Weekly Analysts’ Ratings Updates for The Hanover Insurance Group (THG)

The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE: THG) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 5/1/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group was given a new $195.00 price target by Morgan Stanley.
• 5/1/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $204.00 to $212.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/1/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $190.00 to $195.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 4/30/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 4/30/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target raised by Citizens Jmp from $200.00 to $205.00. They now have a “market outperform” rating on the stock.
• 4/20/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 4/7/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $200.00 to $190.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 4/6/2026 – The Hanover Insurance Group had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $194.00 to $190.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.

The Hanover Insurance Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th were paid a $0.95 dividend. This represents a $3.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. The Hanover Insurance Group’s payout ratio is presently 19.12%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other The Hanover Insurance Group news, EVP Richard W. Lavey sold 24,420 shares of The Hanover Insurance Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $178.92, for a total value of $4,369,226.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 32,174 shares in the company, valued at $5,756,572.08. The trade was a 43.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Jane D. Carlin sold 1,200 shares of The Hanover Insurance Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $180.91, for a total value of $217,092.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 2,423 shares in the company, valued at approximately $438,344.93. This trade represents a 33.12% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.

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.