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HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP Financials

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This page shows HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 7 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Rhea AI HLMN FY2025

Hillman’s margin expansion is turning a formerly debt-heavy distributor into a more profitable, still inventory-funded operator.

FY2025 exposed the company’s cash-conversion limit: net income rose to $40.3M, but free cash flow fell to $35.1M. Working capital absorbed the difference, with inventory ending at $485.9M while cash slipped to $27.3M, showing that better earnings still require meaningful cash to keep the business supplied.

From FY2023 to FY2025, gross margin expanded from 43.9% to 48.7%, so the earnings recovery was driven more by margin shape than by volume. Because sales were roughly flat through much of that stretch, the business appears to be keeping more of each order after product and overhead costs rather than simply shipping dramatically more units.

Leverage has eased as long-term debt fell from $731.7M to $668.3M since FY2023, which reduces how much operating improvement is consumed by interest. But liquidity still depends on inventory discipline: cash was only $27.3M versus inventory of $485.9M in FY2025, so stocking decisions can swing cash generation more than net income suggests.

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Financial Health Signals

Profitability Growth Leverage Liquidity Cash Flow Returns 44 / 100
Financial Profile 44/100

Based on FY2025 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability
36

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP has an operating margin of 7.3%, meaning the company retains $7 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 36/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from 6.0% the prior year.

Growth
38

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's revenue grew 5.4% year-over-year to $1.6B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 38/100.

Leverage
91

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP carries a low D/E ratio of 0.54, meaning only $0.54 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 91/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity
47

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's current ratio of 2.51 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 47/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.

Cash Flow
39

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP has a free cash flow margin of 2.3%, earning a moderate score of 39/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns
15

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP generates a 3.3% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 15/100. This is up from 1.5% the prior year.

Altman Z-Score Distress
1.66

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP scores 1.66, below the 1.81 distress threshold. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.

Piotroski F-Score Strong
9/9

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP passes 9 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), all 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed
2.61x

For every $1 of reported earnings, HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP generates $2.61 in operating cash flow ($105.2M OCF vs $40.3M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Interest Coverage Adequate
2.0x

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP earns $2.0 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($114.0M vs $56.5M). This adequate coverage means the company can meet its interest obligations, but has limited cushion if earnings fall.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue
$1.6B
YoY+5.4%
5Y CAGR+2.6%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP generated $1.6B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 5.4% from the prior year.

EBITDA
$255.1M
YoY+16.6%
5Y CAGR+15.2%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's EBITDA was $255.1M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 16.6% from the prior year.

Net Income
$40.3M
YoY+133.6%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP reported $40.3M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 133.6% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)
$0.20
YoY+122.2%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP earned $0.20 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 122.2% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow
$35.1M
YoY-64.2%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP generated $35.1M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 64.2% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt
$27.3M
YoY-38.7%
5Y CAGR+93.0%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP held $27.3M in cash against $668.3M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.

Dividends Per Share
N/A
Shares Outstanding
197M
YoY-0.4%
5Y CAGR+16.7%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP had 197M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 0.4% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin
48.7%
YoY+0.7pp
5Y CAGR+5.9pp

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's gross margin was 48.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.7 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin
7.3%
YoY+1.3pp
5Y CAGR+7.4pp

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's operating margin was 7.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 1.3 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin
2.6%
YoY+1.4pp
5Y CAGR+4.7pp

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's net profit margin was 2.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 1.4 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity
3.3%
YoY+1.8pp
5Y CAGR+581.1pp

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP's ROE was 3.3% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 1.8 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending
$1.4M
YoY+1.9%
5Y CAGR-13.9%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP invested $1.4M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 1.9% from the prior year.

Share Buybacks
$12.4M

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP spent $12.4M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

Capital Expenditures
$70.1M
YoY-17.7%
5Y CAGR+9.1%

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP invested $70.1M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 17.7% from the prior year.

