The Hartford Q2 net income rises 31% to $1.3 billion; core earnings up 1%
The Hartford reported second quarter 2026 net income available to common stockholders of $1.3 billion, or $4.68 per diluted share, up from $990 million, or $3.44, a year earlier. The result includes a $251 million income tax benefit tied to the agreed sale of Hartford Funds, while core earnings rose 1% to $945 million. The Board also authorized a new $4.2 billion share repurchase program, which shareholders may view as a sign of capital returns continuing.
Key points
- Net income available to common stockholders was $1.3 billion ($4.68 per diluted share), up from $990 million ($3.44) in Q2 2025, including a $251 million income tax benefit tied to the Hartford Funds sale.
- Core earnings were $945 million ($3.42 per diluted share), up 1% from $932 million in Q2 2025.
- The Board authorized a new $4.2 billion share repurchase program, effective Aug. 1, 2026, through the end of 2028, a 27% increase from the prior authorization.
- Business Insurance combined ratio was 91.4 versus 87.0 a year earlier, while Personal Insurance improved to 90.1 from 94.1.
The filing
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