Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) Given New GBX 2,930 Price Target at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft

Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) had its price objective raised by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 2,625 to GBX 2,930 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning, Marketbeat Ratings reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Shore Capital Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of Hill & Smith in a research note on Wednesday. Berenberg Bank reiterated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 2,750 target price on shares of Hill & Smith in a report on Thursday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a GBX 2,530 price target on shares of Hill & Smith in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of GBX 2,736.67.

Hill & Smith Price Performance

HILS opened at GBX 2,270 on Thursday. Hill & Smith has a 52-week low of GBX 1,463.97 and a 52-week high of GBX 2,455. The company has a 50 day moving average of GBX 2,294.40 and a two-hundred day moving average of GBX 2,194.27. The company has a market cap of £1.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.84 and a beta of 1.22. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 1.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 25.52.

Hill & Smith (LON:HILS) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March 11th. The company reported GBX 132.20 earnings per share for the quarter. Hill & Smith had a net margin of 9.50% and a return on equity of 17.34%. On average, analysts expect that Hill & Smith will post 129.1287386 earnings per share for the current year.

Hill & Smith News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Hill & Smith this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank raised its price target from GBX 2,625 to GBX 2,930 and kept a Buy rating — a meaningful upgrade that boosts investor expectations for upside. Deutsche Bank raises PT to 2,930
• Positive Sentiment: Berenberg reaffirmed a Buy rating with a GBX 2,750 target, signalling continued broker confidence in the group’s outlook. Berenberg reaffirms Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies maintained a Buy and p2,760 target, citing strong U.S. galvanizing growth and accretive data‑centre deals that offset U.K. weakness — this supports expectations for improving margin/earnings mix. Jefferies reaffirms Buy
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 / FY2025 results: Hill & Smith reported GBX 132.20 EPS for the quarter with a net margin ~9.4% and ROE ~17% — management highlighted strong U.S. galvanizing performance on the earnings call, an encouraging operational signal. Earnings call highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Strategic progress into data‑centre contracts is getting attention as a higher‑margin, growth‑oriented avenue for the group — analysts see this as accretive to medium‑term earnings. Hill & Smith chases data centre dollars
• Neutral Sentiment: Shore Capital reaffirmed a Hold rating — a reminder there is some analyst caution on valuation or UK end‑market exposure. Shore Capital reaffirms Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Company disclosed a management share transaction by Group President Tim Tehan; the announcement alone creates transparency but the market impact depends on whether it was a buy or sell. Management share transaction disclosed

About Hill & Smith

Our purpose is to create sustainable infrastructure and safe transport through innovation.

Hill & Smith PLC is an international group with leading positions in the supply of infrastructure products and galvanizing services to global markets. Through a focus on leading positions in niche markets we aim to consistently deliver strong returns and shareholder value.

Supplying to, and located in, global markets the Group serves customers from facilities in Australia, India, Sweden, the UK and the USA, building a presence in international markets, where countries are upgrading or improving their infrastructure as their economies grow.