HFF Company Profile (NYSE:HF)

About HFF (NYSE:HF)

HFF, Inc. is a holding company. The Company holds the partnership interests in Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. and HFF Securities L.P. (together, the Operating Partnerships), held through the subsidiary HFF Partnership Holdings, LLC, and all of the outstanding shares of Holliday GP Corp. (Holliday GP). The Company operates through the commercial real estate financial intermediary segment. It offers debt placement, investment sales, distressed debt and real estate owned advisory services, equity placement, investment banking and advisory services, loan sales and commercial loan servicing. Its fully-integrated national capital markets platform, coupled with its knowledge of the commercial real estate markets provides an range of capital markets services, including Debt placement; Investment sales; Distressed debt and real estate owned advisory services; Equity placement; Investment banking and advisory services; Loan sales; and Commercial loan servicing.

Industry, Sector and Symbol:

Sector: Finance
Industry: Real Estate Services
Sub-Industry: Diversified Capital Markets
Symbol: NYSE:HF
CUSIP: 40418F10
Web: www.hfflp.com

Capitalization:

Market Cap: $1.65839 billion
Outstanding Shares: 38,576,000

Average Prices:

50 Day Moving Avg: $38.82
200 Day Moving Avg: $34.25
52 Week Range: $24.84 - $43.66

P/E:

Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.60
Foreward P/E Ratio: 21.00
P/E Growth: 1.25

Sales & Book Value:

Annual Revenue: $542.82 million
Price / Sales: 3.07
Book Value: $5.75 per share
Price / Book: 7.52

Profitability:

Net Margins: 15.51%
Return on Equity: 40.20%
Return on Assets: 8.06%

Debt:

Current Ratio: 1.21%
Quick Ratio: 1.21%

Misc:

Average Volume: 153,517 shs.
Beta: 1.18
Short Ratio: 6.79

Frequently Asked Questions for HFF (NYSE:HF)

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 Wednesday, January 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 9th will be paid a dividend of $1.57 per share on Tuesday, February 21st. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 7th. View HFF's Dividend History.

How were HFF's earnings last quarter?

HFF, Inc. (NYSE:HF) announced its earnings results on Thursday, July, 27th. The company reported $0.49 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.40 by $0.09. The firm earned $137.36 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $127.81 million. HFF had a net margin of 15.51% and a return on equity of 40.20%. View HFF's Earnings History.

When will HFF make its next earnings announcement?

HFF is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October, 31st 2017. View Earnings Estimates for HFF.

Where is HFF's stock going? Where will HFF's stock price be in 2017?

4 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for HFF's stock. Their forecasts range from $28.00 to $28.00. On average, they expect HFF's share price to reach $28.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for HFF.

Who are some of HFF's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to HFF include Kennedy-Wilson Holdings (KW), Colliers International Group (CIGI), SouFun Holdings Limited (SFUN), Nationstar Mortgage Holdings (NSM), Savills plc (SVS), RE/MAX Holdings (RMAX), Marcus & Millichap (MMI), Purplebricks Group PLC (PURP), Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (ASPS), Landmark Infrastructure Partners LP (LMRK), Tremor Video (TLRA), LSL Property Services plc (LSL), Reis (REIS), Leju Holdings Limited (LEJU), Belvoir Lettings PLC (BLV), HML Holdings plc (HMLH), American Farmland Co (AFCO) and Colliers International Group (FSRV).

Who are HFF's key executives?

HFF's management team includes the folowing people:

Jody B. Thornton Jr., Vice Chairman of the Board, President
Mark D. Gibson, Vice Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Gregory R. Conley, Chief Financial Officer
Nancy O. Goodson, Chief Operating Officer
Manuel A. De Zarraga, Executive Managing Director
Matthew D. Lawton, Executive Managing Director
Gerard T. Sansosti, Executive Managing Director
Michael J. Tepedino, Executive Managing Director
Deborah H. McAneny, Lead Independent Director
Susan P. McGalla, Independent Director

How do I buy HFF stock?

Shares of HFF can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is HFF's stock price today?

