HIG

In the past six months (April 2026 - October 2026), The Hartford's stock (HIG) experienced several notable events. The company reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income available to common stockholders up 31% year-over-year to $1.29 billion and total revenues increasing 8% year-over-year to $7.26 billion, with core earnings exceeding estimates. The Hartford declared quarterly dividends of $0.60 per share of common stock and $375 per share of Series G Preferred Stock in July 2026. Strategically, the company entered an agreement to sell its Hartford Funds business in June 2026 and announced an agreement to acquire Equitable's Employee Benefits Business in August 2026. Leadership changes included the announcement of President A. Morris “Mo” Tooker succeeding Christopher Swift as CEO. Analyst ratings in October 2026 were mixed, with Mizuho lowering its price target to $144 (neutral), Cantor Fitzgerald raising its target to $145 (overweight), and UBS maintaining a 'buy' rating with a $149 target, resulting in a consensus 'Hold' rating and an average target price around $146.67 to $147.33. The stock's 52-week range was between $120.33 and $146.07, with the high reached on July 30, 2026, and it formed a 'Death Cross' in early October 2026, indicating a bearish technical signal.