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MarketBeat Week in Review – 3/20 - 3/24
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Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94
The gold catalyst we’ve waited for (Ad)
'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power
ConocoPhillips details gas leak cause, remedies at hearing
S&P 500   3,970.99
DOW   32,237.53
QQQ   310.89
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
"Prepare for Five Years of Famine" (Ad)
MarketBeat Week in Review – 3/20 - 3/24
Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked (Ad)
Bank failures and rescue test Yellen's decades of experience
Intel co-founder, philanthropist Gordon Moore dies at 94
The gold catalyst we’ve waited for (Ad)
'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power
ConocoPhillips details gas leak cause, remedies at hearing
S&P 500   3,970.99
DOW   32,237.53
QQQ   310.89
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
"Prepare for Five Years of Famine" (Ad)
MarketBeat Week in Review – 3/20 - 3/24
Germany, EU reach agreement in combustion engine row
Buy THIS stock before Taiwan is attacked (Ad)
Bank failures and rescue test Yellen's decades of experience
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The gold catalyst we’ve waited for (Ad)
'What can we do?': Millions in African countries need power
ConocoPhillips details gas leak cause, remedies at hearing
NASDAQ:UFCS

United Fire Group - UFCS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$26.38
+0.76 (+2.97%)
(As of 03/24/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$25.10
$26.59
50-Day Range
$25.35
$32.13
52-Week Range
$24.72
$37.26
Volume
56,615 shs
Average Volume
94,665 shs
Market Capitalization
$665.30 million
P/E Ratio
45.48
Dividend Yield
2.43%
Price Target
$25.00

United Fire Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.2% Downside
$25.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
1.27% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.01mentions of United Fire Group in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
$27,465 Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
14.29%
From $1.40 to $1.60 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

1.95 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

781st out of 868 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

39th out of 45 stocks


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About United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Stock

United Fire Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the business of writing property, casualty insurance, life insurance, and selling annuities through a network of independent agencies. The firm operates through the following segments: Property and Casualty Insurance and Life Insurance. The Property and Casualty Insurance segment includes commercial lines insurance, personal lines insurance, and assumed reinsurance. The Life Insurance segment includes deferred and immediate annuities, universal life products and traditional life insurance products. The company was founded in January 1946 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

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UFCS Stock News Headlines

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Sets New 52-Week Low at $24.72
Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
Earnings Outlook For United Fire Group
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Bank Accounts: Frozen!
In 1990, the Brazilian government froze the bank accounts of thousands of citizens. In 2013, the victims were the people of Cyprus. In 2022, it hit closer to home — in Canada. And now the Federal Reserve System Docket No. OP-1670 reveals the plan to give the Fed the power to track and potentially even control your checking account. Not just the money you have in your account … But also, every single check, withdrawal, deposit and transaction. Practically everything you do with your money!
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UFCS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/04/2021
Ex-Dividend for 3/24 Dividend
3/09/2023
Dividend Payable
3/24/2023
Today
3/25/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
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
$25.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$25.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$25.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-5.2%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$15.03 million
Pretax Margin
1.23%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$980.29 million
Cash Flow
$1.37 per share
Book Value
$29.37 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
23,776,000
Market Cap
$665.30 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.17

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Key Executives

  • Kevin James Leidwinger
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Julie Stephenson
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive VP
  • Eric J. Martin
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Brian Joseph Frese
    Chief Technology Officer & Vice President
  • Michael J. Sheeley
    Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President













UFCS Stock - 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 year. 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 forecast for 2023?

1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for United Fire Group's shares. Their UFCS share price forecasts range from $25.00 to $25.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $25.00 in the next twelve months. 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 3.6% and is now trading at $26.38.
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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 Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were United Fire Group's earnings last quarter?

United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) released its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The insurance provider reported ($0.31) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.31). The insurance provider had revenue of $248.54 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $254.90 million. United Fire Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.61% and a net margin of 1.53%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($1.37) earnings per share.

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

United Fire Group declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 24th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 10th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, March 24th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.43%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 9th.
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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 2.38%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 110.34%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, UFCS will have a dividend payout ratio of 40.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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 a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.68%), Earnest Partners LLC (6.60%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.87%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.64%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.29%) and Systematic Financial Management LP (1.26%). Insiders that own company stock include Dawn M Jaffray, Eric J Martin, George D Milligan, James Noyce, Lura E Mcbride, Mark A Green, Mary K Quass, Micah G Woolstenhulme, Micah G Woolstenhulme, Michael T Wilkins, Randy A Ramlo, Robert Francis Cataldo 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 $26.38.

How much money does United Fire Group make?

United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) has a market capitalization of $665.30 million and generates $980.29 million in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $15.03 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.58 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 3/25/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff