UVE

Zacks highlights three stocks with Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ratings and strong momentum characteristics as of October 23rd: Hasbro (HAS), which gained 33% over three months; Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE), up 16.8% over three months with earnings estimates increased 26.4%; and Healthcare Services Group (HCSG), up 9% over three months. All three possess Momentum Score of B.

Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) reported Q3 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.93 per share, beating consensus by 44%, with revenues of $0.43 billion surpassing estimates by 13.2%. The company achieved a net combined ratio of 91% (improved 540 basis points), driven by stronger underwriting results and premium growth outside Florida.

Book value per share increased 32.4% year-over-year, while adjusted ROE reached 32.3%. Peer insurers Chubb, W.R. Berkley, and Travelers also reported solid Q3 results.

Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) has been assigned a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. The company's consensus estimate for current year earnings has increased 26.4% over the last 60 days. With a P/E ratio of 7.90 compared to the industry average of 66.30, UVE demonstrates strong value characteristics and carries a Value Score of A.

Universal Insurance Holdings beat Q3 2026 earnings expectations with $1.93 EPS versus consensus of $1.34 EPS, and revenues of $439.32 million surpassing estimates by 13.98%. The company has outperformed consensus estimates for four consecutive quarters.

UVE stock has gained 41.2% year-to-date, significantly outpacing the S&P 500's 13.3% gain. The stock received a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating with favorable estimate revision trends.

Market update for October 23rd showing tech stocks declining while oil prices rose and treasury yields fell below 5%. Three stocks with strong buy ratings and income characteristics are highlighted: Hasbro, Texas Instruments, and Universal Insurance Holdings.

Five stocks were added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list today. Universal Insurance Holdings showed the strongest earnings estimate growth at 26.4% over 60 days, while Hasbro, Texas Instruments, United Rentals, and Intuitive Surgical showed more modest earnings estimate increases ranging from 0.3% to 1.9%.