HLMN Income Statement

Metric Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24
Revenue $370.1M+1.4% $365.1M-14.1% $424.9M+5.5% $402.8M+12.1% $359.3M+2.8% $349.6M-11.1% $393.3M+3.7% $379.4M
Cost of Revenue $201.5M+5.3% $191.4M-6.8% $205.4M-1.4% $208.3M+9.2% $190.7M+4.3% $182.9M-10.2% $203.7M+4.6% $194.7M
Gross Profit $168.6M-3.0% $173.7M-20.9% $219.6M+12.9% $194.5M+15.3% $168.6M+1.2% $166.7M-12.1% $189.6M+2.6% $184.8M
R&D Expenses N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SG&A Expenses $124.6M+3.0% $120.9M-12.6% $138.3M+11.8% $123.7M+3.9% $119.1M+0.3% $118.7M-8.9% $130.3M+7.5% $121.2M
Operating Income $7.2M-56.9% $16.7M-63.5% $45.9M+26.4% $36.3M+141.9% $15.0M+7.3% $14.0M-48.0% $26.9M-14.8% $31.6M
Interest Expense -$13.0M+3.1% -$13.4M+8.6% -$14.7M-5.8% -$13.9M+3.9% -$14.5M+3.1% -$14.9M+1.2% -$15.1M-8.4% -$13.9M
Income Tax -$1.1M-161.9% $1.7M-78.7% $8.0M+21.6% $6.6M+19491.2% -$34K-111.6% $294K-93.3% $4.4M-14.5% $5.1M
Net Income -$4.7M-396.1% $1.6M-93.1% $23.2M+46.5% $15.8M+5094.3% -$317K+74.1% -$1.2M-116.4% $7.4M-40.7% $12.5M
EPS (Diluted) $-0.02 N/A $0.12+50.0% $0.08 $0.00 N/A $0.04-33.3% $0.06

HLMN Balance Sheet

Metric Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24
Total Assets $2.4B+0.2% $2.4B-1.7% $2.4B+1.7% $2.4B+1.1% $2.3B0.0% $2.3B-2.8% $2.4B+0.5% $2.4B
Current Assets $669.9M+3.6% $646.5M-3.7% $671.1M+7.6% $623.5M+6.7% $584.3M+1.9% $573.2M-8.2% $624.4M+1.1% $617.8M
Cash & Equivalents $27.7M+1.7% $27.3M-27.7% $37.7M+10.4% $34.2M-5.8% $36.3M-18.4% $44.5M-25.6% $59.8M+10.7% $54.0M
Inventory $483.3M-0.5% $485.9M+5.6% $460.1M+7.6% $427.6M+7.7% $396.9M-1.7% $403.7M-3.7% $419.4M+1.8% $411.9M
Accounts Receivable $138.8M+20.7% $114.9M-20.7% $144.9M+2.7% $141.2M+5.2% $134.2M+22.3% $109.8M-15.3% $129.6M-0.7% $130.5M
Goodwill $830.4M0.0% $830.7M+0.1% $830.1M-0.1% $830.5M+0.2% $828.7M0.0% $828.6M-0.1% $829.2M+0.2% $827.4M
Total Liabilities $1.1B+1.5% $1.1B-3.3% $1.2B+1.5% $1.1B+0.1% $1.1B+0.1% $1.1B-5.6% $1.2B+0.5% $1.2B
Current Liabilities $227.1M-11.8% $257.6M-5.7% $273.2M0.0% $273.3M+15.1% $237.4M-6.4% $253.7M-5.7% $269.1M+1.0% $266.6M
Long-Term Debt $714.1M+6.8% $668.3M-2.2% $683.2M0.0% $683.1M-4.3% $713.5M+3.1% $691.7M-5.3% $730.7M-0.2% $732.1M
Total Equity $1.2B-1.0% $1.2B-0.1% $1.2B+1.9% $1.2B+2.1% $1.2B0.0% $1.2B+0.1% $1.2B+0.6% $1.2B
Retained Earnings -$183.4M-2.6% -$178.6M+0.9% -$180.2M+11.4% -$203.4M+7.2% -$219.3M-0.1% -$219.0M-0.6% -$217.7M+3.3% -$225.2M

