What is the rating for HNI stock?

HNI CORP (HNI) has a "Buy" rating based on our 6-factor quantitative model. It has a composite score of 67.5 and ranks #175 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe with a 4-star rating.

Is HNI a good stock to buy?

Based on our quantitative analysis, HNI receives a "Buy" rating with 4 out of 5 stars. Key factors include: Quality score of 75.2, Value score of 82.6, and Momentum score of 51.8. The timing score is 54, indicating "Neutral" entry conditions. This is not investment advice - please conduct your own research.

What sector is HNI in?

HNI CORP (HNI) operates in the Manufacturing sector, specifically in the Business Supplies industry. It has a market capitalization of $2.11 billion.

What is HNI's P/E ratio?

HNI has a P/E (Price-to-Earnings) ratio of 19.79x. This helps investors assess whether the stock is trading at a premium or discount relative to its earnings.

Does HNI pay a dividend?

Yes, HNI pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.91%.

What is HNI's market cap?

HNI CORP (HNI) has a market capitalization of $2.11 billion, making it a mid-cap stock.

What are the risks of investing in HNI?

Key risk factors for HNI include: and general market risk. As with all investments, there is risk of loss.

How does HNI compare to peers?

Within the Manufacturing sector, HNI ranks #175 overall with a quality score of 75.2/100 and value score of 82.6/100.

What is HNI's revenue growth?

HNI has revenue growth of 14.0% year-over-year.

What is HNI's composite score?

HNI CORP (HNI) has a composite score of 67.5/100, which places it at rank #175 out of 7,333 stocks. This score is derived from our proprietary 6-factor quantitative model that evaluates quality, value, momentum, investment efficiency, stability, and short interest.

How does HNI compare to the S&P 500?

HNI ranks in the top 98% of all stocks in our coverage universe with a composite score of 67.5. This places it well above the market median.

What are the bull and bear cases for HNI?

Bull case: HNI scores highest in stability at 86.2/100, indicating strong performance in this area. Bear case: The weakest factor is investment efficiency at 45.7/100, which may present a risk. Our overall assessment is Buy with 4 out of 5 stars.

Is HNI overvalued or undervalued?

HNI appears undervalued based on our value factor score of 82.6/100. With a P/E of 19.8x, the stock trades at an attractive valuation relative to its fundamentals.

What is HNI's momentum score?

HNI has a momentum score of 51.8/100, placing it in the moderate category.

When is HNI's next earnings date?

For the latest earnings date and analysis for HNI, visit our earnings calendar or check the HNI stock page for real-time updates. Our AI-generated earnings reports provide in-depth analysis after each quarterly report.

Is HNI a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, HNI CORP (HNI) receives a "Buy" rating with a composite score of 67.5/100. It is ranked #175 out of 7,333 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 75/100, Value 83/100, Momentum 52/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for HNI?

HNI CORP (HNI) has a "Buy" rating and 4-star score. The composite score of 67.5 ranks it #175 among 7,333 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is HNI in?

HNI CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (Business Supplies industry) with a market cap of $2.11 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does HNI pay a dividend?

Yes, HNI pays a dividend with a current yield of 2.91%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $29.10 in annual dividend income.

What is HNI's P/E ratio?

HNI has a trailing P/E ratio of 19.79x. The Manufacturing sector average is 22.3x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is HNI?

HNI's quality factor score is 75/100. Gross margin: 42.5%. ROE: 21.4% vs sector average -1.9%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is HNI valued compared to peers?

HNI's value factor score is 83/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 19.8x, EV/EBITDA 12.3x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is HNI's debt level?

HNI's debt-to-equity ratio is 39%. Sector average: 0%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

HNI has a beta of 0.74, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 86/100.

Does HNI have high short interest?

HNI's short interest factor score is 74/100 (higher = less short selling). Very low short interest — broad institutional consensus.

HNI Stock Analysis — HNI CORP Price Target & Forecast 2026

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HNI Stock Analysis — HNI CORP Price Target & Forecast 2026 | Blank Capital Research

Sector

Manufacturing

Industry

Business Supplies

Market Cap

$2.1B

Leadership

Jeffrey D. Lorenger

Business Summary

Elite QualityDeep Value

HNI Corporation manufactures and sells workplace furnishings and residential building products. The Workplace Furnishings segment offers a range of commercial and home office furniture. The Residential Building Products segment provides various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces.

