HCI Group, Inc. (HCI)

Our PAST TOP PICK with HCI has triggered its stop at $170.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  Along with our previous guidance, this will result in a net investment gain of 24%.  

Our PAST TOP PICK with HCI is progressing well.  To remain disciplined we recommend trailing up the stop (from $137) to $170 at this time.

Our PAST TOP PICK with HCI has achieved its target at $181.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and trailing up the stop (from $100) to $137.  

HCI, based in Florida, provides property and casualty insurance.  Analysts expect to see earnings up over 6% when reported this week.  Previously reported premiums were up 24% on the year.  It trades at 14x earnings, under 3x book and supports a ROE of 28%.  Cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and shares bought back.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $100, looking to achieve $181 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 1.1%  

HCI is a property and casualty insurance company based in Florida.  Its recent earnings showed a 17% beat in a EPS of analyst expectations and a 23% growth in margins over the year.  It trades at 14x earnings, under 3x book and supports a 28% ROE.  Cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and shares bought back.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $120, looking to achieve $180 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 1.1%