Roth Mkm Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Stock

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) had its price objective raised by investment analysts at Roth Mkm from $120.00 to $135.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the insurance provider’s stock. Roth Mkm’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 0.05% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently commented on the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (a-)” rating on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $143.00 to $146.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Evercore ISI increased their target price on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $137.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada began coverage on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $145.00 price target on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $147.63.

The Hartford Insurance Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE HIG opened at $134.94 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 0.32. The firm has a market cap of $37.60 billion, a PE ratio of 10.12, a PEG ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 0.61. The Hartford Insurance Group has a one year low of $105.98 and a one year high of $140.50. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $134.80 and a 200 day moving average of $131.17.

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The insurance provider reported $4.06 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.22 by $0.84. The Hartford Insurance Group had a net margin of 13.52% and a return on equity of 22.35%. The business had revenue of $7.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.29 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.94 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts predict that The Hartford Insurance Group will post 11.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at The Hartford Insurance Group

In related news, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.58, for a total value of $4,826,600.62. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 77,574 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,595,056.92. This represents a 31.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 1.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hartford Insurance Group

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC lifted its position in The Hartford Insurance Group by 707.7% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 210 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 184 shares during the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group by 151.1% during the 2nd quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 221 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the period. Finally, United Financial Planning Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.42% of the company’s stock.

Key The Hartford Insurance Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: HIG reported adjusted operating EPS of $4.06 for Q4 2025, beating the consensus of $3.22 and rising ~38% year-over-year; revenue of $7.34B also topped estimates. Management cited higher premiums and stronger investment income as drivers. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Corporate release emphasized “outstanding” results: Q4 operating earnings of $1.1B and full-year core earnings of $3.8B with a core earnings ROE of ~19.4%, led by robust performance in Business Insurance and improved Personal lines execution. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly metrics show healthy profitability (net margin ~12.8%, ROE ~21.1%) and year-over-year revenue growth (~6.7%), supporting the view of operational strength across segments. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript and the investor presentation are now available — useful for parsing management commentary on reserve development, underwriting outlook, and capital deployment, but they contain no market-moving surprises in headlines. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and outlets are publishing metric-level deep dives to help investors assess sustainability of the quarter (reserve development, combined ratio drivers, investment returns). These are informational and may influence medium-term views. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Roth MKM raised its price target from $120 to $135 but retained a “neutral” rating; the new target is roughly in line with the current share price, implying limited near-term upside from that analyst. Read More.

The Hartford Insurance Group Company Profile

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.