Should I buy or sell Hiscox stock right now?

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HCXLF shares. View HCXLF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Hiscox's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Hiscox's shares. Their HCXLF share price targets range from $15.56 to $1,487.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $751.28 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5,026.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HCXLF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HCXLF shares performed in 2024?

Hiscox's stock was trading at $13.97 at the start of the year. Since then, HCXLF stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at $14.6540. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Hiscox?

Hiscox saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,100 shares, a drop of 50.0% from the February 29th total of 10,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.3 days. View Hiscox's Short Interest .

Is Hiscox a good dividend stock?

Hiscox (OTCMKTS:HCXLF) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 12.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

How do I buy shares of Hiscox?

Shares of HCXLF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

OTCMKTS:HCXLF

Hiscox (HCXLF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$14.65

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Today's Range: $14.65
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50-Day Range: $13.50
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52-Week Range: $11.50
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Volume: N/A
Average Volume: 26,140 shs
Market Capitalization: N/A

P/E Ratio: 22.83
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $751.28

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Hiscox MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 5,026.8% Upside
$751.28 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.00
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.57 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hiscox has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hiscox has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Hiscox has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.3.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Hiscox has recently decreased by 50.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Hiscox does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Hiscox does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Hiscox is 12.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Hiscox this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hiscox insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Institutions
59.06% of the stock of Hiscox is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hiscox is 22.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.49.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hiscox is 22.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 447.62.

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About Hiscox Stock (OTCMKTS:HCXLF)

Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers. The company also provides property insurance; marine, specialty, and energy insurance; space and aviation insurance; casualty insurance; specialty insurance; terrorism, kidnap, and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance products. In addition, it offers healthcare and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. Hiscox Ltd was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

HCXLF Stock Price History

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HCXLF Stock News Headlines

April 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Hiscox's (LON:HSX) investors will be pleased with their decent 48% return over the last three years

April 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com

J.P. Morgan Keeps Their Buy Rating on Hiscox (HCXLF)

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March 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) Stock's On An Uptrend: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?

March 6, 2024 | msn.com

Hiscox reports FY results

March 6, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Hiscox price target raised by 100 GBp at JPMorgan

March 5, 2024 | msn.com

Lloyd's of London insurer Hiscox posts record annual profit

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March 5, 2024 | msn.com

Hiscox benefits from marketing blitz as insurer posts record profits and launches buyback

February 10, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Hiscox price target lowered by 10 GBp at Barclays

December 12, 2023 | msn.com

Hiscox partners Google to transform underwriting using AI

December 11, 2023 | ft.com

Hiscox to use AI for underwriting process in tie-up with Google

November 10, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Insurer Hiscox plays down risks from war between Israel and Hamas

November 9, 2023 | msn.com

Hiscox reports Q3 results

November 8, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Hiscox sees growth across board as gross written premiums rise

September 27, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Hiscox to Sell DirectAsia to Ignite Thailand Holdings

September 27, 2023 | msn.com

Hiscox to sell motor and travel insurer DirectAsia

September 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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September 22, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Hiscox’s margin focus impresses experts at US investment bank

August 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Should You Buy Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) For Its Upcoming Dividend?

August 9, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

Cyber competition takes toll on Hiscox

August 9, 2023 | msn.com

Hiscox GAAP EPS of $0.722

August 9, 2023 | lse.co.uk

TOP NEWS: Hiscox interim profit up tenfold as hails insurance service

August 9, 2023 | msn.com

Lloyd's of London insurer Hiscox profit spikes on premium rise

August 9, 2023 | msn.com

Lloyd's of London insurer Hiscox posts sharp H1 profit increase as premiums rise

July 20, 2023 | msn.com

Hiscox: The insurer celebrating a decade in York

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:HCXLF
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.hiscoxgroup.com
Phone: (441) 278-8300
Fax: N/A
Employees: 3,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $751.28
High Stock Price Target: $1,487.00
Low Stock Price Target: $15.56
Potential Upside/Downside: +5,026.8%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: 22.83
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: N/A
Price / Sales: N/A
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: N/A
Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: N/A
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: N/A

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Key Executives

Mr. Hamayou Akbar Hussain (Age 51)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.76M
Mr. Paul David Cooper (Age 52)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.79M
Ms. Joanne Riddick Musselle (Age 53)
Group Chief Underwriting Officer & Executive Director
Comp: $1.39M
Mr. Stephane Flaquet
Group Chief Operations & Technology Officer
Mr. Todd Isaac
Group Chief Investment & Treasury Officer
Mr. Chris Loake
Group Chief Information Officer
Dr. Yana O'Sullivan
Group Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Marc Wetherhill (Age 51)
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Kylie O'Connor
Group Communications Director
Ms. Regine Fiddler
Chief Marketing Officer

Key Competitors

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HCXLF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hiscox stock right now?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HCXLF shares.
View HCXLF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Hiscox's stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Hiscox's shares. Their HCXLF share price targets range from $15.56 to $1,487.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $751.28 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5,026.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for HCXLF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HCXLF shares performed in 2024?: Hiscox's stock was trading at $13.97 at the start of the year. Since then, HCXLF stock has increased by 4.9% and is now trading at $14.6540.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Hiscox?: Hiscox saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,100 shares, a drop of 50.0% from the February 29th total of 10,200 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 7.3 days.
View Hiscox's Short Interest.

Is Hiscox a good dividend stock?: Hiscox (OTCMKTS:HCXLF) pays an annual dividend of $0.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.00%. The dividend payout ratio is 12.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
How do I buy shares of Hiscox?: Shares of HCXLF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (OTCMKTS:HCXLF) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Hiscox (HCXLF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hiscox 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 Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Hiscox Stock (OTCMKTS:HCXLF)

HCXLF Stock Price History

HCXLF Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

HCXLF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™