High Liner Foods (HLNFF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

High Liner Foods is a leading North American processor and marketer of frozen seafood, serving both retail and foodservice customers across Canada and the United States. The company’s core operations encompass the sourcing, processing and distribution of value-added seafood products, including breaded fish fillets, seafood entrées, appetizers and appetizers. High Liner Foods caters to supermarket chains, club stores, quick-service and casual dining restaurants, offering private-label and proprietary brands designed to meet diverse consumer needs.

Under its flagship High Liner® brand, the company delivers a broad portfolio of frozen seafood items that emphasize convenience, quality and sustainability. Additional brands in its lineup address different market segments, featuring specialty items such as premium breaded scallops, shrimp cocktails and plant-based seafood alternatives. High Liner Foods has invested in modern manufacturing facilities, employing automated processes and stringent quality-control measures to ensure product consistency and compliance with food-safety standards.

Tracing its origins to the late 19th century, the business evolved from a small New England fishery into a public corporation that merged Canadian and U.S. operations in the early 2000s. Through strategic acquisitions and ongoing product innovation, the company has expanded its geographic footprint, with processing plants located in coastal communities of Atlantic Canada and the northeastern United States. Its vertically integrated model allows it to work closely with fisheries and distributors to maintain supply-chain traceability and to support responsible harvesting practices.

High Liner Foods is guided by a management team with extensive experience in food processing and consumer goods. Since mid-2022, Neal J. Hannagan has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, focusing on operational efficiency, brand development and sustainable growth initiatives. The company continues to pursue opportunities that align with evolving consumer preferences, including healthier eating trends and eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.35 to $13.35
• 50-Day Range: $12.16 to $13.90
• 52-Week Range: $9.16 to $13.90
• Volume: 110 shs
• Average Volume: 3,220 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 12.49
• Dividend Yield: 2.76%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

High Liner Foods Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

High Liner Foods scored higher than 7% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. 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 High Liner Foods.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of High Liner Foods is 12.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.71.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of High Liner Foods is 12.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Defensive sector average P/E ratio of about 13.18.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

High Liner Foods has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 19, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in High Liner Foods has recently decreased by 7.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

High Liner Foods pays a meaningful dividend of 1.89%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

High Liner Foods does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of High Liner Foods is 34.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

High Liner Foods has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 19, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in High Liner Foods has recently decreased by 7.57%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for High Liner Foods this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

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

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, High Liner Foods insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 28.10% of the stock of High Liner Foods is held by institutions.

HLNFF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HLNFF shares performed this year?

High Liner Foods' stock was trading at $11.1267 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HLNFF stock has increased by 20.0% and is now trading at $13.35.

How do I buy shares of High Liner Foods?

Shares of HLNFF 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.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/07/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Defensive
• Industry: Packaged Foods
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HLNFF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.highlinerfoods.com
• Phone: (902) 634-8811
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,202
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 12.32
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A