Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Issues Positive Forecast for The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Stock Price

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) had its target price increased by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $160.00 to $163.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an outperform rating on the insurance provider’s stock.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $152.00 to $161.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Cantor Fitzgerald lifted their price objective on The Hartford Insurance Group from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Argus upped their price objective on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $143.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their price target on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $151.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, December 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $148.13.

The Hartford Insurance Group Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of HIG opened at $142.21 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $39.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.66, a PEG ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.31 and a quick ratio of 0.32. The Hartford Insurance Group has a 1-year low of $107.49 and a 1-year high of $143.70. The company has a 50-day moving average of $134.99 and a 200 day moving average of $131.60.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were 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 $10,595,056.92. The trade was a 31.30% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 194,817 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,574,986.97. This trade represents a 50.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 1.50% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in The Hartford Insurance Group in the first quarter worth about $207,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $199,000. Belpointe Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 8.3% in the 2nd quarter. Belpointe Asset Management LLC now owns 6,252 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $793,000 after purchasing an additional 481 shares in the last quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC boosted its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 170.7% in the 2nd quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 701 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $89,000 after purchasing an additional 442 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ignite Planners LLC grew its position in The Hartford Insurance Group by 4.3% during the 2nd quarter. Ignite Planners LLC now owns 2,575 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $316,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. 93.42% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about The Hartford Insurance Group

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

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.