NYSE:EIG Employers - EIG Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Employers Holdings, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $42.46 +0.06 (+0.14%) (As of 01/30/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$42.40▼$43.0050-Day Range$41.07▼$46.4752-Week Range$32.58▼$46.73Volume66,428 shsAverage Volume100,710 shsMarket Capitalization$1.15 billionP/E Ratio21.23Dividend Yield2.45%Price TargetN/A ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Employers MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy1.27% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.01Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth18.37%From $2.45 to $2.90 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.06 out of 5 starsFinance Sector37th out of 891 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry1st out of 48 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Employers. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.27% of the float of Employers has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverEmployers has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Employers has recently decreased by 6.28%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldEmployers pays a meaningful dividend of 2.45%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthEmployers has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Employers is 52.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Employers will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.86% next year. This indicates that Employers will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for EIG. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentEmployers has a news sentiment score of 0.01. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Employers this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for EIG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Employers insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.30% of the stock of Employers is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions78.14% of the stock of Employers is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Employers are expected to grow by 18.37% in the coming year, from $2.45 to $2.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Employers is 21.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.30.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Employers is 21.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 186.80.Price to Book Value per Share RatioEmployers has a P/B Ratio of 0.98. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Employers (NYSE:EIG) StockEmployers Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of workers compensation products and services. It operates through following segments: Employers and Cerity. The Employers segment is defines as traditional business offered under EMPLOYERS brand name through agents. The Cerity segment is defined as business offered under Cerity brand name, which includes direct-to-customer business. It offers insurance focuses on select small businesses in low to medium hazard industries. The company was founded in April 2005 and is headquartered in Reno, NV.Read More Receive EIG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Employers and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address EIG Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comEmployers (NYSE:EIG) and Progressive (NYSE:PGR) Head to Head ContrastJanuary 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comOne Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) insider upped their stake by 77% in the previous yearJanuary 31, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)Become an Investor in Brooklyn GinAward winning super-premium craft gin and upcoming Brooklyn distilleryJanuary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:EIG) Stock Is Rallying But Financials Look Ambiguous: Will The Momentum Continue?December 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy You Should Add Employers Holdings (EIG) to Your PortfolioDecember 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBuy These 3 Ultra-Safe Stocks if You're Worried About a RecessionNovember 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIt Might Not Be A Great Idea To Buy Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) For Its Next DividendNovember 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings (EIG) OKs 2nd Special Cash Dividend for 2022January 31, 2023 | UNKNOWN (Ad)Become an Investor in Brooklyn GinAward winning super-premium craft gin and upcoming Brooklyn distilleryNovember 22, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings, Inc. Declares Special Cash Dividend of $1.25 per ShareNovember 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's What Could Help Employers Holdings (EIG) Maintain Its Recent Price StrengthNovember 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 80%November 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBuy These 3 Low-Beta Stocks to Combat Market VolatilityNovember 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Employers Holdings (EIG) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?November 4, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Employers Holdings (EIG) Might be Well Poised for a SurgeNovember 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings (EIG) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be SustainableNovember 3, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhy It Might Not Make Sense To Buy Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) For Its Upcoming DividendOctober 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.26 per ShareOctober 26, 2022 | msn.comPreview: Employers Holdings's EarningsOctober 20, 2022 | businesswire.comEuropean Employers Caught Between Desire for In-Person Work and Need to Provide Flexibility, Littler Survey Finds - Business WireOctober 20, 2022 | forbes.comEmployers Helping Employees Make Career Progress Can Combat Quiet Quitting - ForbesOctober 19, 2022 | businesswire.comResearch: People Value Holiday Gifts from their Employers, but Many Consider their Employers to be Bad Gifters - Business WireOctober 19, 2022 | forbes.comReducing Employer Health Costs - ForbesOctober 18, 2022 | forbes.comEmployers Fear A Hard Truth About Quiet Quitting - ForbesOctober 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comEmployers Holdings, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call - Yahoo FinanceOctober 18, 2022 | businesswire.comFour Things Employers Should Know for Open Enrollment Season - Business WireOctober 18, 2022 | reuters.comGerman chemical sector employers, union agree wage hikes of 3.25% - ReutersSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive EIG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Employers