Christopher Swift Sells 201,938 Shares of The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Stock

The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated 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 sale, the chief executive officer owned 194,817 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,574,986.97. This trade represents a 50.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

The Hartford Insurance Group Trading Up 1.0%

The Hartford Insurance Group stock opened at $142.21 on Friday. The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $107.49 and a 52 week high of $143.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 0.31. The firm has a market capitalization of $39.63 billion, a PE ratio of 10.66, a PEG ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.61. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $134.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $131.60.

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

The Hartford Insurance Group News Roundup

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hartford Insurance Group

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. TD Private Client Wealth LLC boosted its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 52.8% in the 4th quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 6,033 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $831,000 after buying an additional 2,084 shares in the last quarter. RiverFront Investment Group LLC lifted its holdings in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. RiverFront Investment Group LLC now owns 380,553 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $52,440,000 after acquiring an additional 9,942 shares during the period. Passumpsic Savings Bank bought a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the fourth quarter valued at $2,141,000. North Dakota State Investment Board acquired a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 4th quarter valued at $1,327,000. Finally, Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 4th quarter worth about $50,000. 93.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on HIG shares. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings lowered The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Argus upped their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $143.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on The Hartford Insurance Group from $160.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Evercore ISI boosted their price objective on 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. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $148.13.

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.