The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)
HCI Group, Inc.
HCI-N
TOP PICK
Aug 05, 2025
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly
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%
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%
(Analysts’ price target is $202.50)