The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.33 EPS

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The insurance provider reported $3.50 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.17 by $0.33, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $7.22 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.37 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $3.78 earnings per share. The Hartford Insurance Group’s revenue was up 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year.

The Hartford Insurance Group Stock Down 1.6%

Shares of The Hartford Insurance Group stock opened at $133.70 on Wednesday. The Hartford Insurance Group has a fifty-two week low of $120.33 and a fifty-two week high of $146.07. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $133.35 and a 200-day simple moving average of $135.43. The firm has a market cap of $36.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.09 and a beta of 0.49.

The Hartford Insurance Group Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, January 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 1st will be paid a $0.67 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, December 1st. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. This is a boost from The Hartford Insurance Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. The Hartford Insurance Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 14.53%.

The Hartford Insurance Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: HIG reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.50 per share, beating the $3.17 consensus estimate by 11.1%. Investment income and premium growth helped offset elevated catastrophe losses. HIG Q3 Earnings Beat on Investment Income and Premium Growth
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its quarterly dividend 11.7% to $0.67 per share, equivalent to $2.68 annually and an approximately 2% yield. The dividend is payable January 5, 2027, to shareholders of record December 1. The Hartford Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Management indicated that the sale of Hartford Funds could close as early as December 1, potentially providing a near-term strategic and capital-allocation catalyst. Hartford Signals Hartford Funds Sale Close
• Neutral Sentiment: The latest 10-Q reported approximately 267 million shares outstanding. The filing provides an updated share-count reference but does not, by itself, materially change the investment thesis. Hartford Reports Shares Outstanding in Q3 2026 Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly revenue of $7.22 billion increased 3.9% year over year but missed the $7.37 billion analyst estimate. Earnings also declined from $3.78 per share in the prior-year quarter, while catastrophe losses pressured core results. The Hartford Reports Third Quarter Results
• Negative Sentiment: Evercore ISI lowered its price target to $144 from $147, signaling more limited near-term upside despite the earnings beat and dividend increase. Evercore ISI Adjusts Hartford Price Target

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently commented on HIG. Mizuho decreased their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $154.00 to $144.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, October 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $144.00 to $137.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 12th. Truist Financial started coverage on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in a report on Monday, October 12th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $137.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $145.25.

About The Hartford Insurance Group

The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc, commonly known as The Hartford, is a financial services and insurance company headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1810, the company provides property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, and related services to businesses, individuals, and organizations primarily in the United States.

The Hartford’s commercial insurance operations offer coverage for businesses of various sizes, including commercial auto, workers’ compensation, property, general liability, and specialty insurance.