Hiscox (LON:HSX) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average – Should You Sell?

Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX)’s stock price crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,109.49 ($14.42) and traded as high as GBX 1,147 ($14.91). Hiscox shares last traded at GBX 1,135 ($14.76), with a volume of 46,064,480 shares traded.

Hiscox Trading Up 0.3 %

The stock has a market cap of £4.89 billion, a PE ratio of 6.96, a P/E/G ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65. The business has a 50 day moving average of GBX 1,095.19 and a 200-day moving average of GBX 1,109.49.

Hiscox Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 9th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 24th. This is a positive change from Hiscox’s previous dividend of $0.13. This represents a dividend yield of 2.03%. Hiscox’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 18.41%.

Hiscox Company Profile

Hiscox Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides insurance and reinsurance services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Hiscox Retail, Hiscox London Market, Hiscox Re & ILS, and Corporate Centre. It offers commercial insurance for small-and medium-sized businesses; and personal lines cover, including high-value household, fine art, and luxury motor, as well as artwork, antiques, classic cars, jewelry, collectables, and other assets through brokers, partners, and direct-to-consumers.