The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE: THG):

• 8/6/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $220.00 to $222.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 8/5/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 7/30/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (a-)” to “buy (a)”.
• 7/30/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $215.00 to $235.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 7/29/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Citizens Jmp from $225.00 to $240.00. They now have a “market outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/15/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was downgraded by Piper Sandler from “overweight” to “neutral”. They now have a $220.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/13/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $195.00 to $215.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 7/10/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 7/10/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Citizens Jmp from $205.00 to $225.00. They now have a “market outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/8/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $220.00 to $225.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/8/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods. They now have a $220.00 price target on the stock, up from $211.00.
• 7/7/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 7/6/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $195.00 to $220.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.

The Hanover Insurance Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 26th. Investors of record on Friday, June 12th were paid a $0.95 dividend. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 12th. The Hanover Insurance Group’s payout ratio is currently 18.14%.

Insider Transactions at The Hanover Insurance Group

In other The Hanover Insurance Group news, Director Jane D. Carlin sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $231.50, for a total transaction of $231,500.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,270 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $525,505. This represents a 30.58% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Dennis Francis Kerrigan sold 6,262 shares of The Hanover Insurance Group stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 20th. The stock was 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 owned 11,988 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,313,564.12. The trade was a 34.31% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 21,871 shares of company stock valued at $4,294,665. 2.80% of the stock is currently owned by 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.