United Fire Group (UFCS) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Posted by Donna Armstrong on Jan 7th, 2026

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for United Fire Group (NASDAQ: UFCS):

1/5/2026 – United Fire Group was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
12/29/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
12/22/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
12/22/2025 – United Fire Group had its price target raised by analysts at Piper Sandler from $35.00 to $37.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
12/15/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
12/8/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
12/2/2025 – United Fire Group was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.
12/1/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
11/25/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
11/19/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
11/16/2025 – United Fire Group was upgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
11/13/2025 – United Fire Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
11/12/2025 – United Fire Group had its price target raised by analysts at Jones Trading from $33.00 to $38.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
11/8/2025 – United Fire Group was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.

United Fire Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 19th. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 5th were issued a $0.16 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 5th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. United Fire Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 15.09%.

United Fire Group, Inc (NASDAQ: UFCS) is an insurance holding company based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, that specializes in property and casualty coverage for commercial and personal lines. The company underwrites business through three primary segments: commercial, personal and specialty insurance. Within the commercial segment, United Fire Group offers tailored policies for small- and medium-sized enterprises, including general liability, commercial property and workers’ compensation. Its personal lines cover homeowners, auto, farm and umbrella policies.

United Fire Group distributes its products primarily through a national network of independent insurance agents and brokers.