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11. Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:HLMN)

Insider Transaction: 0.99%

Upside Potential: 38.41%

Forward P/E: 14.35

Ohio-based company, Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:HLMN), offers hardware and home improvement solutions, including fasteners, keys, and builder’s hardware to retailers and contractors. Competing with companies like The Home Depot’s private label brands and Fastenal, the company leverages in-store service programs, RFID technology, and omnichannel fulfillment to gain a strong foothold in the market. Through strategic partnerships with major retailers, the company acquires scale benefits but remains sensitive to housing market cycles and inventory management costs in a volatile retail environment.

Currently trading at 8.81% above its 52-week low, Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:HLMN) has a mild upward momentum. The company’s revenue for the Q1 of 2025 stands at $359.3 million, partly contributed by the Intex acquisition, and meeting the company’s expectations for the quarter. Amid the volatility and uncertainty prevailing in the market, the company demonstrated its confidence in its financial outlook by reiterating the full-year 2025 net sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance. This resilience is mainly due to the strong competitive moat and consistency in demand for repair and maintenance products.

The current forward P/E ratio of 14.35 suggests that Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:HLMN) might be attractively priced. Internal optimism is cautious and reflected in the insider upward activity of just 0.99%. We noted 24 hedge funds holding positions in the company, representing a stable institutional presence. Analysts estimate a 38.41% upside potential for the stock, presenting the company as a quiet performer with overlooked growth potential.

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