Hilltop Holdings Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

HilltopSecurities has expanded its Eastern Region Public Finance team by adding five seasoned investment banking professionals across New York, Massachusetts, Georgia, and Florida. Senior Vice President David Orise, along with Vice Presidents Casey Fox and Sophie Jean, Analyst Alex Pope, and Regional Office Administrator Tricia Helenbolt, will be led by Senior Managing Director Ike Papadopoulos. This move aims to strengthen the firm's strategic growth in investment banking, leveraging decades of combined public finance experience to enhance client partnerships.

Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2020. Income from continuing operations for Q4 was $112.7 million ($1.30 per diluted share), rising from $43.7 million ($0.48 per diluted share) in Q4 2019. For the full year, income was $409.4 million ($4.58 per diluted share), up from $211.3 million ($2.29 per diluted share) in 2019. Key growth factors included an 88.9% increase in mortgage origination segment net gains and a 33% increase in quarterly dividend. A new $75 million stock repurchase program has been authorized, reflecting strong capital and liquidity.

Hilltop Securities Inc. has announced the hiring of Philip Villaluz as a desk analyst in its Capital Markets division in New York City. With over 29 years of investment industry experience, including 23 years in municipal bond credit analysis, Villaluz brings expertise across various sectors such as healthcare and project finance. He joins from Schroders, where he led municipal credit research. This addition is part of Hilltop's strategy to enhance its municipal commentary and credit analysis platform, emphasizing the firm's commitment to providing valuable market insights.

Hilltop Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HTH) will host a live webcast and conference call on January 29, 2021, at 8:00 AM Central to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results. President and CEO Jeremy B. Ford and CFO William B. Furr will provide insights into the company's performance. The call can be accessed domestically at 1-877-508-9457 or internationally at 1-412-317-0789, and will also be available via webcast on Hilltop's Investor Relations website.

HilltopSecurities has appointed Creig Veldhuizen as Managing Director in the Debt Capital Markets division in Denver. With over 25 years of experience, Veldhuizen aims to provide tailored financial solutions for clients in real estate and land development. Previously, he worked at Piper Sandler and Terra Causa Capital, focusing on capital markets. Veldhuizen expressed eagerness to enhance HilltopSecurities' investment banking services across Colorado. The firm continues to grow, following its mission of delivering comprehensive municipal finance solutions.

Hilltop Securities announced that Tom Kozlik, head of municipal strategy, was elected to Smith’s Research and Gradings’ 2020 Municipal Analysts All-Star First Team and Third Team in the sellside director of research category. This marks Kozlik's third consecutive year on the first team. He was recognized among over 360 analysts voted on by more than 1,000 institutional investors. HilltopSecurities has expanded its market analysis platform and added key analysts in 2020, enhancing its services in public finance and municipal investment.

Hilltop Securities recently announced the addition of Doug Nelson as a municipal credit analyst in its Fixed Income Capital Markets division in Encino, California. Nelson boasts 30 years of financial services experience, having previously managed investment portfolios at Waddell & Reed and held roles at Janus Capital Group and George K. Baum & Co. His expertise is expected to enhance HilltopSecurities' standing in municipal finance. Nelson holds a BBA from the University of Kansas and a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Colorado, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.