Hilltop Holdings Gains 4.93% Weekly, EPS Estimates Rise to $2.16
Hilltop Holdings shares climbed 4.93% over the past week and have gained 13.5% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks Banks–Southeast industry by over 11 percentage points. Consensus full-year EPS estimates rose from $2.08 to $2.16 in 60 days, supporting its #1 (Strong Buy) rating and B momentum score.
1. Price Performance
Hilltop Holdings shares have risen 4.93% over the last week and 13.5% in the past month, while the Zacks Banks–Southeast industry gained 1.25% and 5.81% over the same periods. Over the past quarter, HTH climbed 19.06%, and over the last year it advanced 21.6%, versus the S&P 500’s 0.3% and 13.4% gains.
2. Trading Volume Trends
The stock’s 20-day average volume stands at 391,947 shares, indicating elevated trading interest as the upward price trend continues. Consistently above-average volume on rallies suggests sustained investor demand.
3. Estimate Revision Details
Over the past two months, two full-year earnings estimates were raised and none were cut, boosting the consensus EPS forecast from $2.08 to $2.16. Analysts also increased next fiscal year estimates twice with no downward revisions in the same period.
4. Ratings and Outlook
Hilltop’s Zacks Rank is #1 (Strong Buy) and it holds a B Momentum Style Score, signifying solid positive price momentum. These ratings reinforce expectations for further near-term gains as momentum investors monitor the trend.