Geode Capital Management LLC has increased its holdings in The Hartford Insurance Group by 57,539 shares, bringing its total stake to 7,467,018 shares, equivalent to approximately 2.66% of the company. At the end of the quarter, this position was valued at around $943.45 million. Institutional investors now collectively own 93.42% of The Hartford.
The Hartford exceeded expectations for its third-quarter earnings, reporting EPS of $3.78 against the anticipated $3.02. The company also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.60 per share (annualised $2.40, yield ~1.8%, ex-dividend 1 December) and maintains a Wall Street consensus of “Moderate Buy” with an average price target of $140.14.
Institutional Investment Activity
| Investor | Change | Total Shares | Approx. Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geode Capital Management LLC | +57,539 | 7,467,018 | $943,448,000 |
| Private Wealth Management Group LLC | +133 | 221 | $28,000 |
| Meeder Asset Management Inc. | +161 | 291 | $36,000 |
| Signature Resources Capital Management LLC | New | – | $38,000 |
| Addison Advisors LLC | +181 | 321 | $41,000 |
| Larson Financial Group LLC | +258 | 352 | $44,000 |
Stock Performance
The Hartford stock opened at $133.61 on Friday, with a market capitalisation of $37.23 billion. Key financial ratios include a P/E of 10.92, P/E/G of 1.19, beta of 0.69, debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, and current and quick ratios of 0.32 and 0.31, respectively. The 50-day and 200-day moving averages stand at $129.42 and $127.87. The stock’s 52-week range is $104.93 to $135.17.
Recent Earnings and Dividend
For the third quarter, The Hartford reported $3.78 EPS, surpassing analysts’ expectations by $0.76. Quarterly revenue reached $1.05 billion, up 7.1% year-on-year. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, payable on 5 January 2026 to shareholders of record on 1 December, marking a rise from the previous dividend of $0.52. The dividend payout ratio is currently 19.61%.
Analyst Ratings
| Firm | Action / Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|
| Weiss Ratings | Upgraded “buy (b+)” to “buy (a-)” | – |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | “Outperform” | $145 |
| Piper Sandler | “Overweight” | $150 |
| Morgan Stanley | “Equal Weight” | $140 |
| Evercore ISI | “In-line” | $137 |
One analyst rates HIG as Strong Buy, seven as Buy, and eight as Hold. The consensus price target is $140.14.
Insider Activity
Executive VP Donald Christian Hunt sold 2,124 shares at $133.87 per share in September, while EVP Lori A. Rodden sold 7,841 shares at $122.41 per share in October, reducing her ownership by 29.88%. Corporate insiders collectively hold 1.50% of the company.
Company Overview
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. provides insurance and financial services to individuals and businesses in the US, UK, and internationally. Its Commercial Lines segment offers coverage including workers’ compensation, property, automobile, general and professional liability, package business, umbrella, fidelity and surety, marine, livestock, accident, health, and reinsurance. Services are delivered through regional offices, branches, sales and policyholder service centres, independent retail agents, brokers, and reinsurance brokers.