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Hilltop Holdings Inc(HTH)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$37.12
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HTH

10/30/2026: HTH (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Hilltop Holdings is a diversified financial services firm offering commercial banking, mortgage origination, and capital market advisory services. Its strength lies in its balanced model, which combines stable banking operations with fee-based revenue from public finance. The primary growth opportunity involves optimizing digital banking and expanding advisory services, though this is tempered by sensitivity to mortgage market cycles and intense regional competition. Key risks include exposure to interest rate volatility and the cyclical nature of housing markets, which can impact earnings. The stock may suit dividend-oriented and value-conscious investors looking for exposure to mid-sized financial players, provided they monitor interest rate trends and credit quality.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's growth is largely mature and cyclical rather than explosive.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on interest rate trends and housing market cycles.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock often trades at reasonable multiples relative to its book value and earnings power.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company maintains a consistent dividend policy suitable for income-oriented investors.
Low-risk investorMixed fitExposure to mortgage and commercial real estate risks creates moderate volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumMarket sentiment toward bank stocks and interest rate expectations drives price swings.
Valuation riskLowThe stock is typically priced in line with regional banking peers, limiting extreme downside.
Competition risk (banking and mortgage)HighAggressive competition from fintechs and large national lenders threatens margins.
Business qualityMediumDiversification helps, but the core businesses are highly cyclical.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends depend on profitability, which fluctuates with the economic cycle.
Execution riskMediumManaging multiple complex business segments requires effective operational oversight.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -22.43%
Avg. Invested days 43
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HTH receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HTH has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+46.3%) and solid profitability (net margin 10.2%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -5.9%), moderate revenue growth (+5.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HTH's financial health is supported by moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 64.8% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is HTH's strongest growth driver at +46.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+5.5%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-135.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 57.8% and approximately 66.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 32.97% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 11.63%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 4.61%
State Street Corp 4.48%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 4.34%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.08%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HTH generates approximately $784 of gross profit, $136 of operating income, and $-59 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and moderate capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.19%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HTH has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.11B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 15.47
1Y Target Price 41
Price to earnings Ratio 15.47
1Y Target Price 41
Volume (30-day avg) 322.5K shares
Beta 0.89
52 Weeks Range 31.07 - 40.14
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 31.07 - 40.14
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.15%
Basic EPS (TTM) 2.4

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
BankingInterest income from commercial and consumer loans and deposit services.This is the steady, traditional bank part of the business.
Mortgage OriginationFees earned from originating and selling residential mortgage loans.This segment is highly sensitive to home buying trends and interest rates.
Financial AdvisoryAdvisory and underwriting fees for municipal and corporate clients.This provides non-interest income based on market and public finance activity.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-10-22
When After Market
Estimate 0.64
Actual 0.44

Profitability

Profit Margin 11.39%
Operating Margin (TTM) 11.76%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 0.92%
Return on Equity (TTM) 6.73%

Valuation

Trailing PE 15.47
Forward PE 13.5
Enterprise Value 2.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.7
Enterprise Value 2.75B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.7
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.23
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 56.79M
Shares Floating 37.70M
Shares Outstanding 56.79M
Shares Floating 37.70M
Percent Insiders 32.97
Percent Institutions 57.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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