LON:HSX

Hiscox Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 937.40

+23.60 (+2.58 %)

(As of 09/18/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range

878.60

Now: GBX 937.40▼

937.40

50-Day Range

710

MA: GBX 789.51▼

931.80

52-Week Range

635.40

Now: GBX 937.40▼

1,671

Volume2.32 million shs

Average Volume1.07 million shs

Market Capitalization£3.20 billion

P/E RatioN/A

Dividend Yield3.73%

BetaN/A

Hiscox Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It provides commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses, including household, fine art and collectibles, and luxury motor via brokers, through a growing network of partnerships, and directly to consumers. The company also offers property insurance; marine and energy insurance; casualty insurance; specialty and international employees and officers' insurance; kidnap and ransom insurance; auto physical damage insurance; and other specialty insurance, such as aviation, contingency, terrorism, personal accident, and product recall. In addition, it provides healthcare and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. The company operates in Bermuda, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Guernsey, France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Singapore, and Thailand. Hiscox Ltd is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

2.3 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hiscox has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.64, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 975.73, Hiscox has a forecasted upside of 4.1% from its current price of GBX 937.40.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hiscox has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

1.7 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Hiscox has received 372 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Hiscox has received 723 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Hiscox has received 66.03% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Hiscox and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe HSX will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe HSX will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.8 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Hiscox pays a meaningful dividend of 3.73%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Hiscox does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hiscox insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

0.0 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hiscox is -11.09, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hiscox is -11.09, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hiscox has a P/B Ratio of 1.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

0.97 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON

Industry Property & Casualty Insurance

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorFinance

Current SymbolLON:HSX

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIKN/A

Webwww.hiscox.com

Phone+1-441-2788300

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio47.56

Current Ratio0.52

Quick Ratio0.16

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E RatioN/A

Forward P/E Ratio7.86

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£2.86 billion

Price / Sales1.12

Cash FlowGBX 594.16 per share

Price / Cash Flow1.58

Book ValueGBX 810.90 per share

Price / Book1.16

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Employees3,300

Outstanding Shares341,188,992

Market Cap£3.20 billion

Next Earnings DateN/A

OptionableNot Optionable

GBX 937.40

+23.60 (+2.58 %)

(As of 09/18/2020 12:00 AM ET)

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Hiscox (LON:HSX) Frequently Asked Questions

How has Hiscox's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

Hiscox's stock was trading at GBX 1,127 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, HSX stock has decreased by 16.8% and is now trading at GBX 937.40.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Hiscox?

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
View analyst ratings for Hiscox.

How often does Hiscox pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hiscox?

Hiscox declared a dividend on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 14th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.30 per share on Wednesday, June 10th. This represents a yield of 1.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 14th. This is a positive change from Hiscox's previous dividend of GBX 0.14. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
View Hiscox's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for HSX?

11 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Hiscox's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 765 to GBX 1,465. On average, they expect Hiscox's stock price to reach GBX 975.73 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts' price targets for Hiscox.

Who are some of Hiscox's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Hiscox include Aviva (AV), Direct Line Insurance Group (DLG), E-L Financial (ELF), Personal Group (PGH), Helios Underwriting (HUW), Echelon Financial (EFH), FBD (FBH), Assicurazioni Generali (G), AXA (CS), Esure (ESUR) and Insurance Australia Group (IAG).
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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 (HSTG), Renishaw (RSW), Spirent Communications (SPT), Rotork (ROR), Anglo American (NGLOY), Hiscox (HCXLF), Polar Capital (POLR), Rio Tinto (RIO) and Diamondcorp (DCP).

Who are Hiscox's key executives?

Hiscox's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Bronislaw Edmund Masojada, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 58)
Mr. Hamayou Akbar Hussain, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 46)
Mr. Richard Colin Watson, Chief Underwriting Officer & Exec. Director (Age 55)
Mr. Ian Penny, Chief Information Officer
Ms. Kylie O'Connor, Head of Group Communications

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 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.

What is Hiscox's stock price today?

One share of HSX stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 937.40.

How big of a company is Hiscox?

Hiscox has a market capitalization of £3.20 billion and generates £2.86 billion in revenue each year. Hiscox employs 3,300 workers across the globe.

What is Hiscox's official website?

The official website for Hiscox is www.hiscox.com.

How can I contact Hiscox?

Hiscox's mailing address is 4th Floor, Wessex House, 45 Reid Street, HAMILTON, HM 12, Bermuda. The company can be reached via phone at +1-441-2788300.

This page was last updated on 9/19/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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