and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address EIG Company Calendar Last Earnings10/28/2021Ex-Dividend for 11/23 Dividend11/08/2022Dividend Payable11/23/2022Ex-Dividend for 12/20 Dividend12/05/2022Dividend Payable12/20/2022Today1/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)2/15/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:EIG CUSIP29221810 CIK1379041 Webwww.employers.com Phone(888) 682-6671Fax888-527-3422Employees608Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.00 Trailing P/E Ratio21.23 Forward P/E Ratio17.33 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$119.30 million Net Margins8.10% Pretax Margin9.88% Return on Equity7.25% Return on Assets2.05% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.39 Quick Ratio0.39 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$703.10 million Price / Sales1.64 Cash Flow$3.51 per share Price / Cash Flow12.10 Book Value$43.38 per share Price / Book0.98Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares27,200,000Free Float26,843,000Market Cap$1.15 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.25 Key ExecutivesKatherine H. AntonelloPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMichael Scott PaquetteChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Executive VPBertrum CarrollChief Information Security Officer & VPJeffrey C. ShawChief Information Officer & Executive VPLori A. BrownChief Legal Officer, EVP & General CounselKey CompetitorsSafety Insurance GroupNASDAQ:SAFTAMERISAFENASDAQ:AMSFProAssuranceNYSE:PRAUnited Fire GroupNASDAQ:UFCSDonegal GroupNASDAQ:DGICAView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNew York State Common Retirement FundSold 6,028 shares on 1/30/2023Ownership: 0.075%Versor Investments LPBought 6,366 shares on 1/30/2023Ownership: 0.023%Human Investing LLCSold 1,243 shares on 1/27/2023Ownership: 0.070%Inspire Investing LLCSold 535 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.020%Dupont Capital Management CorpSold 3,308 shares on 1/26/2023Ownership: 0.019%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions EIG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Employers stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Employers in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" EIG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in EIG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View EIG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have EIG shares performed in 2023? Employers' stock was trading at $43.13 at the beginning of the year. Since then, EIG stock has decreased by 1.6% and is now trading at $42.46. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Employers? Employers saw a drop in short interest during the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 338,900 shares, a drop of 6.3% from the December 31st total of 361,600 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 130,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.6 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the company are short sold. View Employers' Short Interest. When is Employers' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 15th 2023. View our EIG earnings forecast. How were Employers' earnings last quarter? Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October, 28th. The financial services provider reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.14. The financial services provider earned $168.30 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $156.92 million. Employers had a net margin of 8.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.25%. Employers's revenue was down 7.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.48 earnings per share. How often does Employers pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Employers? Employers announced a None dividend on Tuesday, November 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 6th will be given a dividend of $1.25 per share on Tuesday, December 20th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 5th. Read our dividend analysis for EIG. Is Employers a good dividend stock? Employers (NYSE:EIG) pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.45%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 52.00%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, EIG will have a dividend payout ratio of 35.86% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for EIG. What is Douglas D. Dirks' approval rating as Employers' CEO? 92 employees have rated Employers Chief Executive Officer Douglas D. Dirks on Glassdoor.com. Douglas D. Dirks has an approval rating of 92% among the company's employees. This puts Douglas D. Dirks in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Employers own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Employers investors own include Pfizer (PFE), SFL (SFL), AbbVie (ABBV), Carnival Co. & (CCL), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), Comcast (CMCSA) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG). What is Employers' stock symbol? Employers trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EIG." Who are Employers' major shareholders? Employers' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.56%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.33%), Carolina Wealth Advisors LLC (0.29%), Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.17%), Range Financial Group LLC (0.13%) and New York State Common Retirement Fund (0.08%). Insiders that own company stock include Douglas D Dirks, Figueiredo Joao M De, James R Kroner, Jeanne L Mockard, John M Mutschink, Katherine H Antonello, Lawrence S Rogers, Michael J Mcsally, Michael Scott Paquette, Richard W Blakey, Stephen V Festa and Tracey Lynn Berg. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Employers? Shares of EIG 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Employers' stock price today? One share of EIG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.46. How much money does Employers make? Employers (NYSE:EIG) has a market capitalization of $1.15 billion and generates $703.10 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $119.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.00 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Employers have? The company employs 608 workers across the globe. How can I contact Employers? Employers' mailing address is 10375 PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE, RENO NV, 89521. The official website for the company is www.employers.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (888) 682-6671, via email at mpaquette@employers.com, or via fax at 888-527-3422. This page (NYSE:EIG) was last updated on 1/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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