Operations

Headcount

Fundamental Spot Check

Context: 2025

Valuation

Market Cap

$2.1B

P/E Ratio

19.8xOutperforming

P/B Ratio

4.24xLagging

P/S Ratio

1.31xOutperforming

EV/EBITDA

12.3xLagging

Dividend Yield

2.91%

Efficiency & Risk

Gross Margin

42.5%Lagging

Operating Margin

9.8%Outperforming

ROE

21.4%Outperforming

Rev Growth (YoY)

14.0%

Debt/Equity

39.00xLagging

Beta

0.74

Red = Sector Laggard

Black = Market Average

Revenue Breakdown

Strategic Timing Audit

FAVORABLE

4/6

Constructive [4 Signals]

Quantitative Factor Convergence Analysis Verified

Momentum

52th pctl

Intelligence Feed

BenzingaOct 29 Positive

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Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential merger-related class action lawsuits for four companies: Air Lease, HNI Corporation, International Money Express, and PROS Holdings, each involved in different acquisition transactions.

BenzingaOct 17 Positive

$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Launches Legal Inquiry for the Merger - AL, ODP, HNI, and SCS

Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential legal actions related to merger transactions involving Air Lease, ODP, HNI, and Steelcase, examining the terms and potential shareholder implications.

BenzingaOct 28 Neutral

HNI Corporation Announces Extension of Exchange Offer

HNI Corporation extended its exchange offer for Steelcase's outstanding notes until December 5, 2025, as part of its ongoing acquisition process. The company has already received sufficient consents to amend the existing indenture and continues to progress towards completing the merger.

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Metric Entity	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2019	2018	2017	2016
Revenue	$600M76.3%	$2.5B3.8%	$2.4B3.1%	$2.4B20.8%	$2.0B13.0%	$2.2B0.5%	$2.3B3.8%	$2.2B1.3%	$2.2B
Cost of Revenue	$361M75.8%	$1.5B0.5%	$1.5B2.7%	$1.5B23.7%	$1.2B12.7%	$1.4B0.7%	$1.4B2.2%	$1.4B1.7%	$1.4B
Gross Profit	$238M76.9%	$1.0B9.0%	$948M13.6%	$835M15.8%	$721M13.5%	$834M0.2%	$835M6.5%	$784M6.1%	$835M
R&D Expense	—	$54M13.6%	$47M1.3%	$48M	—	—	—	—	—
Operating Expenses	$214M74.1%	$827M3.6%	$858M26.2%	$680M3.0%	$660M3.3%	$682M3.5%	$707M0.1%	$707M0.9%	$701M
Operating Income	$24M88.2%	$207M128.7%	$90M41.8%	$155M152.9%	$61M59.4%	$151M18.1%	$128M67.1%	$77M42.6%	$134M
Interest Expense	—	—	—	—	$7M19.0%	$9M8.7%	$9M55.4%	$6M19.5%	$5M
Tax Provision	$5M87.4%	$40M155.1%	$16M30.7%	$23M80.5%	$12M61.3%	$32M26.8%	$25M231.7%	-$19M144.6%	$43M
EBITDA	$24M88.2%	$207M128.7%	$90M41.8%	$155M11.6%	$139M39.2%	$229M12.5%	$203M35.9%	$150M26.2%	$203M
Net Income	$14M90.0%	$140M183.5%	$49M60.3%	$124M195.6%	$42M62.1%	$111M18.4%	$93M3.8%	$90M5.0%	$86M
EPS (Diluted)	$0.3089.8%	$2.95165.8%	$1.1162.6%	$2.97203.1%	$0.9861.7%	$2.5619.6%	$2.144.4%	$2.056.2%	$1.93

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Revenue Growth

YOY expansion rate

+110% SCTR

14.0%

Sector Avg: 6.7%

Gross Margin

Core pricing power

In Line

42.5%

Sector Avg: 44.1%

Operating Margin

Operating efficiency

+292% SCTR

9.8%

Sector Avg: 2.5%

Return on Equity

Equity efficiency

-1227% SCTR

21.4%

Sector Avg: -1.9%

Debt/Equity

Financial leverage

-18471% SCTR

39.0%

Sector Avg: 0.2%

Dividend Yield

Direct cash return

+Infinity% SCTR

2.9%

Sector Avg: 0.0%

Financial History

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Margin Integritymedium RISK

High margin volatility — erratic forensic earnings quality

Algorithmic red flag detection based on regulatory SEC filings.

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Dividend Yield

2.91%

Sustainable|TTM Actual

Annual Payout

$0.06B

Aggregate|Common Dividend

Payout Ratio

58%

Sustainable|Estimated

Yield Benchmark Comparison

HNI Yield2.91%

Sector Average (Manufacturing)0.00%

Annual Dividend History

$0.42

2020

$0.45

2021

$0.48

2022

$0.52

2023

$0.55

2024

$0.60

2025

Shareholder Calendar

Ex-Dividend DatePending

Dividend Amount$0.015

Payment DatePending

Dividend TypeCash

FrequencyQuarterly

Dates updated upon official exchange announcement.

