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Hiscox (LON:HSX) Shares Pass Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's What Happened

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Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX - Get Free Report)'s share price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,104.08 ($14.68) and traded as high as GBX 1,173 ($15.60). Hiscox shares last traded at GBX 1,171 ($15.57), with a volume of 635,624 shares changing hands.

Hiscox Stock Performance

The company has a market cap of £4.79 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.82, a P/E/G ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of GBX 1,137.72 and a 200 day simple moving average of GBX 1,104.33.

Hiscox Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 9th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, April 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 24th. This represents a yield of 2.03%. This is an increase from Hiscox's previous dividend of $0.13. Hiscox's payout ratio is currently 18.41%.

Hiscox Company Profile

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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.

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