HFF, Inc. provides commercial real estate and capital market services to the users and providers of capital primarily in the United States commercial real estate industry. The company offers debt placement services, such as construction and construction/mini-permanent loans, adjustable and fixed rate mortgages, entity level debts, mezzanine debts, forward delivery loans, tax exempt financing, and sale/leaseback financing to the owners of various properties comprising office, retail, industrial, hotel, multi-housing, student housing, self-storage, senior living, independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, condominiums and condominium conversions, mixed-use properties, and land. It also provides investment advisory services to commercial real estate owners; and equity placement and private equity alternatives and solutions, as well as assists clients in the sale of their commercial real estate debt note portfolios. In addition, the company offers private equity, investment banking, and advisory services, including equity capital to establish joint ventures relating to identified properties or properties to be acquired by a fund sponsor; private placements of preferred securities; advisory services for mergers and acquisitions, sales and divestitures, management buyouts, and recapitalizations and restructurings; and institutional marketing and fund-raising for public and private commercial real estate companies. Further, it provides loan sales and commercial loan servicing to life insurance companies. The company was founded in 1982 and is based in Dallas, Texas. HFF, Inc. is a subsidiary of HFF Holdings, LLC.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Real property lessors, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryDiversified Capital Markets
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:HF
CUSIP40418F10
Phone214-265-0880
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.59
Quick Ratio1.59
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio17.94
Forward P/E Ratio16.85
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$609.48 million
Price / Sales2.84
Cash Flow$2.9845 per share
Price / Cash14.85
Book Value$7.43 per share
Price / Book5.97
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.47
Net Income$94.96 million
Net Margins15.72%
Return on Equity37.50%
Return on Assets9.62%
Miscellaneous
Employees982
Outstanding Shares39,120,000
Market Cap$1.73 billion
HFF (NYSE:HF) Frequently Asked Questions
What is HFF's stock symbol?
HFF trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HF."
How often does HFF pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for HFF?
HFF announced a special dividend on Monday, January 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 9th will be given a dividend of $1.75 per share on Wednesday, February 21st. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, February 8th. This is a positive change from HFF's previous special dividend of $1.57. View HFF's Dividend History.
How were HFF's earnings last quarter?
HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 26th. The financial services provider reported $0.61 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.13. The financial services provider had revenue of $153.73 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $139 million. HFF had a return on equity of 37.50% and a net margin of 15.72%. View HFF's Earnings History.
When is HFF's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for HF?
3 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for HFF's stock. Their forecasts range from $41.00 to $41.00. On average, they anticipate HFF's stock price to reach $41.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 7.5%. View Analyst Price Targets for HFF.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for HFF?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HFF in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 2 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for HFF.
Who are some of HFF's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to HFF include Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Kimco Realty (KIM), Apartment Investment and Management (AIV), Forest City Realty Trust (FCE.A), American Homes 4 Rent (AMH), Douglas Emmett (DEI), Lazard (LAZ), Old Republic International (ORI), Liberty Property Trust (LPT), BOK Financial (BOKF), Oaktree Capital Group (OAK), CyrusOne (CONE), People's United Financial (PBCT), City Developments (CDEVY) and BERKELEY Grp HO/ADR (BKGFY).
Who are HFF's key executives?
HFF's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Mark D. Gibson, Exec. MD, Vice Chairman & CEO (Age 59)
- Mr. Joe B. Thornton Jr., Vice Chairman & Pres (Age 57)
- Mr. Gregory R. Conley, Chief Financial Officer (Age 57)
- Mr. Matthew D. Lawton, Exec. Managing Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Michael J. Tepedino, Exec. Managing Director (Age 54)
Has HFF been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about HF stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern identifies positive and negative press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. HFF earned a news and rumor sentiment score of 0.21 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the financial services provider an impact score of 46.23 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near term. View Recent Headlines for HFF.
Who are HFF's major shareholders?
HFF's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (13.17%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (4.63%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.22%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (2.82%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.89%) and Cooke & Bieler LP (1.17%). Company insiders that own HFF stock include Deborah H Mcaneny, Gerard T Sansosti, Joe Thornton Jr, John Fowler, Kevin Mackenzie, Mark Gibson, Matthew D Lawton, Michael Tepedino and Zarraga Manuel A De. View Institutional Ownership Trends for HFF.
Which major investors are selling HFF stock?
HF stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Eagle Asset Management Inc., Mackay Shields LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., New Amsterdam Partners LLC NY, California Public Employees Retirement System, Renaissance Technologies LLC and Wells Fargo & Company MN. Company insiders that have sold HFF company stock in the last year include Gerard T Sansosti, Joe Thornton Jr, John Fowler, Kevin Mackenzie, Mark Gibson, Matthew D Lawton, Michael Tepedino and Zarraga Manuel A De. View Insider Buying and Selling for HFF.
Which major investors are buying HFF stock?
HF stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Cooke & Bieler LP, Wasatch Advisors Inc., Prescott Group Capital Management L.L.C., Spark Investment Management LLC, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Citadel Advisors LLC and Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for HFF.
How do I buy shares of HFF?
Shares of HF can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is HFF's stock price today?
One share of HF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $44.32.
How big of a company is HFF?
HFF has a market capitalization of $1.73 billion and generates $609.48 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $94.96 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.47 on an earnings per share basis. HFF employs 982 workers across the globe.
How can I contact HFF?
HFF's mailing address is 2323 Victory Avenue Suite 1200, Dallas TX, 75219. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 214-265-0880 or via email at [email protected]
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