, /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) announced today that it has appointed Ozgur Atas as President of its Asia Pacific region, effective July 1, 2026. In his new Singapore based role, Mr. Atas will report to Dr. John Rost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer – Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging. Mr. Atas currently serves as Vice President of Operations for the Company's Europe, Middle East and Africa Division.
In his current role since 2018, Mr. Atas has achieved record output for the EMEA region, delivered substantial cost reductions and implemented a significant capacity expansion program to profitably meet growing demand for aluminum beverage cans. Having joined Crown in 2009, he previously held several increasingly responsible operational and general management roles, including most recently as General Manager of Turkey Beverage from 2013-2017. Mr. Atas holds a Masters in International Management from Maastricht University in the Netherlands.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Rost said, "I would like to congratulate Ozgur on this well-deserved promotion. Ozgur's well rounded operational and general management experience will serve the Company well in his new role."
About Crown Holdings, Inc.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. Learn more at www.crowncork.com.
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Thomas T. Fischer, Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs, (215) 552-3720
TORONTO, ON, June 3, 2026 - TheNewswire – Silver Crown Royalties Inc. (Cboe: SCRI, OTCQX: SLCRF, BF: QS0) (“Silver Crown”, “SCRi”, the “Corporation”, or the “Company”) is excited to announce that it has entered into a definitive royalty purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with the holders of two existing privately held 1% net smelter return royalties (each, a “Royalty” and together, the “Royalties”) on Titiminas Silver Inc.’s (TSXV: TITI) (“Titiminas Silver”) Madre Sierra deposit (the “Project”) in Jauja, Peru (the “Transaction”).. The Agreement provides for Silver Crown’s acquisition of the Royalties for cash consideration of US$6,000,000 payable at closing of the Transaction (“Closing”), with an additional US$1,000,000 payable in cash to the holder of each Royalty upon Silver Crown’s receipt of the first payment under such Royalty (for total cash consideration of up to US$8,000,000). Closing is expected to occur on or before June 30, 2026 and is subject to customary conditions precedent as well as the registration of the Royalties on title to the Project.
TRANSACTION AND ASSET HIGHLIGHTS:
Imminent Revenue: The Project a past producing mine with numerous surface access points and working faces targeting small scale (70-100tpd) production in Q4 2026. Titiminas Silver’s target process rates are 1,000-1,100tpd in 18-24 months. SCRi anticipates the Project to be in production by Q4 and revenue contributions of around 60,000 silver ounces annually within two years.
Crystalize Value and Diversifying Asset Portfolio: Transaction is accretive on net asset value and per share metrics.
Exploration and Production Upside: Titiminas Silver controls a significant land package in a past producing polymetallic camp.
Funding: SCRi has over C$15 million in cash and silver bullion immediately available to fund the transaction.
“This transaction marks our first acquisition of a pre-existing royalty, at 75% of silver value (at recent market prices), the Royalties fit our ‘pure silver’ approach. Having visited the site in May, we believe these royalties will have a transformative effect on SCRi with the potential to add over 60,000 ounces per annum within the next two years. Silver Crown will continue to work with Titiminas Silver to further support development at the Madre Sierra project” stated Peter Bures, Silver Crown’s CEO.
ABOUT SILVER CROWN ROYALTIES INC.
Founded by seasoned industry professionals, Silver Crown Royalties (Cboe: SCRI | OTCQX: SLCRF | BF: QS0) is a publicly traded silver royalty company dedicated to generating free cash flow. Silver Crown currently holds five silver royalties. Its business model offers investors exposure to precious metals, providing a natural hedge against currency devaluation while mitigating the adverse effects of production-related cost inflation. Silver Crown strives to minimize the economic burden on mining projects while simultaneously maximizing shareholder returns. For further information, please contact:
This release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, the Agreement provides for Silver Crown’s acquisition of the Royalties for cash consideration of US$6,000,000.00 payable at closing of the Transaction (“Closing”), with an additional US$1,000,000 payable in cash to the holder of each Royalty upon Silver Crown’s receipt of the first payment under such Royalty (for total cash consideration of up to US$8,000,000.00); Closing is expected to occur on or before June 30, 2026 and is subject to customary conditions precedent as well as the registration of the Royalties on title to the Project; targeting small scale (70-100tpd) production in Q4 2026; Titiminas Silver’s target process rates are 1,000-1,100tpd in 18-24 months; SCRi anticipates the Project to be in production by Q4 and revenue contributions of around 60,000 silver ounces annually within two years; Transaction is accretive on net asset value and per share metrics; and “We believe these royalties will have a transformative effect on SCRi with the potential to add over 60,000 ounces per annum within the next two years. Silver Crown will continue to work with Titiminas Silver to further support development at the Madre Sierra project” . Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies.
Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which SCRI will purchase silver and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; SCRI’s ability to enter into definitive agreements and close proposed royalty transactions; the inherent uncertainties related to the valuations ascribed by SCRI to its royalty interests; problems inherent to the marketability of silver and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects SCRI; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises on SCRI’s business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees. SCRI has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. SCRI undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities of the Company in Canada, the United States, or any other jurisdiction. Any such offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein will be made only pursuant to subscription documentation between the Company and prospective purchasers. Any such offering will be made in reliance upon exemptions from the prospectus and registration requirements under applicable securities laws, pursuant to a subscription agreement to be entered into by the Company and prospective investors.
