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UNITED FIRE GROUP INC

United Fire Gr

United Fire Group Inc is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and selling annuities through a network of independent agencies. The company's only operating segment is property and casualty insurance, which includes commercial lines insurance, personal lines insurance, and assumed reinsurance. The primary source of revenue is premium and investment income.

United Fire Group

United Fire Group Inc

Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver maintains United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) with a Buy and maintains $32 price target.

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Jones Trading Maintains Buy on United Fire Gr, Maintains $32 Price Target

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.64 by 9.37 percent. This is a 25 percent increase over earnings of $0.56 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $331.12 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $336.18 million by 1.51 percent. This is a 11.86 percent increase over sales of $296.00 million the same period last year.

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United Fire Gr Q1 Adj. EPS $0.70 Beats $0.64 Estimate, Sales $331.12M Miss $336.18M Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For May 6, 2025

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-05-06. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that United Fire Gr will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.61. 
United Fire Gr bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.59 in the last quarter, leading to a 2.23% increase in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at United Fire Gr's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>0.33</td>
<td>-0.04</td>
<td>0.47</td>
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<td>1.25</td>
<td>0.81</td>
<td>-0.07</td>
<td>0.56</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>24.0%</td>
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<td>1.0%</td>
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<h3>Tracking United Fire Gr's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of United Fire Gr were trading at $28.63 as of May 02. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 21.76%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UFCS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for United Fire Gr visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview: United Fire Gr

Jones Trading analyst Jason Weaver initiates coverage on United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $32.

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Jones Trading Initiates Coverage On United Fire Gr with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $32

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintains United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $26 to $28.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on United Fire Gr, Raises Price Target to $28

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United Fire Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 financial results.

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.25 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.76 by 64.47 percent. This is a 92.31 percent increase over earnings of $0.65 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $333.18 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $327.70 million by 1.67 percent. This is a 15.96 percent increase over sales of $287.32 million the same period last year.

