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Hiscox LSE:HSX Stock Report

Last Price

UK£12.09

Market Cap

UK£4.2b

7D

3.0%

1Y

2.3%

Updated

26 Apr, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

Hiscox Ltd Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Hiscox
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£12.09
52 Week HighUK£12.51
52 Week LowUK£9.26
Beta0.69
1 Month Change-2.18%
3 Month Change17.26%
1 Year Change2.28%
3 Year Change48.89%
5 Year Change-25.74%
Change since IPO639.24%

Recent News & Updates

Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Mar 28
Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Here's Why We Think Hiscox (LON:HSX) Is Well Worth Watching

Dec 07
Here's Why We Think Hiscox (LON:HSX) Is Well Worth Watching

Recent updates

Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Mar 28
Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) Low P/E No Reason For Excitement

Here's Why We Think Hiscox (LON:HSX) Is Well Worth Watching

Dec 07
Here's Why We Think Hiscox (LON:HSX) Is Well Worth Watching

Do Hiscox's (LON:HSX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Sep 08
Do Hiscox's (LON:HSX) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) CEO Will Probably Struggle To See A Pay Rise This Year

May 07
Hiscox Ltd's (LON:HSX) CEO Will Probably Struggle To See A Pay Rise This Year

How Many Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Shares Do Institutions Own?

Mar 05
How Many Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Shares Do Institutions Own?

Reflecting on Hiscox's (LON:HSX) Share Price Returns Over The Last Three Years

Jan 29
Reflecting on Hiscox's (LON:HSX) Share Price Returns Over The Last Three Years

Have Insiders Been Buying Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Shares This Year?

Dec 25
Have Insiders Been Buying Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Shares This Year?

Could The Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

Nov 20
Could The Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

Shareholder Returns

HSXGB InsuranceGB Market
7D3.0%-0.03%2.8%
1Y2.3%-16.3%1.1%

Return vs Industry: HSX exceeded the UK Insurance industry which returned -14.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: HSX exceeded the UK Market which returned 0.9% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is HSX's price volatile compared to industry and market?
HSX volatility
HSX Average Weekly Movement2.9%
Insurance Industry Average Movement4.2%
Market Average Movement4.8%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market11.3%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.7%

Stable Share Price: HSX has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: HSX's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19013,000Aki Hussainwww.hiscoxgroup.com

Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers.

Hiscox Ltd Fundamentals Summary

How do Hiscox's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
HSX fundamental statistics
Market capUK£4.17b
Earnings (TTM)UK£569.71m
Revenue (TTM)UK£2.96b

7.3x

P/E Ratio

1.4x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
HSX income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$3.70b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.86b
Gross ProfitUS$841.30m
Other ExpensesUS$129.30m
EarningsUS$712.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)2.06
Gross Margin22.74%
Net Profit Margin19.25%
Debt/Equity Ratio20.5%

How did HSX perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.5%

Current Dividend Yield

18%

Payout Ratio

Does HSX pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy HSX by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Hiscox dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateMay 02 2024
Dividend Pay DateJun 12 2024
Days until Ex dividend5 days
Days until Dividend pay date46 days

Does HSX pay a reliable dividends?

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