H. B. Fuller (FUL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

H. B. Fuller (NYSE:FUL) is a global adhesive and sealant manufacturer that specializes in the development, production and marketing of bonded solutions. Established in 1887, the company has grown from a regional glue maker into an industry leader serving a diverse range of markets, including packaging, consumer goods, construction, transportation and industrial manufacturing. H. B. Fuller’s portfolio encompasses hot melt, waterborne, reactive, and specialty adhesives, along with sealants and other performance materials tailored to customers’ unique bonding requirements.

The company operates through several strategic business units focused on specific end markets. In the Packaging Adhesives division, it provides solutions for corrugated, flexible and label applications—helping brands maintain product integrity and shelf appeal. The Consumer Adhesives segment delivers craft, office and home repair products. H. B. Fuller’s Industrial Adhesives group supports assembly, woodworking and nonwoven applications, while the Construction Adhesives unit supplies mortar, tile and flooring systems for both professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts. Research and development efforts are centralized in innovation centers that accelerate new product development and ensure regulatory compliance.

With a footprint spanning North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East & Africa, H. B. Fuller maintains more than 100 manufacturing facilities and a network of distribution centers to serve customers in over 150 countries. The company emphasizes operational excellence, employing lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency, reduce waste and uphold high standards of quality. Its global supply chain capabilities enable responsive, localized production to meet regional and industry‐specific requirements.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Tim C. Keane, H. B. Fuller has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The executive team has prioritized investments in eco‐friendly chemistries, digital customer interfaces and collaborative partnerships. Guided by a Board of Directors with diverse expertise in chemicals, manufacturing and international business, the company continues to build on its legacy of bonding technology to address evolving market trends and environmental challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $59.57 to $61.63
• 50-Day Range: $53.66 to $64.12
• 52-Week Range: $47.56 to $87.67
• Volume: 435,999 shs
• Average Volume: 397,129 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.24 billion
• P/E Ratio: 32.49
• Dividend Yield: 1.56%
• Price Target: $67.25
• Consensus Rating: Hold

H. B. Fuller Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

H. B. Fuller scored higher than 89% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 30th out of 188 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

H. B. Fuller has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

H. B. Fuller has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 16.95%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for H. B. Fuller are expected to grow by 16.95% in the coming year, from $4.07 to $4.76 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of H. B. Fuller is 32.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.50.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of H. B. Fuller is 32.49, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.17.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

H. B. Fuller has a PEG Ratio of 1.01. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

H. B. Fuller has a P/B Ratio of 1.73. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.50% of the float of H. B. Fuller has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

H. B. Fuller has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in H. B. Fuller has recently decreased by 12.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

H. B. Fuller pays a meaningful dividend of 1.54%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

H. B. Fuller has been increasing its dividend for 57 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of H. B. Fuller is 50.81%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, H. B. Fuller will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.75% next year. This indicates that H. B. Fuller will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.50% of the float of H. B. Fuller has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

H. B. Fuller has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in H. B. Fuller has recently decreased by 12.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.35

News Sentiment

H. B. Fuller has a news sentiment score of 0.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for H. B. Fuller this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for FUL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, H. B. Fuller insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $613,808.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.99% of the stock of H. B. Fuller is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.93% of the stock of H. B. Fuller is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FUL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FUL shares performed this year?

H. B. Fuller's stock was trading at $67.48 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FUL stock has decreased by 10.9% and is now trading at $60.11.

How were H. B. Fuller's earnings last quarter?

H. B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, June, 25th. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.10 by $0.08. The company's quarterly revenue was down 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Does H. B. Fuller have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of H. B. Fuller: Apollo, Fourny nv, Royal Adhesives and Sealants, and Advanced Adhesives.

Who are H. B. Fuller's major shareholders?

H. B. Fuller's top institutional investors include Chatham Capital Group Inc. (0.06%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.06%), Wesbanco Bank Inc. (0.05%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include James Owens, Zhiwei Cai, Timothy J Keenan, Heather Campe, Robert J Martsching, Traci L Jensen, Muhammad Shahbaz Malik, Muhammad Shahbaz Malik, Nathan D Weaver, Celeste Beeks Mastin, Xinyu Du and James J East.
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How do I buy shares of H. B. Fuller?

Shares of FUL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of H. B. Fuller own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that H. B. Fuller investors own include Exxon Mobil (XOM), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Tesla (TSLA), Chevron (CVX), Walmart (WMT), Target (TGT) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/13 Dividend: 4/29/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/13 Dividend: 4/29/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/13/2025
• Last Earnings: 6/25/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Record date for 8/14 Dividend: 7/31/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/14 Dividend: 7/31/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/24/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 11/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: CHEM - SPECIALTY
• Sub-Industry: Specialty Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FUL
• CIK: 39368
• Web: www.hbfuller.com
• Phone: (651) 236-5900
• Fax: 651-236-5426
• Employees: 7,500
• Year Founded: 1887

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for H. B. Fuller: $67.25
• High Price Target: $75.00
• Low Price Target: $54.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +11.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.85
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 32.49
• Forward P/E Ratio: 14.77
• P/E Growth: 0.99
• Net Income: $130.26 million
• Net Margins: 2.92%
• Pretax Margin: 4.64%
• Return on Equity: 11.50%
• Return on Assets: 4.21%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.13
• Current Ratio: 1.87
• Quick Ratio: 1.15

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.57 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.91
• Cash Flow: $7.14 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.42
• Book Value: $34.76 per share
• Price / Book: 1.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 53,960,000
• Free Float: 52,890,000
• Market Cap: $3.24 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.12