The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

Shares of The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) gapped down prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $142.18, but opened at $136.93. The Hartford Insurance Group shares last traded at $139.4650, with a volume of 408,289 shares changing hands.

Key The Hartford Insurance Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: HIG beat consensus with Q2 EPS of $3.42 versus $3.16 expected, while revenue of $7.26 billion also topped estimates; management highlighted strong core earnings, with core earnings of $945 million and a trailing 12-month core ROE of 18.7%. The Hartford Insurance Group Inc (HIG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Core Earnings and Strategic Share Repurchase Plan
• Positive Sentiment: The company said higher investment income, premium growth, and improved Personal Insurance profitability helped drive the quarter, suggesting momentum in key operating segments. HIG’s Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Investment Income
• Positive Sentiment: The Hartford also announced new stock repurchases and reaffirmed dividends, a shareholder-friendly signal that can support the stock. Hartford Insurance’s Q2 earnings beat consensus, new stock buybacks announced
• Neutral Sentiment: One market summary characterized the quarter as broadly in line with expectations, though that view appears to lag the stronger reported earnings and buyback details. Hartford (NYSE:HIG) reports Q2 CY2026 in line with expectations

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $154.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings lowered The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. Mizuho boosted their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $154.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays cut their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $156.00 to $155.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, June 12th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald increased their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $156.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, The Hartford Insurance Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $148.75.

The Hartford Insurance Group Price Performance

The stock has a fifty day moving average of $133.83 and a 200-day moving average of $135.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.08, a P/E/G ratio of 3.83 and a beta of 0.47.

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The insurance provider reported $3.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.26. The Hartford Insurance Group had a net margin of 15.00% and a return on equity of 21.92%. The company had revenue of $7.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.17 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $3.41 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 8.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. will post 12.69 EPS for the current fiscal year.

The Hartford Insurance Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, September 1st will be given a $0.60 dividend. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 1st. The Hartford Insurance Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 15.51%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, President Adin M. Tooker sold 8,895 shares of The Hartford Insurance Group stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.13, for a total transaction of $1,201,981.35. Following the sale, the president directly owned 38,208 shares in the company, valued at $5,163,047.04. This trade represents a 18.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. 1.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hartford Insurance Group

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 1st quarter valued at about $4,131,000. Abacus Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in The Hartford Insurance Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,971,000. Goelzer Investment Management Inc. acquired a new position in The Hartford Insurance Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $1,213,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 1,905.9% in the fourth quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,250 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,412,000 after buying an additional 9,739 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Strs Ohio boosted its holdings in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group by 4.7% in the first quarter. Strs Ohio now owns 199,619 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $26,994,000 after acquiring an additional 8,890 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.42% of the company’s stock.

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.