FrançaisAre analysts right about Hartford (The) (HIG)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Hartford (The), we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 60% were profitable, average return +19% (125 calls). At 3 months: +3% average return (40% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 20 | 45% | +10% |
| Wells Fargo | 17 | 59% | +22% |
| Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | 14 | 71% | +20% |
| Piper Sandler | 13 | 77% | +28% |
| UBS | 12 | 33% | +11% |
Valuation
Is Hartford (The) overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Hartford (The) right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Hartford (The)'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Hartford (The) | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 8.8 | 13.5 |
| Forward P/E | 9.7 | 10.9 |
| Net margin | 16% | 23% |
👉 Hartford (The) trades below its sector median (8.8 vs 13.5) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Hartford (The) pays about $2.32/share/yr → 1.73% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Hartford (The) a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Hartford (The) (HIG) is "Hold" (29 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 60% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Hartford (The)'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $146 (+11% vs $132), ranging from $135 to $158 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Hartford (The)?
Over 1 year, 60% of analyst targets on Hartford (The) were profitable, for an average return of +19% (across 125 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Hartford (The) stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $146 within 12 months, i.e. +11% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $158, the most cautious $135.
What is the Hartford (The) stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $146, +11%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (60%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Hartford (The) overvalued?
Its P/E is 8.8, forward P/E 9.7. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.