Nicholas R. Farrell, an insider at Hillenbrand Inc (HI), has acquired 71,791 shares of the company at a price of $31.82 per share, amounting to a total transaction value of $2.28 million. This transaction took place on December 4, 2025, and following this purchase, Farrell holds a total of 71,791 shares in Hillenbrand.
Hillenbrand, headquartered in Batesville, Indiana, is a global industrial company that provides engineered processing equipment and solutions across various sectors, including plastics, food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. The company operates through two segments: Advanced Process Solutions and Molding Technology Solutions. As of December 4, 2025, Hillenbrand has a market capitalization of $2.2 billion, a P/E ratio of 52.09, and earnings per share of 0.60. The firm is also noted for its substantial dividend yield of 282.7%.
Insider transactions, such as this purchase, are reported to the SEC and can provide insight into how executives view their company's future. While this buying activity may suggest confidence, it is important for investors to consider a broader context, including patterns of insider activity across multiple individuals and time periods, rather than focusing solely on isolated transactions. Hillenbrand is expected to report earnings on April 27, 2026, with an estimated EPS of 0.55 and revenue of $609.8 million, followed by another earnings report on August 10, 2026, with an estimated EPS of 0.60 and revenue of $631.3 million.