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HCI Group, Inc.

HCI · NYSE

Market closed$177.97$-0.350000 (-0.20%)After hours $177.97 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$178.32
Open$180.65
Day high$182.08
Day low$177.23
52-week high$210.50
52-week low$136.37
Market cap2.27B
Volume115.24K
Average volume186.26K
P/E ratio7.81
Forward P/E—
EPS22.78
Dividend yield+0.90%

Market context

Why it moved

HCI Group's stock edged slightly lower as institutional selling pressure, including a reduced stake from Teachers Retirement System of Kentucky, offset otherwise positive sentiment driven by the company's reaffirmed quarterly dividend and strong analyst consensus, with investors likely adopting a wait-and-see approach ahead of the August earnings release as the next major catalyst.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026HCI Group closed essentially unchanged, edging down slightly, as investors look ahead to its Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for August 6. The stock held up well relative to broader market pressure — the S&P 500 fell nearly 1% on the day amid a tech-led selloff and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions — with the financial services sector (XLF) also modestly lower. A recent analysis highlighted HCI as still appearing undervalued despite a remarkable 224% three-year return, and peer Travelers delivered a strong Q2 EPS beat of 86%, signaling a supportive backdrop for P&C insurers heading into earnings season.

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July 16, 2026HCI Group shares rose nearly 2.4% on July 16, outperforming the broader financial sector as investors responded to a recent analyst note highlighting the stock as still undervalued despite a 224% three-year return. The gains come ahead of the company's Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for August 6, while sector tailwinds from strong financial services performance and a favorable inflation backdrop — June CPI eased to 3.5% year-over-year — provided additional support. Allstate's disclosure of $1.72 billion in Q2 catastrophe losses may also be drawing attention to more nimble Florida-focused P&C peers like HCI.

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July 16, 2026HCI Group shares declined amid sector-wide pressure on property and casualty insurers, with peers like Progressive falling over 3% on elevated catastrophe loss concerns and higher combined ratios following severe weather events. A recent analyst commentary piece noted HCI still screens as undervalued despite a 224% three-year return, though investors are now looking ahead to the company's Q2 2026 earnings release scheduled for August 6. In after-hours trading, HCI shares recovered sharply, rebounding over 3% to near the prior close, suggesting the session's decline may reflect broader P&C sector rotation rather than company-specific concerns.

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July 15, 2026HCI Group shares declined amid broad pressure across the property and casualty insurance sector, with peer Progressive falling over 3% on elevated catastrophe losses and a higher combined ratio, while RBC Capital Markets flagged sector-wide headwinds including softer primary property pricing and above-average Q2 catastrophe losses from severe convective storms. Investor attention is now turning to HCI's upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call scheduled for August 6, as analysts assess whether Florida-focused insurers face similar margin pressures heading into peak hurricane season.

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July 10, 2026HCI Group edged higher, buoyed by a fresh analyst catalyst as Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $225 price target, implying meaningful upside from current levels. The company also declared its regular $0.40 quarterly dividend, payable September 18, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns. The stock has surged roughly 18% since its Q1 earnings report, where revenues of $242.9 million grew 12.2% year-over-year and the company delivered strong beats on book value per share and net premiums earned — outperforming most P&C insurance peers in post-earnings appreciation.

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July 9, 2026HCI Group edged lower on the session but is rebounding in after-hours trading, gaining 2% to near $182.86, as two key developments capture investor attention: the company declared its $0.40 quarterly cash dividend, and after-hours buzz surrounds its recent Russell index reclassification from growth to value benchmarks. Despite a modest Q1 revenue miss, HCI shares are up ~18% since reporting on strength in book value and net premiums earned, with analysts citing a $245 fair value target—a ~36% premium to current levels—underpinned by its proprietary Exzeo tech platform and underwriting discipline.

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July 7, 2026HCI Group closed modestly lower, edging down alongside a softer broader market, even as investor attention remains focused on several constructive narratives surrounding the Florida-focused insurer. Notably, Oxbridge Re announced the successful closing of $7.1M in tokenized reinsurance securities on Solana, three of which offer synthetic exposure to HCI's Fortex Re subsidiary — a sign of growing institutional interest in HCI's reinsurance risk profile via blockchain infrastructure. Meanwhile, a recent valuation analysis pegs HCI's fair value at $245/share versus its ~$180 close, citing its proprietary Exzeo technology platform as a key differentiator, while its Q1 2026 earnings — which showed 12.2% revenue growth — have driven the stock up roughly 18% since reporting. Sector headwinds persist, with Autonomous Research flagging slowing P&C pricing and rising reinsurance rate reductions of 15–20% at mid-year renewals as key risks heading into Q2 earnings season.

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July 7, 2026HCI Group closed modestly lower as investors weighed its recent inclusion in Russell Value and value defensive indices — a shift that has brought renewed attention to the Florida-focused P&C insurer's valuation. Sector-wide, Autonomous Research flagged slowing commercial insurance pricing and cautious growth signals heading into Q2 earnings, with reinsurance rates declining 15–20% at mid-year renewals — a key factor for HCI given its reinsurance-heavy business model. The broader financial sector ETF (XLF) held near 52-week highs, suggesting the modest dip reflects company-specific revaluation dynamics rather than sector-wide pressure.

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Simply Wall Street · July 17, 2026Does HCI Group’s Reaffirmed Dividend Reveal Its True Capital Allocation Priorities for Investors (HCI)?GlobeNewswire · July 14, 2026HCI Group Sets Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 4:45 p.m. ETAd Hoc News · July 9, 2026HCI stock trades steadily as specialty insurer builds its Florida footprint富途牛牛 · July 9, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates HCI Group(HCI.US) With Buy Rating, Announces Target Price $225Quiver Quantitative · July 8, 2026HCI Group Declares 40-Cent Quarterly Cash DividendQuiver Quantitative · June 17, 2026HCI Group Launches Pilot for Tokenized Reinsurance Securities Linked to Fortex Re ProgramsStock Titan · June 17, 2026HCI turns catastrophe reinsurance into tokenized securities pilotGlobeNewswire · May 6, 2026HCI Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Benzinga · July 9, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates Coverage On HCI Group with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $225
Mt Newswire · July 9, 2026Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates HCI at Overweight With $225 Price Target
Mt Newswire · July 9, 2026HCI Maintains Quarterly Dividend of $0.40 per Share, Payable Sept. 18 to Holders of Record as of Aug. 21
Benzinga · July 7, 2026Oxbridge Re Completes Five Private Placements Of Tokenized Reinsurance Securities On Solana Blockchain, With Total Gross Proceeds Of ~$7.1M
Mt Newswire · June 10, 2026Oxbridge Re, HCI to Launch Tokenized Reinsurance Products on Solana
Mt Newswire · May 6, 2026Earnings Flash (HCI) HCI Group, Inc. Reports Q1 Revenue $326.2M, vs. FactSet Est of $244.6M
Benzinga · May 6, 2026HCI Group Q1 EPS $5.45 Beats $4.96 Estimate, Sales $242.882M Beat $238.880M Estimate
Mt Newswire · April 24, 2026HCI Keeps Quarterly Dividend at $0.40 a Share, Payable June 18 to Holders of Record May 15

Peers

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