Halma

26 days ago · proactiveinvestors.com

Halma PLC (LSE:HLMA) offers an attractive entry point despite uncertainty over Avo Photonics, according to Stifel, which resumed coverage with a ‘buy' rating and a 4,500p target. The broker sees 26.5% upside, arguing that investors are applying Avo's risks too broadly across the specialist technology group despite stronger margins and earnings prospects.

1 month ago · zacks.com

Halma (HLMAF) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

1 month ago · proactiveinvestors.com

Halma PLC (LSE:HLMA) margin upgrade prompted UBS to raise its target to 5,000p from 4,775p, while Panmure Liberum lifted forecasts but retained its 4,620 pence target. Both brokers maintained their 'buy' ratings following the technology group's first-half pre-close trading update.

2 months ago · proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Halma PLC (LSE: HLMA) has agreed to acquire water quality monitoring specialist Pyxis for an initial $170 million (£126 million), strengthening its Environmental & Analysis division. The FTSE 100 safety, health and environmental technology group reported a further earn-out of up to $30 million (£22 million) could be payable for the US-based business, depending on performance over the two financial years ending March 2028 and March 2029.

4 months ago · proactiveinvestors.co.uk

Halma PLC (LSE:HLMA) has struck a pair of healthcare acquisitions worth a combined £54 million, extending its dealmaking spree after its biggest ever year for acquisitions. The FTSE 100 safety equipment group said it had acquired Dutch hospital software business Itemedical for €23 million (about £20 million), and Sweden's Naslund Medical for $45 million (about £34 million).