United Fire Group upgraded by Piper Sandler with a new price target
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Piper Sandler upgraded United Fire Group from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $25.00 from $22.00 previously
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2024 | $19.00 → $26.00 | Underweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 2/13/2023 | $30.00 → $25.00 | Neutral → Underweight | Piper Sandler |
| 10/28/2022 | $37.00 → $31.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 8/5/2022 | $37.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 6/27/2022 | $37.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Piper Sandler |
| 12/1/2021 | $22.00 → $25.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Piper Sandler |
| 6/28/2021 | $38.00 | Neutral → Buy | Sidoti |
Fourth quarter net income of $1.21 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $1.25 per diluted share; full year net income of $2.39 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $2.56 per diluted share Fourth quarter 2024 highlights compared to fourth quarter 2023:(1) Net income increased from $19.6 million to $31.4 million.Net investment income increased 21.2% to $23.2 million.Combined ratio improved 4.8 points to 94.4%; composed of an underlying loss ratio of 55.7%, catastrophe loss ratio of 1.6%, no prior year reserve development, and underwriting expense ratio of 37.1%.Underlying combined ratio improved 1.6 points to 92.8%.Net written premiums(2) increased 13% to $278
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. ("UFG") (NASDAQ:UFCS) declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. This dividend will be payable December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 29, 2024. UFG has a long history of paying quarterly dividends, with the quarterly cash dividend declared today marking the 227th consecutive quarterly dividend paid, dating back to March 1968. About UFG Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. Through our subsidiaries, we
Third quarter 2024 highlights compared to third quarter 2023:(1) Net income increased from $6.4 million to $19.7 million.Net investment income increased 49% to $24.5 million.GAAP combined ratio improved 3.8 points to 98.2%; composed of an underlying loss ratio of 57.9%, catastrophe loss ratio of 4.4%, no prior year reserve development, and underwriting expense ratio of 35.9%.The underlying combined ratio improved 2.1 points to 93.8%.Net premiums written(2) increased 23% to $305.6 million.Book value per common share increased $1.97 to $31.01 as of September 30, 2024, compared to December 31, 2023.Adjusted book value per share excluding net after-tax unrealized gains and losses of $32.42 as o
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Fourth quarter net income of $1.21 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $1.25 per diluted share; full year net income of $2.39 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $2.56 per diluted share Fourth quarter 2024 highlights compared to fourth quarter 2023:(1) Net income increased from $19.6 million to $31.4 million.Net investment income increased 21.2% to $23.2 million.Combined ratio improved 4.8 points to 94.4%; composed of an underlying loss ratio of 55.7%, catastrophe loss ratio of 1.6%, no prior year reserve development, and underwriting expense ratio of 37.1%.Underlying combined ratio improved 1.6 points to 92.8%.Net written premiums(2) increased 13% to $278
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2024 fourth quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. An earnings call will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. central time to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2024 fourth quarter results. Teleconference: Dial-in information for the call is toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184). Participants should request to join the United Fire Group call. The event wil
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. ("UFG") (NASDAQ:UFCS) declared a common stock quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share. This dividend will be payable December 13, 2024 to shareholders of record as of November 29, 2024. UFG has a long history of paying quarterly dividends, with the quarterly cash dividend declared today marking the 227th consecutive quarterly dividend paid, dating back to March 1968. About UFG Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, UFG, through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance. Through our subsidiaries, we
Piper Sandler upgraded United Fire Group from Underweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $26.00 from $19.00 previously
Piper Sandler downgraded United Fire Group from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $25.00 from $30.00 previously
Piper Sandler downgraded United Fire Group from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $31.00 from $37.00 previously
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2024 fourth quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. An earnings call will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. central time to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2024 fourth quarter results. Teleconference: Dial-in information for the call is toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184). Participants should request to join the United Fire Group call. The event wil
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2024 third quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. An earnings call will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. central time to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2024 third quarter results. Teleconference: Dial-in information for the call is toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184). Participants should request to join the United Fire Group call. The event will be
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2024 second quarter earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An earnings call will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. central time to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2024 second quarter results. Teleconference: Dial-in information for the call is toll-free 1-844-492-3723 (international 1-412-542-4184). Participants should request to join the United Fire Group call. The event will be
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