Hartford's second quarter core EPS of $3.42 beats estimates as the company announces a new $4.2 billion share buyback.

The Hartford reported second quarter 2026 core earnings per share of $3.42, beating analyst estimates of $3.13. Consolidated total revenues of $7.3 billion also surpassed expectations. The company's board authorized a new $4.2 billion share repurchase program, a 27% increase from the prior authorization.

Key Highlights

• Core earnings per diluted share of $3.42 increased 6% year-over-year, beating analyst estimates by over 9%.
• The company announced a new $4.2 billion share repurchase program, representing a 27% increase from the prior authorization and effective through 2028.
• Business Insurance written premiums grew 5%, though the underlying combined ratio worsened 1.3 points year-over-year to 89.3.
• While Personal Insurance written premiums declined 7%, the segment's underlying combined ratio improved 1.7 points to 86.3, driven by the impact of earned pricing increases outpacing loss cost trends.