HNI
NEUTRAL
$37.65
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HNI Corporation · NYSE
Target $72.0
(+91.2%)
$31.41
52W Range
$53.29
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$2.71B
P/E
33.92
ROE
4.1%
Profit margin
1.9%
Debt/Equity
0.87
Dividend yield
3.61%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
HNI Corporation presents a complex profile with a stable Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, indicating reasonable operational health, yet it trades at a significant premium to its Graham Number ($25.36) and Intrinsic Value ($7.77). While the company exhibits explosive revenue growth (38.3%) and an attractive Forward P/E (7.68) and PEG ratio (0.47), these are offset by a critical dividend payout ratio of 121.62%, which is unsustainable. The stark contrast between the 'Strong Buy' analyst consensus ($72 target) and the 0/100 technical trend suggests a high-risk, high-reward scenario where fundamental growth is not yet reflected in price action.
Key Strengths
Exceptional YoY revenue growth of 38.30%
Highly attractive Forward P/E of 7.68
Low PEG ratio (0.47) suggesting undervaluation relative to growth
Stable operational health (Piotroski F-Score 6/9)
Strong analyst consensus with a target price of $72.00
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (121.62%)
Bearish technical trend (0/100)
Low profitability metrics (ROE 4.05%, ROA 4.47%)
Tight liquidity indicated by a Quick Ratio of 0.69
Current price is significantly above the Graham Number and Intrinsic Value
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$31.5
-16.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
40
85
70
60
20
AI Verdict
Speculative Growth
Key drivers: Revenue acceleration, Forward earnings potential, Dividend instability, Technical weakness
Confidence
85%
Value
40/100
Trades at a premium to defensive value but a discount to growth expectations.
Positives
- Low PEG ratio
- Low Forward P/E
Watchpoints
- Price exceeds Graham Number ($25.36)
- Price far exceeds Intrinsic Value ($7.77)
Future
85/100
Growth metrics are the primary bullish driver.
Positives
- 38.3% Revenue growth
- Strong analyst price targets
Watchpoints
- Recent Q/Q EPS decline (-24.5%)
Past
70/100
Strong track record of surprising to the upside.
Positives
- Consistent history of earnings beats over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
- Recent 6-month price decline of 14.9%
Health
60/100
Operational health is stable, but liquidity is tight.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 6/9 (Stable)
- Manageable Debt/Equity (0.87)
Watchpoints
- Low Quick Ratio (0.69)
Dividend
20/100
Dividend is currently funded by capital or debt rather than earnings.
Positives
- Decent yield of 3.61%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio > 100% (121.62%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$37.65
Analyst Target
$72.0
Upside/Downside
+91.2%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for HNI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HNI
HNI Corporation
Primary
|
+8.2% | +59.5% | -7.6% | -14.9% | +9.5% | -0.5% |
|
FIGS
FIGS, Inc.
Peer
|
-45.0% | +158.4% | +301.7% | +100.6% | +4.2% | +2.1% |
|
BRSL
Brightstar Lottery PLC
Peer
|
+15.2% | -25.8% | +3.8% | -0.6% | -10.2% | -1.2% |
|
CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Peer
|
+4.5% | +75.2% | +28.1% | +4.3% | -11.4% | +1.9% |
|
AMBP
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
Peer
|
-39.2% | +7.4% | +73.1% | +20.4% | +8.6% | +0.9% |
HNI
HNI Corporation
Primary
5Y
+8.2%
3Y
+59.5%
1Y
-7.6%
6M
-14.9%
1M
+9.5%
1W
-0.5%
FIG
FIGS, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-45.0%
3Y
+158.4%
1Y
+301.7%
6M
+100.6%
1M
+4.2%
1W
+2.1%
BRS
Brightstar Lottery PLC
Peer
5Y
+15.2%
3Y
-25.8%
1Y
+3.8%
6M
-0.6%
1M
-10.2%
1W
-1.2%
CAK
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+4.5%
3Y
+75.2%
1Y
+28.1%
6M
+4.3%
1M
-11.4%
1W
+1.9%
AMB
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
Peer
5Y
-39.2%
3Y
+7.4%
1Y
+73.1%
6M
+20.4%
1M
+8.6%
1W
+0.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
33.92
Forward P/E
7.68
PEG Ratio
0.47
P/B Ratio
1.46
P/S Ratio
0.95
EV/Revenue
1.43
EV/EBITDA
12.31
Market Cap
$2.71B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.91%
Operating Margin
7.26%
Gross Margin
41.52%
ROE
4.05%
ROA
4.47%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+38.3%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+38.27%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.87
