The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Citigroup Analyst Says

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) had its price objective lifted by research analysts at Citigroup from $138.00 to $143.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the insurance provider’s stock. Citigroup’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 0.56% from the company’s previous close.

Several other research firms have also commented on HIG. Evercore ISI lifted their price target on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $137.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Mizuho began coverage on The Hartford Insurance Group in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $160.00 target price for the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased their price target on The Hartford Insurance Group from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on The Hartford Insurance Group from $140.00 to $142.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. 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 data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $148.13.

The Hartford Insurance Group Trading Up 1.0%

NYSE:HIG opened at $142.21 on Wednesday. The Hartford Insurance Group has a 52 week low of $107.49 and a 52 week high of $143.70. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The company has a market cap of $39.63 billion, a PE ratio of 10.66, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 0.61. The business’s 50 day moving average is $134.99 and its two-hundred day moving average is $131.60.

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

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Christopher Swift sold 201,938 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $136.41, for a total transaction of $27,546,362.58. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 194,817 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,574,986.97. The trade was a 50.90% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the chief financial officer owned 77,574 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $10,595,056.92. This trade represents a 31.30% 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 company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $207,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in The Hartford Insurance Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $199,000. Belpointe Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 8.3% during the second quarter. Belpointe Asset Management LLC now owns 6,252 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $793,000 after purchasing an additional 481 shares during the last quarter. DMC Group LLC boosted its holdings in The Hartford Insurance Group by 9.1% during the second quarter. DMC Group LLC now owns 5,578 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $708,000 after buying an additional 464 shares in the last quarter. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC grew its position in The Hartford Insurance Group by 170.7% in the second quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 701 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $89,000 after buying an additional 442 shares during the last quarter. 93.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

The Hartford Insurance Group News Roundup

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.