United Fire Group Inc (UFCS)

Currency in USD
47.17
-0.96(-1.99%)
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47.170.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
47.1048.22
52 wk Range
25.7949.94
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
48.13
Open
48.05
Day's Range
47.1-48.22
52 wk Range
25.79-49.94
Volume
134.91K
Average Volume (3m)
115.22K
1-Year Change
71.0297%
Book Value / Share
37.25
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
51.00
Upside
+8.12%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Suffers from weak gross profit margins

United Fire Group Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
2 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 51.00
(+8.12% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jones Trading
Buy45.00-4.60%40.00MaintainMay 07, 2026
Piper Sandler
Buy45.00-4.60%41.00UpgradeMay 06, 2026
Jones Trading
Buy40.00-15.20%38.00MaintainMar 02, 2026
Piper Sandler
Hold41.00-13.08%37.00MaintainFeb 12, 2026
Piper Sandler
Hold37.00-21.56%35.00MaintainDec 22, 2025

United Fire Group Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • UFG reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.16, beating forecasts by 20.83%, marking the highest first-quarter earnings in seven years.
  • Revenue reached $369.44M vs. $340.7M expected; net written premiums grew 12% YoY with combined ratio improving nearly 4 points.
  • Stock surged 4.77% in premarket trading to $41.75, later climbing to $43.84, reflecting strong investor confidence despite overvaluation concerns.
  • Company expects continued growth driven by core commercial business and strategic expansion, maintaining disciplined underwriting approach.
  • Key risks include competitive market pressures, moderating rate environment, interest rate impacts on investments, and potential retention volatility.
Last Updated: 05/07/2026, 12:02 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.16 / 0.96
Revenue / Forecast
369.44M / 340.7M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 4.96%
Dividend Yield
1.67%
Industry Median 3.29%
Annualized payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-6.66%
Growth Streak

UFCS Income Statement

Compare UFCS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
UFCS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
9.5x8.1x9.7x
PEG Ratio
0.100.020.03
Price/Book
1.3x1.2x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x0.9x2.8x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.2%15.7%17.2%
Fair Value Upside
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United Fire Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing property and casualty insurance in the United States. It provides property and casualty insurance, and surety bonds; and fire and allied lines, other liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and surety to small business owners and middle market businesses operating in industries, such as construction, services, retail trade, financial, and manufacturing. The company also offers marine specialty, professional liability, and earthquake coverages; specialty and surplus lines coverage; and reinsurance coverage for property and casualty insurance. It sells its products through a network of independent agencies. United Fire Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1946 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Industry
Insurance
Sector
Financial
Employees
846

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
9.28M36.18%446.70M
Other Institutional Investors
8.44M32.89%406.17M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
7.94M30.93%381.95M
Total
25.66M100.00%1.23B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.36%3,426,975164,940
The Vanguard Group, Inc.5.89%1,511,54172,750

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FAQ

What Is the United Fire (UFCS) Stock Price Today?

The United Fire stock price today is 47.17 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does United Fire Trade On?

United Fire is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for United Fire?

The stock symbol for United Fire is "UFCS."

Does United Fire Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The United Fire dividend yield is 1.7%.

What Is the United Fire Market Cap?

As of today, United Fire market cap is 1.23B USD.

What Is United Fire's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The United Fire EPS (TTM) is 4.96.

When Is the Next United Fire Earnings Date?

United Fire will release its next earnings report on Aug 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is UFCS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Buy.

How Many Times Has United Fire Stock Split?

United Fire has split 6 times.

How Many Employees Does United Fire Have?

United Fire has 846 employees.

What is the current trading status of United Fire (UFCS)?

As of May 22, 2026, United Fire (UFCS) is trading at a price of 47.17 USD, with a previous close of 48.13 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 47.10 USD to 48.22 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 25.79 USD to 49.94 USD.

What Is United Fire (UFCS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for United Fire is 51.00 USD, with a high estimate of 57 USD and a low estimate of 45 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +8.12% Upside potential.

What Is the UFCS Premarket Price?

UFCS's last pre-market stock price is 47.97 USD. The pre-market share volume is 778.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.16, or -0.33%.
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