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Hillman Solutions Corp

HLMNNASDAQ

SectorIndustrials

IndustryTools & Accessories

Beta (adjusted)1.26

Intrinsic Value $10.24median of 6 methods · middle span $9-$16based on filings through 27 Jun 2026

Market Price $6.94Price as of 1 Oct 2026

UndervaluedIntrinsic value is 48% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $1.4B

Enterprise Value $2B

Shares Outstanding 198.2M diluted

Moat Rating None

Next Earnings Date3 Nov 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) is a market leader in the highly resilient hardware and fastening categories, operating in an $18B+ addressable market. Despite near-term headwinds from reciprocal tariffs and weather-related disruptions that pressured Q1 2026 margins, the company's long-term growth story remains intact. Hillman's competitive moat is anchored by its direct-to-store distribution network, a dedicated field sales force of over 1,200 associates, and a 99% customer retention rate among major national retailers. The company is successfully executing a multi-lane expansion strategy, transitioning from DIY dominance to professional and industrial channels. This is highlighted by the recent strategic acquisitions of Delaney Hardware and Campbell Chain & Fittings. With a clear path to $2.5B in net sales by 2030 and robust free cash flow conversion, the current valuation represents an attractive entry point for long-term investors.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets7 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$11.00

Mean target$12.43

High · most bullish analyst$14.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 18 Sep 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

$11.0020%

The bear case reflects prolonged macroeconomic weakness in the residential housing and remodeling markets, persistent supply chain inflation, and integration friction from recent acquisitions. Continued tariff headwinds and high interest rates keep leverage elevated above 2.6x, limiting capital allocation flexibility and pressuring valuation multiples.

Base CaseCentral scenario

$12.4350%

Matches the consensus mean

The base case projects steady organic growth of 3-5% supplemented by disciplined tuck-in acquisitions, in line with updated 2026 guidance. Margins stabilize as supply chain optimization under the Dual Faucet model offsets persistent tariff pressures. Leverage is managed back down toward the company's long-term target of 2.5x, supported by consistent free cash flow generation of $100M to $120M.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

$14.0030%

The bull case assumes rapid integration of recent acquisitions, accelerating market share gains in the Pro and industrial MRO channels, and swift margin recovery as high-cost, tariff-impacted inventory is fully flushed out. Additionally, a faster-than-expected rollout of the MinuteKey 3.5 robotic kiosks drives high-margin revenue growth in the Robotics and Digital Solutions segment, pushing Adjusted EBITDA margins toward 19%.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Unrivaled category management and direct-to-store distribution network reaching 97% of US customers within two days.
High customer stickiness with a 99% retention rate among top-tier national accounts like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Tractor Supply.
Strong secular tailwinds in home repair, maintenance, and remodeling projects supporting consistent baseline demand.
High-margin growth potential from the Robotics and Digital Solutions segment driven by the MinuteKey 3.5 rollout.

Key Investment Risks

Significant customer concentration with major home improvement retailers.
Exposure to raw material price volatility (particularly steel) and global supply chain disruptions.
Margin pressure from reciprocal tariffs on imported components and finished goods.
Integration risks associated with expanding into new product categories and professional distribution channels.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

Loss of a major national retail account or a significant reduction in shelf space.
Adjusted EBITDA margins consistently falling below 15.0% due to unmitigated tariff or supply chain costs.
Net leverage ratio rising and remaining above 3.0x, triggering restrictive debt covenants.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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