Zacks upgrades HCI Group stock to Strong Buy

Published on 10/08/2026 at 13:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

HCI posted USD 5.60 diluted earnings per share in the second quarter. HCI Group stock costs EUR 167.50 on October 8, 2026 versus EUR 167.00.

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HCI Group stock was trading at EUR 167.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 1:20 p.m. CEST, plus 0.30 percent versus the prior close of EUR 167.00. According to MarketBeat on October 7, 2026, Zacks Research upgraded HCI Group from Hold to Strong Buy.

Results support the upgrade

The latest reported quarter gives the rating change a measurable earnings backdrop. HCI recorded USD 5.60 diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2026, versus USD 5.04 consensus, a USD 0.56 positive difference, according to MarketBeat.

Revenue reached USD 246.65 million in the second quarter, below the USD 247.43 million consensus cited by MarketBeat. The contrast matters: earnings exceeded expectations while revenue fell short by USD 0.78 million.

Three dated signals for HCI

On August 6, 2026, HCI reported second-quarter diluted earnings per share of USD 5.60. On September 18, 2026, it paid a quarterly dividend of USD 0.40 per share, according to MarketBeat. On October 7, 2026, Zacks Research moved its rating from Hold to Strong Buy, according to MarketBeat.

What comes next for earnings?

TradingView lists November 10, 2026 as HCI Group's next earnings report date, giving the market a scheduled checkpoint for whether earnings strength continues. The company operates in property and casualty insurance, with technology and real-estate activities, and its primary listing is on the New York Stock Exchange.

Stock remains below its yearly high

HCI's primary-exchange context was USD 186.73 at the latest quoted session value dated October 7, 2026, while the 52-week range was USD 144.75 to USD 210.50. Market capitalization was USD 2.4 billion as of October 8, 2026. The Lang & Schwarz euro quote therefore sits below the primary-exchange yearly high after currency differences are considered, while the small daily gain keeps the immediate session move neutral.

HCI Group was trading at EUR 167.50 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 1:20 p.m. CEST, plus 0.30 percent versus the prior close of EUR 167.00. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of HCI Group stock.