Should I buy or sell Hippo stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hippo in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HIPO shares. View HIPO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Hippo's stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Hippo's shares. Their HIPO share price targets range from $11.00 to $25.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $17.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 99.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HIPO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HIPO shares performed in 2023?

Hippo's stock was trading at $13.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HIPO stock has decreased by 36.0% and is now trading at $8.70. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Hippo?

Hippo saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,040,000 shares, a decrease of 6.3% from the October 31st total of 1,110,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 121,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.5 days. Currently, 8.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold. View Hippo's Short Interest .

When is Hippo's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 7th 2024. View our HIPO earnings forecast .

How were Hippo's earnings last quarter?

Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HIPO) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported ($2.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($2.66) by $0.42. The business earned $57.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $56.80 million. Hippo had a negative net margin of 162.32% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.91%.

What ETFs hold Hippo's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Hippo (NYSE:HIPO) stock in their portfolio include Global X PropTech ETF (PTEC) .

When did Hippo's stock split?

Hippo's stock reverse split on Friday, September 30th 2022. The 1-25 reverse split was announced on Friday, September 30th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, September 30th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 4 shares after the split.

Who are Hippo's major shareholders?

Hippo's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.46%), Ibex Investors LLC (0.37%), Sei Investments Co. (0.24%), Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. (0.24%), GSA Capital Partners LLP (0.20%) and Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. (0.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Assaf Wand , John Drake Nichols, Noah Knauf, Richard Mccathron and Sam Landman . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Hippo?

Shares of HIPO 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 .

Hippo Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:HIPO)

$8.70

-0.03 (-0.34%)

(As of 12/7/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: $8.39
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$8.74
50-Day Range: $6.90
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$9.78
52-Week Range: $6.64
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$20.39

Volume: 113,351 shs
Average Volume: 101,641 shs
Market Capitalization: $207.82 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $17.33

Hippo MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 99.2% Upside
$17.33 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
8.04% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.11
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($11.90) to ($3.68) Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

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

1.90 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

431st out of 695 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

25th out of 38 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hippo has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $17.33, Hippo has a forecasted upside of 99.2% from its current price of $8.70.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hippo has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
8.04% of the float of Hippo has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Hippo has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.5.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Hippo has recently decreased by 6.31%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Hippo does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Hippo does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for HIPO.

1.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Hippo has a news sentiment score of -0.11. 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 0.58 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Hippo this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hippo insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
11.28% of the stock of Hippo is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 30.85% of the stock of Hippo is held by institutions.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Hippo are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($11.90) to ($3.68) per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hippo is -0.69, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hippo is -0.69, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hippo has a P/B Ratio of 0.34. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Hippo Stock (NYSE:HIPO)

Hippo Holdings Inc. provides home protection insurance in the United States and the District of Columbia. Its insurance products include homeowners' insurance against risks of fire, wind, and theft; and personal and commercial insurance products. The company distributes insurance products and services through its technology platform; and offers its policies online, over the phone, or through licensed insurance agents. It provides care and protection for homeowners, as well as operates an integrated home protection platform. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

HIPO Stock Price History

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HIPO Stock News Headlines

December 7, 2023 | msn.com

Watch: Lion Messed with the Wrong Hippo

December 7, 2023 | msn.com

Man Swallowed Then Gagged Up By Hippo While On Safari

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December 6, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Brave baby elephant chases giant hippo away from watering hole

December 5, 2023 | msn.com

Watch Enraged Hippo Attack Zookeeper

December 5, 2023 | mirror.co.uk

World's 'most beautiful' river cruise with ancient temples, hippos and legends

December 4, 2023 | msn.com

Rhinos and Hippos share points

December 4, 2023 | msn.com

145,829 minutes napped: Timothy the Hippo's 'Wrapped' goes viral, dominated by Fiona

December 8, 2023 | Autonomix (Ad)

How to Invest Early In the Next Potential Breakthrough Nerve-Sensing Technology

December 1, 2023 | msn.com

Watch the Fierce Strength This Mother Hippo Has Over Her Calf Against Her Hippo Family

November 30, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

EVs: the future of transportation with a Cyber Hippo weight problem

November 30, 2023 | msn.com

Hippos Once Lived in Europe, Where They Survived a Brutal Ice Age

November 27, 2023 | msn.com

South African wildlife ranger tragically killed by aggressive hippo

November 24, 2023 | msn.com

Watch: Hippo Chases A Speedboat And Surprises Everyone With A Close Encounter

November 24, 2023 | msn.com

Animal protector killed by hippo

November 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Wall Street Analysts Believe Hippo Holdings Inc. (HIPO) Could Rally 155.47%: Here's is How to Trade

