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The Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$109.47 +2.41 (+2.25%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:16 PM ET)

The Hartford Financial Services Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
10
Buy
8

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for The Hartford Financial Services Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 10 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HIG.

Consensus Price Target

$122.00
11.45% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for The Hartford Financial Services Group, the average price target is $122.00. The highest price target for HIG is $144.00, while the lowest price target for HIG is $95.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.45% from the current price of $109.47.
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HIG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$122.00$120.88$113.22$85.43
Forecasted Upside11.45% Upside0.13% Upside-3.20% Downside7.36% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

HIG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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HIG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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The Hartford Financial Services Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeThe Hartford Financial Services GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.45% Upside18.66% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/27/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$100.00 ➝ $141.00+15.00%
10/29/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$133.00 ➝ $135.00+19.41%
10/25/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$122.00 ➝ $125.00+10.61%
10/15/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$134.00 ➝ $135.00+13.69%
10/10/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$121.00 ➝ $124.00+6.90%
10/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$113.00 ➝ $127.00+8.85%
9/17/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$122.00 ➝ $134.00+14.58%
9/4/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$130.00+12.07%
8/2/2024Argus
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K. Heal
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
7/29/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$105.00 ➝ $115.00+5.02%
7/29/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$112.00 ➝ $125.00+14.02%
7/10/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$109.00 ➝ $107.00+7.39%
6/28/2024Citigroup
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$116.00 ➝ $114.00+10.95%
6/13/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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R. Cox
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$105.00 ➝ $111.00+12.25%
4/26/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $95.00-1.13%
4/11/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$96.00 ➝ $104.00+6.13%
4/3/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$144.00+40.97%
4/1/2024Raymond James
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$100.00 ➝ $120.00+16.95%
11/16/2023Oppenheimer
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
10/4/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageHold$85.00+21.15%
5/1/2023888
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
4/17/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform$104.00+49.58%
2/3/2023Roth Capital
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H. Fong
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Reiterated RatingNeutral

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Should I Buy The Hartford Financial Services Group Stock? HIG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these The Hartford Financial Services Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

The Hartford Financial Services Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.:

  • The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.47 to $0.52 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This represents an annualized dividend of $2.08, providing a dividend yield of approximately 1.70%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $122.05, which is near its 52-week high of $124.90, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
  • Analysts have shown positive sentiment towards the stock, with several brokerages raising their price targets, including UBS Group, which increased its target from $134.00 to $135.00, and Wells Fargo, which raised its target from $122.00 to $134.00, suggesting potential for further price appreciation.
  • The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $35.38 billion, indicating a stable and established presence in the financial services sector, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
  • The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which can reduce financial risk and enhance stability during economic downturns.

The Hartford Financial Services Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Despite recent positive developments, the stock has experienced fluctuations, including a recent decline of 0.6%, which may indicate volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • The company has a current ratio of 0.32, which is below the ideal threshold of 1.0, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • Insider ownership is relatively low at 1.60%, which may raise concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests, as higher insider ownership often correlates with better performance and accountability.
  • While analysts have given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," there are still ten analysts who have rated the stock as a hold, indicating that some investors may be cautious about its future performance.
  • The stock's beta of 0.94 suggests that it is less volatile than the market, which could be a disadvantage for investors seeking high-growth opportunities, as it may not capture significant market upswings.

HIG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for The Hartford Financial Services Group is $122.00, with a high forecast of $144.00 and a low forecast of $95.00.

18 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for The Hartford Financial Services Group in the last year. There are currently 10 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HIG shares.

According to analysts, The Hartford Financial Services Group's stock has a predicted upside of 11.45% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

The Hartford Financial Services Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Analysts like The Hartford Financial Services Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for The Hartford Financial Services Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how HIG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HIG) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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