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United Fire Group INC (NASDAQ:UFCS), a $771 million market cap insurance company with a remarkable 53-year track record of consecutive dividend payments, saw its Chief Financial Officer Martin Eric J. acquire 500 shares of common stock on August 11, 2025, at a price of $29.00 per share, for a total transaction value of $14,500. The company has shown strong momentum, delivering a 59% return over the past year. According to InvestingPro, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score, suggesting solid fundamentals.
Following the transaction, Martin directly owns 35,155 shares of United Fire Group INC. The purchase was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing was signed by Sarah Madsen, as attorney in fact for Martin Eric J. With a P/E ratio of 8.36x and trading near its Fair Value, UFCS presents an interesting case for investors seeking detailed analysis through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research reports.
In other recent news, United Fire Group Inc. reported its Q2 2025 earnings, significantly exceeding analyst expectations with an earnings per share of $0.87, compared to the projected $0.47. However, the company slightly missed revenue expectations, reporting $314.8 million against a forecast of $320.59 million. This earnings surprise was attributed to strong premium growth and improved operational efficiency. Additionally, United Fire Group announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, marking its 230th consecutive payout. The dividend will be payable on September 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 29, 2025. These developments highlight United Fire Group’s ongoing financial performance and shareholder returns.
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