The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Price Target Raised to $142.00

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) had its price target hoisted by Morgan Stanley from $140.00 to $142.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an equal weight rating on the insurance provider’s stock.

HIG has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Argus boosted their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $143.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $153.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday. Roth Mkm raised their price objective on The Hartford Insurance Group from $120.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Mizuho assumed coverage on The Hartford Insurance Group in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $160.00 target price for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $148.13.

The Hartford Insurance Group Price Performance

HIG stock opened at $142.21 on Tuesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $134.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $131.60. The firm has a market cap of $39.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The Hartford Insurance Group has a 12 month low of $107.49 and a 12 month high of $143.70.

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The insurance provider reported $4.06 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.22 by $0.84. The Hartford Insurance Group had a net margin of 13.52% and a return on equity of 21.92%. The business had revenue of $7.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.29 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.94 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts anticipate that The Hartford Insurance Group will post 11.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.58, for a total transaction of $4,826,600.62. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 77,574 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,595,056.92. This trade represents a 31.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares of The Hartford Insurance Group stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.41, for a total transaction of $27,546,362.58. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 194,817 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,574,986.97. This represents a 50.90% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of The Hartford Insurance Group

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in HIG. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in The Hartford Insurance Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings in The Hartford Insurance Group by 707.7% during the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 210 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 184 shares during the last quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, United Financial Planning Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. 93.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Hartford Insurance Group News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hartford Insurance Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target to $163 and kept an “Outperform” rating, implying material upside vs. the current price. KBW Raises PT to $163
• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald bumped its target to $165 following strong Q4 results and a bullish 2026 growth outlook, a clear earnings-driven positive for the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald Boosts PT to $165
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated its Buy rating, and Wells Fargo commentary also highlighted upside potential — analyst support reinforces investor confidence after the company’s strong quarterly beat. UBS Keeps Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: The Hartford joined Centro’s API-powered RFP and quoting platform, improving broker connectivity and potentially accelerating sales distribution for employee-benefit lines. Centro Partnership PR
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup raised its PT to $143 but kept a Neutral rating — a modest endorsement that suggests limited near-term upside from Citigroup’s view. Citigroup Raises PT to $143 (Neutral)
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley and other coverage roundups adjusted targets and provided mixed takes (MarketBeat consensus remains “Moderate Buy”), which supports the current valuation but is not a major new catalyst. Analyst Coverage Roundups
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares (~$27.5M at the trade price), cutting his stake by ~50.9% per the SEC filing — a large insider sale that can create near-term selling pressure and raise questions for some investors. SEC Filing — Insider Sale

About The Hartford Insurance Group

The Hartford Financial Services Group, commonly known as The Hartford, is a U.S.-based insurance and investment company that provides a broad range of commercial and personal insurance products and employee benefits. Its core businesses include property and casualty insurance for businesses and individuals, group benefits such as group life, disability and dental plans, and retirement and investment solutions offered through affiliated asset-management operations. The company also delivers risk management, claims-handling and loss-prevention services designed to support policyholders across a variety of industries.

Founded in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1810, The Hartford is one of the oldest insurance organizations in the United States and has a long history of underwriting and product development across multiple insurance lines.