Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE:HG) Upgraded by Wall Street Zen to “Buy” Rating

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE:HG) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Saturday morning.

HG has been the subject of a number of other reports. Barclays upped their price objective on shares of Hamilton Insurance Group from $35.00 to $37.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price objective on shares of Hamilton Insurance Group from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Citigroup reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Hamilton Insurance Group in a research report on Friday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Hamilton Insurance Group in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Hamilton Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $33.00.

Hamilton Insurance Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HG opened at $31.67 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $30.51 and a 200-day moving average of $28.20. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.14 billion, a PE ratio of 5.18 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a current ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. Hamilton Insurance Group has a 12 month low of $18.36 and a 12 month high of $33.72.

Hamilton Insurance Group (NYSE:HG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 30th. The company reported $1.64 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.02 by $0.62. The business had revenue of $758.91 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $933.90 million. Hamilton Insurance Group had a net margin of 21.73% and a return on equity of 23.18%. On average, equities research analysts predict that Hamilton Insurance Group will post 3.46 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hamilton Insurance Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a special dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 6th were issued a dividend of $2.00 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hamilton Insurance Group

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in Hamilton Insurance Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Chesapeake Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in Hamilton Insurance Group by 487.8% during the 4th quarter. Chesapeake Asset Management LLC now owns 1,205 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc grew its holdings in Hamilton Insurance Group by 1,404.4% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,700 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 1,587 shares during the last quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its holdings in Hamilton Insurance Group by 112.1% during the 4th quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 1,773 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 937 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new stake in Hamilton Insurance Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $71,000. 29.17% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Hamilton Insurance Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Hamilton Insurance Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 EPS outperformance — Hamilton reported $1.64 GAAP EPS for Q1, well above consensus, with strong net margin (~19.9%) and high return on equity, highlighting profitable underwriting and robust bottom-line results. Hamilton Reports 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support rising — Citizens JMP raised its price target to $38 and keeps a “market outperform” rating; the stock also carries a consensus “Moderate Buy” from analysts, giving upside conviction. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Underwriting discipline emphasized — coverage notes and deep-dive pieces highlight management’s focus on selective growth and disciplined underwriting, which supports sustainable profitability going forward. HG Q1 deep dive: Underwriting discipline and selective growth shape earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Market-driven momentum — commentary notes that HG has gained with broader NYSE strength, suggesting some price moves are correlated with the market rather than company-specific news. Hamilton Insurance Gains Momentum Amid NYSE Strength
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates — Q1 revenue came in at ~$758.9M versus analyst estimates near $933.9M, a meaningful top-line shortfall that may have tempered enthusiasm despite the EPS beat. Hamilton Q1 Press Release (PDF)
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking / higher volume — trading volume has been above average and the shares have run toward a 52-week high, so short-term selling or rotation into names with clearer top-line growth may be pressuring the stock today. Hamilton (HG) Market Data

About Hamilton Insurance Group

Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance holding company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol HG. The company focuses on specialty lines of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, providing tailored solutions to clients around the world. Its underwriting platform is designed to address complex and niche risks across multiple industry sectors.

Established in 2016 and completing its initial public offering in 2017, Hamilton has concentrated on building a diversified portfolio of insurance and reinsurance products.