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Hagerty Inc(HGTY)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 90 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+37.49% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$15.44
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for HGTY

10/28/2026: HGTY (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 90 days. Simulated Profits (37.49%). Updated daily EoD!

Hagerty Inc is a specialized insurance and automotive lifestyle company that caters primarily to collector car enthusiasts. The company maintains a strong brand position by integrating niche property insurance with membership services, media, and auction marketplaces. Its primary growth opportunity lies in scaling its digital marketplace and expanding internationally, while key risks include sensitivity to discretionary economic spending and pressure from larger, generalist insurance carriers. Hagerty is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a long-term horizon who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of a company still in its early public-market development phase. Investors should monitor progress in achieving sustainable GAAP profitability and marketplace growth.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company is growing revenue but remains in an early stage of public-market maturation with fluctuating profitability.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on the company meeting aggressive growth targets and sustained positive price movement.
Value investorWeak fitValuation metrics are often high compared to traditional, slow-growth insurance companies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes growth capital.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock exhibits high price volatility and is sensitive to economic cycles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's history since its SPAC merger shows significant price fluctuations typical of growth-oriented small-to-mid caps.
Valuation riskMedium / highHigh growth expectations are priced into the stock, leaving little margin for error in earnings reports.
Competition risk (Insurance Market)MediumLarge insurers have the capital to aggressively undercut prices in the collector niche.
Business qualityMediumWhile the brand is strong, the reliance on insurance underwriting results introduces cyclicality.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors seeking immediate income will not find a yield here.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully managing the transition from an insurance firm to a broader media and marketplace company is complex.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 55.34%
Avg. Invested days 61
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
HGTY receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
HGTY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+188.1%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 13.4%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 3.4%), modest insider ownership of 3.98%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
HGTY's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (13.4% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is HGTY's strongest growth driver at +188.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+22.2%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+24.9%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 101.7% and approximately 42.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.98% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co 46.53%
Neuberger Berman Group LLC 8.56%
T. Rowe Price Investment Management,Inc. 5.47%
Polar Capital Holdings PLC 5.39%
Pembroke Management Ltd 3.06%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
HGTY generates approximately $804 of gross profit, $96 of operating income, and $134 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -7.22% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
HGTY has a Quality-Focused profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.35B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 141.55
1Y Target Price 14.5
Price to earnings Ratio 141.55
1Y Target Price 14.5
Volume (30-day avg) 375.3K shares
Beta 0.83
52 Weeks Range 9.36 - 16.00
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 9.36 - 16.00
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.11

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Insurance PremiumsPremiums collected from specialized insurance policies for collector vehicles.The bread and butter of the company, providing stable, recurring cash flow.
Membership & MarketplaceFees from the Hagerty Drivers Club, auction commissions, and media content.This is the growth engine meant to keep enthusiasts engaged and paying.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-03
When Before Market
Estimate 0.01
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 1.25%
Operating Margin (TTM) 18.38%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.66%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.92%

Valuation

Trailing PE 141.55
Forward PE 27.32
Enterprise Value 1.67B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.78
Enterprise Value 1.67B
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.78
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.18
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.68
Shares Outstanding 111.32M
Shares Floating 47.63M
Shares Outstanding 111.32M
Shares Floating 47.63M
Percent Insiders 3.98
Percent Institutions 101.68

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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