Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Changes for The Hanover Insurance Group (THG)

by · The Markets Daily

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE: THG) in the last few weeks:

  • 5/26/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $212.00 to $220.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 5/22/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b+)” to “buy (a-)”.
  • 5/21/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $205.00 to $220.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 5/19/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was downgraded by BMO Capital Markets from “outperform” to “market perform”. They now have a $203.00 price target on the stock, up from $194.00.
  • 5/8/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b)” to “buy (b+)”.
  • 5/7/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $208.00 to $211.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 5/4/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
  • 5/1/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was given a new $195.00 price target by Morgan Stanley.
  • 5/1/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $204.00 to $212.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 5/1/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $190.00 to $195.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
  • 4/30/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
  • 4/30/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Citizens Jmp from $200.00 to $205.00. They now have a “market outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 4/20/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

The Hanover Insurance Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 12th will be issued a $0.95 dividend. This represents a $3.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, June 12th. The Hanover Insurance Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 19.12%.

Insider Transactions at The Hanover Insurance Group

In other The Hanover Insurance Group news, EVP Denise Lowsley sold 4,175 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $191.73, for a total value of $800,472.75. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 3,883 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $744,487.59. This trade represents a 51.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Dennis Francis Kerrigan sold 6,262 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $192.99, for a total transaction of $1,208,503.38. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 11,988 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,313,564.12. The trade was a 34.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 29,508 shares of company stock worth $5,704,651. 2.80% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc (NYSE: THG) is a property and casualty insurance company that provides a range of commercial and personal insurance products. Through its subsidiary companies, Hanover offers coverage for businesses of all sizes, including workers’ compensation, general liability, commercial auto, and professional liability. On the personal lines side, the company underwrites homeowners, personal auto, flood, and umbrella policies designed to meet the needs of individuals and families.

In addition to its core commercial and personal insurance offerings, Hanover maintains a specialty arm that focuses on niche markets through tailored product solutions.

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