United Fire Gr Q4 Adj EPS $1.25 Beats $0.76 Estimate, Sales $333.18M Beat $327.70M Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Royalty Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RPRX#NASDAQ">RPRX</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.05 per share on revenue of $743.60 million. 
• AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.26 per share on revenue of $6.81 billion. 
• Humana (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $2.12 per share on revenue of $28.84 billion. 
• Carrier Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $5.20 billion. 
• DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DD#NYSE">DD</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.98 per share on revenue of $3.07 billion. 
• BP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $45.65 billion. 
• Yatra Online (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YTRA#NASDAQ">YTRA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.01 per share on revenue of $15.02 million. 
• NNN REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNN#NYSE">NNN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $217.60 million. 
• OrganiGram Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OGI#NASDAQ">OGI</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.03 per share on revenue of $48.93 million. 
• Arvinas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARVN#NASDAQ">ARVN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.04 per share on revenue of $59.49 million. 
• Orion Energy Sys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OESX#NASDAQ">OESX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $26.52 million. 
• Jerash Holdings (US) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JRSH#NASDAQ">JRSH</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $37.65 million. 
• Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRNT#NASDAQ">CRNT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $105.16 million. 
• SolarWinds (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWI#NYSE">SWI</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $202.91 million. 
• Curbline Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CURB#NYSE">CURB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.16 per share on revenue of $28.88 million. 
• IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPGP#NASDAQ">IPGP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $229.47 million. 
• LCI Indus (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCII#NYSE">LCII</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $799.81 million. 
• Sequans Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQNS#NYSE">SQNS</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $10.50 million. 
• Sunoco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUN#NYSE">SUN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $5.92 billion. 
• WK Kellogg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLG#NYSE">KLG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $650.00 million. 
• Fidelity National Info (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $2.63 billion. 
• Marriott Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.36 per share on revenue of $6.39 billion. 
• MYT Netherlands Parent (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYTE#NYSE">MYTE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $217.77 million. 
• Shopify (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.43 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• WESCO Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCC#NYSE">WCC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $3.23 per share on revenue of $5.42 billion. 
• TPG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $463.18 million. 
• USA Compression Partners (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USAC#NYSE">USAC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $242.95 million. 
• S&amp;P Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPGI#NYSE">SPGI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $3.41 per share on revenue of $3.46 billion. 
• Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $10.70 billion. 
• Leidos Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LDOS#NYSE">LDOS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.27 per share on revenue of $4.13 billion. 
• Masco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAS#NYSE">MAS</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.87 per share on revenue of $1.84 billion. 
• GLOBALFOUNDRIES (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFS#NASDAQ">GFS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.45 per share on revenue of $1.83 billion. 
• Ecolab (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.81 per share on revenue of $4.03 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.70 per share on revenue of $7.15 billion. 
• Monarch Casino &amp; Resort (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCRI#NASDAQ">MCRI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $129.03 million. 
• Avis Budget Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAR#NASDAQ">CAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.03 per share on revenue of $2.73 billion. 
• Franklin Street Props (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSP#AMEX">FSP</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.07 per share on revenue of $30.83 million. 
• Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $1.49 billion. 
• Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.63 per share on revenue of $5.78 billion. 
• Evolution Petroleum (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EPM#AMEX">EPM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $22.73 million. 
• Bioceres Crop Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIOX#NASDAQ">BIOX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $144.62 million. 
• Genasys (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNSS#NASDAQ">GNSS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $6.59 million. 
• Everus Construction Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECG#NYSE">ECG</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $327.70 million. 
• Tigo Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYGO#NASDAQ">TYGO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.16 per share on revenue of $15.62 million. 
• HIVE Digital Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIVE#NASDAQ">HIVE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.08 per share on revenue of $28.48 million. 
• Atomera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATOM#NASDAQ">ATOM</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $500 thousand. 
• Sage Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAGE#NASDAQ">SAGE</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $1.38 per share on revenue of $14.11 million. 
• Exelixis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXEL#NASDAQ">EXEL</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $562.72 million. 
• Forrester Res (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORR#NASDAQ">FORR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.34 per share on revenue of $106.25 million. 
• BlackLine (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BL#NASDAQ">BL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.50 per share on revenue of $168.10 million. 
• Primerica (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRI#NYSE">PRI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $4.90 per share on revenue of $766.63 million. 
• Allison Transmission (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALSN#NYSE">ALSN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.91 per share on revenue of $765.40 million. 
• Electromed (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELMD#AMEX">ELMD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $15.30 million. 
• W.P. Carey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WPC#NYSE">WPC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.20 per share on revenue of $397.32 million. 
• Sensata Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ST#NYSE">ST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.75 per share on revenue of $883.43 million. 
• Pitney Bowes (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBI#NYSE">PBI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $509.65 million. 
• America Movil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMX#NYSE">AMX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $12.27 billion. 
• Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.02 per share on revenue of $3.13 billion. 
• Adaptive Biotechnologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADPT#NASDAQ">ADPT</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.24 per share on revenue of $45.84 million. 
• Anterix (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATEX#NASDAQ">ATEX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.61 per share on revenue of $1.88 million. 
• IAC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAC#NASDAQ">IAC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $934.31 million. 
• Mercury General (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCY#NYSE">MCY</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.64 per share on revenue of $1.23 billion. 
• American Intl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.53 per share on revenue of $6.70 billion. 
• Diodes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIOD#NASDAQ">DIOD</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $337.10 million. 
• Lyft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $1.55 billion. 
• Zillow Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZG#NASDAQ">ZG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $532.04 million. 
• Zillow Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/Z#NASDAQ">Z</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.27 per share on revenue of $533.26 million. 
• Teradata (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDC#NYSE">TDC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $417.67 million. 
• DoubleDown Interactive (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DDI#NASDAQ">DDI</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.58 per share on revenue of $85.54 million. 
• Similarweb (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMWB#NYSE">SMWB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $65.48 million. 
• OneStream (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OS#NASDAQ">OS</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.02 per share on revenue of $128.13 million. 
• MRC Global (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRC#NYSE">MRC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.08 per share on revenue of $726.90 million. 
• Mirion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MIR#NYSE">MIR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.15 per share on revenue of $245.02 million. 
• Upstart Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPST#NASDAQ">UPST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.04 per share on revenue of $181.92 million. 
• Welltower (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WELL#NYSE">WELL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.12 per share on revenue of $2.12 billion. 
• Silvercorp Metals (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SVM#AMEX">SVM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $80.90 million. 
• Kite Realty Gr Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KRG#NYSE">KRG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $209.12 million. 
• Gladstone Cap (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLAD#NASDAQ">GLAD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.53 per share on revenue of $24.40 million. 
• InvenTrust Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IVT#NYSE">IVT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.41 per share on revenue of $71.16 million. 
• Angi (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGI#NASDAQ">ANGI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $254.21 million. 
• Energy Transfer (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.38 per share on revenue of $21.43 million. 
• Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RRR#NASDAQ">RRR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.52 per share on revenue of $491.36 million. 
• Assurant (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIZ#NYSE">AIZ</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.51 per share on revenue of $3.08 billion. 
• Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKR#NYSE">AKR</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $83.33 million. 
• Brighthouse Finl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHF#NASDAQ">BHF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $4.58 per share on revenue of $2.22 billion. 
• Highwoods Props (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIW#NYSE">HIW</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.86 per share on revenue of $203.87 million. 
• Freshworks (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSH#NASDAQ">FRSH</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $189.30 million. 
• DoorDash (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $2.84 billion. 
• Agree Realty (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADC#NYSE">ADC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.03 per share on revenue of $156.13 million. 
• Confluent (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFLT#NASDAQ">CFLT</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.06 per share on revenue of $256.84 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For February 11, 2025

