Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,104.62 ($14.69) and traded as high as GBX 1,154 ($15.34). Hiscox shares last traded at GBX 1,146 ($15.24), with a volume of 1,025,228 shares trading hands.
Hiscox Price Performance
The business has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 1,143.13 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 1,104.62. The stock has a market cap of £4.98 billion, a PE ratio of 7.09, a P/E/G ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65.
Hiscox Increases Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 24th will be issued a $0.30 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 24th. This represents a yield of 2.03%. This is an increase from Hiscox's previous dividend of $0.13. Hiscox's dividend payout ratio is currently 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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