Hillman Solutions Corp. (HLMN) surged 7.96% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results, coupled with optimistic guidance for the coming year.
The hardware solutions provider reported record full year 2025 net sales of $1.55 billion, representing a 5.4% increase over the prior year. For the fourth quarter, adjusted earnings per share of $0.10 met analyst expectations, while sales of $365.1 million came in slightly below estimates. However, the company's adjusted EBITDA of $57.5 million for the quarter slightly exceeded consensus forecasts.
Investors responded positively to the company's 2026 outlook, which projects net sales between $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion. The midpoint of this guidance reflects a 6.3% growth rate compared to 2025. Management highlighted successful navigation of a dynamic tariff environment, continued investment in growth initiatives like the MinuteKey 3.5 fleet, and confidence in both top and bottom line growth for 2026.