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome upgrades United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raises the price target from $19 to $26.

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Piper Sandler Upgrades United Fire Gr to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $26

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 500 points on Wednesday.
The Dow traded up 3.45% to 43,678.43 while the NASDAQ rose 2.84% to 18,963.41. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 2.44% to 5,923.85.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Financial shares surged by 5.9% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, real estate shares fell by 3.3%.
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Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Wednesday.
The company posted quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.20 per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $7.39 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $7.17 billion.
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<li>Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTKB#NASDAQ">CTKB</a>) shares shot up 29% to $7.02 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Shares of United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) got a boost, surging 26% to $25.15 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMCI#NASDAQ">TMCI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 32% to $7.59 following strong quarterly results.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOVA#NYSE">NOVA</a>) shares dropped 49% to $3.5750. Shares of solar stocks traded lower following Donald Trump&#8217;s presidential election victory.</li>
<li>Shares of Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZCAR#NASDAQ">ZCAR</a>) were down 50% to $6.65 after the company announced the pricing of $9.15 million private placement.</li>
<li>PACS Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PACS#NYSE">PACS</a>) was down, falling 42% to $17.00 after the company announced postponement of third-quarter results and disclosure on civil investigative demands from the federal government.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.1% to $72.05 while gold traded down 2.7% at $2,676.50.
Silver traded down 4.4% to $31.345 on Wednesday, while copper fell 5.2% to $4.2445.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.54%, Germany's DAX dipped 1.13% and France's CAC 40 fell 0.51%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 2.90%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.07%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed mixed on Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 2.61%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 2.23%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.09% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 1.13%.
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<li>U.S. mortgage applications fell by 10.8% from the previous week in the week ended Nov. 1.</li>
<li>U.S. crude oil inventories increased by 2.149 million barrels in the week ended Nov. 1, compared to market estimates of a 1.8 million gain.</li>
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Nasdaq Surges Over 500 Points; Johnson Controls Earnings Top Views

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 1,300 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRCY#NASDAQ">MRCY</a>) rose sharply during Wednesday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRCY/earnings">quarterly financial results.</a>
Mercury Systems reported quarterly earnings of 4 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 8 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $204.431 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $181.772 million.
Mercury Systems shares jumped 16.7% to $39.90 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>) shares jumped 36.2% to $20.60.</li>
<li>CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXW#NYSE">CXW</a>) shares gained 28.2% to $17.47.</li>
<li>Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTKB#NASDAQ">CTKB</a>) jumped 28% to $6.96 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMCI#NASDAQ">TMCI</a>) shares gained 26.3% to $7.22 following strong quarterly results.</li>
<li>United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) surged 23.3% to $24.58 following upbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RVLV#NYSE">RVLV</a>) gained 19.8% to $31.18 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RYAM#NYSE">RYAM</a>) rose 19.8% to $9.75 after posting third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) gained 18.3% to $229.39.</li>
<li>ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARCB#NASDAQ">ARCB</a>) rose 16.6% to $121.35 following quarterly results.</li>
<li>Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMT#NYSE">KMT</a>) gained 16.3% to $30.91 following better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>) gained 16.2% to $66.03.</li>
<li>Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>) rose 15.4% to $313.80.</li>
<li>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) surged 15.2% to $166.57.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler Companies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NASDAQ">PIPR</a>) rose 15.1% to $334.57.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) surged 14.9% to $28.68.</li>
<li>Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QLYS#NASDAQ">QLYS</a>) gained 13.6% to $145.65 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) gained 12.8% to $187.38.</li>
<li>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) surged 12.8% to $153.07.</li>
<li>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rose 12.6% to $282.93 following Trump win.</li>
<li>The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) gained 12.4% to $592.23.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) surged 10.7% to $61.26 following strong quarterly revenue.</li>
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Mercury Systems Posts Strong Results, Joins ArcBest, Tesla, Kennametal, Qualys And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

United Fire Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results.

