
Hillenbrand (HI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Hillenbrand (HI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Hillenbrand Inc. demonstrated a solid financial performance with pro forma core Molding Technology Solutions (MTS) sales increasing by 3% year-over-year, surpassing expectations by $41 million, indicating strong demand in both its Advanced Process Solutions and Molding Technology Solutions segments. The company's EBITDA exceeded forecasts by $10 million, primarily due to higher segment-level performance, despite facing challenges such as increased corporate expenses and potential impacts from inflation in raw material costs. Furthermore, Hillenbrand's strategic acquisition by Lone Star Funds, valuing the enterprise at approximately $3.8 billion, reflects investor confidence in the company's ability to leverage synergies from recent acquisitions and its strong market positioning across diverse industries.
Bears say
Hillenbrand Inc. experienced a pro forma core sales decline of 8% year-over-year, slightly better than the anticipated 13%-14% drop, highlighting persistent struggles in its revenue generation. The company reported a 12% decrease in adjusted EBITDA to $108 million, despite a variance of $10 million above expectations, indicating underlying operational challenges. Additionally, the total backlog was negatively impacted, with the Advanced Process Solutions segment experiencing a 10% year-over-year decline, suggesting ongoing weaknesses in capital equipment and aftermarket demand.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Hillenbrand and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Hillenbrand (HI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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