Morning Update: Investors Shift Away from Technology Stocks
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 20 2025
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Analyst Views on TRUP
Wall Street analysts forecast TRUP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TRUP is 54.40 USD with a low forecast of 42.00 USD and a high forecast of 63.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
6 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 31.410
Low
42.00
Averages
54.40
High
63.00
Current: 31.410
Low
42.00
Averages
54.40
High
63.00
About TRUP
Trupanion, Inc. is a medical insurance provider for cats and dogs throughout the United States, Canada, certain countries in Continental Europe, and Australia. The Company operates in two segments, namely, Subscription Business and Other Business. The Subscription Business segment includes subscription fees related to the Company's direct-to-consumer products. The Other Business segment comprises other product offerings that generally have a business-to-business relationship and a different margin profile than its subscription segment, including writing policies on behalf of third parties and other products and software solutions. It offers Trupanion, software that is designed to communicate directly with veterinary hospital's practice management software. It provides Powered by Trupanion pet insurance product offerings marketed by third parties and marketed under the brand names Furkin and PHI Direct in Canada, and a Trupanion branded product in Germany and Switzerland.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Pet Protection Milestone: Over the past 25 years, Trupanion has protected more than 3.8 million pets and paid out over $3.6 billion in claims, demonstrating its strong influence and leadership in the pet medical insurance sector.
- Rapid Payment Innovation: Trupanion's unique VetDirect Pay™ technology has enabled over 2.1 million claims to be paid within 60 seconds, significantly enhancing veterinary service efficiency and alleviating financial concerns for pet owners during treatment.
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- Industry First Milestones: As the first insurer in North America to provide unlimited lifetime payouts, Trupanion has set industry standards while enhancing veterinary efficiency through real-time payments and rapid processing, driving the development of the entire pet medical insurance industry.
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Trupanion Celebrates 25th Anniversary Milestone
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- Customer Trust: With over $3.5 billion in veterinary care enabled and a monthly retention rate exceeding 98%, the company demonstrates its market leadership in pet medical insurance, reflecting high customer trust and reliance on its services.
- Innovative Technology: Trupanion's patented technology allows for rapid payment to veterinarians at checkout, ensuring pet parents can confidently choose the best treatment options, further solidifying its innovative position in the industry.
- Future Outlook: As the company commits to providing unlimited lifetime payouts and 24/7 customer support, Trupanion not only celebrates its achievements over the past 25 years but also looks forward to continuing to lead the development of the pet medical insurance industry.
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