HCI Group Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
HCI Group's CEO is Paresh Patel, appointed in Nov 2006, has a tenure of 19.58 years. total yearly compensation is $8.24M, comprised of 11.5% salary and 88.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 8.34% of the company’s shares, worth $167.03M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 15.3 years and 16 years respectively.
Key information
Paresh Patel
Chief executive officer
US$8.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 11.53% |
| CEO tenure | 19.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 8.3% |
| Management average tenure | 15.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 16yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 28
HCI: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Despite More Cautious Assumptions
Analysts have kept their $245.00 price target for HCI Group unchanged, highlighting updated assumptions that now reflect a 7.11% discount rate, 4.85% revenue growth, an 18.46% profit margin, and an 18.31x future P/E as key drivers behind their valuation stance. What's in the News On March 3, 2026, HCI Group, Inc.Seeking Alpha • May 16
HCI Group: Synchrony In Fundamentals And Valuation Ensures Security
Summary HCI Group, Inc. remains fundamentally strong despite recent stock price weakness and bearish technicals, presenting new buying opportunities. HCI delivered Q1 2026 operating revenue of $242.9M, up 12.2% YoY, with stable operating margins and resilient pricing power. Key risks include high Florida concentration, inflationary pressures, and a soft housing market, but disciplined underwriting and robust liquidity mitigate these concerns. Technological advancements through Exzeo and $2B+ in cash and liquid investments support HCI’s operational resilience and potential for future growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 28
HCI: Share Repurchase Plan And Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $245.00 price target for HCI Group unchanged, making only slight tweaks to profit margin and forward P/E assumptions that guide the updated view. What's in the News The Board of Directors of HCI Group, Inc.Narrative Update • Apr 11
HCI: Share Repurchase Plan And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have held their price target for HCI Group steady at $245.00. This reflects updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that leave their overall valuation stance unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 28
HCI: New Share Buyback Authorization Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have maintained their HCI Group price target at $245.00, indicating that their assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in updated models remain largely unchanged. What's in the News Board of Directors authorizes a new share buyback plan for HCI Group, Inc.Narrative Update • Mar 09
HCI: Share Buybacks Will Support Upside Despite More Cautious Assumptions
Analysts have maintained their $245.00 price target on HCI Group, with updated assumptions that now reflect a revenue growth outlook of 8.85%, a profit margin of 18.73% and a future P/E of 20.68x, supported by a consistent discount rate of 6.98%. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share buyback plan for HCI Group, Inc.Narrative Update • Feb 23
HCI: Steady Assumptions And Undervalued Pricing Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have kept their HCI Group price target steady at $245.00, reflecting unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Model fair value remains at $245.00, with no change from the prior estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 06
HCI: Stable Fair Value And P/E Assumptions Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have kept their HCI Group fair value estimate steady at $245.00, with only very small model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions behind their updated target price rationale. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Kept steady at $245.00, indicating no change in the overall target level.Analysis Article • Feb 05
HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.40
The board of HCI Group, Inc. ( NYSE:HCI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 20th of March, with...Narrative Update • Jan 23
HCI: Higher Assumed P/E Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts now put their price target for HCI Group at $245, up from $234, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to refine their view on the stock. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Target fair value has been raised from $234 to $245, representing a modest upward adjustment in the modelled price level.Narrative Update • Jan 08
HCI: Steady Cash Flow Assumptions Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have kept their HCI Group fair value estimate steady at $234, with only minimal tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This signals that their overall view on the stock's valuation is essentially unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 22
HCI: Future Earnings Power Will Support Stronger Share Price Upside
Analysts have made a modest upward revision to their price target on HCI Group, now seeing fair value at approximately 234 dollars per share. This reflects fine tuned assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future earnings multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 08
HCI: Future Margin Expansion Will Support Stronger Share Price Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on HCI Group to approximately $234 from about $232, citing expectations for stronger revenue growth, improving profit margins, and a slightly lower valuation multiple outlook. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly from about $232 to approximately $234 per share.Narrative Update • Nov 24
HCI: Future Profit Margin Improvement Will Drive Share Price Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for HCI Group from $213.75 to $231.67, citing improved profit margin projections and incremental adjustments to growth and risk assumptions. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased from $213.75 to $231.67.Narrative Update • Nov 08
HCI: Upward Price Potential Expected Amid Updated Financial Forecasts
Analysts have revised HCI Group's fair value target upward from $202.50 to $213.75 per share, citing updated assumptions in their financial forecasts. Valuation Changes Fair Value per share increased from $202.50 to $213.75, reflecting an updated assessment of the company's prospects.Analysis Article • Oct 28
HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.40
The board of HCI Group, Inc. ( NYSE:HCI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 19th of December, with...Analysis Article • Jul 15
HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.40
HCI Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:HCI ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.40 per share on 19th of September...Analysis Article • Feb 08
HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.40
The board of HCI Group, Inc. ( NYSE:HCI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 21st of March, with...Analysis Article • Jan 16
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving HCI Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:HCI) Low P/E
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...Analysis Article • Dec 25
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) Presents An Opportunity
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Nov 09
HCI Group (NYSE:HCI) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.40
HCI Group, Inc. ( NYSE:HCI ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.40 per share on the 20th of December...