One share of HFF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $43.25.

MarketBeat Community Rating for HFF (NYSE HF)

Community Ranking:		2.5 out of 5 ( )
Outperform Votes:		102 (Vote Outperform)
Underperform Votes:		103 (Vote Underperform)
Total Votes:		205

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about HFF and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

Consensus Ratings for HFF (NYSE:HF) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?)

Ratings Breakdown:	1 Sell Rating, 2 Hold Ratings, 1 Buy Rating
Consensus Rating:	Hold (Score: 2.00)
Consensus Price Target:	$28.00 (35.26% downside)

Consensus Price Target History for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Analysts' Ratings History for HFF (NYSE:HF)

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Date	Firm	Action	Rating	Impact on Share Price
5/3/2017	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods	Reiterated Rating	Hold	Low
3/24/2017	William Blair	Downgrade	Outperform -> Market Perform	High
3/17/2017	Morgan Stanley	Downgrade	Buy -> Underweight	High
11/21/2016	JMP Securities	Reiterated Rating	Buy	N/A

(Data available from 10/18/2015 forward)

Earnings History for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Earnings History by Quarter for HFF (NYSE HF)

Date	Quarter	Consensus Estimate	Actual EPS	Revenue Estimate	Actual Revenue	Release Link	Conference Call
10/31/2017		$0.54					N/A
7/27/2017	Q2 2017	$0.40	$0.49	$127.81 million	$137.36 million	View	N/A
4/26/2017	Q1 2017	$0.31	$0.50	$124.68 million	$138.81 million	View	N/A
2/23/2017	Q416	$0.77	$0.70	$166.75 million	$155.70 million	View	N/A
11/2/2016	Q316	$0.49	$0.51	$121.19 million	$126.50 million	View	N/A
7/25/2016	Q216	$0.51	$0.41	$139.95 million	$117.67 million	View	Listen
4/28/2016	Q116	$0.23	$0.36	$95.56 million	$117.50 million	View	Listen
2/23/2016	Q415	$0.72	$0.88	$159.38 million	$169.00 million	View	Listen
7/30/2015	Q215	$0.44	$0.55	$117.56 million	$125.00 million	View	Listen
4/29/2015	Q1	$0.16	$0.25		$94.27 million	View	Listen
2/26/2015	Q4	$0.73	$0.71	$146.24 million	$142.49 million	View	Listen
7/31/2014	Q2	$0.37	$0.33		$94.79 million	View	Listen
4/29/2014	Q1	$0.10	$0.10		$76.03 million	View	Listen
3/4/2014	Q4	$0.58	$0.60			View	Listen
11/1/2012	Q312	$0.28	$0.27	$67.68 million	$69.00 million	View	N/A

(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)

Earnings Estimates for HFF (NYSE:HF)

2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $2.00
2018 EPS Consensus Estimate: $1.90

Quarter	Number of Estimates	Low Estimate	High Estimate	Average Estimate
Q1 2017	1	$0.31	$0.31	$0.31
Q2 2017	1	$0.40	$0.40	$0.40
Q3 2017	1	$0.53	$0.53	$0.53
Q4 2017	1	$0.76	$0.76	$0.76
Q1 2018	1	$0.28	$0.28	$0.28
Q2 2018	1	$0.39	$0.39	$0.39
Q3 2018	1	$0.52	$0.52	$0.52
Q4 2018	1	$0.71	$0.71	$0.71

(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)

Current Dividend Information for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Most Recent Dividend:	2/21/2017
Dividend Yield:	0.00%
Dividend Growth:	0.00% (3 Year Average)
Payout Ratio:	0.00% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 0.00% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 0.00% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)

Dividend Payments by Quarter for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Dividend History by Quarter for HFF (NYSE HF)

Announced	Period	Amount	Ex-Dividend Date	Record Date	Payable Date
1/25/2017	special	$1.57	2/7/2017	2/9/2017	2/21/2017
1/25/2016	special	$1.80	2/4/2016	2/8/2016	2/19/2016
1/21/2015	special	$1.80	1/29/2015	2/2/2015	2/13/2015
1/15/2014	special	$1.83	1/23/2014	1/27/2014	2/6/2014

