Oppenheimer raises target for The Hanover Insurance Group stock to USD 260.00
Published on 10/18/2026 at 13:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst view and earnings date
- Oppenheimer lifted its target from USD 250.00 to USD 260.00 on October 13, 2026.
- Adjusted earnings reached USD 5.31 per share against USD 3.84 consensus in the second quarter of 2026.
- The Hanover expects to publish third-quarter results after the market close on October 28, 2026.
The Hanover Insurance Group (ISIN US4108671052) is heading into its next earnings date after Markets Insider reported on October 13, 2026 that Oppenheimer raised its price target for the insurer to USD 260.00 from USD 250.00 and kept an Outperform rating. The change puts analyst expectations above the companys latest market level.
Target rises ahead of results
The target revision followed a strong second quarter. MarketBeat reported adjusted earnings of USD 5.31 per share against consensus of USD 3.84 for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue reached USD 1.73 billion, up 4.6 percent from USD 1.65 billion a year earlier.
What does the target change mean?
The Oppenheimer target is USD 28.57 above the USD 231.43 average target cited by MarketBeat, which summarized ten brokerage opinions. The same report listed five Hold ratings, three Buy ratings and two Strong Buy ratings, giving the consensus a Moderate Buy label.
Three events shape the timeline
On July 28, 2026, Hanover reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of USD 5.31 per share through the results coverage from MarketBeat. On September 25, 2026, the company paid a quarterly dividend of USD 0.95 per share, according to the same report. On October 13, 2026, Oppenheimer raised its target to USD 260.00 from USD 250.00, as reported by Markets Insider.
Next dates carry the catalyst
The Hanover expects to release third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on October 28, 2026. The company plans a webcast discussion at 10:00 a.m. ET on October 29, 2026, according to the release carried by StockTitan. Those dates will test whether the second-quarter earnings strength supports the higher target.
Stock level and company profile
On the NYSE, The Hanover Insurance Group was last at USD 232.97 on October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Its 52-week range was USD 166.54 to USD 236.07, leaving the latest quoted level below the yearly high. The company operates property and casualty insurance businesses across commercial and personal lines.
The Hanover Insurance Group stock facts
- Company: The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
- ISIN: US4108671052
- Ticker: THG
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 8.1 billion (as of October 16, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 166.54-236.07 (as of October 16, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance - Property and Casualty
- Next earnings date: October 28, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
