Earnings Estimates Rising for HCI Group (HCI): Will It Gain?
HCI Group (HCI) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
HCI Group (HCI) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
HCI Group is rated a strong buy due to operational excellence, diversified insurance offerings, and significant undervaluation. HCI reported Q2 EPS of $5.60, beating expectations, with a gross loss ratio of 21.1% and $1.29 billion in premiums in force. My sum-of-the-parts analysis values HCI at $255.65/share, a 38.7% undervaluation, supported by resilient margins and ancillary business value.
The consensus price target hints at a 25.8% upside potential for HCI Group (HCI). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
HCI Group NYSE: HCI reported higher second-quarter earnings and revenue as policy growth, service revenue and underwriting performance supported results despite what management described as a softening insurance market.
The headline numbers for HCI Group (HCI) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
HCI Group (HCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $5.6 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.97 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.18 per share a year ago.
HCI Group, Inc. (HCI) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Second Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $111 millionDiluted EPS of $5.60Gross Loss Ratio of 22% TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), reported pre-tax income of $111 million and net income of $83 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared with pre-tax income of $94 million and net income of $70 million in the second quarter of 2025.
First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in shares of HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI) by 16.7% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 29,880 shares of the insurance provider's stock after purchasing an additional 4,285 shares during the quarter. First
HCI Group (HCI) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
In the closing of the recent trading day, HCI Group (HCI) stood at $179.27, denoting a +1.89% move from the preceding trading day.
HCI Group (HCI) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
HCI Group (HCI) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
HCI Group (HCI) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
DK, PBF, AAL, HCI and HPP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 24, 2026.
In the closing of the recent trading day, HCI Group (HCI) stood at $175.61, denoting a -1.87% move from the preceding trading day.
In the latest trading session, HCI Group (HCI) closed at $178.32, marking a +2.37% move from the previous day.
TAMPA, Fla., July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI) will hold a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial results will be issued in a press release the same day after the close of the market.
HCI Group (HCI) closed at $182.6 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.01% move from the prior day.