Hiscox Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 1/6
Hiscox is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 2.14% that is well covered by earnings. Next payment date is on 8th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 23rd April, 2026.
Key information
2.1%
Dividend yield
4.1%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.6% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.5% |
| Next dividend pay date | 08 Jun 26 |
| Ex dividend date | 23 Apr 26 |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 28% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 26
HSX: Future Returns Will Balance Capital Returns With Execution And Rating Risks
Hiscox's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from £16.06 to £16.90, reflecting a series of higher Street price targets as analysts factor in updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research is clustered around higher price targets for Hiscox, which feeds directly into the revised fair value estimate.Narrative Update • Apr 22
HSX: Future Returns Will Balance Capital Returns And Margin Execution Risks
Hiscox's updated fair value estimate edges to £16.06 from £16.35 as analysts lift price targets to £16.11 and £17.10, citing refined profit margin assumptions and P/E expectations, while keeping the discount rate and revenue growth broadly in line with prior views. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on refining how fairly Hiscox is priced, with price targets converging around the updated fair value estimate and modest changes to profit and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 07
HSX: Future Returns Will Reflect Capital Returns And Earnings Delivery Risks
Analysts have nudged Hiscox's fair value estimate higher to £16.35 from £15.93, in line with recent Street price target lifts to £1,611 and £1,710 that reflect updated views on the stock's P/E assumptions and earnings potential. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows price targets clustered in the £16.11 to £17.10 range, which broadly supports the updated fair value estimate of £16.35.Narrative Update • Mar 24
HSX: Future Returns Will Reflect Capital Returns And Refined Earnings Expectations
Narrative update on Hiscox Hiscox's updated fair value estimate of £15.93 is broadly unchanged, and analysts have lifted price targets to £16.11 and £17.10, reflecting refreshed views on earnings potential and P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent price target updates cluster around the refreshed fair value estimate of £15.93, with targets of £16.11 and £17.10 signalling a range of views on how much execution and earnings strength are already reflected in the share price.
New Narrative • Mar 14
Retail Expansion And AI Investments Will Reshape This Specialty Insurer’s Long Term Earnings Profile
Catalysts About Hiscox Hiscox is an international insurer focused on specialty, retail and reinsurance lines for consumers, small businesses and larger corporate clients. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Mar 08
HSX: Future Returns Will Reflect Capital Returns And Refined Margin Expectations
Analysts have lifted their price targets for Hiscox, with updated modelling nudging fair value from £15.17 to £15.95. This is supported by Street research that cites higher targets of £16.11 and £17.10, along with refined assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E.
New Narrative • Feb 26
AI Reliance And Execution Risks Will Pressure Margins And Challenge Optimistic Expectations
Catalysts About Hiscox Hiscox is an international insurer and reinsurer focused on retail, London market and reinsurance lines, with a growing digital small commercial platform. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 21
HSX: Future Returns Will Reflect Buyback Activity And Margin-Focused Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their Hiscox price target higher from £14.89 to £15.17, citing updated assumptions around slightly lower revenue growth expectations, balanced by firmer profit margin forecasts and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Hiscox has repurchased 12,568,259 shares between July 1, 2025 and December 19, 2025, for a total of US$222.5 million, representing 3.74% of the company.Narrative Update • Feb 06
HSX: Future Returns Will Reflect Under-Earning Risks And Buyback-Supported Upside Potential
Analysts have cut their price target on Hiscox from £15.00 to £10.68, citing views that the company is currently under earning with return on equity trailing sector peers. This feeds into updated fair value, discount rate, growth and P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 21
HSX: Future Returns Will Balance Under-Earning Concerns With Buyback-Driven Confidence
The analyst price target for Hiscox has been revised lower to £10.69 from £15.00 as analysts factor in views that the business is currently under-earning, with return on equity trailing peers, despite differing opinions reflected in recent target changes around £15.00. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see scope for upside execution, reflected in a higher £15.00 price target, suggesting confidence that the current earnings profile may not fully reflect the business potential.Narrative Update • Nov 07
HSX: Strong First Half Performance Will Drive Renewed Confidence Ahead
The analyst consensus price target for Hiscox has increased from £14.88 to £15.21 per share. This reflects analysts' improved outlook following strong results and a narrowing valuation gap.Analysis Article • Nov 03
Insufficient Growth At Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) Hampers Share Price
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.1x Hiscox Ltd ( LON:HSX ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Narrative Update • Oct 24
Capital Returns And Dividend Increases Will Support Performance Amid Market Risks
Analysts have modestly raised their fair value estimate for Hiscox from £14.82 to £14.88. They cite narrowing valuation gaps and an improved capital return outlook, as reflected in recent price target upgrades by the Street.Narrative Update • Oct 10
New Bermuda Tax And Catastrophe Risks Will Reduce Future Profitability
Narrative Update on Hiscox The analyst consensus price target for Hiscox has increased modestly, rising from £14.59 to £14.82. Analysts cite stronger-than-expected earnings forecasts and robust sector performance to support their raised valuations.Narrative Update • Sep 03
New Bermuda Tax And Catastrophe Risks Will Reduce Future Profitability
Analysts have modestly raised Hiscox’s price target to £14.64, citing increased confidence in sustainable earnings growth, improved underwriting discipline, and the success of its retail-focused strategy despite a challenging market environment. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight Hiscox's new retail strategy as a key differentiator, particularly as the large ticket reinsurance and commercial market environment is expected to soften.
New Narrative • Mar 02
New Bermuda Tax And Catastrophe Risks Will Reduce Future Profitability
High capital returns constrain future expansion and operational investment, potentially affecting net margins and earnings.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: HSX's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: HSX's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Hiscox Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (HSX) | 2.1% |
| Market Bottom 25% (GB) | 2.2% |
| Market Top 25% (GB) | 5.6% |
| Industry Average (Insurance) | 4.4% |
| Analyst forecast (HSX) (up to 3 years) | 2.6% |
Notable Dividend: HSX's dividend (2.14%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (2.2%).
High Dividend: HSX's dividend (2.14%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the UK market (5.63%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (27.8%), HSX's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (614.1%), HSX's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 17:46 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hiscox Ltd is covered by 25 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ivan Bokhmat | Barclays |
| Michael Christodoulou | Berenberg |
| Thomas Seidl | Bernstein |