Argus Research Downgrades Allstate to Hold

Here's Why Investors Should Retain the Hartford Stock for Now

The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) reported solid Q2 2026 results with 5% premium growth in Business Insurance, an 89.3% combined ratio, and 22% jump in net investment income to $800 million. The company approved a new $4.2 billion share-repurchase authorization and plans $475 million in quarterly buybacks through 2026. Despite attractive valuation at a forward P/E of 10.28, HIG faces elevated catastrophe risk and high leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 22.7%.

This Allstate Analyst Turns Bearish; Here Are Top 5 Downgrades For Thursday

Wall Street analysts changed outlook on top names. Check all rating changes, including upgrades/downgrades, on Benzinga analyst ratings page.

Allstate Reports July Estimated Catastrophe Losses Of $682M, Or $539M After-Tax, Across 23 Events, With About 75% From Two Wind And Hail Events