Hiscox Past Earnings Performance
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Hiscox has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 43.7%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 12.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.4% per year. Hiscox's return on equity is 15.3%, and it has net margins of 15%.
Key information
43.73%
Earnings growth rate
44.23%
EPS growth rate
| Insurance Industry Growth | -7.24% |
| Revenue growth rate | 7.37% |
| Return on equity | 15.30% |
| Net Margin | 15.01% |
| Next Earnings Update | 05 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance 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.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Hiscox makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 4,025 | 604 | 109 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,976 | 600 | 108 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,927 | 595 | 106 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,868 | 611 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,808 | 627 | 101 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 3,794 | 674 | 118 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 3,780 | 721 | 135 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,740 | 716 | 110 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,700 | 712 | 85 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,483 | 591 | 75 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,267 | 470 | 66 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,121 | 362 | 66 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,975 | 254 | 66 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,921 | 179 | 202 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,866 | 104 | 339 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,944 | 147 | 481 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,023 | 190 | 622 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 3,047 | 83 | 577 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 3,071 | -24 | 532 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 3,035 | -159 | 552 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 3,000 | -294 | 573 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,930 | -270 | 597 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,860 | -247 | 622 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,886 | -99 | 607 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,912 | 49 | 592 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,868 | 82 | 592 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,824 | 115 | 592 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,741 | 116 | 600 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,659 | 118 | 608 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,645 | 88 | 595 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,632 | 59 | 583 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,604 | 46 | 555 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,575 | 34 | 527 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,653 | 177 | 564 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,508 | 304 | 551 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,348 | 360 | 524 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,198 | 415 | 499 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 2,175 | 399 | 505 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 2,090 | 370 | 498 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,203 | 351 | 528 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,194 | 310 | 529 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 2,224 | 330 | 521 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 2,284 | 355 | 518 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HSX has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: HSX's current net profit margins (15%) are lower than last year (16.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HSX has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 43.7% per year.
Accelerating Growth: HSX's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HSX had negative earnings growth (-3.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Insurance industry average (10.6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HSX's Return on Equity (15.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/05 17:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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 |