Hiscox Ltd Executes Share Buyback, Cancels 170,000 Shares

Tip Ranks
2025.11.13 08:00
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Hiscox Ltd has executed a share buyback, purchasing 170,000 ordinary shares at an average price of 1,369.79 pence each, as part of its strategy to enhance shareholder value and optimize capital structure. The shares will be canceled. Current analyst ratings suggest a Sell with a price target of £1068.00, while TipRanks’ AI Analyst rates the stock as Outperform, noting stable financial performance but cash flow challenges. The company's market cap stands at £4.54B.

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Hiscox ( (GB:HSX) ) has provided an update.

Hiscox Ltd has announced the purchase of 170,000 of its own ordinary shares as part of its share buyback program, initially announced on October 6, 2025. The shares were acquired at a volume-weighted average price of 1,369.79 pence per share and will be canceled, reflecting the company’s strategy to return value to shareholders and optimize its capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:HSX) stock is a Sell with a £1068.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Hiscox stock, see the GB:HSX Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:HSX Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:HSX is a Outperform.

Hiscox’s overall stock score is driven by strong earnings call performance and solid valuation metrics. Financial performance is stable but challenged by cash flow issues. Technical analysis indicates a neutral trend, with no strong momentum signals.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:HSX stock, click here.

More about Hiscox

Hiscox Ltd is a global insurance company that provides a range of insurance products and services, focusing on niche areas such as property, casualty, and specialty insurance. The company operates in various markets, targeting both individual and corporate clients with tailored insurance solutions.

Average Trading Volume: 1,194,963

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £4.54B

For a thorough assessment of HSX stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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