LON:HSX Hiscox (HSX) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 962 -15.00 (-1.54%) (As of 04:45 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 961▼ 97850-Day Range 968.50▼ 1,11452-Week Range 836▼ 1,201Volume726,676 shsAverage Volume850,979 shsMarket Capitalization£3.34 billionP/E Ratio1,603.33Dividend Yield3.01%Price TargetGBX 1,196 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines Hiscox MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside24.3% UpsideGBX 1,196 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.00Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£21.02 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.32 out of 5 stars 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHiscox has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,196, Hiscox has a forecasted upside of 24.3% from its current price of GBX 962.Amount of Analyst CoverageHiscox has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for HSX. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHiscox pays a meaningful dividend of 2.92%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthHiscox does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Hiscox is 4,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for HSX. Previous Next 0.0 News and Social Media Coverage News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Hiscox this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hiscox insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £210,200 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.35% of the stock of Hiscox is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions68.99% of the stock of Hiscox is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hiscox is 1,603.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 113.81.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hiscox is 1,603.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 285.03.Price to Earnings Growth RatioDue to a projected decrease in earnings for Hiscox, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHiscox has a P/B Ratio of 1.17. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Hiscox (LON:HSX) StockHiscox 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, luxury motor, classic car, and partners and direct-to-consumer using both traditional and digital trading models. The company also provides property insurance; marine and energy insurance; aviation insurance; casualty insurance; specialty insurance; kidnap and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance, such as contingency, terrorism, personal accident, and product recall. In addition, it offers healthcare and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. Hiscox Ltd was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.Read More HSX Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HSX Stock News HeadlinesOctober 3, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Receives Average Recommendation of "Hold" from BrokeragesSeptember 27, 2023 | reuters.comUK's Hiscox to sell Singapore and Thailand insurance businessOctober 3, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.September 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHiscox (LON:HSX) Stock Price Passes Below 200 Day Moving Average of $1,093.64September 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDo Hiscox's (LON:HSX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?September 22, 2023 | uk.investing.comFTSE 100 Live: Stocks jump on hopes interest rates have peakedSeptember 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?August 31, 2023 | uk.style.yahoo.comThese 4 shares just got dumped from the FTSE 100!October 3, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindnessThere's a tiny biotech in Cambridge that's using a breakthrough technology to treat blindness. This company has already shown success in human trials... And Our research shows that anyone who gets in today could see a 46,751% return.August 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHiscox Ltd (H2X3.BE)August 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHiscox First Half 2023 Earnings: EPS: US$0.72 (vs US$0.098 in 1H 2022)August 10, 2023 | msn.comExclusive: Lloyd's of London leads insurers tightening Taiwan cover as conflict risks riseAugust 9, 2023 | lse.co.ukLONDON BRIEFING: Flutter US arm shines; Hiscox profit surgesAugust 9, 2023 | marketwatch.comHiscox Ltd. 1H EPS 70.8cAugust 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comFloodFlash announce partnership with HiscoxJune 22, 2023 | marketwatch.comAerospace Insurance Market Size, Growth, Share & Report, 2027June 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 70% ownership of the shares, Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersJune 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHSX.L - Hiscox LtdMay 4, 2023 | marketwatch.comHiscox Total Gross Written Premiums At End-1Q $1.42BApril 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDon't Race Out To Buy Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Just Because It's Going Ex-DividendApril 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comThe past five years for Hiscox (LON:HSX) investors has not been profitableDecember 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWith 71% ownership in Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX), institutional investors have a lot riding on the businessDecember 14, 2022 | it.tmcnet.comHiscox USA Selects ClarionDoor for Distribution of Crime Insurance ProductNovember 25, 2022 | msn.comActivists aggravate art insurers' climate headacheOctober 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Hiscox (LON:HSX) have unfortunately lost 38% over the last three yearsOctober 5, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com2 top growth shares I think could help me retire early!September 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHiscox Ltd (HSX.L)See More Headlines Receive HSX Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hiscox and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address HSX Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 9/26 Dividend8/17/2023Dividend Payable9/26/2023Today10/03/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Insurance—Property & Casualty Sub-IndustryN/A SectorFinancial Services Current SymbolLON:HSX CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.hiscox.com Phone+1-441-2788300FaxN/AEmployees3,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,196 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,352 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 975 Forecasted Upside/Downside+24.