Hiscox (LON:HSX) Share Price Crosses Above 200 Day Moving Average - What's Next?

Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,108.26 ($14.33) and traded as high as GBX 1,200.62 ($15.52). Hiscox shares last traded at GBX 1,187 ($15.35), with a volume of 149,520,328 shares.

Hiscox Stock Performance

The firm has a market cap of £5.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.40, a P/E/G ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65. The firm has a fifty day moving average of GBX 1,113.32 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,108.55.

Hiscox Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 9th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 24th will be issued a $0.30 dividend. This represents a yield of 2.03%. This is a positive change from Hiscox's previous dividend of $0.13. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 24th. Hiscox's dividend payout ratio is 18.41%.

Hiscox Company Profile

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.