Atlanta, Georgia-based Assurant, Inc. (AIZ) is a global insurance and protection services company that partners with leading brands to provide mobile device protection, extended warranties, vehicle service contracts, homeowners insurance, and renters insurance. Operating across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the company generates revenue through its Global Lifestyle and Global Housing businesses. AIZ is currently valued at $14 billion by market cap.
The leading global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Ahead of the event, analysts expect AIZ to report a profit of $4.57 per share on a diluted basis, up 20.2% from $5.73 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
For the full year, analysts expect AIZ to report EPS of $22.40, up 13.3% from $19.77 in fiscal 2025. Its EPS is expected to rise 4.8% year over year to $23.47 in fiscal 2027.
AIZ stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 15.5% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 36.4% during this period. Similarly, it outperformed the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLF) 7.3% gains over the same time frame.
On Sept. 22, Assurant launched a new Financial Services Ecosystem Protection business line in Chile, expanding its offerings to cover risks related to payments, purchases, fraud, and vehicle financing. The move aims to capitalize on growing digital payment adoption and strengthen partnerships with banks, digital wallets, and other financial platforms.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on AIZ stock is reasonably bullish, with an overall “Moderate Buy” rating. Out of nine analysts covering the stock, seven advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and one gives a “Hold.” AIZ’s average analyst price target is $325.43, indicating a potential upside of 14.3% from the current levels.