Slide Insurance Q3 revenue, net income rise; lifts FY outlook

By Reuters News


Overview

  • US property insurer's Q3 gross premiums written rose 9.3% yr/yr, revenue up 35.9%

  • Net income for Q3 increased 24.5% yr/yr; diluted EPS up 37.3%

  • Company declared a $1.50 per share special dividend and closed $1.07 bln credit facility


Outlook

  • Slide raises full-year 2026 gross written premiums outlook to $1.90 bln-$1.95 bln

  • Company lifts full-year 2026 net income guidance to $500 mln-$520 mln

  • Slide expects full-year return on equity above 40%


Result Drivers

  • PREMIUM GROWTH - Co said gross premiums written rose 9.3% yr/yr, driven by growth in voluntary new business, renewals of previously acquired Citizens policies and new state launches

  • CATASTROPHE LOSSES - Higher catastrophe losses from convective storms in Florida increased the combined ratio, partly offset by improved operating leverage

  • EXPENSE INCREASES - Policy acquisition, underwriting and administrative expenses rose, reflecting higher staffing and technology costs to support growth initiatives


Company press release:


Key Details

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Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Net Income

$138.2 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

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

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. is $28.00, about 3.7% below its October 26 closing price of $29.08


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