HLMN Cash Flow Statement

Metric Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24
Operating Cash Flow -$19.5M-163.2% $30.9M+17.8% $26.2M-46.1% $48.7M+7536.2% -$655K-101.5% $43.1M-32.3% $63.7M-1.7% $64.8M
Capital Expenditures $14.8M+0.4% $14.8M-14.1% $17.2M-2.0% $17.5M-15.2% $20.7M-1.7% $21.0M-12.8% $24.1M+8.1% $22.3M
Free Cash Flow -$34.3M-312.8% $16.1M+78.1% $9.1M-70.9% $31.2M+246.3% -$21.3M-196.3% $22.1M-44.1% $39.6M-6.8% $42.5M
Investing Cash Flow -$14.9M-0.1% -$14.8M+13.7% -$17.2M+1.9% -$17.6M+15.3% -$20.7M+2.4% -$21.2M+63.5% -$58.2M-161.6% -$22.2M
Financing Cash Flow $34.7M+230.4% -$26.6M-414.8% -$5.2M+85.1% -$34.8M-341.8% $14.4M+135.2% -$40.9M-4734.3% $883K+104.5% -$19.6M
Dividends Paid N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Share Buybacks $10.1M+9.3% $9.3M N/A N/A $0 $0 N/A N/A

HLMN Financial Ratios

Metric Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24
Gross Margin 45.6%-2.0pp 47.6%-4.1pp 51.7%+3.4pp 48.3%+1.4pp 46.9%-0.8pp 47.7%-0.5pp 48.2%-0.5pp 48.7%
Operating Margin 1.9%-2.6pp 4.6%-6.2pp 10.8%+1.8pp 9.0%+4.8pp 4.2%+0.2pp 4.0%-2.8pp 6.8%-1.5pp 8.3%
Net Margin -1.3%-1.7pp 0.4%-5.0pp 5.5%+1.5pp 3.9%+4.0pp -0.1%+0.3pp -0.4%-2.2pp 1.9%-1.4pp 3.3%
Return on Equity -0.4%-0.5pp 0.1%-1.8pp 1.9%+0.6pp 1.3%+1.3pp -0.0%+0.1pp -0.1%-0.7pp 0.6%-0.4pp 1.1%
Return on Assets -0.2%-0.3pp 0.1%-0.9pp 1.0%+0.3pp 0.7%+0.7pp -0.0%+0.0pp -0.1%-0.4pp 0.3%-0.2pp 0.5%
Current Ratio 2.95+0.4 2.51+0.1 2.46+0.2 2.28-0.2 2.46+0.2 2.26-0.1 2.320.0 2.32
Debt-to-Equity 0.59+0.0 0.54-0.0 0.56-0.0 0.57-0.0 0.60+0.0 0.58-0.0 0.620.0 0.62
FCF Margin -9.3%-13.7pp 4.4%+2.3pp 2.1%-5.6pp 7.7%+13.7pp -5.9%-12.3pp 6.3%-3.7pp 10.1%-1.1pp 11.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) reported $1.6B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 5.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) revenue grew by 5.4% year-over-year, from $1.5B to $1.6B in fiscal year 2025.

Yes, HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) reported a net income of $40.3M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 2.6%.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.20 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 122.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had EBITDA of $255.1M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

As of fiscal year 2025, HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had $27.3M in cash and equivalents against $668.3M in long-term debt.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had a gross margin of 48.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had an operating margin of 7.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had a net profit margin of 2.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) has a return on equity of 3.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) generated $35.1M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -64.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) generated $105.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had $2.4B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) invested $70.1M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) invested $1.4M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.

Yes, HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) spent $12.4M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had 197M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2025.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had a current ratio of 2.51 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) had a return on assets of 1.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.66, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) has a Piotroski F-Score of 9 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) has an earnings quality ratio of 2.61x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) has an interest coverage ratio of 2.0x, meaning it can adequately cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

HILLMAN SOLUTIONS CORP (HLMN) scores 44 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

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