Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

Hilton Food Group plc (LON:HFG) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 539.68 and traded as high as GBX 643. Hilton Food Group shares last traded at GBX 630.50, with a volume of 179,851 shares changing hands.

Hilton Food Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Hilton Food reported first-half revenue of approximately £2.29 billion, supported by higher volumes and inflation-related pricing. The company also raised its full-year adjusted pre-tax profit guidance, giving investors greater confidence in a recovery. Hilton Food H1 Revenue Rises on Higher Volumes; Inflation Lifts Annual Pre-Tax Income Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: The upgraded profit outlook and interim performance prompted investor optimism that Hilton Food’s recovery is gaining traction, particularly as volumes improve across the business. Hilton Food Sparks Investor Hopes of Recovery
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s earnings release and conference call provided additional detail on the stronger first-half trading and raised outlook, reinforcing the positive market reaction. Hilton Food Group H1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Shore Capital reaffirmed its “house stock” rating, indicating continued support but no fresh ratings catalyst. London Stock Exchange Hilton Food Group Company Page
• Neutral Sentiment: Shares moved above the 200-day moving average, a technical sign of improving momentum, although one report questioned whether the rally could be an opportunity to sell. Hilton Food Group Share Price Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average

Analyst Ratings Changes

HFG has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 815 target price on shares of Hilton Food Group in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Shore Capital Group reiterated a “house stock” rating on shares of Hilton Food Group in a research report on Thursday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 703.75.

Hilton Food Group Stock Up 12.2%

The stock has a market capitalization of £636.89 million, a P/E ratio of 8.11, a P/E/G ratio of 17.31 and a beta of 0.75. The firm’s fifty day moving average is GBX 575.20 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 540.49. The company has a current ratio of 1.10, a quick ratio of 0.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 129.90.

Hilton Food Group (LON:HFG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, September 3rd. The company reported GBX 25.70 EPS for the quarter. Hilton Food Group had a net margin of 1.14% and a return on equity of 14.17%. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Hilton Food Group plc will post 62.3340321 earnings per share for the current year.

Hilton Food Group Company Profile

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.