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Insider Ownership Percentage: 5.70%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 87.11%

Institutional Ownership by Quarter for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Insider Trades by Quarter for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Transaction Date	Insider Name	Title	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction
9/27/2017	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	20,520	$38.92	$798,638.40
9/27/2017	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	21,027	$38.92	$818,370.84
9/25/2017	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	23,466	$38.30	$898,747.80
9/25/2017	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	24,044	$38.30	$920,885.20
9/21/2017	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	17,174	$37.92	$651,238.08
9/21/2017	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	17,598	$37.92	$667,316.16
9/20/2017	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	8,660	$37.88	$328,040.80
9/20/2017	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	8,874	$37.88	$336,147.12
9/19/2017	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	36,432	$37.19	$1,354,906.08
9/19/2017	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	37,331	$37.19	$1,388,339.89
9/18/2017	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	14,787	$37.33	$551,998.71
9/18/2017	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	15,151	$37.33	$565,586.83
5/1/2017	Matthew D Lawton	Insider	Sell	16,335	$31.55	$515,369.25
12/8/2016	John Fowler	Director	Sell	13,561	$30.44	$412,796.84
12/6/2016	John Fowler	Director	Sell	20,000	$29.85	$597,000.00
12/2/2016	Gerard T Sansosti	Insider	Sell	22,500	$29.29	$659,025.00
12/1/2016	John Fowler	Director	Sell	34,939	$29.24	$1,021,616.36
8/15/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	3,184	$27.67	$88,101.28
8/15/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	2,039	$27.67	$56,419.13
8/12/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	23,498	$27.60	$648,544.80
8/12/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	17,015	$27.60	$469,614.00
8/10/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	7,002	$28.22	$197,596.44
8/10/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	4,999	$28.22	$141,071.78
8/9/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	17,829	$28.84	$514,188.36
8/9/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	12,731	$28.84	$367,162.04
8/5/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	16,475	$28.36	$467,231.00
8/5/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	11,761	$28.36	$333,541.96
8/3/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	19,392	$27.50	$533,280.00
8/3/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	13,844	$27.50	$380,710.00
8/1/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	39,693	$28.06	$1,113,785.58
8/1/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	28,339	$28.06	$795,192.34
7/28/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	18,861	$28.34	$534,520.74
7/28/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	13,084	$28.33	$370,669.72
7/26/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	39,827	$28.12	$1,119,935.24
7/26/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	28,339	$28.12	$796,892.68
7/22/2016	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	36,469	$29.53	$1,076,929.57
7/22/2016	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	17,849	$29.54	$527,259.46
6/10/2016	John Fowler	Director	Sell	21,000	$31.92	$670,320.00
6/8/2016	Matthew D Lawton	Director	Sell	4,145	$33.13	$137,323.85
6/7/2016	Matthew D Lawton	Director	Sell	25,000	$32.96	$824,000.00
9/22/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	4,866	$35.62	$173,326.92
9/21/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	5,134	$36.10	$185,337.40
9/17/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	10,000	$36.07	$360,700.00
9/16/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	30,000	$35.29	$1,058,700.00
8/19/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	50,000	$39.42	$1,971,000.00
7/10/2015	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	1,700	$43.32	$73,644.00
7/9/2015	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	11,850	$42.76	$506,706.00
7/7/2015	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	29,700	$43.06	$1,278,882.00
7/7/2015	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	16,200	$43.00	$696,600.00
7/6/2015	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	13,500	$43.13	$582,255.00
7/2/2015	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	50,000	$42.80	$2,140,000.00
6/30/2015	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	19,486	$41.56	$809,838.16
6/30/2015	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	19,487	$41.56	$809,879.72
6/26/2015	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	23,014	$43.06	$990,982.84
6/26/2015	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	23,013	$43.06	$990,939.78
6/24/2015	Joe Thornton Jr	President	Sell	12,950	$43.53	$563,713.50
6/22/2015	Mark Gibson	CEO	Sell	51,300	$43.49	$2,231,037.00
6/4/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	2,445	$41.13	$100,562.85
6/2/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	2,250	$40.58	$91,305.00
5/29/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	6,700	$40.39	$270,613.00
5/27/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	1,450	$39.64	$57,478.00
5/26/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	1,950	$39.09	$76,225.50
5/20/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	2,550	$40.68	$103,734.00
5/18/2015	Gerard T Sansosti	Director	Sell	17,350	$40.32	$699,552.00
5/12/2015	Matthew D Lawton	Director	Sell	31,840	$39.08	$1,244,307.20
3/20/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	20,000	$35.71	$714,200.00
3/19/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	55,900	$34.87	$1,949,233.00
3/17/2015	John Fowler	Director	Sell	23,700	$34.58	$819,546.00
3/10/2015	Matthew D Lawton	Director	Sell	8,670	$34.90	$302,583.00
3/4/2015	Matthew D Lawton	Director	Sell	38,000	$35.14	$1,335,320.00
6/20/2014	John Fowler	Director	Sell	10,000	$34.71	$347,100.00
6/19/2014	John Fowler	Director	Sell	28,890	$33.71	$973,881.90
6/17/2014	John Fowler	Director	Sell	17,090	$33.42	$571,147.80
6/12/2014	John Fowler	Director	Sell	20,000	$33.17	$663,400.00
6/11/2014	John Fowler	Director	Sell	24,020	$34.24	$822,444.80
3/18/2014	John Fowler	Director	Sell	25,000	$33.62	$840,500.00

