.9% and is now trading at $3.08.

How were Hydrofarm Holdings Group's earnings last quarter?

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HYFM) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 12th. The company reported ($3.63) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($2.39) by $1.24. The company had revenue of $39.25 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $51 million. Hydrofarm Holdings Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.08% and a negative net margin of 38.43%.
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When did Hydrofarm Holdings Group's stock split?

Shares of Hydrofarm Holdings Group reverse split on Thursday, February 13th 2025.The 1-10 reverse split was announced on Monday, February 10th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Wednesday, February 12th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 10 shares after the split.

When did Hydrofarm Holdings Group IPO?

Hydrofarm Holdings Group (HYFM) raised $130 million in an IPO on Thursday, December 10th 2020. The company issued 8,700,000 shares at a price of $14.00-$16.00 per share. J.P.Morgan, Stifel, Deutsche Bank Securities, Truist Securities and William Blair served as the underwriters for the IPO.

How do I buy shares of Hydrofarm Holdings Group?

Shares of HYFM 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 Hydrofarm Holdings Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hydrofarm Holdings Group investors own include Salesforce (CRM), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Meta Platforms (META), AbbVie (ABBV), Chevron (CVX), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/12/2025
• Today: 10/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Agriculture/Products
• Sub-Industry: Wholesale
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:HYFM
• CIK: 1695295
• Web: www.hydrofarm.com
• Phone: 707-765-9990
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 840
• Year Founded: 1977

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($13.45)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$66.72 million
• Net Margins: -38.43%
• Pretax Margin: -38.26%
• Return on Equity: -28.08%
• Return on Assets: -14.63%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.61
• Current Ratio: 2.32
• Quick Ratio: 0.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $190.29 million
• Price / Sales: 0.08
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $48.48 per share
• Price / Book: 0.06

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 4,660,000
• Free Float: 4,338,000
• Market Cap: $14.35 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.34