Unipol stock falls 1.95 percent as H1 profit reaches EUR 883 million

Published on 10/07/2026 at 13:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Analysts lifted Unipol's target from EUR 28.70 to EUR 31.50 on September 17, 2026. Five analysts rate it Strong Buy, with targets from EUR 29.00 to EUR 33.50.

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Unipol stock was trading at EUR 26.20 on Borsa Italiana on October 7, 2026, down 1.95 percent during the session. The move contrasts with first-half net income of EUR 883 million, which rose 47 percent from the prior-year period, according to MarketScreener on September 7, 2026.

Profit reaches EUR 883 million

MarketScreener reported that Unipol's insurance services result increased 19 percent to EUR 547 million in the first half of 2026, from EUR 459 million a year earlier. Net financial income climbed from EUR 366 million to EUR 728 million, while net income rose from EUR 600 million to EUR 883 million.

The earnings mix gives the stock a more specific support point than the headline profit figure alone. Underwriting improvement and stronger investment income both contributed to the first-half result, although the share price was lower during the October 7 session.

Analysts raise the valuation bar

Analysts lifted their Unipol valuation from EUR 28.70 to EUR 31.50 on September 17, 2026, according to Simply Wall St. The new target is EUR 5.30 above the previous level, a 18.47 percent increase.

The consensus picture is also positive. Investing.com lists five analysts at Strong Buy, with an average target of EUR 31.50, a low of EUR 29.00 and a high of EUR 33.50. Against EUR 26.20, the average target lies 20.23 percent above the trading price.

Stock remains below the yearly high

At EUR 26.20, Unipol stock stood EUR 3.24 below its 52-week high of EUR 29.44 and EUR 8.45 above its 52-week low of EUR 17.75 on October 7, 2026. The market capitalization was EUR 18.8 billion, with 248,175 shares changing hands at the recorded time.

Unipol's next reported checkpoint is scheduled for November 12, 2026, according to Investing.com. The combination of higher first-half earnings and a target range of EUR 29.00 to EUR 33.50 leaves the upcoming report as the next quantified test for the valuation.