Hippo (HIPO) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Hippo (NYSE:HIPO) is projected to issue its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 30th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.21 per share and revenue of $130.6820 million for the quarter. Parties can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Hippo Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HIPO opened at $28.75 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $26.98 and a 200-day moving average of $30.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $746.53 million, a PE ratio of 13.43 and a beta of 1.61. The company has a current ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Hippo has a 12 month low of $19.92 and a 12 month high of $38.98.

Insider Activity at Hippo

In related news, CEO Richard Mccathron sold 5,000 shares of Hippo stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.05, for a total transaction of $130,250.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 610,650 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,907,432.50. The trade was a 0.81% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Torben Ostergaard sold 6,105 shares of Hippo stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.57, for a total transaction of $174,419.85. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 46,694 shares in the company, valued at $1,334,047.58. This trade represents a 11.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 21,705 shares of company stock worth $597,934 over the last ninety days. 10.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Hippo

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Altshuler Shaham Ltd grew its holdings in Hippo by 270.4% during the 4th quarter. Altshuler Shaham Ltd now owns 1,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 730 shares during the last quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP bought a new stake in Hippo during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Hippo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $56,000. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in Hippo by 109.4% during the 4th quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 3,174 shares of the company’s stock worth $95,000 after acquiring an additional 1,658 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new stake in Hippo during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $125,000. 43.01% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Hippo

Here are the key news stories impacting Hippo this week:

• Neutral Sentiment: Anant Ambani (son of India’s Ambani family) publicly urged Colombian authorities to halt plans to cull about 80 hippos and offered to relocate them to his Vantara estate. Billionaire Ambani’s Son Wants To Save Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’ From Extinction In Colombia
• Neutral Sentiment: Major international outlets report the offer and diplomatic appeal, highlighting public and political debate over whether to kill, sterilize or relocate the non-native hippo population. Billionaire’s son offers to save ‘Escobar’s hippos’ from execution
• Neutral Sentiment: Explanatory pieces outline why Colombian authorities consider culling or other controls (ecosystem impact, human-wildlife conflict), providing context for the controversy driving media coverage. Colombia May Kill Dozens of Pablo Escobar’s ‘Cocaine Hippos’—Here’s Why
• Neutral Sentiment: Indian and regional outlets provide local coverage and details about the proposed Vantara relocation site and logistical/ethical questions around moving large wild animals internationally. Death row for 80 hippos: Anant Ambani urges Colombia to spare them, offers home at Vantara

Analysts Set New Price Targets

HIPO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their target price on shares of Hippo from $33.00 to $30.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Hippo from a “sell (d-)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Zacks Research raised shares of Hippo to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, B. Riley Financial began coverage on shares of Hippo in a report on Friday, April 17th. They set a “buy” rating and a $38.00 price target on the stock. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Hippo has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $37.67.

Hippo Company Profile

Hippo Enterprises Inc is a technology-driven home insurance company that offers modernized homeowners insurance products through a digital-first platform. Leveraging data analytics, artificial intelligence and smart home devices, the company designs tailored coverage plans intended to streamline the underwriting process and deliver more comprehensive protection for homeowners. Hippo’s policies typically include standard dwelling coverage, personal property protection and liability insurance, along with optional add-ons such as water backup, home computer systems and equipment breakdown coverage.

Through its online portal and partner network of licensed insurance agents, Hippo provides policyholders with a range of services aimed at minimizing risk and preventing losses before they occur.