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.60 Trailing P/E Ratio1,605.83 Forward P/E Ratio5.92 P/E Growth-2.3Net Income£258.20 million Net Margins8.39% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.96% Return on Assets1.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio24.33 Current Ratio10.92 Quick Ratio0.10 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.08 billion Price / Sales1.09 Cash FlowGBX 291.11 per share Price / Cash Flow3.31 Book ValueGBX 821 per share Price / Book1.17Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares347,030,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£3.34 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.58 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for October 2023. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Hamayou Akbar Hussain (Age 50)Group CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.39MMr. Paul David Cooper (Age 51)Group CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $1.42MMs. Joanne Riddick Musselle (Age 52)Group Chief Underwriting Officer & Exec. Director Comp: $1.1MMr. Stephane FlaquetGroup Chief Operations & Technology OfficerMr. Todd IsaacGroup Chief Investment & Treasury OfficerMr. Chris LoakeGroup Chief Information OfficerDr. Yana O'SullivanGroup Head of Investor RelationsJason JonesGroup Compliance & Audit DirectorMr. Marc Wetherhill (Age 50)Group Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. Ms. Kylie O'ConnorGroup Communications DirectorMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBeazleyLON:BEZAdmiral GroupLON:ADMHargreaves LansdownLON:HLIntermediate Capital GroupLON:ICPInvestec GroupLON:INVPView All CompetitorsInsidersJonathan BloomerBought 20,000 shares on 8/9/2023Total: £21.02 M ($1,051.00/share)Colin D KeoghBought 1,360 shares on 6/21/2023Total: £1.50 M ($1,100.00/share)Anne MacDonaldBought 689 shares on 6/13/2023Total: £804,752.00 ($1,168.00/share)Paul CooperSold 41,317 sharesTotal: £45.04 M ($1,090.00/share)Colin D KeoghBought 1,437 shares on 3/22/2023Total: £1.54 M ($1,074.00/share)View All Insider Transactions HSX Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Hiscox stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HSX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View HSX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Hiscox's stock price forecast for 2023? 7 analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Hiscox's stock. Their HSX share price forecasts range from GBX 975 to GBX 1,352. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 1,196 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 24.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HSX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HSX shares performed in 2023? Hiscox's stock was trading at GBX 1,089.50 at the start of the year. Since then, HSX stock has decreased by 11.6% and is now trading at GBX 963.50. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does Hiscox pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hiscox? Hiscox declared a dividend on Wednesday, August 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 17th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.13 per share on Tuesday, September 26th. This represents a dividend yield of 0.88%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 17th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for HSX. Is Hiscox a good dividend stock? Hiscox (LON:HSX) pays an annual dividend of GBX 29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.92%. The dividend payout ratio is 4,833.33%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for HSX. What other stocks do shareholders of Hiscox own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hiscox investors own include Anglo American (AAL), Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Renishaw (RSW), Spirent Communications (SPT), Rotork (ROR), Anglo American (NGLOY), Polar Capital (POLR), Hiscox (HCXLF), DiamondCorp (DCP) and discoverIE Group (DSCV). What is Hiscox's stock symbol? Hiscox trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "HSX." How do I buy shares of Hiscox? Shares of HSX stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Hiscox's stock price today? One share of HSX stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 963.50. How much money does Hiscox make? Hiscox (LON:HSX) has a market capitalization of £3.34 billion and generates £3.08 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £258.20 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.60 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Hiscox have? The company employs 3,000 workers across the globe. How can I contact Hiscox? Hiscox's mailing address is 4th Floor, Wessex House, 45 Reid Street, HAMILTON, HM 12, Bermuda. The official website for the company is www.hiscox.com. The company can be reached via phone at +1-441-2788300. This page (LON:HSX) was last updated on 10/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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