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Hargreaves Services PLC (GB:HSP)
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Hargreaves Services (HSP) Price & Analysis

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HSP Stock Chart & Stats

658.00 p
-10.00 p(-1.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
658.00 p
-10.00 p(-1.67%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Services Growth & Contract QualityHigh order visibility and contract inflation protection underpin durable revenue and cash predictability. With ~90% cover for FY26 and most contracts linked to inflation, the services franchise can sustain volumes and margins through project cycles, supporting stable cash generation and reinvestment.
Strong Cash Generation & Low LeverageVery strong free cash flow growth alongside a low debt-to-equity ratio signals financial resilience. This combination funds capex, tendered shareholder returns and reduces refinancing risk, enabling disciplined reinvestment in high-ROCE projects and flexibility through economic cycles.
Land Realisation Plan And Renewables ProceedsA targeted land divestment program that aims to free £60–80m and cut capital employed is structural: it converts episodic property value into recurring returns or redeployable cash. Lower land capital and planned proceeds materially bolster balance sheet optionality and dividend capacity.
Bears Say
Services Margin CompressionA decline in services margin driven by lower-margin aggregates and subcontracted civils suggests structural pressure on profitability. If sustained, this will constrain operating leverage from volume growth and require permanent efficiency gains or pricing improvements to protect ROCE and free cash flow.
Large Capital Tied In LandMaterial capital locked in land assets creates multi-year cash timing risk. Dependence on planning, sales and market cycles can delay returns, keep capital employed low-ROCE, and limit the firm's ability to reallocate cash to higher-return service growth or strategic investments in the near term.
Zinc Project Execution RiskThe zinc recycling plant offers attractive target ROCE but faces scale-up and execution risk: pilot chemistry proven but full-scale delivery is unproven. Failure or delays could consume management time and up to ~EUR12m of capital, reducing optionality and diverting resources from core services.

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HSP FAQ

What was Hargreaves Services PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hargreaves Services PLC lowest share price was 588.00 p and its highest was 850.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Hargreaves Services PLC’s market cap?
    Hargreaves Services PLC’s market cap is £240.72M.
      When is Hargreaves Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Hargreaves Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 50 days.
        How were Hargreaves Services PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Hargreaves Services PLC released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported 0.33 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.33 p.
          Is Hargreaves Services PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Hargreaves Services PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Hargreaves Services PLC pay dividends?
            Hargreaves Services PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 19.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.85%. See more information on Hargreaves Services PLC dividends here
              What is Hargreaves Services PLC’s EPS estimate?
              Hargreaves Services PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Hargreaves Services PLC have?
              Hargreaves Services PLC has 30,704,512 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Hargreaves Services PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Hargreaves Services PLC reported an EPS of 0.33 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.567%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hargreaves Services PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HSP
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

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                    Company Description

                    Hargreaves Services PLC

                    Hargreaves Services Plc is a diversified industrial services and property development group, providing materials handling and processing, mechanical and electrical contracting, logistics, and large-scale earthworks. These services cater to the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and broader industrial sectors. The company also produces and supplies solid fuels and kiln-dried logs, and maintains an extensive logistics fleet of around 450 vehicles. Hargreaves specializes in dormant site management, offering services like land remediation, site restoration, geotechnical assessment, environmental analysis, and planning liaison. Additionally, the company undertakes soil and overburden stripping, material hauling, and provides expertise in geotechnical advice and quarry development. Through its Geofirma brand, it offers earthmoving advisory and contracting, notably for soil stabilization and treatment. The group is also involved in developing brownfield sites for residential and commercial purposes. Its industrial services arm encompasses outsourced bulk materials handling, mechanical and electrical maintenance, project engineering, mining services, facilities management, scaffolding, and safe access solutions. Furthermore, Hargreaves is a vital supplier of raw materials to various industries, including steel, foundry, smelting, non-ferroalloy, sugar, limestone, insulation, refractory, and ceramic producers. Established in 1994 and headquartered in Durham, UK, the company operates across the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, and internationally.

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