Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (HIK)

Currency in GBP
1,640.00
-3.00(-0.18%)
Closed·
Unusual trading volume
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,622.001,654.00
52 wk Range
1,187.001,865.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,100.00 / 1,738.00
Prev. Close
1,643
Open
1,648
Day's Range
1,622-1,654
52 wk Range
1,187-1,865
Volume
6.85M
Average Volume (3m)
1.08M
1-Year Change
-8.3287%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,892.89
Upside
+15.42%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
12 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,892.89
(+15.42% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Buy18.70+14.02%17.00MaintainAug 12, 2026
Berenberg
Buy21.00+28.05%18.00MaintainAug 11, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Buy20.50+25.00%19.50MaintainAug 10, 2026
Citi
Buy17.00+3.66%-New CoverageJul 16, 2026
Barclays
Sell13.50-17.68%-MaintainJun 23, 2026

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Hikma reported H1 2026 revenue up 4% YoY, EBIT and EBITDA up 8%, EPS up 5%; shares surged 9.9% to $1,726.5 on the results.
  • Full-year guidance unchanged at GBP 720-770M operating profit despite strong H1, citing planned H2 increases in R&D, promotion, and hiring spend.
  • MENA division led growth with tender deliveries and regional stockpiling; injectables stabilized with TYZAVAN adoption improving and new Bedford plant due 2028.
  • Company divesting loss-making 503B compounding business within 12 months; reduced slow-moving inventory to GBP 40M from GBP 90M year-earlier.
  • Management expects H2 MENA normalization after stockpiling, TYZAVAN acceleration in Q4, and increased injectable submissions to drive growth from 2028 onward.
Last Updated: 2026-08-06, 05:32 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.02 / --
Revenue / Forecast
1.73B / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.76%
Dividend Yield
3.91%
Industry Median 3.41%
Annualized payout
64.17
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+10.59%
Growth Streak

HIK Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.0x23.5x−0.4x
PEG Ratio
2.25−0.100.00
Price/Book
1.8x2.1x2.6x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x2.8x3.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
14.4%5.3%48.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC develops, manufactures, markets, and sells a range of generic, specialty, and branded pharmaceutical products. The company operates through three segments: Injectables, Hikma Rx, and Branded. The Injectables segment provides generic and specialty injectable products primarily for use in hospitals. The Branded segment offers branded generics and in-licensed products to retail and hospital markets. The Hikma Rx segment offers oral, respiratory, and other generic and specialty products for the retail market. It provides its products in various therapeutic areas, including respiratory, oncology, and pain management. The company also offers its products in solid, semi-solid, liquid, and injectable dosage forms. It operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, the Middle East, North Africa, and internationally. Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Employees
9500

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
82.97M39.44%1.37B
Other Institutional Investors
124.13M59.01%2.04B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
3.26M1.55%53.69M
Total
210.37M100.00%3.46B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Darhold Ltd.28.52%60,000,000988,200
Wellington Management Group LLP4.90%10,312,416169,845

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FAQ

What Is the Hikma Pharma (HIK) Stock Price Today?

The Hikma Pharma stock price today is 1,640.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Hikma Pharma Trade On?

Hikma Pharma is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hikma Pharma?

The stock symbol for Hikma Pharma is "HIK."

Does Hikma Pharma Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Hikma Pharma dividend yield is 3.87%.

What Is the Hikma Pharma Market Cap?

As of today, Hikma Pharma market cap is 3.46B GBP.

What Is Hikma Pharma's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hikma Pharma EPS (TTM) is 1.76.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HIK a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Hikma Pharma Stock Split?

Hikma Pharma has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Hikma Pharma Have?

Hikma Pharma has 9500 employees.

What is the current trading status of Hikma Pharma (HIK)?

As of Aug 14, 2026, Hikma Pharma (HIK) is trading at a price of 1,640.00 GBP, with a previous close of 1,643.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,622.00 GBP to 1,654.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 1,187.00 GBP to 1,865.00 GBP.

What Is Hikma Pharma (HIK) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hikma Pharma is 1,892.89 GBP, with a high estimate of 2618.37493519 GBP and a low estimate of 1319.53188653 GBP. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +15.42% Upside potential.
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