LON:HSX Hiscox (HSX) Share Price, News & Analysis → The Next Step of Their Control Is Here … (From Weiss Ratings) (Ad) Free HSX Stock Alerts GBX 1,210.89 +7.89 (+0.66%) (As of 04:48 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 1,205▼ 1,21850-Day Range 1,055▼ 1,24052-Week Range 926.04▼ 1,251Volume676,260 shsAverage Volume743,588 shsMarket Capitalization£4.18 billionP/E Ratio756.81Dividend Yield2.48%Price TargetGBX 1,200 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Hiscox alerts: Email Address Hiscox MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.9% DownsideGBX 1,200 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£1.41 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.49 out of 5 stars 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHiscox has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.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 2.41%, 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 1,875.00%. 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 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHiscox has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.31 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Hiscox this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for HSX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. 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 £14,094.08 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.49% of the stock of Hiscox is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions73.25% 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 756.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.37.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hiscox is 756.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 467.81.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 1.27. 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 Ad Weiss RatingsThe Next Step of Their Control Is Here …Earlier this week, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) was renewed for an additional two years. What does this mean? It means the government has more time — and more ways — to surveil and control you.4 simple steps to protect your privacy and money before it’s too late. About Hiscox Stock (LON:HSX)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. The company also provides property insurance; marine, specialty, and energy insurance; space and aviation insurance; casualty insurance; specialty insurance; terrorism, kidnap, and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance products. 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 Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HSX Stock News HeadlinesMarch 26, 2024 | insidertrades.comPaul Cooper Buys 1,144 Shares of Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) StockApril 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHiscox (LON:HSX) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $1,073.27April 26, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Move Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? April 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHiscox (LON:HSX) Stock Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $1,064.85April 6, 2024 | msn.comYayoi Kusama Tops 2023 List of 21st-Century ArtistsMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comStarr Insurance establishes new Twin Maples Specialty divisionMarch 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHiscox Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues LagMarch 5, 2024 | lse.co.ukLondon open: Stocks fall on retail sales, China disappointmentApril 26, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Move Your Money Before May 1Did you know that the IRS has allegedly been using AI to spy on the bank accounts of American citizens? March 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now The Time To Put Hiscox (LON:HSX) On Your Watchlist?November 14, 2023 | morningstar.comHiscox Ltd HSXNovember 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 72%November 8, 2023 | marketwatch.comHiscox Says Insurance Premiums RoseNovember 8, 2023 | msn.comLloyd's of London insurer Hiscox posts rise in nine-month premiumsOctober 30, 2023 | uk.investing.comLondon SPAC to test shareholder appetite for Lloyd's of London ventureOctober 18, 2023 | msn.comMajor cyber attack could cost the world $3.5 trillion -Lloyd's of LondonSeptember 27, 2023 | reuters.comUK's Hiscox to sell Singapore and Thailand insurance businessSeptember 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!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 HiscoxSee 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 Company Calendar Today4/26/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend5/02/2024Dividend Payable6/12/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:HSX CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.hiscox.com Phone+1-441-2788300FaxN/AEmployees3,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,200 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,300 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,100 Potential Upside/Downside-1.0%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 1.60 Trailing P/E Ratio757.50 Forward P/E Ratio8.28 P/E Growth-2.3Net Income£712 million Net Margins19.25% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity24.01% Return on Assets4.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio22.88 Current Ratio15.15 Quick Ratio0.10 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£3.70 billion Price / Sales1.13 Cash FlowGBX 366.20 per share Price / Cash Flow3.31 Book ValueGBX 951 per share Price / Book1.27Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares344,840,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£4.18 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.68 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. 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Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Hamayou Akbar Hussain (Age 51)Group CEO & Executive Director Comp: $1.39MMr. Paul David Cooper (Age 52)Group CFO & Executive Director Comp: $1.42MMs. Joanne Riddick Musselle (Age 53)Group Chief Underwriting Officer & Executive 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 RelationsMr. Marc Wetherhill (Age 51)Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Ms. Kylie O'ConnorGroup Communications DirectorMs. Regine FiddlerChief Marketing OfficerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAdmiral GroupLON:ADMBeazleyLON:BEZM&GLON:MNGHargreaves LansdownLON:HLPolar Capital Technology TrustLON:PCTView All CompetitorsInsidersPaul CooperBought 1,144 shares on 3/22/2024Total: £1.41 M ($1,232.00/share)Colin D KeoghBought 1,424 shares on 12/11/2023Total: £1.49 M ($1,047.00/share)Jonathan 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)View All Insider Transactions HSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Hiscox stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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 target for 2024? 4 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for Hiscox's shares. Their HSX share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,300. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,200 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.9%. View analysts price targets for HSX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have HSX shares performed in 2024? Hiscox's stock was trading at GBX 1,054 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, HSX stock has increased by 14.9% and is now trading at GBX 1,210.89. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How often does Hiscox pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hiscox? Hiscox announced a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.25 per share on Wednesday, June 12th. This represents a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 2nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.13. The official announcement can be viewed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for HSX. Is Hiscox a good dividend stock? Hiscox (LON:HSX) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.41%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,875.00%. 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). 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. 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