The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.95 Per Common Share
The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE: THG) announced its board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.95 per common share, payable December 26, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2025.
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The Hanover Insurance Group (NYSE: THG) announced its board approved an increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.95 per common share, payable December 26, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 12, 2025. The company said this marks its 21st consecutive annual dividend raise and described the move as reflecting durable franchise strength and capital-management discipline.
The release includes a forward-looking caution that future dividends may be increased, decreased or eliminated at the board's discretion and directs investors to the company’s SEC filings for risks and uncertainties.
Positive
- Quarterly dividend increased to $0.95 per share
- Payable Dec 26, 2025 to record holders on Dec 12, 2025
- 21st consecutive annual dividend raise
Negative
- Future dividends may be increased, decreased, or eliminated by the board
- Dividend payment represents a cash outflow that could affect capital allocation
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News Market Reaction – THG
On Dec 1, the day this news came out, THG closed 0.19% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Dec 1 session.
Key Figures
- Quarterly dividend
- $0.95 per share
- New dividend payable Dec 26, 2025
- Record date
- December 12, 2025
- Shareholders of record for $0.95 dividend
- Consecutive annual raises
- 21 years
- 21st consecutive annual dividend increase
- Q3 2025 net income
- $178.7M
- Record quarter reported Oct 29, 2025
- Q3 2025 operating EPS
- $5.09
- Operating income per diluted share
- Q3 2025 combined ratio
- 91.1%
- Reported for Q3 2025 (88.1% ex-catastrophes)
- Cash & cash equivalents
- $915.7M
- Balance sheet as of Q3 2025 10-Q
- Dividends paid YTD
- $98.2M
- Nine months ended Q3 2025 per 10-Q
Historical Context
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Board approves higher quarterly dividend of $0.95 per common share.
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Record Q3 2025 net and operating income with strong ROE metrics.
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Homeowners coverage awareness survey highlighting protection gaps.
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Announcement of timing for Q3 2025 financial results release.
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"Today's increase marks our 21st consecutive annual dividend raise and underscores the durability of our franchise and thoughtful approach to capital management," said John C. Roche, president and chief executive officer at The Hanover. "Our strong execution and ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions positions us to further deliver superior profitability and continued momentum going forward. Our performance in recent years gives us great confidence in our long-term prospects and our commitment to building lasting shareholder value."
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements regarding quarterly or future dividends, whether regular or special, payable to the company's shareholders, which may be subject to future increases, decreases, or elimination, as determined by The Hanover's board of directors, are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The company cautions investors that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, including but not limited to, growth, earnings improvement, returns, future dividend payments, or the amount of such payments. Investors are directed to consider the risks and uncertainties in the company's business that may cause actual results to differ and/or affect the board's decision to declare dividends in the future, including those risks which are discussed in readily available documents, such as the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents filed by The Hanover with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are also available on hanover.com under "Investors."
About The Hanover
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute one of the largest insurance businesses in
CONTACTS | |
Investors: | |
Oksana Lukasheva | Emily P. Trevallion |
(508) 525-6081 | (508) 855-3263 |
Email: olukasheva@hanover.com | Email: etrevallion@hanover.com |
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SOURCE The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.
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