NZ$7.68 - That's What Analysts Think Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (NZSE:HLG) Is Worth After These Results
It's been a pretty great week for Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited (NZSE:HLG) shareholders, with its shares surging 12% to NZ$6.96 in the week since its latest yearly results. Hallenstein Glasson Holdings reported in line with analyst predictions, delivering revenues of NZ$436m and statutory earnings per share of NZ$0.58, suggesting the business is executing well and in line with its plan. The analysts typically update their forecasts at each earnings report, and we can judge from their estimates whether their view of the company has changed or if there are any new concerns to be aware of. With this in mind, we've gathered the latest statutory forecasts to see what the analysts are expecting for next year.
Check out our latest analysis for Hallenstein Glasson Holdings
Following the latest results, Hallenstein Glasson Holdings' twin analysts are now forecasting revenues of NZ$446.8m in 2025. This would be a satisfactory 2.6% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are predicted to ascend 14% to NZ$0.66. Yet prior to the latest earnings, the analysts had been anticipated revenues of NZ$446.8m and earnings per share (EPS) of NZ$0.61 in 2025. The analysts seems to have become more bullish on the business, judging by their new earnings per share estimates.
The analysts have been lifting their price targets on the back of the earnings upgrade, with the consensus price target rising 7.0% to NZ$7.68.
Of course, another way to look at these forecasts is to place them into context against the industry itself. It's pretty clear that there is an expectation that Hallenstein Glasson Holdings' revenue growth will slow down substantially, with revenues to the end of 2025 expected to display 2.6% growth on an annualised basis. This is compared to a historical growth rate of 9.1% over the past five years. By way of comparison, the other companies in this industry with analyst coverage are forecast to grow their revenue at 6.2% per year. Factoring in the forecast slowdown in growth, it seems obvious that Hallenstein Glasson Holdings is also expected to grow slower than other industry participants.
The Bottom Line
The biggest takeaway for us is the consensus earnings per share upgrade, which suggests a clear improvement in sentiment around Hallenstein Glasson Holdings' earnings potential next year. Fortunately, the analysts also reconfirmed their revenue estimates, suggesting that it's tracking in line with expectations. Although our data does suggest that Hallenstein Glasson Holdings' revenue is expected to perform worse than the wider industry. We note an upgrade to the price target, suggesting that the analysts believes the intrinsic value of the business is likely to improve over time.
With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. At least one analyst has provided forecasts out to 2027, which can be seen for free on our platform here.
However, before you get too enthused, we've discovered 1 warning sign for Hallenstein Glasson Holdings that you should be aware of.
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