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United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Shares Down 2.5%

United 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.

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's

StockNews.com lowered shares of United Fire Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday.

United 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.

United 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.

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 provide

United 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)

United 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.

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 53

United 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.

StockNews.com cut United Fire Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday.

United 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.

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 insur

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.

StockNews.com upgraded shares of United Fire Group from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Thursday.

United 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.

United 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)

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.

United 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.

Piper Sandler restated an "underweight" rating and set a $21.00 price target on shares of United Fire Group in a research report on Monday.