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Hillenbrand, Inc.

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Hillenbrand, Inc. NYSE
$31.84 0.54% (+0.17)

Market Cap $2.24 B
52w High $35.59
52w Low $18.36
Dividend Yield 0.90%
P/E 52.2
Volume 448.80K
Outstanding Shares 70.49M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $652.1M $175.9M $75.7M 11.609% $1.1 $74.7M
Q3-2025 $598.9M $169.2M $1.9M 0.317% $0.027 $64.6M
Q2-2025 $715.9M $202.9M $-40.9M -5.713% $-0.58 $13M
Q1-2025 $706.9M $196.3M $6.4M 0.905% $0.091 $78.3M
Q4-2024 $837.6M $220M $14.6M 1.743% $3.2 $143.6M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $164.8M $4.467B $3.043B $1.387B
Q3-2025 $162.8M $4.676B $3.324B $1.317B
Q2-2025 $458.4M $4.807B $3.445B $1.327B
Q1-2025 $208M $5.059B $3.643B $1.381B
Q4-2024 $199.3M $5.239B $3.781B $1.423B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $75.7M $67.7M $108.3M $-172.4M $2M $58.6M
Q3-2025 $1.9M $-1.5M $-6.4M $-295.4M $-296.2M $-11.2M
Q2-2025 $-40.9M $1.3M $81.3M $161.6M $250.6M $-8M
Q1-2025 $6.4M $-11.3M $9.5M $26.8M $8.6M $-21.5M
Q4-2024 $12.1M $166.5M $67M $-240.5M $3.3M $153.4M

Revenue by Products

Product Q1-2025Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025
Milacron
Milacron
$200.00M $220.00M $90.00M $90.00M
Process Equipment Group
Process Equipment Group
$510.00M $490.00M $510.00M $560.00M

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Revenue has grown steadily over the last few years, showing that Hillenbrand has been able to expand its business and maintain demand for its products. Profitability at the operating level has been relatively stable, suggesting the core business is sound and can absorb some cost swings. However, the most recent year shows a net loss despite higher sales, which points to one-off charges, integration costs, or other non‑recurring items weighing on the bottom line. Earnings have therefore become more volatile, even though the underlying operations look reasonably consistent. Overall, the trend is of a growing company with solid operating performance but some recent noise in reported profit that investors would want to understand in more detail.


Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a company that has grown in size, with total assets increasing meaningfully over time, likely reflecting acquisitions and investment in the business. Debt has also moved higher, so leverage is more of a consideration than in earlier years, but it does not appear extreme for an industrial company pursuing growth. Equity has trended upward, indicating that the business has created value over time despite the recent net loss. Cash on hand is relatively modest compared with the size of the company and its debt, which underscores the importance of steady cash generation and continued access to financing. Overall, the balance sheet supports growth but comes with a greater dependence on managing debt prudently.


Cash Flow

Cash Flow Cash flow from operations has been reasonably consistent in most recent years, though not especially large relative to the size of the company, with one standout year of stronger cash generation. Free cash flow has generally been positive, which means Hillenbrand is usually generating enough cash to cover investments in the business with some room left over. Capital spending appears disciplined and not excessive, suggesting management balances growth investments with cash preservation. The picture is of a business that can largely fund itself, but without a wide cash cushion, so maintaining operational efficiency and timely customer payments is important.


Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Hillenbrand’s competitive position rests on specialized, highly engineered equipment and full‑system solutions rather than just stand‑alone machines. Its well‑known brands in processing and molding equipment, along with a large installed base in plastics, food, and recycling, create switching costs and a steady stream of aftermarket parts and service revenue. The company’s operating model emphasizes continuous improvement and integration of acquired businesses, which helps it scale and maintain margins. Its global footprint and long‑term customer relationships further reinforce its standing. On the risk side, the company still operates in cyclical industrial end‑markets, and the upcoming move into private ownership under Lone Star Funds may bring strategic changes that could alter its market approach over time.


Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation is a core strength. Hillenbrand focuses on advanced processing technologies, digital monitoring and analytics, and integrated systems that improve efficiency, quality, and energy use for customers. It is leaning into sustainability themes, especially plastics recycling and circular‑economy solutions, where its equipment and test centers help customers handle more recycled content without sacrificing performance. Partnerships with universities and industry groups, along with IIoT‑enabled service offerings, show an emphasis on staying ahead technologically, not just competing on price. The main uncertainty is how the innovation agenda may evolve once the company is under private ownership, though the current direction is clearly toward higher‑value, less cyclical applications.


Summary

Hillenbrand appears to be a growing industrial company with stable core operations, stronger sales over time, and a strategy focused on higher‑value, more resilient end‑markets like food, recycling, and advanced plastics. Its recent net loss seems more linked to non‑core items than to a deterioration of the underlying business, but this will require closer inspection. The balance sheet is supportive of growth but carries higher debt than in the past, making disciplined capital allocation and consistent cash flow key priorities. Competitively, the company benefits from strong brands, specialized engineering, integrated systems, and a valuable aftermarket business, all reinforced by ongoing innovation and sustainability‑oriented solutions. The planned acquisition by Lone Star Funds introduces a new chapter: it could accelerate strategic moves away from short‑term market pressures but also adds uncertainty about future priorities, financial policies, and risk tolerance. Overall, Hillenbrand combines solid industrial foundations with meaningful strategic and ownership transitions that observers will want to monitor closely.