Hiscox Stock Climbs 0.74 Percent After-Hours Amid Revised Growth Guidance

Hiscox stock closed at EUR 21.88 after-hours on October 2, 2026, following a trading session that ended up 0.74 percent versus its prior close. This increase comes after the company's August 5 announcement of a revised Retail growth guidance for 2026.

In its interim update, Hiscox reported adjusted operating profit before tax of GBP 331 million for the first half of 2026, marking a 26.3 percent year-over-year increase. The company also saw an operating return on tangible equity of 20.2 percent during this period.

Retail insurance contract written premium rose by 12.6 percent to GBP 1.6 billion in the first half, or 8.2 percent in constant currency. Based on this momentum, Hiscox raised its full-year Retail growth guidance for 2026 to 9 percent in constant currency.