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Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 1 opinions in the last 12 months.
High Liner Foods (HLF-T) is recognized as a leader in the frozen seafood sector within Canadian retail and US institutional markets. The company's price-to-earnings ratio of 7x indicates a strong valuation relative to its earnings potential. In addition to its solid market position, High Liner Foods has been actively engaging in share buybacks and reducing its debt, which speaks to its commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Notably, the company has recently increased its dividend by 30%, offering a compelling yield of 4.51%. Analysts are optimistic about its outlook, with a price target set at $15.42, suggesting potential upside for investors looking for stable returns.
#1 supplier to retail channel in Canada, and #1 in US to food services. Sells under own name and private label. Seafood consumption low in NA, huge potential for growth. Revenue growth stalled with consumers cutting back on higher-priced items. In rally mode again. Huge free cashflow, buying back lots of shares, increased divvie by 30%, paying down debt. Dirt cheap at 8x PE. Insiders own 40%. Feels it will be sold down the road.
The company is 120 years old and is the leading brand in North America in frozen value added seafood, number 1 in the Canadian retail segment and number 1 in the U.S. food services segment. Eating fish is considered a healthy alternative to eating meats and although Americans are not big fish eaters, there is good growth potential as attitudes may change. It is paying down debt as well as increasing the dividend by 30% and it recently reported record results. Trades at 7X earnings and insiders own 40%, almost unheard of.
He would not double down on it because we are in tax loss season. There could be some tax loss selling in November/December. It has fairly high debt. It now pays a dividend but did not do so when he owned it. They are a leader in the field and know what they are doing. They could do well in time.
He held it for 10 years and did very well, but then he unloaded it entirely, starting in February. He didn't see a recovery in its last quarter and sold his remaining shares. Highliner made a distrastrous acqusition and suffered a brutal recall.
Doesn't see a recovery anytime soon.
High Liner Foods(HLF-T) Rating
Ranking : 4 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0
Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0
Total Signals / Votes : 1
High Liner Foods(HLF-T) Frequently Asked Questions
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High Liner Foods is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol HLF-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (HLF-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:HLF or HLF-T
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In the last year, 1 stock analyst published opinions about HLF-T. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 0 analysts recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for High Liner Foods.
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On 2025-07-04, High Liner Foods (HLF-T) stock closed at a price of $18.71.
HLF hit a multi-year high as the Mrs. Pauls and Van de Kamp acquisition looks solid. It continues HLF's plan to diversify its global supply chain, and it already co-manufactures for the brands. There will be a small 1c negative impact to earnings initially, but the strategic rationale makes sense for the long term. HLF is buying $75M in sales on a base of about $950 currently. The stock is up 18% YTD yet is still only 8X earnings. Debt continues to be high, however. We like the deal and the momentum. We would be OK buying this in a TFSA but for more aggressive investors only.
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