Hiscox (LON:HSX) Stock Crosses Above 200-Day Moving Average – Time to Sell?

Shares of Hiscox Ltd (LON:HSX) crossed above its two hundred day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a two hundred day moving average of GBX 1,109.49 ($14.39) and traded as high as GBX 1,147 ($14.87). Hiscox shares last traded at GBX 1,135 ($14.72), with a volume of 46,064,480 shares trading hands.

Hiscox Stock Up 0.6 %

The business’s 50 day moving average is GBX 1,096.46 and its 200 day moving average is GBX 1,109.23. The company has a market cap of £5.02 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.15, a P/E/G ratio of -2.30 and a beta of 0.65.

Hiscox Increases Dividend

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