The Panic-Proof Portfolio (Stockchase Research)Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.HRTGPAST TOP PICKOct 15, 2020
(A Top Pick Sep 10/20, Down 13.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly HRTG has moved down through our stop-loss level. Although the stock has demonstrated a base is forming, we do not see any new fundamental developments to warrant continuing to wait it out. We are recommending to cover and look for newer opportunities.
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The company provides personal and commercial residential insurance through the Atlantic coast and Alabama and expanding into Mississippi. Recent annual earnings showed a 10% increase in revenues and EPS has grown to $0.42 per share from a 2019 average of $0.02. Analysts look for EPS to grow over 40% next year. It trades at 83% of book value. It pays a small dividend that is well supported by cashflow. We would trade this with a $11.50 stop-loss. Yield 1.94% (Analysts’ price target is $17.00)