The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and financial services to individual and business customers in the United States. It operates through five segments: Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Property & Casualty Other Operations, Group Benefits, and Mutual Funds. The Commercial Lines segment offers workers' compensation, property, automobile, marine, livestock, liability, and umbrella insurance products, as well as customized insurance products and risk management services, including professional liability, bond, surety, and specialty casualty coverages. The Personal Lines segment provides automobile, homeowners, and personal umbrella coverages to individuals. The Property & Casualty Other Operations segment provides coverage for asbestos and environmental exposures. The Group Benefits segment provides group life, accident and disability, and other group coverages to members of employer groups, associations, and affinity groups through direct insurance policies; reinsurance to other insurance companies; employer paid coverages and voluntary product coverages; disability underwriting, administration, and claims processing to self-funded employer plans; and a single-company leave management solution. The Mutual Funds segment provides investment products for retail and retirement accounts, as well as exchange-traded products; and investment-management and administrative services, such as product design, implementation, and oversight. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. was founded in 1810 and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-IndustryMulti-line Insurance
SectorFinance
Current SymbolNYSE:HIG
Previous Symbol
CUSIP41651510
Phone860-547-5000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.33
Current Ratio0.29
Quick Ratio0.29
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio16.00
Forward P/E Ratio9.43
P/E Growth0.99
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$16.97 billion
Price / Sales0.93
Cash Flow$4.0546 per share
Price / Cash10.81
Book Value$37.83 per share
Price / Book1.16
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.74
Net Income$-3,131,000,000.00
Net Margins-11.09%
Return on Equity12.20%
Return on Assets1.12%
Miscellaneous
Employees16,400
Outstanding Shares358,730,000
Market Cap$15.73 billion
OptionableOptionable
Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartford Financial Services Group's stock symbol?
Hartford Financial Services Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HIG."
How often does Hartford Financial Services Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hartford Financial Services Group?
Hartford Financial Services Group announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 18th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Wednesday, January 2nd. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 30th. View Hartford Financial Services Group's Dividend History.
How will Hartford Financial Services Group's stock buyback program work?
Hartford Financial Services Group announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Tuesday, July 11th 2017, which allows the company to buyback $775,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to purchase up to 5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.
How were Hartford Financial Services Group's earnings last quarter?
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (NYSE:HIG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 25th. The insurance provider reported $1.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.04 by $0.11. The insurance provider had revenue of $4.80 billion for the quarter. Hartford Financial Services Group had a positive return on equity of 12.20% and a negative net margin of 11.09%. View Hartford Financial Services Group's Earnings History.
When is Hartford Financial Services Group's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for HIG?
11 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Hartford Financial Services Group's shares. Their predictions range from $52.00 to $60.00. On average, they expect Hartford Financial Services Group's stock price to reach $57.3333 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 30.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Hartford Financial Services Group.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Hartford Financial Services Group?
11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hartford Financial Services Group in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Hartford Financial Services Group.
Has Hartford Financial Services Group been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about HIG stock have been trending very positive recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. InfoTrie identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Hartford Financial Services Group earned a news impact score of 3.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the insurance provider a news buzz of 5.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Hartford Financial Services Group's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Hartford Financial Services Group include Chubb (CB), Progressive (PGR), American International Group (AIG), Tokio Marine (TKOMY), Travelers Companies (TRV), Allstate (ALL), Ms&Ad Insurance Group (MSADY), Markel (MKL), Loews (L), Cincinnati Financial (CINF), Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Subordinate Voting Shares (FRFHF), Cna Financial (CNA), Arch Capital Group (ACGL), W. R. Berkley (WRB) and Alleghany (Y).
Who are Hartford Financial Services Group's key executives?
Hartford Financial Services Group's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Christopher Jerome Swift, Chairman & CEO (Age 57)
- Mr. Douglas Graham Elliot, Pres (Age 58)
- Ms. Beth Ann Bombara, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 50)
- Mr. William A. Bloom, Exec. VP, Operations, Technology & Data (Age 54)
- Mr. Brion Scott Johnson CFA, Chief Investment Officer (Age 58)
Who are Hartford Financial Services Group's major shareholders?
Hartford Financial Services Group's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include JPMorgan Chase & Co. (6.90%), Franklin Resources Inc. (4.51%), FMR LLC (2.77%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.86%), LSV Asset Management (1.55%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.27%). Company insiders that own Hartford Financial Services Group stock include Beth Ann Bombara, Brion S Johnson, David C Robinson, Scott R Lewis and Teresa Wynn Roseborough. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Hartford Financial Services Group.
Which institutional investors are selling Hartford Financial Services Group stock?
HIG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Janus Henderson Group PLC, TCW Group Inc., York Capital Management Global Advisors LLC, Vaughan Nelson Investment Management L.P., FMR LLC, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp and TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Hartford Financial Services Group company stock in the last year include Beth Ann Bombara, Brion S Johnson, David C Robinson and Scott R Lewis. View Insider Buying and Selling for Hartford Financial Services Group.
Which institutional investors are buying Hartford Financial Services Group stock?
HIG stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Franklin Resources Inc., Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Panagora Asset Management Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, American Century Companies Inc. and Ceredex Value Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Hartford Financial Services Group.
How do I buy shares of Hartford Financial Services Group?
Shares of HIG 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 Hartford Financial Services Group's stock price today?
One share of HIG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $43.83.
How big of a company is Hartford Financial Services Group?
Hartford Financial Services Group has a market capitalization of $15.73 billion and generates $16.97 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $-3,131,000,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or $2.74 on an earnings per share basis. Hartford Financial Services Group employs 16,400 workers across the globe.
What is Hartford Financial Services Group's official website?
How can I contact Hartford Financial Services Group?
Hartford Financial Services Group's mailing address is ONE HARTFORD PLAZA, HARTFORD CT, 06155. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at 860-547-5000 or via email at [email protected]
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