United Fire GroupUFCS
UFCS
About: United Fire Group Inc is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and selling annuities through a network of independent agencies. The company's only operating segment is property and casualty insurance, which includes commercial lines insurance, personal lines insurance, and assumed reinsurance. The primary source of revenue is premium and investment income.
Employees: 877
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
71% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 17
36% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 72 | Existing positions reduced: 53
5% more funds holding
Funds holding: 172 [Q4 2024] → 181 (+9) [Q1 2025]
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $463M [Q4 2024] → $487M (+$23.7M) [Q1 2025]
0.86% more ownership
Funds ownership: 64.27% [Q4 2024] → 65.13% (+0.86%) [Q1 2025]
100% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $0 | Put options by funds: $3K
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$32
15%
upside
Avg. target
$32
15%
upside
High target
$32
15%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
100%
0 neutral
0%
0 negative
0%
Jones Trading Jason Weaver | 15%upside $32 | Buy Maintained | 12 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about UFCS published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
5 Mid & Small-Cap Stock Picks From the Booming P&C Insurance Industry
HRTG, HGTY, HCI, PLMR and UFCS shine as mid- and small-cap P&C insurers gain from pricing power and underwriting strength.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
KINS vs. UFCS: Which Regional Insurer Offers Better Value Investment?
Despite a rise in catastrophic events, the property and casualty insurance industry is projected to grow, supported by a strong emphasis on personalized products and enhanced customer engagement through digital innovation. Higher premium volumes —driven by solid policyholder retention, broader exposure across business lines and favorable pricing — are helping insurers sustain profitability.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Should Value Investors Buy United Fire Group (UFCS) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
United Fire Group, Inc. declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 21, 2025 (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 June 20, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
United Fire Group, Inc. reports on annual meeting of shareholders
Director elections to the board of directors announced Director elections to the board of directors CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (UFG) (Nasdaq: UFCS) announced today that its shareholders elected three Class B directors to its 11-member board of directors at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders held on May 21, 2025. The following individuals were each elected as Class B directors to serve three-year terms expiring in 2028: John-Paul Besong, retired chief information officer executive.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are Investors Undervaluing United Fire Group (UFCS) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFCS ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Tim Borst – Investor Relations Kevin Leidwinger – President and Chief Executive Officer Julie Stephenson – Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Eric Martin – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Matthew Erdner – Jones Trading Operator Good day, and welcome to the United Fire Group Insurance 2025 First Quarter Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
United Fire Group (UFCS) Surpasses Q1 Earnings Estimates
United Fire Group (UFCS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.62 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.56 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
United Fire Group, Inc. reports first quarter 2025 results
First quarter net income of $0.67 per diluted share and adjusted operating income of $0.70 per diluted share
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
United Fire Group, Inc. announces its first quarter 2025 earnings call
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (UFG) announced today that its first quarter 2025 earnings results will be released after the market closes on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. An earnings call will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. CT to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the company's first quarter 2025 results.
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