The Hartford Financial Services Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE:HIG) Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Hartford Financial Services Group a buy right now?

13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Hartford Financial Services Group in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" The Hartford Financial Services Group stock.
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How has The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock been impacted by Coronavirus?

The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock was trading at $45.13 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, HIG shares have increased by 56.4% and is now trading at $70.58.
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Are investors shorting The Hartford Financial Services Group?

The Hartford Financial Services Group saw a decrease in short interest during the month of December. As of December 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,420,000 shares, a decrease of 18.8% from the November 30th total of 2,980,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,720,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.4 days. Currently, 0.7% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is The Hartford Financial Services Group's next earnings date?

The Hartford Financial Services Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 3rd 2022.
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How can I listen to The Hartford Financial Services Group's earnings call?

The Hartford Financial Services Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, February 4th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were The Hartford Financial Services Group's earnings last quarter?

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The insurance provider reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.40. The insurance provider earned $5.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.25 billion. The Hartford Financial Services Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.95% and a net margin of 9.92%. The firm's revenue was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.46 EPS.
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How often does The Hartford Financial Services Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for The Hartford Financial Services Group?

The Hartford Financial Services Group announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 28th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, December 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.385 per share on Tuesday, January 4th. This represents a $1.54 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.18%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 30th. This is a positive change from The Hartford Financial Services Group's previous quarterly dividend of $0.35.
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Is The Hartford Financial Services Group a good dividend stock?

The Hartford Financial Services Group pays an annual dividend of $1.54 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.22%. The Hartford Financial Services Group has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of The Hartford Financial Services Group is 25.62%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, The Hartford Financial Services Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 22.00% next year. This indicates that The Hartford Financial Services Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock buyback program work?

The Hartford Financial Services Group announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, December 17th 2020, which permits the company to repurchase $1,500,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 8.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What price target have analysts set for HIG?

13 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $67.00 to $93.00. On average, they anticipate The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock price to reach $78.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 10.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are The Hartford Financial Services Group's key executives?

The Hartford Financial Services Group's management team includes the following people:

• Christopher J. Swift, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Douglas G. Elliot, President
• Beth Ann Costello, Chief Financial Officer & Executive VP
• Deepa Soni, Chief Information Officer & Head-Technology & Data
• Robert W. Paiano, Chief Risk Officer & Executive Vice President

What is Christopher Swift's approval rating as The Hartford Financial Services Group's CEO?

839 employees have rated The Hartford Financial Services Group CEO Christopher Swift on Glassdoor.com. Christopher Swift has an approval rating of 89% among The Hartford Financial Services Group's employees.

Who are some of The Hartford Financial Services Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to The Hartford Financial Services Group include American International Group (AIG), Loews (L), American Financial Group (AFG), Assurant (AIZ), American National Group (ANAT), Kemper (KMPR), Genworth Financial (GNW) and Horace Mann Educators (HMN).
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What other stocks do shareholders of The Hartford Financial Services Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other The Hartford Financial Services Group investors own include Bank of America (BAC), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), Intel (INTC), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), CVS Health (CVS), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) and Pfizer (PFE).

What is The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock symbol?

The Hartford Financial Services Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HIG."

Who are The Hartford Financial Services Group's major shareholders?

The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.14%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.13%), Nordea Investment Management AB (0.09%), DNB Asset Management AS (0.09%), M&G Investment Management Ltd. (0.08%) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.07%). Company insiders that own The Hartford Financial Services Group stock include Christopher Swift, David C Robinson, Douglas G Elliot, Jonathan R Bennett, Robert B Allardice III, Trevor Fetter, William A Bloom and William A Bloom.
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Which major investors are selling The Hartford Financial Services Group stock?

HIG stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including M&G Investment Management Ltd., Cohen Klingenstein LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Royal London Asset Management Ltd., Wealthfront Advisers LLC, Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Washington Capital Management Inc.. Company insiders that have sold The Hartford Financial Services Group company stock in the last year include Christopher Swift, David C Robinson, Douglas G Elliot, Jonathan R Bennett, Robert B Allardice III, and William A Bloom.
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Which major investors are buying The Hartford Financial Services Group stock?

HIG stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Retirement Systems of Alabama, National Bank of Canada FI, Nordea Investment Management AB, DNB Asset Management AS, Aries Wealth Management, Radnor Capital Management LLC, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc., and Camelot Portfolios LLC. Company insiders that have bought The Hartford Financial Services Group stock in the last two years include Christopher Swift, and Trevor Fetter.
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How do I buy shares of The 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock price today?

One share of HIG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $70.58.

How much money does The Hartford Financial Services Group make?

The Hartford Financial Services Group has a market capitalization of $24.02 billion and generates $20.52 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $1.74 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.01 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does The Hartford Financial Services Group have?

The Hartford Financial Services Group employs 18,500 workers across the globe.

Does The Hartford Financial Services Group have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of The Hartford Financial Services Group: 1stAgChoice Inc., Access CoverageCorp Inc., Access CoverageCorp Technologies Inc., Business Management Group Inc., Cervus Claim Solutions LLC, FP R LLC, FTC Resolution Company LLC, First State Insurance Company, Fountain Investors I LLC, Fountain Investors II LLC, Fountain Investors III LLC, Fountain Investors IV LLC, HIMCO Distribution Services Company, HL Investment Advisors LLC, HLA LLC, HRA Brokerage Services Inc., Hart Re Group L.L.C., Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Hartford Administrative Services Company, Hartford Casualty General Agency Inc., Hartford Casualty Insurance Company, Hartford Fire General Agency Inc., Hartford Fire Insurance Company, Hartford Funds Distributors LLC, Hartford Funds Management Company LLC, Hartford Funds Management Group Inc., Hartford Group Benefits Holding Company, Hartford Holdings Inc., Hartford Insurance Company of Illinois, Hartford Insurance Company of the Midwest, Hartford Insurance Company of the Southeast, Hartford Insurance Ltd., Hartford Integrated Technologies Inc., Hartford Investment Management Company, Hartford Life Ltd., Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Hartford Lloyd’s Corporation, Hartford Lloyd’s Insurance Company, Hartford Management Ltd., Hartford Residual Market L.L.C., Hartford STAG Ventures LLC, Hartford Specialty Insurance Services of Texas LLC, Hartford Strategic Investments LLC, Hartford Underwriters General Agency Inc., Hartford Underwriters Insurance Company, Hartford of Texas General Agency Inc., Heritage Holdings Inc., Heritage Reinsurance Company Ltd., Horizon Management Group LLC, Lattice Strategies LLC, MPC Resolution Company LLC, Maxum Casualty Insurance Company, Maxum Indemnity Company, Maxum Specialty Services Corporation, New England Insurance Company, New England Reinsurance Corporation, New Ocean Insurance Co. Ltd., Nutmeg Insurance Agency Inc., Nutmeg Insurance Company (Connecticut, Pacific Insurance Company Limited, Property and Casualty Insurance Company of Hartford, Renato Acquisition Co., Sentinel Insurance Company Ltd., Trumbull Flood Management L.L.C., Trumbull Insurance Company, Twin City Fire Insurance Company, and Y-Risk LLC.

When was The Hartford Financial Services Group founded?

The Hartford Financial Services Group was founded in 1810.

What is The Hartford Financial Services Group's official website?

The official website for The Hartford Financial Services Group is www.thehartford.com.

Where are The Hartford Financial Services Group's headquarters?

The Hartford Financial Services Group is headquartered at ONE HARTFORD PLAZA, HARTFORD CT, 06155.

How can I contact The Hartford Financial Services Group?

The 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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 888-322-8444.