Citigroup Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) Stock

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) had its target price raised by research analysts at Citigroup from $138.00 to $143.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the insurance provider’s stock. Citigroup’s price target indicates a potential upside of 1.14% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the company. UBS Group boosted their price objective on The Hartford Insurance Group from $151.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Evercore ISI increased their price objective on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from $137.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of The Hartford Insurance Group from a “buy (a-)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Mizuho began coverage on shares of The Hartford Insurance Group in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $160.00 price target for the company. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald increased their price objective on The Hartford Insurance Group from $160.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $147.94.

The Hartford Insurance Group Price Performance

HIG stock traded up $2.96 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $141.40. 935,610 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,507,849. The stock has a market cap of $39.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.60, a P/E/G ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 0.61. The Hartford Insurance Group has a one year low of $107.49 and a one year high of $141.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $134.83 and a 200 day simple moving average of $131.46.

The Hartford Insurance Group (NYSE:HIG) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 company had revenue of $7.34 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $7.29 billion. The Hartford Insurance Group had a net margin of 13.52% and a return on equity of 21.92%. The company’s revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.94 earnings per share. Equities analysts expect that The Hartford Insurance Group will post 11.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at The Hartford Insurance Group

In related news, CFO Beth Ann Costello sold 35,339 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $136.58, for a total transaction of $4,826,600.62. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 77,574 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,595,056.92. The trade was a 31.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 1.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On The Hartford Insurance Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC raised its stake in The Hartford Insurance Group by 707.7% during the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 210 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 184 shares during the period. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the third quarter worth about $26,000. Princeton Global Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $27,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC grew its position in shares of The Hartford Insurance Group by 151.1% in the 2nd quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 221 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after purchasing an additional 133 shares during the period. Finally, United Financial Planning Group LLC bought a new stake in The Hartford Insurance Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $29,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.42% of the company’s stock.

Key The Hartford Insurance Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting The Hartford Insurance Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Cantor Fitzgerald raised its price target to $165 citing strong Q4 results and a constructive 2026 growth outlook — a catalyst for upside as analysts re-price HIG. Cantor Fitzgerald raises Hartford Insurance PT to $165
• Positive Sentiment: UBS maintained its buy rating on HIG, providing support that institutional research still favors the stock after recent earnings momentum. UBS Keeps Their Buy Rating on Hartford Insurance
• Positive Sentiment: A Wells Fargo analyst publicly said HIG’s stock price is expected to rise, reinforcing the positive sentiment from Wall Street after the quarter. Wells Fargo expects HIG stock to rise
• Positive Sentiment: The Hartford joined Centro’s API-powered RFP and quoting platform, which should modestly improve broker connectivity and digital distribution for employee-benefits products over time. Centro Adds The Hartford to Platform
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley nudged its target from $140 to $142 but kept an equal-weight rating, a tempered response that signals limited near-term upside in their view. Morgan Stanley raises PT to $142 (Equal Weight)
• Neutral Sentiment: Articles assessing valuation note recent share-price momentum and the stock’s attractive P/E (~10.6) versus its fundamentals; this flags potential re-rating risk if growth disappoints. Assessing HIG valuation after momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: A broader analyst roundup summarizes views on HIG alongside peers — useful context but no single new catalyst. Analysts offer insights on HIG and peers

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.