Employers Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates in the commercial property and casualty insurance industry primarily in the United States. It offers workers' compensation insurance to small businesses in low to medium hazard industries. The company markets its products through independent local, regional, and national agents and brokers; and alternative distribution channels comprising its partners, as well as through national, regional, and local trade groups and associations. Employers Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is based in Reno, Nevada.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:EIG
CUSIP29221810
Phone888-682-6671
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio0.37
Quick Ratio0.37
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio13.26
Forward P/E Ratio15.96
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$799.30 million
Price / Sales1.73
Cash Flow$3.6371 per share
Price / Cash11.63
Book Value$29.22 per share
Price / Book1.45
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.89
Net Income$101.20 million
Net Margins13.11%
Return on Equity11.45%
Return on Assets2.76%
Miscellaneous
Employees672
Outstanding Shares32,760,000
Market Cap$1,385.66
Employers (NYSE:EIG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Employers' stock symbol?
Employers trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "EIG."
How often does Employers pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Employers?
Employers announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, April 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 9th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Wednesday, May 23rd. This represents a $0.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 8th. View Employers' Dividend History.
How were Employers' earnings last quarter?
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:EIG) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 25th. The financial services provider reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.33. The financial services provider earned $211.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $259.70 million. Employers had a return on equity of 11.45% and a net margin of 13.11%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.88 EPS. View Employers' Earnings History.
When is Employers' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for EIG?
3 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Employers' stock. Their forecasts range from $36.00 to $53.00. On average, they expect Employers' stock price to reach $44.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Ratings for Employers.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Employers?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Employers in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold."
Who are some of Employers' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Employers include Validus (VR), Hanover Insurance Group (THG), RenaissanceRe (RNR), Axis Capital (AXS), Enstar Group (ESGR), Kemper (KMPR), Selective Insurance Group (SIGI), White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM), RLI (RLI), National General (NGHC), AmTrust Financial Services (AFSI), Mercury General (MCY), Aspen Insurance (AHL), ProAssurance (PRA) and Horace Mann Educators (HMN).
Who are Employers' key executives?
Employers' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Douglas Dean Dirks, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. Michael Scott Paquette, Exec. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Stephen V. Festa, Chief Operating Officer and Exec. VP (Age 58)
- Mr. John P. Nelson, Chief Admin. Officer and Exec. VP (Age 56)
- Mr. Lenard Thomas Ormsby, Chief Legal Officer, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel and Corp. Sec. (Age 66)
Has Employers been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about EIG stock have been trending somewhat positive on Sunday, according to Accern. Accern identifies negative and positive news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Employers earned a news sentiment score of 0.11 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news articles about the financial services provider an impact score of 43.70 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are Employers' major shareholders?
Employers' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. (0.33%), Bank of Montreal Can (0.23%), James Investment Research Inc. (0.15%) and Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan (0.03%). Company insiders that own Employers stock include Ann W Nelson, Douglas D Dirks, John P Nelson, Lawrence S Rogers, Lenard T Ormsby, Richard P Hallman, Richard W Blakey and Stephen V Festa. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Employers.
Which major investors are selling Employers stock?
EIG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. and Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. Company insiders that have sold Employers company stock in the last year include Douglas D Dirks, John P Nelson, Lawrence S Rogers and Lenard T Ormsby. View Insider Buying and Selling for Employers.
Which major investors are buying Employers stock?
How do I buy shares of Employers?
Shares of EIG can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Employers' stock price today?
One share of EIG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.30.
How big of a company is Employers?
Employers has a market capitalization of $1.39 billion and generates $799.30 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $101.20 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.89 on an earnings per share basis. Employers employs 672 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Employers?
Employers' mailing address is 10375 PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE, RENO NV, 89521. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at 888-682-6671 or via email at [email protected]
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