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AIZ·Assurant, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$282.00
Open
$279.39
Market Cap
13.82B
52W High
$284.12
Low
$276.85
P. Close
$278.99
P/E
13.82
52W Low
$183.39
Fwd P/E
12.39
DailyIQ Est.
$296.72
Technical Score (1D)
82
BUY
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods recently raised their price target for Assurant to $310 from $270, signaling a stronger outlook for the insurer’s earnings trajectory. The upgrade to a buy rating reflects confidence that Assurant’s diversified product mix, especially its dominant Global Lifestyle segment, will continue to generate robust recurring revenue. This optimistic view could attract new capital into the stock over the next ten trading days as investors seek exposure to a company with a solid earnings engine. The Global Lifestyle business, which remains Assurant’s largest segment, has expanded its connected living services, boosting customer engagement and cross‑sell opportunities. That expansion supports the company’s broader strategy to diversify beyond traditional insurance products, potentially cushioning it against sector‑wide regulatory shifts. In the short term, the market will likely focus on how Assurant’s earnings guidance aligns with the new price target and whether the company can sustain the growth momentum in its lifestyle services. Traders should watch the upcoming earnings release for any revisions to revenue or margin forecasts that could confirm or challenge the raised target. Additionally, monitoring any regulatory announcements affecting the insurance market will be key, as changes could impact Assurant’s pricing power and profitability. Finally, keep an eye on the performance of connected living services, as their growth trajectory will be a barometer for the company’s ability to deliver the earnings upside implied by the new target.
Earnings Summary
AIZ, or Assurant, Inc., is a global provider of protection solutions that serves the connected devices, housing, and automotive markets across multiple regions, positioning it as a prominent player in the property‑and‑casualty insurance sector. In its latest reporting cycle, Assurant posted earnings per share of $5.61 in Q4 2025 and $5.95 in Q1 2026, both exceeding consensus estimates of $5.45 and $5.25 respectively; revenue grew from $3.37 billion in Q4 2025 to $3.44 billion in Q1 2026, beating the $3.24 billion and $3.39 billion estimates and marking a continued acceleration in top‑line momentum compared with the prior two quarters of $5.73 EPS and $3.23 billion revenue in Q3 2025 and $5.10 EPS and $3.16 billion revenue in Q2 2025. Historically, Assurant has maintained a streak of earnings and revenue beats over the past eight quarters, underscoring a robust recurring revenue engine driven largely by its Global Lifestyle segment. Recent analyst commentary notes a bullish outlook: Keefe Bruyette & Woods raised its target to $310, citing the expansion of connected living services, while Morgan Stanley lifted its target to $300, highlighting underwriting gains and claims management. Investors should watch the upcoming earnings release for guidance on the growth trajectory of connected living services, any adjustments to premium mix, and potential regulatory impacts on the property‑and‑casualty market, as these factors will shape Assurant’s ability to sustain its earnings momentum and support the elevated valuation range. The next quarter will be a key test of whether the company can translate its diversified product mix into continued profitability. The company’s focus on cross‑sell opportunities within its lifestyle portfolio could further enhance margin resilience in the coming cycle.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.30$3.33$4.36$5.39$6.43Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.17 - -
Q1'26$5.25$5.95+13.4%
Q4'25$5.45$5.61+2.9%
Q3'25$4.28$5.73+34.0%
Q2'25$4.45$5.10+14.5%
Q1'25$2.78$3.39+22.1%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.0B$3.1B$3.3B$3.4B$3.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.5B - -
Q1'26$3.4B$3.4B+1.6%
Q4'25$3.2B$3.4B+4.1%
Q3'25 - $3.2B -
Q2'25 - $3.2B -
Q1'25 - $3.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AIZ Stock Snapshot

AIZ is currently trading at $278.89, giving Assurant, Inc. a market cap of 13.82B and a P/E ratio of 13.8. Today's range spans $276.85–$282.00, with shares opening at $279.39 and moving down $0.10 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 82/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 58/100.

Over the past year AIZ has traded between $183.39 and $284.12 - the current price is +52.1% off the 52-week low and -1.8% from the high. 15 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $293.00 (range $274.00–$310.00), implying upside of +5.1%.

Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) sits at $278.89 (near 52-week highs within $183.39–$284.12), scoring 82/100 (BUY) with neutral sentiment at 58/100. At 13.82B in Financial Services market cap (P/E: 13.8), this large-cap is right in the zone where buy-side analysts get excited and allocation committees approve new position additions. A bullish technical phase with sentiment confirmation is the green light most of them are looking for.

What makes AIZ's BUY setup (82/100) particularly actionable at 13.82B in Financial Services capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $278.89 (near 52-week highs in $183.39–$284.12), with sentiment running neutral at 58/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.