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The Hartford Insurance Group, INYSE: HIG

Financials · Property & Casualty Insurance

$128.21

-1.10%

Vol: 1.4M

Research Digest

Friday, June 19, 2026

Neutral

No significant overnight updates

No material news in the last 48 hours.

Price 50d 200d

Previous Market Intelligence

13 days
Jun 18No significant overnight updatesNeutral

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Jun 17No significant overnight updatesNeutral

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Jun 16No significant overnight updatesNeutral

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Jun 15No significant overnight updatesNeutral

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Jun 14No significant overnight updatesNeutral

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May 21Hartford holds 2026 annual shareholder meeting; sector pressure weighs on stockNeutral

Hartford Insurance Group held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Wednesday, May 20 at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Stock trades around $133.49 (market cap $36.69B), with the multi-line insurance sector down ~2.8% on average since recent earnings due to a book-value-per-share miss. HIG remains up 4.2% over 52 weeks but is slightly down YTD.

May 20No significant overnight updatesNeutral

No material news in the last 48 hours.

May 19Hartford Insurance will host its virtual annual shareholder meeting on May 20 (Wednesday) at 12:30 p.m. EDT.Neutral

Hartford Insurance Group's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for May 20, 2026 (per some sources May 21), held virtually at 12:30 p.m. EDT. Q1 results showed revenues of $7.23B, up 6.1% YoY, exceeding analyst expectations. Raymond James lowered its PT to $150 from $160 maintaining Outperform, while Mizuho raised PT to $159 from $158. Bear case: multi-line insurance peers saw average 2.8% share-price decline post-earnings on margin pressure, and the upcoming meeting may produce governance or capital-return commentary that shifts sentiment either direction.

May 18No significant overnight updatesNeutral

No material news in the last 48 hours.

May 15Hartford Insurance sues Data Axle over privacy class action coverage as Raymond James trims PT to $150 ahead of May 21 annual meeting.Mixed

Hartford Insurance Group units filed suit against Data Axle on May 6 seeking a declaration that they owe no coverage for a proposed class action over use of personal data. Q1 2026 results were mixed: revenue rose to $7.23B and basic EPS hit $3.08, but net income fell 12% to $487M due to $1.2B of pre-tax catastrophe losses (the highest Q1 cat losses in company history). Raymond James cut its price target to $150 from $160 while maintaining Outperform. The board declared a Series G preferred dividend payable May 15, and the company will host its virtual annual shareholder meeting on May 21. Average analyst rating remains Buy.

May 14The Hartford reported Q1 2026 net income of $851M ($3.04 EPS), up 36% YoY, with revenue of $7.23B; analysts split with Mizuho raising target and UBS/Raymond James trimming.Positive

The Hartford Insurance Group reported Q1 2026 revenue of $7,226M and net income of $856M, with Q1 net income available to common stockholders of $851M ($3.04/diluted share) up 36% from $625M ($2.15) year-over-year. Basic EPS from continuing operations rose to $3.08. Analyst actions in late April/early May: Raymond James lowered target to $150 from $160 (keeps Outperform), Mizuho raised target to $159 from $158, UBS lowered to $155 from $157. The Hartford declared quarterly dividends of $0.60/common share and $375/Series G preferred share. The company announced a partnership with University of Connecticut on energy innovation and extreme heat research. Stock traded near $133.49 (~$36.7B market cap) on May 6, with P/E of 9.42 and dividend yield of 1.7%.

May 13Hartford Insurance heads into May 20 annual meeting as institutional holders trim positions and analysts adjust price targetsNeutral

Hartford Insurance Group is preparing for its virtual annual meeting on May 20, 2026, where shareholders will vote on 11 director nominees, ratify Deloitte & Touche, and decide on a shareholder proposal for written consent rights that the Board opposes. On May 12, 2026, Swiss Life Asset Management disclosed an 8.0% reduction in its HIG stake, and Kepler Cheuvreux trimmed its holdings by 6.8%, signaling some institutional rotation. Analyst sentiment remains mixed following the April 23 Q1 print where HIG missed by $0.30 with $3.09 EPS versus $3.39 consensus; Raymond James cut its target to $150 from $160 keeping Outperform, while Mizuho lifted to $159. Hartford also highlighted a UConn research partnership on extreme heat and energy innovation. The board declared a $0.375 Series G preferred dividend payable May 15.

May 12Hartford Insurance sues Data Axle May 6 to disclaim privacy class action coverage; Raymond James cuts PT to $150Mixed

Hartford Insurance Group units sued Data Axle Inc. on May 6, 2026, seeking a court declaration that they owe no coverage for a proposed class action alleging Data Axle used people's identities without consent to market its services. Multiple policy exclusions for intentional conduct, access to confidential information, and privacy statute violations are cited. Raymond James analyst C. Gregory Peters lowered the Hartford price target to $150 from $160 (Outperform). Q1 results were strong with valuation now appearing reasonable. The Hartford was named an insurance industry leader by Just Capital and CNBC in 2026 rankings. The board approved a $0.375 per depository share preferred dividend payable May 15. The Hartford extended its partnership with Active Minds on student mental health support.

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PGRPROGRESSIVE$203.88-0.26%+1.1%12.6x0.27$119.5B
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ALLALLSTATE$220.59-0.48%-0.4%8.4x0.19$56.9B
HIGHARTFORD$128.21-1.10%-6.2%9.1x0.47$35.2B
ACGLARCH$91.21-1.26%-5.8%9.2x0.31$31.9B

Key Fundamentals

Market Cap$35.2B
P/E (TTM)9.0
Forward P/E9.1
Beta0.47
Div Yield183.00%
Prev Close$129.64

RSI (14-Day)

37Neutral
0305070100

52-Week Range

$119.61$128.21$144.50
From High-11.3%
From Low+7.2%

Moving Averages

50d SMA
$135.27-5.2%
200d SMA
$133.26-3.8%

Price below 200d MA — bearish structure.

Historical Returns

1W
-6.2%
1M
-7.2%
3M
-9.4%
6M
-2.9%
1Y
-0.7%
YTD
-6.1%

Volume

Today1.4M
20d Avg1.3M
Ratio1.07x