United Fire Group (UFCS) News Today $20.07 -0.21 (-1.04%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share HeadlinesStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat.com Benzinga Bloomberg MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha The Street The Wall Street Journal Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 Time Period August 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Shares Down 2.5% United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Shares Down 2.5%August 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhy You Might Be Interested In United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) For Its Upcoming DividendAugust 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Plans $0.16 Quarterly DividendUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, August 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 30th will be given a dividend of 0.16 per share by the insurance provider on Friday, September 13th. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.20%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 30th.August 19, 2024 | marketbeat.comAssenagon Asset Management S.A. Takes Position in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS)Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new position in shares of United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 221,943 shares of the insurance provider'sAugust 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Declares a Common Stock Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per ShareAugust 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of United Fire Group, Inc. and Its Property/Casualty SubsidiariesAugust 13, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Director Acquires 1,000 Shares of StockAugust 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Lowers United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) to HoldStockNews.com lowered shares of United Fire Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday.August 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comInsider Buying: United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Director Buys 1,000 Shares of StockUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) Director Matthew R. Foran purchased 1,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 12th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $18.45 per share, with a total value of $18,450.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director now directly owns 9,762 shares in the company, valued at $180,108.90. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.August 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Issues Earnings ResultsUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday. The insurance provider reported ($0.07) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.04) by ($0.03). United Fire Group had a negative return on equity of 2.63% and a negative net margin of 1.50%. The business had revenue of $301.17 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $300.80 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned ($2.27) earnings per share.August 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 7, 2024 | marketbeat.comVanguard Group Inc. Reduces Stock Position in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS)Vanguard Group Inc. lessened its holdings in shares of United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Free Report) by 9.3% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 2,355,497 shares of the insurance provideAugust 6, 2024 | investorplace.comUFCS Stock Earnings: United Fire Gr Misses EPS, Beats Revenue for Q2 2024August 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2024 ResultsJuly 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group (UFCS) to Release Earnings on TuesdayUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, August 6, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=611662)July 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Sees Large Growth in Short InterestUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) was the recipient of a significant growth in short interest during the month of July. As of July 15th, there was short interest totalling 518,900 shares, a growth of 50.6% from the June 30th total of 344,500 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 114,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.5 days. Approximately 2.5% of the shares of the company are short sold.July 23, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2024 Second Quarter Earnings CallJuly 18, 2024 | marketbeat.comFoundry Partners LLC Decreases Stock Holdings in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS)Foundry Partners LLC lessened its stake in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Free Report) by 33.8% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 104,955 shares of the insurance provider's stock after selling 53June 29, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Short Interest UpdateUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of June. As of June 15th, there was short interest totalling 364,500 shares, a growth of 44.2% from the May 31st total of 252,700 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 105,100 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.5 days. Currently, 1.8% of the company's shares are short sold.June 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comStockNews.com Lowers United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) to BuyStockNews.com cut United Fire Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday.June 11, 2024 | insidertrades.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) CFO Eric J. Martin Acquires 500 SharesJune 10, 2024 | marketbeat.comEric J. Martin Buys 500 Shares of United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) StockUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) CFO Eric J. Martin acquired 500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 6th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $21.22 per share, with a total value of $10,610.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now directly owns 26,310 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $558,298.20. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.June 5, 2024 | businesswire.comAM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to United Fire Group, Inc.'s New Senior Unsecured NotesJune 3, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group announces completion of debt offeringJune 3, 2024 | marketbeat.comDimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $29.85 Million Holdings in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS)Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its stake in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Free Report) by 4.8% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,483,515 shares of the insurMay 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comFour Days Left To Buy United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Before The Ex-Dividend DateMay 17, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.16 (NASDAQ:UFCS)United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 31st will be given a dividend of 0.16 per share by the insurance provider on Friday, June 14th. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.70%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 31st.May 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Reports on Annual Meeting of ShareholdersMay 16, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at StockNews.comStockNews.com upgraded shares of United Fire Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday.May 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Declares a Common Stock Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.16 per ShareMay 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Short Interest Up 37.4% in AprilUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) saw a significant increase in short interest in the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 259,500 shares, an increase of 37.4% from the April 15th total of 188,800 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 88,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.9 days. Currently, 1.2% of the shares of the stock are short sold.May 12, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Fire Group Inc (UFCS) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Robust Growth and ...May 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Fire Group Inc (UFCS) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong Performance ...May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Fire Group First Quarter 2024 Earnings: EPS: US$0.53 (vs US$0.028 in 1Q 2023)May 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Fire Group Inc Reports Strong Q1 2024 Earnings, Surpassing Analyst ExpectationsMay 7, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 30, 2024 | msn.comFire midfielder Brian Gutierrez's competitive drive started on Chicago's Southwest SideApril 30, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group (UFCS) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on TuesdayUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) will be releasing earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, May 7, Zacks reports. (Register for Conference Call at http://mmm.wallstreethorizon.com/u.asp?u=586879)April 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comShort Interest in United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Expands By 51.5%United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) was the target of a large increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 15th, there was short interest totalling 188,800 shares, an increase of 51.5% from the March 31st total of 124,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 86,500 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.2 days. Approximately 0.9% of the shares of the stock are short sold.April 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Fire Group Insiders Added US$548.6k Of Stock To Their HoldingsApril 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comUnited Fire Group: Underwriting Results On An UpswingApril 20, 2024 | msn.comFirefighters douse a blaze at a historic Oregon hotel famously featured in 'The Shining'April 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2024 First Quarter Earnings CallApril 12, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Sees Significant Drop in Short InterestUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS - Get Free Report) saw a significant decline in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 124,600 shares, a decline of 27.6% from the March 15th total of 172,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 89,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.4 days. Approximately 0.6% of the company's shares are short sold.April 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Keeps Their Sell Rating on United Fire Group (UFCS)April 1, 2024 | marketbeat.comUnited Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Receives Underweight Rating from Piper SandlerPiper Sandler restated an "underweight" rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of United Fire Group in a research report on Monday.March 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUnited Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) is favoured by institutional owners who hold 65% of the company Get United Fire Group News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for UFCS and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Why billionaires are wiring money to abandoned towns (Ad)A new force is brewing in these forgotten towns that could soon turn Appalachia into one of America’s most valuable economic hubs – the beating heart of a new multi-billion-dollar revolution. 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