Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Shares Down 10.2% – Here’s What Happened

Hilton Food Group plc (LON:HFG)’s stock price dropped 10.2% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The stock traded as low as GBX 457.50 and last traded at GBX 461.37. Approximately 1,298,644 shares were traded during mid-day trading, an increase of 198% from the average daily volume of 435,645 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 514.

Key Hilton Food Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Hilton Food Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton is exploring strategic options for assets outside its core meat business, a move that could unlock value, simplify the group and potentially raise cash if disposals occur — a constructive sign for longer-term capital allocation. Hilton Food mulls options for assets outside “core” meat business
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts are “reframing” Hilton’s story after management reset targets, implying a divergence in views — this can support a recovery if forecasts prove conservative but doesn’t remove near-term execution risk. Why Analysts Are Reframing The Story For Hilton Food Group
• Neutral Sentiment: General UK market coverage mentions Hilton alongside peers — useful context but not a direct catalyst. UK Stock Market News: Hilton Food, Rank, easyJet
• Negative Sentiment: Hilton reported higher-than-expected write-offs on US salmon inventory after supply/distribution disruptions, which directly reduces profits and raises near-term earnings volatility. Hilton Food Projects Increased Write-Offs for US Salmon Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Management warned that the salmon disruption is dragging on profits and issued a weaker 2026 outlook, prompting analysts to cut forecasts and investor concern about margin recovery. Hilton Food warns on profits as salmon disruption drags on
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction included a sharp share drop after the disappointing 2026 outlook and profit warnings — this is the immediate driver of volatility and lower investor confidence. Hilton Food Group shares tumble as 2026 outlook disappoints
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets flagged the increased write-off coverage, reinforcing the negative sentiment and keeping downside pressure until visibility on US salmon supply and margins improves. UK’s Hilton Food sees higher impact from US salmon stock write-off

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Peel Hunt reissued a “hold” rating and set a GBX 670 price target on shares of Hilton Food Group in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Shore Capital reissued a “house stock” rating on shares of Hilton Food Group in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Berenberg Bank cut their price target on shares of Hilton Food Group from GBX 1,090 to GBX 790 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on Hilton Food Group from GBX 750 to GBX 540 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of GBX 666.67.

Hilton Food Group Stock Up 3.1%

The business’s 50 day moving average price is GBX 500.10 and its 200-day moving average price is GBX 640.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 148.82, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a current ratio of 1.11. The firm has a market capitalization of £422.79 million, a PE ratio of 10.93, a P/E/G ratio of 17.31 and a beta of 0.57.

About Hilton Food Group

Hilton Food Group plc is a leading international food and supply chain services partner. We partner with leading retailers, brands and food service partners across the world.

We offer a unique multi-category proposition of outstanding protein products including meat, seafood, vegan and vegetarian, and easier meals. We also offer a range of supply chain service expertise and solutions through our investment in innovative, leading technology such as Foods Connected, Agito Group and Cellular Agriculture Ltd.

We are a business of over 7,000 employees, operating from 24 technologically advanced food processing, packing and logistics facilities across 19 markets in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.