UTD FIRE GRP DL-,01

The board of directors of United Fire Group declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, payable September 18, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. The company has paid consecutive quarterly dividends since March 1968. At the same time, Teresa Brown was appointed as an independent member and Class C director of the board; she will join the risk management and audit committees. With Brown’s appointment, the board now consists of 12 members. » More on de.investing.com

United Fire Group reported adjusted operating earnings of $1.30 per share for Q2 2026 versus expected $0.69, and revenue of $354.13 million, also above estimates. The company posted record booked net premiums (+9%), its best combined ratio for a second quarter in more than 15 years, and net investment income of $29 million (+33%). The stock climbed in after-hours trading to near its 52-week high, while management names selective growth, a gradual improvement in the expense ratio, continuation of the dividend and an approved share buyback program as capital priorities. » More on de.investing.com

United Fire Group stock marked a 52-week high at $53.46 and rose 89.59% over the past year. The company has a market capitalization of $1.35 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.65; InvestingPro rates its financial condition as "OUTSTANDING" and highlights a 54-year track record of dividend payments. In Q1 2026 United Fire Group beat expectations with EPS of $1.16 (expectation $0.96) and paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20; the share buyback was increased from 1 million to 2 million shares and extended through August 31, 2028. However, a fair-value analysis indicates the stock may be overvalued at current levels. » More on de.investing.com