The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Reaches New 12-Month High Following Analyst Upgrade

Shares of The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE:HIG) reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday after Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on the stock from $160.00 to $163.00. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods currently has an outperform rating on the stock. The Hartford Insurance Group traded as high as $140.70 and last traded at $140.2880, with a volume of 66602 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $138.44.

A number of other brokerages have also weighed in on HIG. Argus raised their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $143.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Mizuho assumed coverage on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $160.00 price objective on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 1st. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $151.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $138.00 to $143.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, The Hartford Insurance Group has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $148.13.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Hartford Insurance Group news, CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction 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 in the company, valued at approximately $26,574,986.97. The trade was a 50.90% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.58, for a total value 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. This represents a 31.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

The Hartford Insurance Group News Summary

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hartford Insurance Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HIG. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in The Hartford Insurance Group in the third quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its holdings 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. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, United Financial Planning Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors own 93.42% of the company’s stock.

The Hartford Insurance Group Stock Performance

The firm has a market cap of $39.63 billion, a P/E 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 quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 0.31. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $134.99 and its 200 day moving average is $131.60.

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

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.