Understanding Assurant: Key Takeaways from 6 Analyst Evaluations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
Updated: Oct 08 20250mins
Analyst Ratings Overview: Six analysts have provided varied opinions on Assurant (NYSE: AIZ), with recent ratings showing a mix of bullish and somewhat bullish sentiments, alongside a notable increase in the average price target to $234.67.
Company Performance Insights: Assurant has demonstrated a revenue growth rate of approximately 7.98%, but its net margin, return on equity, and return on assets are below industry averages, indicating potential financial challenges.
Market Position: The company has a lower market capitalization compared to industry peers and faces difficulties in managing its debt levels, as reflected by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38.
Analyst Evaluation Process: Analysts base their ratings on various factors, including company performance and market conditions, and their insights can guide investors in making informed decisions regarding Assurant's stock.
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Analyst Views on AIZ
Wall Street analysts forecast AIZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AIZ is 253.00 USD with a low forecast of 246.00 USD and a high forecast of 265.00 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.
7 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 224.270
Low
246.00
Averages
253.00
High
265.00
Current: 224.270
Low
246.00
Averages
253.00
High
265.00
Keefe Bruyette
Outperform
maintain
$248 -> $254
2025-11-20
Reason
Keefe Bruyette
Price Target
$248 -> $254
2025-11-20
maintain
Outperform
Reason
Keefe Bruyette raised the firm's price target on Assurant to $254 from $248 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm still expects positive momentum across the business units, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Morgan Stanley
Equal Weight
maintain
$232 -> $248
2025-11-17
Reason
Morgan Stanley
Price Target
$232 -> $248
2025-11-17
maintain
Equal Weight
Reason
Morgan Stanley raised the firm's price target on Assurant to $248 from $232 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated models in the insurance space post the Q3 reports. For property and casualty, Morgan Stanley sees a softening cycle heading into 2026, the analyst tells investors.
BMO Capital
Charlie Lederer
Outperform
maintain
$238 -> $246
2025-11-10
Reason
BMO Capital
Charlie Lederer
Price Target
$238 -> $246
2025-11-10
maintain
Outperform
Reason
BMO Capital analyst Charlie Lederer raised the firm's price target on Assurant to $246 from $238 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm is revising its estimates, primarily reflecting the Q3 beat and stronger growth in Lifestyle, offset by a higher share price negatively impacting share repurchase accretion, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The quarter should enhance market confidence in near-term pipeline strength, the firm added.
UBS
Brian Meredith
Buy
maintain
$255 -> $257
2025-11-10
Reason
UBS
Brian Meredith
Price Target
$255 -> $257
2025-11-10
maintain
Buy
Reason
UBS analyst Brian Meredith raised the firm's price target on Assurant to $257 from $255 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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About AIZ
Assurant, Inc. is a global protection company that partners with various brands to safeguard and service connected devices, homes and automobiles. It utilizes data-driven technology solutions to provide customer experiences. It operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific through two operating segments: Global Lifestyle and Global Housing. Global Lifestyle segment provides mobile device solutions, extended service contracts and related services for consumer electronics and appliances and credit and other insurance products (referred to as Connected Living), and vehicle protection services, commercial equipment services and other related services (referred to as Global Automotive). Global Housing segment provides lender-placed homeowners, manufactured housing and flood insurance, as well as voluntary manufactured housing, condominium and homeowners insurance (referred to as Homeowners), and renters insurance and other products (referred to as Renters and Other).
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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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