United Fire Group Inc (UFCS)

Currency in USD
53.40
-0.88(-1.62%)
Closed·
54.29+0.89(+1.67%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
53.1954.52
52 wk Range
29.7455.82
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
53.4
Open
53.79
Day's Range
53.19-54.52
52 wk Range
29.74-55.82
Volume
121.41K
Average Volume (3m)
150.33K
1-Year Change
74.8527%
Book Value / Share
38.09
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
58.50
Upside
+9.55%
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 58.50
(+9.55% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Piper Sandler
Buy60.00+12.36%57.00Maintain05-08-2026
Jones Trading
Buy45.00-15.73%40.00Maintain07-05-2026
Piper Sandler
Buy45.00-15.73%41.00Upgrade06-05-2026
Jones Trading
Buy40.00-25.09%38.00Maintain02-03-2026
Piper Sandler
Hold41.00-23.22%37.00Maintain12-02-2026

United Fire Group Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • United Fire Group posted Q2 2026 adjusted operating income of $1.30/share, beating estimates of $0.69 by 88.4%; revenue rose to $354.13M vs. $348.52M forecast.
  • Net written premium climbed 9% to record levels; net investment income surged 33% to $29M, highest quarterly total since 2016.
  • Company reported best Q2 combined ratio in 15+ years and first-half ROE of 13.2%, strongest in 20 years; shares jumped 4.67% to $54.52.
  • CFO Martin forecasts expense ratio improvement of 0.5-1.0 point annually via technology upgrades; quarterly dividend maintained at $0.20/share.
  • Management cited competitive pricing pressure in property and liability lines as key risk; authorized 2M-share buyback remains third capital priority.
Last Updated: 04-08-2026, 08:30 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
03-08-2026
EPS / Forecast
1.30 / 0.69
Revenue / Forecast
354.13M / 348.52M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 5.39%
Dividend Yield
1.47%
Industry Median 3.16%
Annualised payout
0.80
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-1.59%
Growth Streak

UFCS Income Statement

Compare UFCS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
UFCS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
9.7x8.6x9.9x
PEG Ratio
0.18−0.200.03
Price/Book
1.4x1.2x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
0.9x0.8x3.0x
Upside (Analyst Target)
9.6%28.0%13.1%
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
9.74M37.90%520.21M
Other Institutional Investors
8.53M33.17%455.36M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
7.44M28.93%397.10M
Total
25.71M100.00%1.37B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.59%34,92,3051,86,489
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP5.80%14,89,96879,564

FAQ

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

The United Fire share price today is 53.40.

What is the current United Fire (UFCS) share price and day range?

As of 18-08-2026, the United Fire share price is 53.40, with a previous close of 53.40. The share price has ranged from 53.19 to 54.52 today, while the 52-week range spans from 29.74 to 55.82.

What Is the United Fire Market Cap?

As of today, United Fire market cap is 1.37B.

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

The United Fire dividend yield is 1.5%.

What Is the United Fire (UFCS) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for United Fire is 58.50, with a high estimate of 60 and a low estimate of 57. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Strong Buy and +9.55% Upside potential.

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

The United Fire EPS (TTM) is 5.39.

When Is the Next United Fire Earnings Date?

United Fire will release its next earnings report on 04-11-2026.

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.

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."

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 UFCS Premarket Price?

UFCS's last pre-market stock price is 54.29. The pre-market share volume is 150.00, and the stock has changed by 0.89, or 1.67%.
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