(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Headline Trends for HFF (NYSE:HF) Latest Headlines for HFF (NYSE:HF)

Source:

Date	Headline
	BRIEF-HFF Inc announces sale of Pacific Center in Los Angeles South Bay Area www.reuters.com - October 17 at 2:16 AM
	HFF Announces the Sale of Pacific Center in Los Angeles’ South Bay Area finance.yahoo.com - October 16 at 9:13 PM
	HFF Announces $201M Financing for 636-Unit Multi-Housing Community in San Jose, California finance.yahoo.com - October 16 at 4:06 PM
	Pro-Trader Daily: News Blog - HFF Announces Sale of a 22 Property Portfolio worth $467 Million In Pennsylvania www.finanznachrichten.de - October 13 at 2:31 AM
	News Blog - HFF Announces Sale of a 22 Property Portfolio worth $467 Million In Pennsylvania finance.yahoo.com - October 12 at 9:30 PM
	Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) vs. HFF (HF) Head-To-Head Survey www.americanbankingnews.com - October 12 at 9:16 AM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) Given Average Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - October 12 at 8:08 AM
	Head to Head Comparison: HFF (HF) versus Reis (REIS) www.americanbankingnews.com - October 10 at 10:20 PM
	BRIEF-HFF SELLS 22-PROPERTY MULTI-HOUSING PORTFOLIO IN PENNSYLVANIA www.reuters.com - October 10 at 6:52 PM
	HFF Announces $467M Sale of 22-Property Multi-Housing Portfolio in Pennsylvania finance.yahoo.com - October 10 at 6:52 PM
	HFF Announces $282M Senior and Mezzanine Construction Financing for Development of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences in Paradise Valley finance.yahoo.com - October 10 at 6:52 PM
	Analyzing Colliers International Group (FSRV) and HFF (HF) www.americanbankingnews.com - October 6 at 12:12 PM
	HFF Announces $205M Financing of The District Burlington, the Inner Suburbs Most Walkable and Amenitized Mixed-Use Environment finance.yahoo.com - October 5 at 8:00 PM
	HFF Announces $110M Financing of 6-Property Multi-State Grocery-Anchored Portfolio finance.yahoo.com - October 2 at 6:41 PM
	Financial Analysis: Colliers International Group (FSRV) & HFF (HF) www.americanbankingnews.com - October 2 at 10:30 AM
	Comparing Kennedy-Wilson Holdings (KW) & HFF (HF) www.americanbankingnews.com - October 2 at 2:22 AM
	Critical Analysis: HFF (HF) vs. Its Rivals www.americanbankingnews.com - October 1 at 10:22 AM
	Insider Selling: HFF, Inc. (HF) President Sells 20,520 Shares of Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 28 at 4:34 PM
	Insider Selling: HFF, Inc. (HF) CEO Sells 21,027 Shares of Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 28 at 4:34 PM
	HFF Announces Sale of Mixed-Use Tower in San Jose, California finance.yahoo.com - September 26 at 4:25 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) President Sells $898,747.80 in Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 26 at 4:22 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) CEO Mark Gibson Sells 24,044 Shares www.americanbankingnews.com - September 26 at 4:22 PM
	HFF Announces $105M Financing for Class A Multi-Housing Property in Honolulu Area finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 5:54 PM
	HFF Announces $270M Refinancing for JW Marriott Chicago finance.yahoo.com - September 25 at 5:54 PM