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.33 by 145.45 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $322.964 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $306.800 million by 5.27 percent. This is a 17.89 percent increase over sales of $273.955 million the same period last year.

United Fire Gr Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.81 Beats $0.33 Estimate, Sales $322.964M Beat $306.800M Estimate

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-11-05. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that United Fire Gr will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.18.
Investors in United Fire Gr are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.03, leading to a 8.75% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at United Fire Gr's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-0.04</td>
<td>0.47</td>
<td>0.55</td>
<td>0</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-0.07</td>
<td>0.56</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>0.31</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-9.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>16.0%</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
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</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>Market Performance of United Fire Gr's Stock</h3>
Shares of United Fire Gr were trading at $19.49 as of November 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 3.72%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UFCS/earnings">To track all earnings releases for United Fire Gr visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Examining the Future: United Fire Gr's Earnings Outlook

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintains United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $21 to $19.

Piper Sandler Maintains Underweight on United Fire Gr, Lowers Price Target to $19

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.07) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.01 by 800 percent. This is a 96.92 percent increase over losses of $(2.27) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $301.169 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $300.800 million by 0.12 percent. This is a 12.76 percent increase over sales of $267.089 million the same period last year.

United Fire Gr Q2 2024 Adj. EPS $(0.07) Misses $0.01 Estimate, Sales $301.169M Beat $300.800M Estimate

United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.47 by 19.15 percent. This is a 600 percent increase over earnings of $0.08 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $295.999 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $282.300 million by 4.85 percent. This is a 10.82 percent increase over sales of $267.104 million the same period last year.

United Fire Gr Q1 2024 Adj EPS $0.56 Beats $0.47 Estimate, Sales $295.999M Beat $282.300M Estimate

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintains United Fire Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFCS#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) with a Underweight and maintains $21 price target.

Piper Sandler Maintains Underweight on United Fire Gr, Maintains $21 Price Target

Although U.S. stocks closed lower on Thursday, there were a few notable insider trades.
When insiders purchase shares, it indicates their confidence in the company&#39;s prospects or that they view the stock as a bargain. Either way, this signals an opportunity to go long on the stock. Insider purchases should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a buying decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider purchases. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Deluxe </h3>
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<li>The Trade: Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlx#NYSE">DLX</a>) President and CEO Barry C McCarthy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HLF/analyst-ratings"> acquired a total of 2,666 shares </a> an average price of $19.25. To acquire these shares, it cost around $51,321.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On Feb. 1, Deluxe reported upbeat fourth-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>What Deluxe Does: Deluxe Corporation engaged in providing payment solutions. The company operates in 4 segments. Payments includes merchant in-store, online and mobile payment solutions; treasury management solutions, including remittance and lockbox processing, remote deposit capture, receivables management, payment processing and paperless treasury management; payroll and disbursement services, including Deluxe Payment Exchange; and fraud and security services.</li>
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<h3>United Fire Group </h3>
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<li>The Trade: United Fire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ufcs#NASDAQ">UFCS</a>) VP &amp; Chief Risk Officer Micah G Woolstenhulme acquired a total of 1,500 shares at an average price of $21.76. To acquire these shares, it cost around $32,633.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 7, AerSale reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>What United Fire Group Does: United Fire Group Inc is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and selling annuities through a network of independent agencies.</li>
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<h3>GEO Group </h3>
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<li>The Trade: The GEO Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/geo#NYSE">GEO</a>) Executive Chairman George C Zoley <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 50,000 shares </a> at an average price of $12.48. To acquire these shares, it cost around $624,025.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 12, Geo Group said that its unit GEO Transport got a five-year contract to provide air operations support services on behalf of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.</li>
<li>What GEO Group Does: The GEO Group Inc specializes in detention facilities and community reentry centers.</li>
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<h3>Armada Hoffler Properties </h3>
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<li>The Trade: Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ahh#NYSE">AHH</a>) Director George F Allen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> bought a total of 1,716 shares </a> at an average price of $10.64. The insider spent around $18,258 to buy those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 4, Armada Hoffler said John W. Snow will retire from company&#39;s board of directors.</li>
<li>What Armada Hoffler Properties Does: Armada Hoffler Properties Inc is a real estate company. It engages in developing, building, owning and managing the high-quality, institutional-grade office, retail, and multifamily properties in various markets throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.</li>
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