Morgan Stanley Maintains Hold on Assurant (AIZ) With $248 Target
Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) is one of the 13 High-Quality S&P 500 Financial Stocks According to Hedge Funds.
On February 23, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang maintained a Hold rating on Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) with a price target of $248. This marks the second update from Morgan Stanley this month, as the analyst previously reiterated the Hold rating on the stock on February 13, 2026.
Separately, on February 20, 2026, Truist Financial analyst Mark Hughes reiterated a Buy rating on Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ).
Earlier this month, on February 11, 2026, Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) reported its earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, where it highlighted its ninth consecutive year of profitable growth. Excluding reportable catastrophes, the company’s adjusted EPS stood at $22.81 for the full year – a 12% increase compared to the previous year. The company attributed the growth to strong performance in Global Lifestyle and Home, increased investment income, and favorable loss experience in Auto. For 2026, it has set a share repurchase range of $250 million to $350 million.
Founded in 1892, Assurant, Inc. (NYSE:AIZ) is a leading global business services company specializing in lifestyle and housing protection, with headquarters in Georgia.
While we acknowledge the potential of AIZ as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
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