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.24
Good
Quick Ratio
0.69
Poor
Cash/Share
$3.03
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.9B
Gross Margin
40.9%
Op. Margin
8.1%
Net Margin
-5.5%
Total Assets
$4.9B
Liabilities
$3.0B
Equity
$1.8B
Debt/Equity
1.66x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
78%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-25
$0.83
-8.8% surprise
2025-10-28
$1.1
+3.0% surprise
2025-07-24
$1.11
+29.7% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing HNI against 386 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 133 neutral, 230 bearish)
P/E Ratio
33.92
This Stock
vs
33.98
Sector Avg
-0.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.05%
This Stock
vs
-43.92%
Sector Avg
-109.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.91%
This Stock
vs
-5.4%
Sector Avg
-135.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.87
This Stock
vs
1.51
Sector Avg
-42.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
38.3%
This Stock
vs
28.42%
Sector Avg
+34.7%
(Fast Growth)
Current Ratio
1.24
This Stock
vs
2.46
Sector Avg
-49.5%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HNI
HNI Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.71B | 33.92 | 4.1% | 1.9% | $37.65 | |
|
FIGS
FIGS, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.76B | 86.89 | 8.4% | 5.4% | $16.51 | Compare |
|
BRSL
Brightstar Lottery PLC
|
BEARISH | $2.65B | 156.44 | 2.0% | 13.8% | $14.08 | Compare |
|
CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated
|
BEARISH | $2.78B | 18.23 | 33.7% | 4.0% | $55.78 | Compare |
|
AMBP
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.
|
BEARISH | $2.64B | - | -% | 0.3% | $4.41 | Compare |
HNI
HNI Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$2.7B
P/E
33.9
ROE
4.1%
Price
$37.65
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | RAO RADHAKRISHNA S | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 6,942 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | PETERSEN JENNIFER SUE | Officer | Stock Award | 5,020 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | SMITH BRIAN SCOTT | Officer | Stock Award | 7,686 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | LORENGER JEFFREY D | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 112,952 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | SMITH KOURTNEY L | Officer | Stock Award | 8,294 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | BERGER VINCENT P | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 23,240 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | BULLOCK BISHOP BRANDON III | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 14,078 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | MEUNIER GREGORY A | Officer | Stock Award | 5,322 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | HAGEDORN JASON DEAN | Officer | Stock Award | 13,076 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | ROCH MICHAEL J | Officer | Stock Award | 5,392 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | BRADFORD STEVEN M | General Counsel | Stock Award | 11,514 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | PETERSEN JENNIFER SUE | Officer | Stock Award | 4,637 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | SMITH BRIAN SCOTT | Officer | Stock Award | 5,563 | - |
| 2026-02-18 | WILLIAMS LINDA K | Director | Stock Award | 1,429 | $71,650 |
| 2026-02-18 | LORENGER JEFFREY D | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 75,061 | - |
RAO RADHAKRISHNA S
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-25
6,942 shares
PETERSEN JENNIFER SUE
Officer
2026-02-25
5,020 shares
SMITH BRIAN SCOTT
Officer
2026-02-25
7,686 shares
LORENGER JEFFREY D
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-25
112,952 shares
SMITH KOURTNEY L
Officer
2026-02-25
8,294 shares
BERGER VINCENT P
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-25
23,240 shares
BULLOCK BISHOP BRANDON III
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-25
14,078 shares
MEUNIER GREGORY A
Officer
2026-02-25
5,322 shares
HAGEDORN JASON DEAN
Officer
2026-02-25
13,076 shares
ROCH MICHAEL J
Officer
2026-02-25
5,392 shares
BRADFORD STEVEN M
General Counsel
2026-02-25
11,514 shares
PETERSEN JENNIFER SUE
Officer
2026-02-18
4,637 shares
SMITH BRIAN SCOTT
Officer
2026-02-18
5,563 shares
WILLIAMS LINDA K
Director
2026-02-18
1,429 shares
·
$71,650
LORENGER JEFFREY D
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-18
75,061 shares
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