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United Fire Group Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:UFCS)

$21.23
+0.02 (+0.09%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$21.02
$21.41
50-Day Range
$18.93
$21.51
52-Week Range
$18.41
$32.54
Volume
55,637 shs
Average Volume
69,690 shs
Market Capitalization
$536.27 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.01%
Price Target
$18.00

United Fire Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Sell
1.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
15.2% Downside
$18.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.30% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($1.34) to $1.07 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.37 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

779th out of 826 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

41st out of 46 stocks


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About United Fire Group Stock (NASDAQ:UFCS)

United Fire Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance for individuals and businesses in the United States. The company offers commercial and personal lines of property and casualty insurance; and commercial multiple peril and inland marine insurance, as well as assumed reinsurance products. Its commercial policies include fire and allied lines, other liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and fidelity and surety coverage; and personal lines comprise automobile, and fire and allied lines coverage, including homeowners. The company sells its products through a network of independent agencies. United Fire Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

UFCS Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
8/31/2023
Dividend Payable
9/15/2023
Last Earnings
11/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/15 Dividend
11/30/2023
Today
12/10/2023
Dividend Payable
12/15/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/21/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-Industry
Property & Casualty Insurance
Sector
Finance
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:UFCS
CUSIP
91034010
Employees
1,091
Year Founded
1937

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$18.00
High Stock Price Target
$18.00
Low Stock Price Target
$18.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-15.2%
Consensus Rating
Sell
Rating Score (0-4)
1.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$15.03 million
Pretax Margin
-3.79%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$980.29 million
Cash Flow
$1.40 per share
Book Value
$29.37 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,360,000
Market Cap
$536.27 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.27

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin James Leidwinger (Age 59)
    President, CEO, Principal Executive Officer & Director
    Comp: $1.09M
  • Mr. Eric John Martin
    Executive VP, CFO & Principal Financial Officer
  • Mr. Robert Francis Cataldo (Age 52)
    VP and Chief Investment & Strategy Officer
    Comp: $569.98k
  • Mr. Jeremy Joseph Bahl (Age 45)
    Chief Underwriting Officer & VP
    Comp: $418.33k
  • Mr. Micah Grant WoolstenhulmeMr. Micah Grant Woolstenhulme (Age 47)
    Chief Risk Officer & VP
    Comp: $455.4k
  • Ms. Julie Anne Stephenson (Age 55)
    Executive VP & COO
  • Mr. Brian Joseph Frese
    CTO & VP
  • Ms. Sarah Emily Madsen (Age 44)
    Chief Legal Officer, VP & Corporate Secretary
  • Mr. Michael John Sheeley (Age 62)
    VP & Chief Marketing Officer
  • Mr. Patrick P. Kane C.P.C.U.
    Asst. VP & Region Marketing Manager














UFCS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell United Fire Group stock right now?

1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Fire Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "sell" UFCS shares.
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What is United Fire Group's stock price target for 2024?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for United Fire Group's shares. Their UFCS share price targets range from $18.00 to $18.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $18.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 15.2%.
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How have UFCS shares performed in 2023?

United Fire Group's stock was trading at $27.36 at the start of the year. Since then, UFCS shares have decreased by 22.4% and is now trading at $21.23.
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When is United Fire Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 21st 2024.
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How were United Fire Group's earnings last quarter?

United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 1st. The insurance provider reported $0.31 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.16) by $0.47. The insurance provider earned $273.96 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $275.10 million. United Fire Group had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.08% and a negative net margin of 2.68%.

How often does United Fire Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for United Fire Group?

United Fire Group announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, November 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, December 15th. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.01%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 30th.
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Is United Fire Group a good dividend stock?

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.02%.
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What is Randy A. Ramlo's approval rating as United Fire Group's CEO?

52 employees have rated United Fire Group Chief Executive Officer Randy A. Ramlo on Glassdoor.com. Randy A. Ramlo has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of United Fire Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other United Fire Group investors own include STORE Capital (STOR), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Dominion Energy (D), Ford Motor (F), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Moelis & Company (MC), PepsiCo (PEP), Progenics Pharmaceuticals (PGNX), RLI (RLI) and SEI Investments (SEIC).

Who are United Fire Group's major shareholders?

United Fire Group's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Earnest Partners LLC (5.39%), Invesco Ltd. (1.48%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.33%), Northern Trust Corp (1.14%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.89%) and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.70%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher R Drahozal, Eric J Martin, George D Milligan, James Noyce, Lura E Mcbride, Mark A Green, Micah G Woolstenhulme, Micah G Woolstenhulme and Scott L Carlton.
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How do I buy shares of United Fire Group?

Shares of UFCS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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This page (NASDAQ:UFCS) was last updated on 12/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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