Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B (HG)
NYSE:HG
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Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B
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Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
$35.00
▲(9.27% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/09/26
The score is driven mainly by strong financial performance (profitability, cash generation, and low leverage) and a very low P/E valuation. The earnings call supports the outlook with improved underwriting results and shareholder returns, but investment-income weakness, reserve volatility, and pricing pressure temper the score. Technicals are mixed, with a longer-term uptrend but weaker near-term momentum.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Hamilton's very low financial leverage and meaningful equity growth provide durable capital capacity for underwriting and catastrophe volatility. A conservatively levered balance sheet supports sustained operating flexibility, reinsurance capacity, and the ability to return capital while absorbing underwriting cycles.
Negative Factors
Investment income volatility & manager concentration
Investment returns materially affect overall profitability for an insurer relying on float. A sharp drop in investment income and heavy allocation to a single manager (Two Sigma ~38%) raise structural earnings volatility. The restructured Two Sigma agreement also changes liquidity and commitment terms, limiting portfolio agility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Hamilton's very low financial leverage and meaningful equity growth provide durable capital capacity for underwriting and catastrophe volatility. A conservatively levered balance sheet supports sustained operating flexibility, reinsurance capacity, and the ability to return capital while absorbing underwriting cycles.
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Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B (HG) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.06B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)406.44K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta (1Y)0.35
Revenue Growth20.32%
EPS Growth98.92%
CountryUS
Employees600
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryInsurance - Reinsurance
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.28
Shares Outstanding66,532,270
10 Day Avg. Volume341,839
30 Day Avg. Volume406,440
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio3.36
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.58
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$34.50Price Target Upside7.71% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)4.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.16B
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, engages in underwriting specialty insurance and reinsurance risks in Bermuda and internationally. The company offers casualty reinsurance products, such as commercial motor, general liabili...
How the Company Makes Money
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. primarily makes money through (1) underwriting income and (2) investment income on its float. Underwriting income is generated by collecting premiums on insurance and reinsurance policies and managing those risks so ...
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Gross Premiums Written by Geography
Total premiums the company writes in each region before any reinsurance is applied, reflecting sales volume and market share. Highlights where the business is expanding or contracting and where underwriting exposure and growth potential are concentrated.
Total premiums the company writes in each region before any reinsurance is applied, reflecting sales volume and market share. Highlights where the business is expanding or contracting and where underwriting exposure and growth potential are concentrated.
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The FlyHamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 30, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call delivered a broadly positive message: Hamilton reported a strong underwriting turnaround, double-digit premium growth, materially improved combined and loss ratios, healthy segment growth (International +20%, Select +17%), solid operating returns, active capital returns (special dividend and buybacks), and strategic capital deployment via a casualty sidecar. Offsetting risks include a sizeable decline in total investment income versus last year, moderation in Two Sigma returns (though still positive), higher attritional loss ratios consistent with annual guidance, a $14M prior-year reserve increase (Baltimore Bridge), and ongoing market pricing pressure—particularly in property and some midyear renewals. Management stressed discipline and selectivity, positioning the firm to favor sustainable profitability over aggressive growth.Positive Updates
Strong Earnings and Returns
Net income of $134 million in Q1 2026 (or $1.31 per diluted share) producing an annualized return on average equity of 19%. Operating income was $167 million ($1.64 per diluted share) with an annualized operating return on average equity of 24%, materially ahead of Q1 2025 (net income $81M; operating income $49M).
Negative Updates
Decline in Total Net Investment Income
Total net investment income declined to $94 million in Q1 2026 from $167 million in Q1 2025 (down $73M, approximately -43.7%), reflecting weaker fixed income and short-term gains compared with the prior-year quarter.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Earnings and Returns
Net income of $134 million in Q1 2026 (or $1.31 per diluted share) producing an annualized return on average equity of 19%. Operating income was $167 million ($1.64 per diluted share) with an annualized operating return on average equity of 24%, materially ahead of Q1 2025 (net income $81M; operating income $49M).
