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NASDAQ:UFCS

United Fire Group (UFCS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$20.04
-0.09 (-0.45%)
(As of 09/27/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$19.88
$20.48
50-Day Range
$18.70
$24.05
52-Week Range
$18.41
$33.97
Volume
63,516 shs
Average Volume
81,470 shs
Market Capitalization
$506.21 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.19%
Price Target
$19.00

United Fire Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Sell
1.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.2% Downside
$19.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.23% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.65mentions of United Fire Group in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($1.91) to $1.30 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

1.44 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

816th out of 858 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

42nd out of 47 stocks


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About United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Stock

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 Price History

UFCS Stock News Headlines

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UFCS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/07/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/15 Dividend
8/31/2023
Dividend Payable
9/15/2023
Today
9/28/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/01/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

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 Forecast
$19.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$19.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$19.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-5.2%
Consensus Rating
Sell
Rating Score (0-4)
1.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$15.03 million
Pretax Margin
-7.70%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$980.29 million
Cash Flow
$1.39 per share
Book Value
$29.37 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,360,000
Market Cap
$506.21 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.23

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kevin James Leidwinger (Age 59)
    Pres, CEO, Principal Exec. Officer & Director
    Comp: $1.09M
  • Mr. Eric John Martin
    Exec. 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 Ann Stephenson (Age 55)
    Exec. VP & COO
  • Mr. Brian Joseph Frese
    CTO & VP
  • Ms. Sarah Emily Madsen (Age 44)
    Chief Legal Officer, VP & Corp. Sec.
  • Mr. Michael John Sheeley (Age 62)
    VP & Chief Marketing Officer
  • Ms. Tracy L. Bastian
    VP of HR













UFCS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

1 Wall Street equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "sell" UFCS shares.
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What is United Fire Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for United Fire Group's stock. Their UFCS share price forecasts range from $19.00 to $19.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $19.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 5.2%.
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How have UFCS shares performed in 2023?

United Fire Group's stock was trading at $27.36 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, UFCS stock has decreased by 26.8% and is now trading at $20.04.
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Are investors shorting United Fire Group?

United Fire Group saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 260,400 shares, an increase of 20.0% from the August 31st total of 217,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 92,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.8 days. Approximately 1.2% of the company's shares are short sold.
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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, November 1st 2023.
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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 Monday, August, 7th. The insurance provider reported ($2.27) EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($2.27). The insurance provider had revenue of $267.09 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $266.80 million. United Fire Group had a negative net margin of 5.58% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.70%.

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, August 18th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 1st will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, September 15th. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.19%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, August 31st.
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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 3.17%.
Read our dividend analysis for UFCS.

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).

What is United Fire Group's stock symbol?

United Fire Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "UFCS."

Who are United Fire Group's major shareholders?

United Fire Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (13.99%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.56%), Earnest Partners LLC (5.49%), State Street Corp (3.26%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.75%) and Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.24%). 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, Michael T Wilkins, Randy A Ramlo 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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What is United Fire Group's stock price today?

One share of UFCS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $20.04.

How much money does United Fire Group make?

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) has a market capitalization of $506.21 million and generates $980.29 million in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $15.03 million in net income (profit) each year or ($2.32) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does United Fire Group have?

The company employs 1,091 workers across the globe.

How can I contact United Fire Group?

United Fire Group's mailing address is 118 SECOND AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS IA, 52407. The official website for the company is www.ufginsurance.com. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at (319) 399-5700, via email at ir@unitedfiregroup.com, or via fax at 319-399-5499.

This page (NASDAQ:UFCS) was last updated on 9/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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