Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss Hillman Solns Stock

In the preceding three months, 4 analysts have released ratings for Hillman Solns (NASDAQ:HLMN), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.

The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.

	Bullish	Somewhat Bullish	Indifferent	Somewhat Bearish	Bearish
Total Ratings	3	0	1	0	0
Last 30D	1	0	0	0	0
1M Ago	1	0	0	0	0
2M Ago	0	0	0	0	0
3M Ago	1	0	1	0	0

Analysts have recently evaluated Hillman Solns and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $12.25, accompanied by a high estimate of $13.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. Observing a 4.26% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $11.75.

Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study

The standing of Hillman Solns among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.

Analyst	Analyst Firm	Action Taken	Rating	Current Price Target	Prior Price Target
Brian McNamara	Canaccord Genuity	Maintains	Buy	$13.00	$13.00
Brian McNamara	Canaccord Genuity	Raises	Buy	$13.00	$12.00
Matthew Bouley	Barclays	Raises	Equal-Weight	$10.00	$9.00
Reuben Garner	Benchmark	Maintains	Buy	$13.00	$13.00

Key Insights:

• Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Hillman Solns. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.
• Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Hillman Solns compared to the broader market.
• Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Hillman Solns's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.

To gain a panoramic view of Hillman Solns's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.

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Discovering Hillman Solns: A Closer Look

Hillman Solutions Corp is a provider of hardware-related products and related merchandising services to retail markets in North America. The company sells its products to hardware stores, home centers, mass merchants, pet supply stores, and other retail outlets. Its product lines include thousands of small parts such as fasteners and related hardware items; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys and accessories; builder's hardware; personal protective equipment, such as gloves and eye-wear; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The segments of the group are Hardware and Protective Solutions, which is the key revenue-generating segment; Robotics and Digital Solutions; and Canada. It has a business presence in the US, Canada and Mexico.

A Deep Dive into Hillman Solns's Financials

Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.

Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Hillman Solns's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.15% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.

Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 3.3%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.

Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.07%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.53%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.

Debt Management: Hillman Solns's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.71, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.

How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?

Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter.

Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.

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