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Company Guidance
The guidance emphasized disciplined cycle management with specific metric targets: management expects full‑year 2026 attritional loss ratios around 55% at the group level (International ~54.5%, Bermuda ~56%) after the large‑loss threshold change (new large loss/cat threshold ~$10 million), and expects midyear (6/1–7/1) renewals to see pricing pressure similar to year‑to‑date but with attachment points, terms and conditions largely intact so margins—particularly in the U.S.‑driven portfolio—remain above Hamilton’s thresholds; the new casualty sidecar will cede roughly $300 million of premium over a multiyear period (Bermuda retained ~74% of Q1 GWP vs 79% prior), investment new‑money yield was 4.3% with portfolio duration 3.7 years and average YTM 4.5%, Two Sigma returned 4.3% in Q1 and represents ~38% of investments, and capital priorities remain active (Q1 special dividend $200M paid, $20M buybacks, $159M remaining repurchase authorization).Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
80
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Nov 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.90B | 2.74B | 2.38B | 1.62B | 1.29B | 1.34B |
| Gross Profit | 1.43B | 1.48B | 930.82M | 547.29M | 203.51M | 416.49M |
| EBITDA | 890.75M | 861.02M | 660.64M | 289.06M | 3.90M | 291.00M |
| Net Income | 629.34M | 576.67M | 400.43M | 258.73M | -98.00M | 188.18M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 9.86B | 9.57B | 7.80B | 6.67B | 5.82B | 5.61B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 955.52M | 1.26B | 1.49B | 3.05B | 1.08B | 1.44B |
| Total Debt | 149.77M | 149.74M | 149.94M | 149.83M | 149.72M | 149.88M |
| Total Liabilities | 7.11B | 6.75B | 5.47B | 4.62B | 4.15B | 3.82B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.72B | 2.82B | 2.33B | 2.05B | 1.66B | 1.79B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 908.28M | 842.35M | 759.30M | 283.15M | 190.93M | 226.53M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 908.28M | 842.35M | 759.30M | 283.15M | 190.93M | 226.53M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -291.31M | -414.09M | -184.16M | -652.09M | 133.10M | 137.82M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -583.49M | -376.17M | -362.69M | 59.02M | -69.62M | -68.00M |
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Technical Analysis
Positive
32.03
Price Trends
29.28
Positive
27.42
Positive
24.72
Positive
Market Momentum
0.75
Negative
71.95
Negative
84.28
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 32.03 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 30.20, above the 50-day MA of 29.28, and above the 200-day MA of 24.72, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.75 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 71.95 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 84.28 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for HG.
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Risk Analysis
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B disclosed 57 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | $592.35M | 4.06 | 11.10% | ― | 0.10% | 77.35% | |
77 Outperform | $3.06B | 5.67 | 22.09% | ― | 20.32% | 98.92% | |
77 Outperform | $12.80B | 10.75 | 24.71% | 0.57% | -8.19% | 90.81% | |
76 Outperform | $2.76B | ― | 21.42% | ― | 22.94% | 317.95% | |
75 Outperform | $1.94B | 5.18 | 33.89% | 0.82% | 22.11% | 90.84% | |
71 Outperform | $13.80B | ― | 9.48% | 1.76% | 18.66% | 55.67% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% |
* Financial Sector Average
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Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. Class B Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Hamilton Insurance Adds Industry Veteran Peter Wilson to Board
Positive
May 6, 2026
At its 2026 Annual General Meeting, held with a record date of March 17, 2026, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. reported that 77,050,957 of 84,041,833 eligible Class A and Class B shares were present or represented by proxy, with each share entitled...
Business Operations and Strategy
Hamilton Insurance Restructures Two Sigma Investment Agreement
Neutral
Apr 2, 2026
On April 1, 2026, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. and its subsidiary Hamilton Re, Ltd. entered into a new Investment Agreement with Two Sigma entities to govern Hamilton Re’s investment in the Two Sigma Hamilton Fund, replacing a prior commit...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Hamilton Insurance Appoints Roston to Board, Committees
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
On February 20, 2026, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. implemented a Magnitude Investor director designation change, with investment professional Marc N. Roston succeeding H. Hawes Bostic, III as Magnitude’s shareholder‑appointed represe...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Hamilton Insurance Posts Record 2025 Results, Declares Special Dividend
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
Hamilton Insurance Group reported record results for 2025 on February 19, 2026, posting net income of $576.7 million, a 22.4% return on average equity, and a combined ratio of 92.9%, while growing gross written premiums 20.7% to $2.9 billion despi...
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