- Attractive free cash flow ratio of 3.9x
- Bullish trend confirmed on both short and long timeframes
- Healthy interest coverage ratio of 13.7x
Weaker technical forecast for United Fire Group as stock downgraded to Sell Candidate
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)
The United Fire Group stock price fell by -1.19% on the last day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026) from $43.70 to $43.18. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.58% from a day low at $43.01 to a day high of $44.12. The price has fallen in 7 of the last 10 days and is down by -10.64% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 69 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 160 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $6.89 million.
Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 30.47% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $56.34 and $66.92 at the end of this 3-month period.
UFCS Signals & Forecast
There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The United Fire Group stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $44.56 and $43.78. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, May 18, 2026, and so far it has fallen -12.24%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for United Fire Group stock
United Fire Group finds support from accumulated volume at $43.01 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.11 between high and low, or 2.58%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.37%.
United Fire Group is oversold on RSI14 (19). Some stocks may drop long and hard while being oversold on RSI before turning, which increases the general risk.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (UFCS) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect United Fire Group to open at $43.44, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $42.47 and $43.89, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.41 (+/-3.33%) up or down from last closing price. If United Fire Group takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.33% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $43.01 (0.39%) than the resistance at $43.70 (1.20%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Dividend Warning For UFCS
Dividend warning for UFCS: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 0 days on Friday 5th June, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.200, which is a small dividend (0.463%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.463% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is United Fire Group stock A Buy?
The United Fire Group stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe United Fire Group will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-4.361
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $43.44 ( 0.594%).
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UFCS Performance
Trading levels for UFCS
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 44.55 | 3.17% |
| R2 | 44.12 | 2.18% |
| R1 | 43.86 | 1.58% |
| Price | 43.18 | |
| S1 | 43.01 | -0.388% |
| S2 | 42.75 | -0.99% |
| S3 | 42.33 | -1.98% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 48.56 | 12.46% |
| R2 | 48.06 | 11.30% |
| R1 | 43.70 | 1.20% |
| Price | 43.18 | |
| S1 | 43.01 | -0.394% |
| S2 | 37.47 | -13.22% |
| S3 | 36.40 | -15.70% |
UFCS Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jun 05, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | $0.200 | 0.416% |
| 2 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 24, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.200 | 0.505% |
| 3 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 05, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.160 | 0.430% |
| 4 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | $0.160 | 0.524% |
| 5 | May 21, 2025 | Jun 06, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.160 | 0.576% |
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