November 23, 2023 | msn.com

Baby Hippo Raised By Rhinos Meets A Hippo for the First Time

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Pablo Escobar’s Multiplying ‘Cocaine Hippos’ Will Be Sterilized in Colombia

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Anti-poaching ranger crushed to death by hippo in South Africa

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Pablo Escobar's Multiplying 'Cocaine Hippos' Will Be Sterilized in Colombia

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

Watch: Rare Encounter Between Hippo and Rhino

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

KwaZulu-Natal ranger killed by hippo during a foot patrol

November 22, 2023 | msn.com

KZN game ranger killed by hippo while tracking wildlife snare poachers

November 22, 2023 | dailymail.co.uk

Hippo crushes to death ranger who dedicated his life to protecting the animals from poachers in South Africa: Colleagues are forced to kill the animal in doomed bid to save him

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Colombia Finally Has a Plan to Deal With Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos'

November 21, 2023 | msn.com

Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' To Be Sterilized By Colombian Government

November 20, 2023 | benzinga.com

Colombia Set to Cull Wild Hippo Herd, Sparks Eco-Revolution: BloodSweaT™ Seeks to Save Hippos with Humane Relocation and Inaugural Products

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/02/2023
Today: 12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/07/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: NYSE:HIPO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1828105
Web: www.hippo.com
Phone: 650-294-8463
Fax: N/A
Employees: 590
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $17.33
High Stock Price Target: $25.00
Low Stock Price Target: $11.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +99.2%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($12.60)
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-333,400,000.00
Net Margins: -162.32%
Pretax Margin: -156.57%
Return on Equity: -58.91%
Return on Assets: -18.08%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
Current Ratio: 0.96
Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $181 million
Price / Sales: 1.15
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $25.58 per share
Price / Book: 0.34

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 23,887,000
Free Float: 21,193,000
Market Cap: $207.82 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.20

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Key Executives

Mr. Assaf Wand (Age 48)
Co-Founder & Executive Chairperson of the Board
Comp: $352.29k
Mr. Richard Lyn McCathron CIC (Age 51)
CPCU, President, CEO & Director
Comp: $568.75k
Mr. Stewart Andrew Ellis (Age 47)
CFO & Treasurer
Comp: $536.62k
Mr. Aviad Pinkovezky (Age 41)
President of First Connect
Comp: $411.19k
Mr. Anirudh Badia (Age 46)
Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Lukasz Strozek
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Clifford Henry Gallant III
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Tracy Horton Bowden
General Counsel, VP of Compliance & Secretary
Ms. Kelly Wolf
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Timothy Arthur Bienek CFA (Age 64)
Chief Insurance Strategy Officer

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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HIPO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hippo stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hippo in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HIPO shares.
View HIPO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Hippo's stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Hippo's shares. Their HIPO share price targets range from $11.00 to $25.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $17.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 99.2% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for HIPO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HIPO shares performed in 2023?: Hippo's stock was trading at $13.60 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HIPO stock has decreased by 36.0% and is now trading at $8.70.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Hippo?: Hippo saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,040,000 shares, a decrease of 6.3% from the October 31st total of 1,110,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 121,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 8.5 days. Currently, 8.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
View Hippo's Short Interest.
When is Hippo's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 7th 2024.
View our HIPO earnings forecast.
How were Hippo's earnings last quarter?: Hippo Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HIPO) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 2nd. The company reported ($2.24) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($2.66) by $0.42. The business earned $57.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $56.80 million. Hippo had a negative net margin of 162.32% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.91%.

What ETFs hold Hippo's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Hippo (NYSE:HIPO) stock in their portfolio include Global X PropTech ETF (PTEC).
When did Hippo's stock split?: Hippo's stock reverse split on Friday, September 30th 2022. The 1-25 reverse split was announced on Friday, September 30th 2022. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, September 30th 2022. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 4 shares after the split.
Who are Hippo's major shareholders?: Hippo's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.46%), Ibex Investors LLC (0.37%), Sei Investments Co. (0.24%), Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. (0.24%), GSA Capital Partners LLP (0.20%) and Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. (0.16%). Insiders that own company stock include Assaf Wand, John Drake Nichols, Noah Knauf, Richard Mccathron and Sam Landman.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Hippo?: Shares of HIPO 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.

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Hippo Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:HIPO)

Hippo MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Hippo Stock (NYSE:HIPO)

HIPO Stock Price History

HIPO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

HIPO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™