Why These Dividend Stocks Are Underperforming in 2025

8. Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UVE)

Dividend yield: 3.13%

Dividend payout ratio: 31%

Ex-Dividend Date: March 7, 2025

Number of Hedge Funds: 18

As of February 15, 2025, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UVE) saw a year-to-date decline of 3.04%, with its shares trading at $20.42 per share.

The second quarter of 2024 saw an increase in the performance of the company stocks because of strong underwriting performance and positive claims and litigation trends. It contributed to increased implementation policies for the first time after 2021. During this period, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UVE) managed to renew its 2024-2025 reinsurance program at a modestly higher cost despite rising demand. On the other hand, the company’s director sold the company stocks valued at over $720,000. The market response follows in the third quarter, where the stock price is underperforming the broader market.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:UVE)’s dividend yield stands at 3.13%, with a payout ratio of 31%. The latter indicates that the company retains most of its earnings for reinvestment purposes. The upcoming ex-dividend date is March 7, 2025. With the number of hedge funds moving down from 18, a modest level of institutional interest can be identified concerning Universal Insurance’s stocks.

Though the stock price is underperforming, the consistency in dividend payments by the company makes it attractive among investors seeking stable income.