Shares of Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX - Get Free Report) passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,104.62 ($14.55) and traded as high as GBX 1,154 ($15.20). Hiscox shares last traded at GBX 1,146 ($15.10), with a volume of 1,025,228 shares trading hands.
Hiscox Stock Performance
The company has a 50-day moving average price of GBX 1,141.07 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 1,104.40. The firm has a market capitalization of £4.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65.
Hiscox Increases Dividend
The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 24th will be paid a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 24th. This is a boost from Hiscox's previous dividend of $0.13. This represents a dividend yield of 2.03%. Hiscox's dividend payout ratio is 18.41%.
Hiscox Company Profile
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Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers.
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