	Head-To-Head Comparison: HFF (HF) versus The Competition www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 8:20 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) President Sells $328,040.80 in Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 7:52 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) CEO Sells $336,147.12 in Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 7:52 PM
	Critical Contrast: HFF (HF) & Its Rivals www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 4:26 PM
	Critical Contrast: HFF (HF) & Its Competitors www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 2:16 PM
	Insider Selling: HFF, Inc. (HF) CEO Sells 17,598 Shares of Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 1:14 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) President Joe Thornton, Jr. Sells 17,174 Shares www.americanbankingnews.com - September 22 at 1:14 PM
	HFF Announces $105M Financing for Class A Multi-Housing Property in Honolulu Area finance.yahoo.com - September 20 at 8:01 PM
	Joe Thornton, Jr. Sells 14,787 Shares of HFF, Inc. (HF) Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 20 at 7:56 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) CEO Mark Gibson Sells 15,151 Shares www.americanbankingnews.com - September 20 at 7:56 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) President Joe Thornton, Jr. Sells 36,432 Shares www.americanbankingnews.com - September 20 at 4:20 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) CEO Sells $1,388,339.89 in Stock www.americanbankingnews.com - September 20 at 4:20 PM
	BRIEF-HFF announces $105.5 mln sale of 7-property office portfolio in Raleigh-Durham’s perimeter park www.reuters.com - September 20 at 12:32 AM
	HFF Announces $105.5 Million Sale of 7-Property Office Portfolio in Raleigh-Durham’s Perimeter Park finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 7:28 PM
	HFF Announces $146 Million Sale of 1,032-Unit Apartment Community in Plainsboro, New Jersey finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 7:28 PM
	Pittsburgh Draws a Big Bet on Downtown Revival finance.yahoo.com - September 19 at 7:28 PM
	BRIEF-HFF reports refinancing of 700 Louisiana office tower in Houston www.reuters.com - September 18 at 11:59 PM
	HFF Announces Refinancing of 700 Louisiana in Houston finance.yahoo.com - September 18 at 6:56 PM
	HFF Announces $127.5M Financing for Nova Place and 106 Isabella in Pittsburgh finance.yahoo.com - September 18 at 6:56 PM
	ETFs with exposure to HFF, Inc. : September 18, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 18 at 6:56 PM
	HFF, Inc. (HF) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - September 17 at 8:54 AM
	HFF, Inc. :HF-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2017 By the Numbers : September 15, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - September 15 at 8:09 PM
	Southpointe office property hits the market www.bizjournals.com - September 12 at 10:44 PM
	$110 Million Sale of Hyatt Centric the Loop Chicago Hotel Announced by HFF finance.yahoo.com - September 12 at 10:44 PM
	HFF (HF) vs. Kennedy-Wilson Holdings (KW) Head-To-Head Contrast www.americanbankingnews.com - September 12 at 10:40 PM
	Financial Contrast: CBRE Group (CBG) vs. HFF (HF) www.americanbankingnews.com - September 12 at 12:28 AM