Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Increases The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Price Target to $163.00

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) had its price objective increased by equities research analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $160.00 to $163.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the insurance provider’s stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods’ price target points to a potential upside of 14.27% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $138.00 to $143.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 2nd. UBS Group raised their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $151.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on 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. One investment 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 data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $148.13.

The Hartford Insurance Group Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of NYSE HIG opened at $142.64 on Thursday. 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 stock’s 50 day moving average price is $135.10 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $131.75. The Hartford Insurance Group has a 52-week low of $107.49 and a 52-week high of $144.50. The stock has a market capitalization of $39.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.69, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.61.

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The insurance provider reported $4.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.22 by $0.84. The business had revenue of $7.34 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.29 billion. The Hartford Insurance Group had a return on equity of 21.92% and a net margin of 13.52%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.94 EPS. 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 at The Hartford Insurance Group

In other The Hartford Insurance Group news, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.58, for a total transaction of $4,826,600.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 77,574 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,595,056.92. The trade was a 31.30% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Christopher Swift sold 100,970 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $140.78, for a total value of $14,214,556.60. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 194,817 shares in the company, valued at $27,426,337.26. This trade represents a 34.14% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 338,247 shares of company stock worth $46,587,520 in the last ninety days. 1.50% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. 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 worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 184 shares during the period. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC boosted its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 151.1% during the second quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 221 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 133 shares in the last quarter. Finally, United Financial Planning Group LLC acquired a new position in The Hartford Insurance Group during the third quarter worth about $29,000. 93.42% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More The Hartford Insurance Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $165, citing strong Q4 results and a constructive 2026 outlook — a clear bullish signal for earnings-driven upside. Cantor Fitzgerald Boosts The Hartford Price Target to $165
• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $163 and holds an “outperform” rating, implying double‑digit upside from current levels. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises HIG Target to $163
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated a Buy rating and other broker notes (Wells Fargo, Evercore commentary) have signaled continued confidence in The Hartford’s fundamentals and capital returns after the earnings beat. UBS Keeps Their Buy Rating on Hartford Insurance
• Positive Sentiment: The Hartford joined Centro’s API-powered RFP/quoting platform, a distribution win that can help accelerate broker connectivity and sales in employee-benefit lines. Centro Expands Carrier Ecosystem with Addition of The Hartford
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $143 but kept a Neutral rating — modest upside implied, not a strong buy endorsement. Citigroup Raises Price Target to $143 (Neutral)
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley moved its target to $142 and stayed at Equal Weight, supporting the current valuation rather than signaling large upside. Morgan Stanley Raises PT to $142 (Equal Weight)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market consensus remains a “Moderate Buy” with an average target near $148 — helpful context but not a single catalyst. HIG Given Consensus Recommendation of Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Christopher Swift sold large blocks of stock in early February (201,938 shares at ~$136.41 on Feb 2 and 100,970 shares at ~$140.78 on Feb 4), reducing his stake materially — a sizable insider sale that can create near-term selling pressure and prompt investor questions about timing. SEC Filing — Insider Sale by CEO (Feb 2) SEC Filing — Insider Sale by CEO (Feb 4)

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.