NMI Holdings Q3 revenue rises 18%, beats analyst estimates

Overview

• US mortgage insurer's Q3 revenue rose and beat analyst expectations

• Adjusted EPS for Q3 missed analyst expectations

• Company repurchased $27.1 mln in shares during the quarter

Outlook

• Company did not provide specific financial guidance for the current or future periods

Result Drivers

• HIGHER CLAIMS - Co reported a sharp increase in insurance claims and claim expenses, raising the loss ratio compared to prior quarters

• LOWER NEW BUSINESS - New insurance written fell 15% from the prior quarter

• INVESTMENT INCOME - Net investment income increased 6% from the prior quarter and 20% from a year ago

Company press release:

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the property & casualty insurance peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for NMI Holdings, Inc. is $46.00, about 4.6% above its November 4 closing price of $43.96

• The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 8 three months ago

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