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HCI Group (HCI) has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.33, on a scale from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), based on recommendations from six brokerage firms. Currently, 83.3% (five out of six) of these analysts rate HCI as a Strong Buy.
Despite the favorable recommendations, caution is advised as brokerage analysts often show a positive bias, with five “Strong Buy” ratings for every “Strong Sell.” The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HCI’s current year earnings remains unchanged at $12.37, resulting in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that while the ABR suggests a Buy, investors should independently analyze earnings estimates for a more accurate assessment.
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