Employers Holdings, Inc.

NYSE:EIG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$793.6m

Employers Holdings Future Growth

Future criteria checks 3/6

Employers Holdings's revenue is forecast to decline at 5.6% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 60.2% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 68.6% per annum.

Key information

60.2%

Earnings growth rate

68.63%

EPS growth rate

Insurance earnings growth2.2%
Revenue growth rate-5.6%
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated04 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Analysis Article • Feb 29

Employers Holdings, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

The yearly results for Employers Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:EIG ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit...

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Feb 15

EIG: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target framework for Employers Holdings to around $49.00 per share. The revision reflects small tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and the assumed future P/E, while keeping the estimated fair value broadly aligned with prior assessments.
Narrative Update • Feb 01

EIG: Higher Future P/E Assumptions Will Support A More Optimistic Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Employers Holdings from US$46 to US$49, citing updated assumptions regarding the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple in their valuation work. Valuation Changes Fair value estimate raised from US$46 to US$49.0, a modest upward revision to the target level used in the model.
Seeking Alpha • Oct 14

Employers Holdings: Treading Water Amid Challenging Industry Dynamics

Summary Employers Holdings has faced ongoing challenges in the workers comp insurance sector, with stagnant pricing and rising claims costs limiting upside. EIG's underwriting remains comparatively solid, but combined ratios have worsened, leading to underwriting losses and a shift toward margin over growth. Recent rate increases in California offer some optimism, but premium growth and earnings acceleration remain uncertain in the near term. EIG is fairly valued in the mid-$40s; while well-run, the stock lacks a compelling catalyst for outperformance given current industry headwinds. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Sep 18

Automation And Labor Shifts Will Undermine Workers Compensation

The upward revision of Employers Holdings’ price target reflects improved consensus revenue growth forecasts and a higher future P/E, raising the fair value estimate from $43.00 to $46.00. What's in the News Completed repurchase of 541,363 shares (2.24% of shares outstanding) for $25.61 million under the buyback program.
Narrative Update • Sep 03

Automation And Labor Shifts Will Undermine Workers Compensation

The significant reduction in Employers Holdings’ analyst price target reflects sharply lower revenue growth expectations and a decline in net profit margin, with fair value now revised down to $43.00. What's in the News The company has repurchased 541,363 shares, representing 2.24% of shares outstanding, for $25.61 million, completing the buyback announced on May 1, 2025.
Analysis Article • May 05

Employers Holdings' (NYSE:EIG) Dividend Will Be Increased To $0.32

Employers Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:EIG ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 28th of May...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 06

Employers Holdings Has Room To Grow

Summary Employers Holdings has shown record profitability post-pandemic, driven by reduced adverse expenses and increased in-force premiums, making it an attractive buy. The company excels in underwriting workers’ compensation insurance, maintaining a combined ratio of 96% in 2023, indicating consistent underwriting profits. Net operating profit after tax has grown from $91.25 million in 2019 to $109.14 million, with ROIC more than doubling to 8.9%. With a price-to-economic book value of 1.12, EIG is attractively valued, suggesting potential NOPAT growth of 12% from current levels. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Sep 24

Efficient Investment And Operational Gains Meet Challenges In Workers' Compensation Landscape

Efficient investment strategy and operational efficiencies are driving revenue growth and improving net margins, indicating potential for enhanced shareholder value.
Analysis Article • Apr 11

The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Employers Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:EIG) Earnings Yet

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.2x Employers Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:EIG ) may be sending bullish signals...
Analysis Article • Feb 29

Employers Holdings, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions

The yearly results for Employers Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:EIG ) were released last week, making it a good time to revisit...
Seeking Alpha • Oct 09

Employers Holdings: Solid Performance And Market Presence

Summary Employers Holdings has experienced volatile share prices but is growing its bottom line and has a low forward P/E ratio of 11. EIG has a sustainable dividend yield of 2.7% with a low payout ratio, making it an attractive investment. The company operates in the commercial property and casualty insurance sector, focusing on essential workers' compensation insurance services for small businesses. It has shown resilience in the labor market and has seen a steady increase in in-force premiums and policies. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 16

Employers Holdings Non-GAAP EPS of $1.25 beats by $0.33, revenue of $221.8M beats by $24.78M

Employers Holdings press release (NYSE:EIG): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of $1.25 beats by $0.33. Revenue of $221.8M (+11.0% Y/Y) beats by $24.78M. Gross premiums written of $173.8 million, up 22% year-over-year; Net premiums earned of $181.1 million, up 16% year-over-year; Favorable prior year loss reserve development of $23.2 million, versus $24.2 million a year ago; Returned $43.6 million to stockholders through a combination of share repurchases, quarterly and special dividends.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:EIG - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202778244N/AN/A2
12/31/202680445N/AN/A2
3/31/202686483032N/A
12/31/2025859114345N/A
9/30/2025905635357N/A
6/30/20258901017579N/A
3/31/20258601038690N/A
12/31/20248811197276N/A
9/30/20248901368791N/A
6/30/20248691206165N/A
3/31/20248681234346N/A
12/31/20238511184749N/A
9/30/20238471205254N/A
6/30/20238481255758N/A
3/31/2023768748587N/A
12/31/20227144897100N/A
9/30/2022692568488N/A
6/30/2022655527073N/A
3/31/2022692943538N/A
12/31/2021703119711N/A
9/30/2021694129-27-24N/A
6/30/2021708145-23-20N/A
3/31/202174817827N/A
12/31/20207111202833N/A
9/30/2020731885458N/A
6/30/202075089101109N/A
3/31/202074370109119N/A
12/31/2019836157N/A123N/A
9/30/2019805151N/A160N/A
6/30/2019833166N/A136N/A
3/31/2019833168N/A154N/A
12/31/2018800141N/A180N/A
9/30/2018822147N/A172N/A
6/30/2018804121N/A186N/A
3/31/2018791104N/A158N/A
12/31/2017799101N/A142N/A
9/30/2017792105N/A130N/A
6/30/2017773106N/A123N/A
3/31/2017784108N/A132N/A
12/31/2016780107N/A123N/A
9/30/201677198N/A119N/A
6/30/2016778100N/A96N/A
3/31/2016767102N/A113N/A
12/31/201575294N/A116N/A
9/30/201576097N/A130N/A
6/30/201575388N/A157N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: EIG's forecast earnings growth (60.2% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: EIG's earnings (60.2% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (17% per year).

High Growth Earnings: EIG's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: EIG's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-5.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: EIG's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-5.6% per year).

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if EIG's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/01 16:17
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Employers Holdings, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Robert FarnamBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
Matthew CarlettiCitizens JMP Securities, LLC
Karol ChmielCitizens JMP Securities, LLC