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United Fire Group (UFCS): analyst forecast and price target

$56.44 +1.88% close 16.10.26 · market cap $1.4B · Financial · Insurance - Property & Casualty IWM 0.04%
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Moderate Buy

2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell

Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months

12-month forecast

$58.50+3.6% upside

Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $58.50, the highest $60.00, the lowest $57.00. The average is +3.6% from the last price of $56.44.

$30.00$40.00$50.00$60.00Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$60.00Average$58.50Low$57.00
Highest target $60.00 Average target $58.50 Lowest target $57.00
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★#122 · hits 73% · avg +13.9% Piper Sandler $57.00 → $60.00+5.3% Buy +6.3% Reiterated 05.08.26on TipRanks Aug 4 07:45 +1.2%next day +1.5% · 5 days +0.7%
Jason Weaver★★★★★★★★★★#4097 · hits 51% · avg +4.7% JonesTrading $45.00 → $57.00+26.7% Buy +1.0% Reiterated 04.08.26on TipRanks 19:20 +1.5%next day +1.2% · 5 days −2.5%

The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included

Best analysts covering United Fire Group

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★Piper Sandler · #122
Hits 73%365 of 499 Average return +13.9%
1 year Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★Piper Sandler · #122
Hits 73%365 of 499 Average return +13.9%
2 years Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★Piper Sandler · #122
Hits 73%365 of 499 Average return +13.9%

Most profitable

3 months Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★Piper Sandler · #122
Hits 73%365 of 499 Average return +13.9%
1 year Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★Piper Sandler · #122
Hits 73%365 of 499 Average return +13.9%
2 years Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★Piper Sandler · #122
Hits 73%365 of 499 Average return +13.9%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $58.50 at a price of $52.59 (+11.2%); now: $58.50 at $56.44 (+3.6%).

$52.50$55.00$57.50$60.00Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$60.00Average target$58.50Price$56.44

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend

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Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

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Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $1.23 (from $1.19 to $1.30). Last quarter: $1.30.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $384M (from $359M to $409M). Last quarter: $384M.

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About United Fire Group
  • CEO: Kevin James Leidwinger
  • Employees: 846
  • 118 Second Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, US
  • www.ufginsurance.com

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) operates throughout the United States, specializing in property and casualty insurance solutions for both personal and commercial clients. The company's diverse portfolio includes commercial multiple peril, inland marine, and various commercial property and casualty coverages such as fire and allied lines, general liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and fidelity and surety bonds. For individuals, they offer automobile and fire and allied lines policies, including homeowners' insurance. Additionally, United Fire Group engages in assumed reinsurance. Distribution of these offerings occurs through a network of independent agencies. The firm has been providing these services since its establishment in 1946.

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