Hiscox Ltd (HCXLY)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Hiscox Ltd, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Hiscox Ltd (HCXLY) has returned 25.00% so far this year and 43.25% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 6, 2022, HCXLY's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +1.67%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.5 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +24.4%, while the worst month was Feb 2022 at -13.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, HCXLY closed higher 31% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 7, 2025 with a return of +17.5%, while the worst single day was Jan 6, 2023 at -21.3%.

Hiscox Ltd has an annualized alpha of 39.50%, beta of 0.36, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 07, 2022.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.15%) than losses (53.20%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.36 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HCXLY ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hiscox Ltd (HCXLY) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Hiscox Ltd provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.89 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hiscox Ltd. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Hiscox Ltd. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Hiscox Ltd was 33.88%, occurring on Sep 28, 2022. Recovery took 45 trading sessions.

The current Hiscox Ltd drawdown is 2.77%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Hiscox Ltd over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Hiscox Ltd is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.