The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG – Get Free Report) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $3.87 per share and revenue of $1.6495 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.
The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE:THG – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The insurance provider reported $5.25 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.14 by $1.11. The company had revenue of $1.70 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.58 billion. The Hanover Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.77% and a return on equity of 21.55%. The Hanover Insurance Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.87 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect The Hanover Insurance Group to post $18 EPS for the current fiscal year and $18 EPS for the next fiscal year.
The Hanover Insurance Group Price Performance
The Hanover Insurance Group stock opened at $217.64 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $203.61 and its 200-day simple moving average is $185.91. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 0.37 and a current ratio of 0.37. The Hanover Insurance Group has a 1 year low of $163.78 and a 1 year high of $225.29. The company has a market capitalization of $7.62 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.95 and a beta of 0.28.
The Hanover Insurance Group Announces Dividend
The Hanover Insurance Group announced that its board has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, May 13th that authorizes the company to repurchase $700.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the insurance provider to buy up to 10.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are often a sign that the company’s board believes its shares are undervalued.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research analysts have commented on THG shares. Zacks Research cut The Hanover Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 7th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $220.00 price objective (up from $211.00) on shares of The Hanover Insurance Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. BMO Capital Markets downgraded The Hanover Insurance Group from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $194.00 to $203.00 in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Piper Sandler lowered shares of The Hanover Insurance Group from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $220.00 target price on the stock. in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Citizens Jmp lifted their price target on shares of The Hanover Insurance Group from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the stock a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, The Hanover Insurance Group presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $218.29.
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Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, EVP Denise Lowsley sold 4,175 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $191.73, for a total value of $800,472.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 3,883 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $744,487.59. This trade represents a 51.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Dennis Francis Kerrigan sold 6,262 shares of The Hanover Insurance Group stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $192.99, for a total value of $1,208,503.38. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 11,988 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,313,564.12. This trade represents a 34.31% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 29,508 shares of company stock worth $5,704,651. 2.80% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hanover Insurance Group
A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in THG. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of The Hanover Insurance Group in the third quarter valued at $26,000. McMillan Office Inc. purchased a new position in The Hanover Insurance Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in The Hanover Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter valued at about $73,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of The Hanover Insurance Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $78,000. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd boosted its stake in shares of The Hanover Insurance Group by 229.3% during the 4th quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd now owns 629 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $115,000 after purchasing an additional 438 shares during the last quarter. 86.61% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About The Hanover Insurance Group
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc (NYSE: THG) is a property and casualty insurance company that provides a range of commercial and personal insurance products. Through its subsidiary companies, Hanover offers coverage for businesses of all sizes, including workers’ compensation, general liability, commercial auto, and professional liability. On the personal lines side, the company underwrites homeowners, personal auto, flood, and umbrella policies designed to meet the needs of individuals and families.
In addition to its core commercial and personal insurance offerings, Hanover maintains a specialty arm that focuses on niche markets through tailored product solutions.
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