Stifel Asserts Buy Stance on Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) on Home Improvement Market Recovery

Hillman Solutions Corp (NASDAQ: HLMN) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On December 3, analysts at Stifel reiterated a Buy rating on Hillman Solutions Corp (NASDAQ:HLMN) and a $12.20 price target, citing it as a leading hardware products distributor.

The firm noted surprise at the stock’s 4% decline following earnings, especially as the S&P 500 gained 0.9% during the same period. Stifel projects just over 2% EBITDA growth for fiscal 2026, supported by expectations of a flat home improvement market and Hillman’s ability to weather a delayed recovery. Hillman’s current EBITDA is $247.67 million, with revenue growth of 4.47% over the past year.

The note described Hillman as the leading hardware distributor positioned to benefit disproportionately from an eventual rebound in home improvement, citing gross profit margins of 48.76% as evidence of its strong market position. Stifel also emphasized valuation, highlighting that Hillman trades at a 31% discount to peers, which it views as compelling given the company’s near-term certainty, long-term growth prospects, and increasing optionality.

On November 24, Cannaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and set a $15 price target. Currently, the stock commands a Strong Buy consensus rating on Wall Street, with 3 Buy and 1 Hold ratings. Its average price target is $13.05, implying 50% upside potential from current levels of $8.70 a share.

Hillman Solutions Corp (NASDAQ: HLMN) provides a vast range of hardware and home improvement products, along with related merchandising and digital services, to retailers like home centers, hardware stores, and mass merchants across North America, focusing on fasteners, protective gear, and robotic key/tag services, ensuring efficient, in-store product availability for customers.

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