United Fire Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
United Fire Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 32.5%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 14.6% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.9% per year. United Fire Group's return on equity is 13.7%, and it has net margins of 9.2%.
Key information
32.47%
Earnings growth rate
32.12%
EPS growth rate
| Insurance Industry Growth | 8.02% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.91% |
| Return on equity | 13.73% |
| Net Margin | 9.16% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 19
UFCS: Steady Dividend And Lease Exit Will Support Balanced Future Share Pricing
Analysts have kept their $40.50 price target for United Fire Group steady, reflecting unchanged views on fair value, required return, growth assumptions and future P/E for the stock. What's in the News FibroBiologics, Inc.Narrative Update • Apr 03
UFCS: Dividend Continuity And Stable Assumptions Will Support Balanced Future Share Pricing
Analysts have kept their price target for United Fire Group steady at $40.50. This reflects unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in their models.Narrative Update • Mar 20
UFCS: Dividend Stability And Margins Will Support Balanced Future Share Pricing
Analysts have maintained their price target for United Fire Group at $40.50, indicating no change in their views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, or future P/E assumptions. What's in the News On February 9, 2026, United Fire Group's board of directors declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share.Narrative Update • Mar 04
UFCS: Dividend And Margin Outlook Will Support Fair Share Pricing
Analysts have raised their price target for United Fire Group from $37.50 to $40.50, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and future P/E. What's in the News On February 9, 2026, the board of directors of United Fire Group, Inc.Narrative Update • Feb 04
UFCS: Steady Outlook And Proposed Dividend Will Support Fair Share Pricing
Analysts have maintained their price target for United Fire Group at US$37.50, citing broadly consistent assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which together support a steady view of the company’s outlook. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2025, and the agenda includes a proposal to declare a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.16 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 21
UFCS: Stable Earnings And Dividend Outlook Will Support Fair Share Pricing
Analysts have maintained their price target for United Fire Group at $37.50, reflecting largely unchanged assumptions for fair value, discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2025, with an agenda to declare a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share.Narrative Update • Jan 07
UFCS: Stable Earnings And Dividend Outlook Will Support Fair Share Pricing
Analysts have kept their price target for United Fire Group steady at US$37.50, reflecting largely unchanged views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News An upcoming board meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2025, focused on regular corporate matters and governance (Key Developments) The agenda for the November 21, 2025, board meeting includes a proposal to declare a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.16 per share (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair value: Kept unchanged at US$37.50 per share, indicating no adjustment to the central valuation estimate.Narrative Update • Dec 23
UFCS: Future Dividend And Earnings Profile Will Support Fair Share Pricing
Analysts have nudged their price target for United Fire Group higher by 1.00 dollar to 37.50 dollars, citing slightly stronger projected profitability, a modestly higher future earnings multiple, and stable growth and discount rate assumptions. What's in the News The Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on November 21, 2025, to consider regular corporate matters and strategic updates (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 09
UFCS: Future Dividend And Earnings Profile Will Support Fair Share Pricing
Analysts maintained their United Fire Group price target of $36.50, citing steady expectations for revenue, profit margins, and valuation multiples that continue to support the current fair value assessment. What's in the News The Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting for November 21, 2025, to consider regular corporate matters (company disclosure).Analysis Article • Nov 27
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.16
The board of United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.16 per share on...Narrative Update • Nov 25
UFCS: Future Profit Margins Will Improve While Shares Remain Fairly Valued
Analysts have raised their price target for United Fire Group from $34.00 to $36.50. They cite improved profit margins and a lower projected price-to-earnings ratio as key factors behind this upward revision.Narrative Update • Nov 07
UFCS: Future Profitability Will Face Headwinds While Fair Value Is Maintained
Analysts have raised their price target for United Fire Group from $32.00 to $34.00. They cite revised forecasts that reflect moderate changes in key valuation metrics.Seeking Alpha • Oct 14
United Fire: Benefiting From Hard Markets, But Margins Still At Risk
Summary United Fire Group is likely to face margin pressure despite recent operational improvements and strong pricing power in commercial P&C insurance. UFCS has benefitted from favorable rate environments and incremental underwriting enhancements, but rising claims costs and social inflation threaten profitability. Competition from larger insurers targeting UFCS’s small/mid-market customers adds to challenges, especially as industry margins peak. Valuation isn't bad, but I have limited confidence in UFCS’s ability to sustain above-peer growth, and I am more cautious on the stock due to sector-wide margin risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 21
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.16
United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) will pay a dividend of $0.16 on the 12th of September. Based on this payment...
New Narrative • Mar 09
New System Implementation Expected To Improve Efficiency And Margins By 2025
Strong net premium growth and improved combined ratio indicate potential for increased revenue and profitability.Analysis Article • Nov 07
The Market Lifts United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Shares 28% But It Can Do More
United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in...Analysis Article • Nov 07
Market Might Still Lack Some Conviction On United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) Even After 28% Share Price Boost
The United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...Seeking Alpha • Apr 24
United Fire Group: Underwriting Results On An Upswing
Summary United Fire Group's underwriting results worsened in 2023 due to negative reserve developments and high inflation-impacting claims. Poor underwriting results are leading to a hard market, as insurers reprice policies to recoup costs. I expect UFCS to return to profitability in 2024 with better pricing and continued strong investment income. However, until the company actually delivers, I prefer to maintain my hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 29
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.16
The board of United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 22nd of March...Analysis Article • Nov 23
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.16
United Fire Group, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.16 per share on 15th of...Analysis Article • Aug 24
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.16
United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.16 per share on the 15th of...Analysis Article • May 22
United Fire Group (NASDAQ:UFCS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.16
The board of United Fire Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ:UFCS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 16th of June...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How United Fire Group 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,425 | 131 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,386 | 118 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,354 | 111 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,323 | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,288 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,253 | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,207 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,158 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,124 | -17 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,095 | -30 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,088 | -29 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,050 | -59 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,002 | -13 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 980 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 973 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 986 | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,010 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,066 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,105 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,138 | -14 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,192 | -21 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,069 | -113 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,051 | -127 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,067 | -92 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,073 | -102 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,201 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,160 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,154 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,125 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,070 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,091 | 77 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,069 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,052 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,053 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,044 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,030 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 982 | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 996 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,008 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,017 | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,062 | 88 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 899 | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,009 | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 981 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: UFCS has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: UFCS's current net profit margins (9.2%) are higher than last year (5.1%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: UFCS has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 32.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: UFCS's earnings growth over the past year (97.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (32.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: UFCS earnings growth over the past year (97.3%) exceeded the Insurance industry 36.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: UFCS's Return on Equity (13.7%) 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 | 2026/05/20 05:29 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
United Fire Group, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 2 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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| Jason Weaver | JonesTrading Institutional Services, LLC |
| Quentin McMillan | Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods |
| Clifford Gallant | Nomura Securities Co. Ltd. |