Universal Insurance Holdings Stock Hits 52-Week High After 16.7% Rally
Universal Insurance Holdings shares have climbed 16.7% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $36.68. The insurer posted EPS of $2.17 in Q4 versus a $1.30 consensus and carries a Value-Growth-Momentum Score of A with a forward P/E of 9.1x current fiscal-year estimates.
1. Stock Performance
Universal Insurance shares have rallied 16.7% over the past month, hitting a 52-week high of $36.68. Year-to-date gains stand at 7.5%, outperforming the finance sector’s 0.9% loss and the property and casualty insurance industry’s 3% decline.
2. Earnings Surprise
In its latest quarter, the company reported EPS of $2.17 versus a $1.30 estimate, marking the fourth consecutive positive earnings surprise. This consistent outperformance has driven upward revisions to earnings expectations.
3. Valuation Metrics
The stock trades at 9.1x current fiscal-year EPS estimates, below the peer average of 10.7x, while its trailing price-to-cash-flow of 16.3x sits above the peer group’s 11.7x average. Value, Growth and Momentum scores are all rated A, reflecting strong fundamentals across metrics.
4. Analyst Rank and Outlook
Analysts have assigned a Strong Buy rating based on robust earnings trends and valuation. Full-year forecasts project EPS of $4 on $1.51 billion in revenue, supporting potential continued stock appreciation.