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Hunting (HTG) Share Price & Analysis

HTG Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 377.50-GBX 8.50(-2.20%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
400 p450 p3 Aug17 Aug1 Sep14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
GBX 372.00 - GBX 399.00
52-Week Range
GBX 338.00 - GBX 553.00
Previous Close
GBX 386.00
Volume
74.15K
Average Volume (3M)
403.34K
Market Cap
GBP 546.22M
Enterprise Value
GBP 740.65M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 89.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 141.63M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.4
Beta
1.01
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.16
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Oct 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.73%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Low Leverage

Conservative leverage gives Hunting resilience across oilfield activity cycles and preserves financial flexibility for investment, customer support, and shareholder returns. The strong equity base also reduces dependence on borrowing while the company works to improve returns and convert its recovery into more consistent performance.

Profitability Recovery

The return to profitability and positive operating margins shows that Hunting has restored meaningful earnings power after the 2024 loss. Improving gross margin and operating profitability can support internal funding, while the margin base provides a platform for further gains if operational efficiency and product mix continue improving.

Backlog And Segment Growth

A substantial order book provides forward revenue visibility beyond immediate customer activity, while strong Subsea growth indicates expanding demand in a higher-margin part of the portfolio. Together, these factors support medium-term utilization, planning confidence, and potential mix improvement.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

The sharp decline in free cash flow indicates that earnings are not yet translating into cash with consistent strength. Weaker conversion can limit internally funded investment and shareholder distributions, and it leaves performance more exposed to working-capital movements or higher spending during the next several quarters.

Earnings Volatility

The swing from profit to loss and the still-modest net margin show that Hunting remains sensitive to the operating environment and industry activity cycle. This volatility makes sustainable earnings harder to establish, potentially constraining confidence in the durability of returns even as operating profitability has recovered.

KOC Award Delay

The delayed Kuwait awards reduce near-term revenue and EBITDA visibility and demonstrate that the timing of large international contracts can materially affect results. Re-tendering also extends uncertainty over when the opportunity may convert, making the 2026–2027 outlook less predictable despite the broader pipeline.

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HTG FAQ

What was Hunting’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hunting lowest share price was 338.00 p and its highest was 553.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Hunting’s market cap?
Hunting’s market cap is £546.22M.
When is Hunting’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hunting’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 122 days.
How were Hunting’s earnings last quarter?
Hunting released its earnings results on Aug 21, 2026. The company reported 0.111 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.107 p by 0.004 p.
Is Hunting overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hunting’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Hunting pay dividends?
Hunting pays a Semiannually dividend of 5.282 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.73%. See more information on Hunting dividends here
What is Hunting’s EPS estimate?
Hunting’s EPS estimate is 0.16.
How many shares outstanding does Hunting have?
Hunting has 151,411,620 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hunting’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hunting reported an EPS of 0.111 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.107 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.467%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hunting?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:HTG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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