Should I buy or sell Hiscox stock right now?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HSX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View HSX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Hiscox's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Hiscox's stock. Their HSX share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,300. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,200 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for HSX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have HSX shares performed in 2024?

Hiscox's stock was trading at GBX 1,054 at the start of the year. Since then, HSX shares have increased by 11.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,172. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Hiscox pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hiscox?

Hiscox declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.25 per share on Wednesday, June 12th. This represents a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 2nd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.13. The official announcement can be seen at this link . Read our dividend analysis for HSX .

Is Hiscox a good dividend stock?

Hiscox (LON:HSX) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.41%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,875.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for HSX .

What other stocks do shareholders of Hiscox own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hiscox investors own include Anglo American (AAL) , Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG) , Renishaw (RSW) , Spirent Communications (SPT) , Rotork (ROR) , Anglo American (NGLOY) , Polar Capital (POLR) , Hiscox (HCXLF) , DiamondCorp (DCP) and discoverIE Group (DSCV) .

How do I buy shares of Hiscox?

Shares of HSX stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Hiscox (HSX) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 1,172

+22.00 (+1.91%)

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Today's Range: 1,137
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1,172
50-Day Range: 1,041
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1,240
52-Week Range: 926.04
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1,251

Volume: 443,017 shs
Average Volume: 722,502 shs
Market Capitalization: £4.04 billion

P/E Ratio: 732.50
Dividend Yield: 2.56%
Price Target: GBX 1,200

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Hiscox MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.25 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 2.4% Upside
GBX 1,200 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£1.41 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.44 out of 5 stars

1.1

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Hiscox has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Hiscox has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for HSX.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Hiscox pays a meaningful dividend of 2.41%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Hiscox does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Hiscox is 1,875.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for HSX.

3.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Hiscox has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Hiscox this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for HSX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Hiscox insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £14,094.08 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.49% of the stock of Hiscox is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
73.25% of the stock of Hiscox is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Hiscox is 732.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.54.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Hiscox is 732.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 448.68.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Due to a projected decrease in earnings for Hiscox, their PEG ratio cannot be calculated.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Hiscox has a P/B Ratio of 1.23. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Hiscox Stock (LON:HSX)

Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers. The company also provides property insurance; marine, specialty, and energy insurance; space and aviation insurance; casualty insurance; specialty insurance; terrorism, kidnap, and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance products. In addition, it offers healthcare and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. Hiscox Ltd was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:HSX
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.hiscox.com
Phone: +1-441-2788300
Fax: N/A
Employees: 3,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 1,200
High Stock Price Target: GBX 1,300
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 1,100
Potential Upside/Downside: +2.4%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.25
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 1.60
Trailing P/E Ratio: 732.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.00
P/E Growth: -2.3
Net Income: £712 million
Net Margins: 19.25%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 24.01%
Return on Assets: 4.10%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 22.88
Current Ratio: 15.15
Quick Ratio: 0.10

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £3.70 billion
Price / Sales: 1.09
Cash Flow: GBX 354.11 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.31
Book Value: GBX 951 per share
Price / Book: 1.23

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 344,840,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £4.04 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.68

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Key Executives

Mr. Hamayou Akbar Hussain (Age 51)
Group CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.39M
Mr. Paul David Cooper (Age 52)
Group CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $1.42M
Ms. Joanne Riddick Musselle (Age 53)
Group Chief Underwriting Officer & Executive Director
Comp: $1.1M
Mr. Stephane Flaquet
Group Chief Operations & Technology Officer
Mr. Todd Isaac
Group Chief Investment & Treasury Officer
Mr. Chris Loake
Group Chief Information Officer
Dr. Yana O'Sullivan
Group Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Marc Wetherhill (Age 51)
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
Ms. Kylie O'Connor
Group Communications Director
Ms. Regine Fiddler
Chief Marketing Officer

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HSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Hiscox stock right now?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Hiscox in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HSX shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HSX, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View HSX analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Hiscox's stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Hiscox's stock. Their HSX share price targets range from GBX 1,100 to GBX 1,300. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,200 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for HSX or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have HSX shares performed in 2024?: Hiscox's stock was trading at GBX 1,054 at the start of the year. Since then, HSX shares have increased by 11.2% and is now trading at GBX 1,172.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Hiscox pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Hiscox?: Hiscox declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 5th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 0.25 per share on Wednesday, June 12th. This represents a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 2nd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.13. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for HSX.

Is Hiscox a good dividend stock?: Hiscox (LON:HSX) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.41%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,875.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for HSX.
What other stocks do shareholders of Hiscox own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hiscox investors own include Anglo American (AAL), Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Renishaw (RSW), Spirent Communications (SPT), Rotork (ROR), Anglo American (NGLOY), Polar Capital (POLR), Hiscox (HCXLF), DiamondCorp (DCP) and discoverIE Group (DSCV).
How do I buy shares of Hiscox?: Shares of HSX stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:HSX) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Hiscox (HSX) Share Price, News & Analysis

Hiscox MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Hiscox Stock (LON:HSX)

HSX Stock Price History

HSX Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

HSX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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