Hiscox Ltd (HSX)

Currency in GBP
1,816.00
-17.00(-0.93%)
Closed·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,815.001,836.00
52 wk Range
12.691,890.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,250.00 / 1,891.00
Prev. Close
1,833
Open
1,834
Day's Range
1,815-1,836
52 wk Range
12.69-1,890
Volume
1.17M
Average Volume (3m)
1.5M
1-Year Change
41.433%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,691.57
Downside
-6.85%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years

Hiscox Ltd News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,691.57
(-6.85% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Buy18.00-0.88%17.00Maintain15/05/2026
Berenberg
Buy19.00+4.63%17.60Maintain11/05/2026
RBC Capital
Buy18.50+1.87%17.10Maintain11/05/2026
JPMorgan
Buy18.00-0.88%16.00Maintain05/05/2026
Barclays
Buy17.30-4.74%17.50Maintain15/04/2026

Hiscox Ltd Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Hiscox reported 10.2% premium growth to GBP 1.7B in Q1 2026; retail segment up 8%, reinsurance grew 7.1% from new capital inflows.
  • Stock surged 5.87% to $22.33, near 52-week high; shares delivered 38.67% annual return despite InvestingPro rating as overvalued.
  • Company targets 8% constant currency retail growth; forecasts EPS of $1.72 (FY2026) and $1.89 (FY2027) with revenues of $5.25B and $5.59B.
  • Investment portfolio generated GBP 34.1M despite unrealized losses; GBP 300M buyback program 18% complete with market cap at $7.21B.
  • Management focuses on digital partnerships and AI technology while facing headwinds from softening London Market conditions and geopolitical risks.
Last Updated: 07/05/2026, 10:02
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Earnings

Latest Release
25/02/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.13 / 0.93
Revenue / Forecast
2.77B / 2.51B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.75%
Dividend Yield
2.03%
Industry Median 4.64%
Annualised payout
37.28
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+44.76%
Growth Streak

Hiscox (HSX) Income Statement & Profits

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Metrics to compare
HSX
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
13.1x11.4x9.7x
PEG Ratio
−7.580.360.03
Price/Book
2.0x1.8x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
2.0x1.4x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−1.4%2.0%17.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, and Hiscox Re segments. The company offers commercial insurance, such as emerging professions, media and tech, and small business insurance; and personal lines, including high-value homes and fine art, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers. It also provides property insurance; marine, specialty, cyber, and energy insurance; casualty insurance; terrorism, kidnap, and ransom insurance; and other specialty insurance products. In addition, the company offers property and casualty reinsurance services, as well as investment services. Hiscox Ltd was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
3000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
184.88M57.36%3.39B
Other Institutional Investors
85.62M26.56%1.57B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
51.81M16.08%949.75M
Total
322.31M100.00%5.91B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Massachusetts Financial Services Company10.12%32,604,618592,100
Sun Life Global Investments Inc.9.38%30,231,189548,998

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FAQ

What Is the Hiscox (London: HSX) Share Price Today?

The Hiscox stock price today is 1,816.00 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Hiscox (HSX) Trade On?

Hiscox is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Hiscox?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Hiscox is "HSX."

Does Hiscox Pay Dividends? What’s The Current HSX Dividend Yield?

Yes, HSX Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Hiscox dividend yield is 2.03%.

What Is the Current Hiscox Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Hiscox (London: HSX) market cap is 5.85B GBP.

What Is Hiscox's (HSX) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hiscox EPS is currently 1.75 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Hiscox Earnings Date?

Hiscox's next earnings report will be released on 05/08/2026.

Is HSX a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Hiscox moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for HSX stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Hiscox Stock Split?

Hiscox has split 6 times. (See the HSX stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Hiscox Have?

Hiscox has 3000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Hiscox (London: HSX)?

As of 23/05/2026, Hiscox (HSX) is trading at a share price of 1,816.00 GBP, with a previous close of 1,833.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,815.00 GBP to 1,836.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 12.69 GBP to 1,890.00 GBP.

What Is Hiscox (HSX) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hiscox is 1,691.57 GBP, with a high estimate of 1925.86895011 GBP and a low estimate of 1144.95755771 GBP. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an -6.85% Downside potential.
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