Hartford reports Q1 core EPS $3.09, consensus $3.39

Reports Q1 revenue $7.23B, consensus $7.34B. Reports book value per diluted share $66.58 vs. $57.07 last year. The company said, “The Hartford’s (HIG) first quarter 2026 results were strong with core earnings of $866 million, building on continued momentum from the past few years. Our underwriting discipline, breadth and depth of distribution relationships, and customer-centric focus position us well to navigate a dynamic environment. Our ongoing investments in innovation and technology continue to strengthen our business processes and further differentiate The Hartford in the marketplace. Business Insurance delivered another strong quarter, with 6 percent written premium growth and an underlying combined ratio of 89.2. In Personal Insurance, the underlying combined ratio improved 4.7 points, while growth was impacted by a competitive market. Employee Benefits generated a core earnings margin of 6.9 percent, with outstanding life and strong disability performance and excellent new business sales growth. Investment income remained strong, supported by our diversified portfolio and attractive new money yields.”