New Narrative • Sep 16
A Balancing Act For Future Prosperity And Challenges
HCI Group's expansion and strategic policy acquisitions hint at a promising growth trajectory, impacting future revenues and market positions positively.Analysis Article • Sep 10
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI)
It's not a stretch to say that HCI Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:HCI ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.5x right now seems...Seeking Alpha • Aug 25
HCI Group: A Tech-Driven Home Run In Florida's Insurance Market
Summary HCI Group Inc. is a Tampa-based holding company overseeing operations in homeowners insurance, reinsurance, real estate, and IT. HCI Group's strong financial performance includes beating earnings expectations, significant revenue growth, and improved underwriting results due to advanced technology. HCI Group is undervalued with significant upside potential, showing strong profitability and growth prospects despite risks tied to operations in hurricane-prone Florida. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 03
HCI Group: A Growth Stock Trading At Reasonable Levels In The P&C Insurance Industry
Summary HCI Group has seen strong growth in written premiums and earnings, with in-force premiums reaching $1 billion in Q1 2024. The company has improved operational efficiency and experienced significant growth in net income and diluted EPS. HCI sees a positive outlook for the insurance industry and is expected to continue expanding its business and benefiting from market conditions. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 10
Revenues Tell The Story For HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI)
When close to half the companies in the Insurance industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$291m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$8m | US$950k | US$287m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$198m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$140m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$126m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$20m | US$950k | US$106m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$144m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$151m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$108m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$4m | US$950k | US$76m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$41m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$20m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$41m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$1m | US$950k | -US$55m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$56m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$14m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$8m | US$735k | US$2m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$25m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$32m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$5m | US$987k | US$26m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$21m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$19m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$6m | US$950k | US$25m |
Compensation vs Market: Paresh's total compensation ($USD8.24M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.32M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Paresh's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Paresh Patel (63 yo)
19.6yrs
Tenure
US$8,236,000
Compensation
Mr. Pareshbhai Suryakant Patel, also known as Paresh, is President and CEO of Tailrow Insurance Exchange and has been its Director from 2025. From 2011 to 2015, Mr. Patel served as Chairman of the Board of...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 19.6yrs | US$8.24m | 8.34% $ 167.0m | |
| Co-Founder & Lead Independent Director | 19.6yrs | US$208.17k | 3.24% $ 65.0m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 9.1yrs | US$1.00m | 0.41% $ 8.1m | |
| President of Homeowners Choice & TyTap | 5.3yrs | US$1.06m | 0.47% $ 9.4m | |
| VP, General Counsel & Company Secretary | 18yrs | US$956.32k | 0.46% $ 9.2m | |
| President of Greenleaf Capital LLC & Real Estate Division and Director | 12.7yrs | US$722.65k | 1.1% $ 22.1m | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data |
15.3yrs
Average Tenure
64yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: HCI's management team is seasoned and experienced (15.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder | 19.1yrs | US$8.24m | 8.34% $ 167.0m | |
| Co-Founder & Lead Independent Director | 19.6yrs | US$208.17k | 3.24% $ 65.0m | |
| President of Homeowners Choice & TyTap | 5.3yrs | US$1.06m | 0.47% $ 9.4m | |
| President of Greenleaf Capital LLC & Real Estate Division and Director | 19.1yrs | US$722.65k | 1.1% $ 22.1m | |
| Independent Director | 13yrs | US$208.17k | 0.083% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 19.1yrs | US$208.17k | 0.44% $ 8.8m | |
| Independent Director | 7.2yrs | US$208.17k | 0.069% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 5yrs | US$208.17k | 0.069% $ 1.4m |
16.0yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: HCI's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 16 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 09:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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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
HCI Group, Inc. is covered by 8 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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| Matthew Carletti | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |
| Casey Alexander | Ladenburg Thalmann & Company |
| Michael Phillips | Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. |