Shareholder Returns

Capital Allocation audit

Smart Money Conviction

Neutral

Synthesized from recent 13F filings, Form 4 insider transactions, and outstanding short interest metrics.

Governance Audit

Moderate Index

WeakModerateStrong

Average governance indicators based on financial metrics. Verified against factor-based integrity benchmarks.

Executive Operations

CEO: Jeffrey D. Lorenger

Insider alignment Audit

No recent insider transactions available for HNI

Major Institutional Blocks

Top 5 Holders

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Form 4 Filings

Recent Activity

Insider transaction data currently awaiting regulatory verification.

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Proxy Statement (DEF 14A)

Exec Comp, Board Nominees, Proposals

Annual Report (10-K)

MD&A, Risk Factors, Strategy

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Insider Liquidity

Short Interest Trend

0.0% FLOAT SHORT

Float Short

0.00%

Days to Cover

2.46

Total Short

2.89M

Cycle \u0394

+336.8%

Settlement History (4 Periods)

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Institutional Peer Matrix

Top Manufacturing Universe

Factor Alpha Dispersion: Value vs. Quality

Quadrant I: High Quality / Undervalued

Quadrant III: Low Quality / Expensive

X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = HNI ANALYSIS TARGET

Stock	Rating	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E	EV/EBITDA	ROE	ROA	Gross Mgn	Op Mgn	Net Mgn	Rev Growth	Div Yield	D/E	Mkt Cap	AUDIT
$UL UNILEVER PLC		78	96	98	59	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV		77	89	86	83	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD		76	81	87	85	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$MT ArcelorMittal		75	71	98	85	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE		75	85	87	84	20.9x	13.6x	32.9%	20.5%	48.8%	30.6%	24.4%	7.7%	0.9%	32.0x	$148.6B	VS
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP		75	84	86	85	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc.		74	83	90	79	16.3x	11.9x	7.4%	7.5%	68.3%	19.5%	18.2%	29.0%	0.0%	0.0x	$84M	VS
$GSK GSK plc		74	84	90	70	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd.		74	80	91	83	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV		74	84	97	63	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$0	VS
$HNI HNI CORP		68	75	83	52	19.8x	12.3x	21.4%	9.7%	42.5%	9.8%	6.6%	14.0%	2.9%	39.0x	$2.1B
SECTOR BENCH	-	-	-	-	-	22.3x	11.5x	-1.9%	0.9%	44.1%	2.5%	1.0%	6.7%	0.0%	0.2x	-	REF

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Market Intelligence FAQ

HNI CORP (HNI) receives a "Buy" rating with a composite score of 67.5/100. It ranks #175 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 4-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.

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Equity Research Analysis: HNI CORP (HNI)

FEBRUARY 2026|Blank Capital Research Unit|Spot: $48.53

Price$48.53

Composite Score67.5/100

RatingBUY (4★)

Rank#175 OF 7,333

Market Cap$2.1B

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HNI CORP

67.5

Sector Decomposition auditManufacturing [N=1000]

Factor	Global	Sector	Tilt
PROFITABILITY	75	86	-11DRAG
MOMENTUM	52	48	+4NEUTRAL
VALUATION	83	87	-4NEUTRAL
INVESTMENT	46	86	-40DRAG
STABILITY	86	91	-5NEUTRAL
SHORT INT	74	85	-11DRAG

Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.

Executive Summary

HNI CORP receives a Buy rating with a composite score of 67.5/100 and 4 out of 5 stars, ranking #175 of 7,333 stocks in our universe. HNI displays a favorable combination of factors that positions it above the majority of the market. While not without risk, the quantitative profile supports a constructive outlook.

Business Quality

HNI earns a quality score of 75/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 21.4% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 42.5% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 6.6% (sector avg: 1.0%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.

Intrinsic Valuation

HNI carries a solid value score of 83/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 19.79x, an EV/EBITDA of 12.26x, a P/B ratio of 4.24x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.

Capital Reinvestment

With an investment score of 46/100, HNI exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 14.0% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 9.7% (sector: 0.9%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.

Market Momentum

HNI demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 52/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at 14.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.74 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.

Balance Sheet Health

HNI CORP earns an excellent stability score of 86/100, reflecting low price volatility and a conservatively managed balance sheet. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 39.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). Stocks with this level of stability tend to act as portfolio anchors, providing downside protection during market corrections while still participating in broad market advances.

Institutional Risk Profile

HNI carries a short interest score of 74/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 39.00x). At $2.1B market cap (mid-cap), HNI CORP offers reasonable institutional liquidity.

Dividend Intelligence

HNI pays a solid dividend yield of 2.9%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.

Sector Benchmark Analysis

HNI CORP is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #175 of 7,333 overall (98th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 21.4% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 9.8% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.

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