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The PrintAmerican Tower’s Q1 2026 was a position of strength. Revenue rose 7% to $2.74 billion, net income climbed 76% to $859.5 million, and the dividend grew 5% — funded out of mid-single-digit AFFO growth rather than borrowing. Net leverage ended the quarter at 4.9x, which management calls the lowest among its tower peers, alongside roughly $184 million of buybacks.
Crown Castle’s quarter was a recovery. Net income swung to $151 million from a $464 million loss a year earlier, AFFO was $1.02 per share, and the company closed the $8.4 billion sale of its fiber and small-cell businesses on May 1. Roughly $7 billion of the proceeds is earmarked for debt repayment, alongside a $1 billion share-repurchase program.
Both are real, cash-generating tower platforms. The structural question is not which one had the better quarter. It is which one can survive a worse one without losing financing flexibility.
What The Shared Demand Story HidesRun both through the Three Clocks™ — Coverage, Maturity, and Market Access — and the divergence shows up immediately.
American Tower’s Coverage clock is loose: the dividend grows in line with AFFO, framed as a mid-single-digit follow-on to per-share growth. That is a dividend funded by the business.
The Buffer Between Policy And PenaltyThe Maturity and Market Access clocks are where the BBB− Cliff™ becomes the whole story — and where cushion, not the rating letter, is the metric that matters.
American Tower sits two notches above the investment-grade cliff: BBB+ from S&P with a stable outlook, BBB+ from Fitch, Baa1 from Moody’s. The issue is not access to capital. It is how much room remains after it is raised.
Crown Castle sits on the last rung before the cliff. Fitch downgraded it to BBB with a stable outlook in early May 2026, citing the fiber sale and a more aggressive financial policy; Moody’s affirmed Baa3 — the lowest rung of investment grade — with a negative outlook.
What A Rating Actually MeasuresA rating is not a statement about today’s quarter. It is a statement about how much room remains when the next quarter disappoints. American Tower still operates with that room. Crown Castle is attempting to rebuild it.
What a yield buyer is choosing between here is not demand — it is cushion. American Tower still refinances from a position of choice. Crown Castle refinances from a position that must be defended.
This is not a prediction — structural assessment.
Source: American Tower and Crown Castle Q1 2026 earnings releases and earnings calls (April 22 and April 28, 2026); company investor relations; Moody’s Ratings and Fitch Ratings actions through May 2026.
The author holds no position in any security mentioned. Generalized research, not personalized investment advice.
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June 05, 2026 17:01 ET | Source: Crown Point Energy Inc.
THIS PRESS RELEASE IS NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW.
CALGARY, Alberta, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crown Point Energy Inc. (TSX-V:CWV) ("Crown Point" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a (final) short form prospectus (the "Prospectus") in each of the provinces of Canada, other than Québec, with respect to an offering (the "Rights Offering") of rights ("Rights") to acquire common shares of the Company ("Common Shares") to raise gross proceeds of US$30 million.
Pursuant to the Rights Offering, each eligible registered holder of Common Shares as at the close of business on June 15, 2026 (the "Record Date") will receive one (1) Right for each one (1) Common Share held. Each Right will entitle an eligible holder thereof to acquire 3.29204388 Common Shares at a price of US$0.41150549 per Right (representing a subscription price of US$0.125 per Common Share). The subscription price must be paid in United States dollars. The Rights issued under the Rights Offering will be evidenced by direct registration system advices (each a "Rights DRS Advice") and will expire at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on July 13, 2026 (the "Expiry Date"), after which time unexercised Rights will be void and of no value. The Rights Offering includes an additional subscription privilege under which eligible holders of Rights who fully exercise their Rights will be entitled to subscribe for additional available Common Shares. Closing of the Rights Offering is expected to occur on or about July 15, 2026.
The Prospectus and related Rights DRS Advices will be mailed to all eligible registered shareholders as of the close of business on the Record Date. Eligible registered shareholders wishing to exercise their Rights must forward a completed Rights DRS Advice, together with the applicable funds (in United States dollars), to Olympia Trust Company, the rights agent of the Company, on or before the Expiry Date. Shareholders who own their Common Shares through an intermediary, such as a bank, trust company, securities dealer or broker, will receive materials and instructions from their intermediary.
The Common Shares will trade on the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") on an "ex-rights" basis commencing on June 15, 2026. The Rights will be listed for trading on the TSXV under the symbol "CWV.RT" commencing on June 15, 2026 and will be de-listed from the TSXV at noon (Toronto time) on the Expiry Date.
Under the Rights Offering, any Rights that would otherwise be distributed by the Company to shareholders who are not resident in the provinces of Canada (other than Québec), will instead be delivered to the subscription agent, Olympia Trust Company, who will hold such Rights as agent for the benefit of all such ineligible holders. Further information regarding the treatment of Rights issued to shareholders resident in ineligible jurisdictions is included in the Prospectus.
The Company intends to use the gross proceeds of the Rights Offering to make an equity investment in Crown Point Energía S.A. ("CPESA"), the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, and CPESA intends to use such funds (together with cash on hand) to repay the US$30 million loan (plus accrued interest) obtained from Liminar Energía SA ("Liminar"), the proceeds of which were used to fund a portion of the purchase price payable by CPESA to complete the acquisition of a 95% operated interest in the El Tordillo, La Tapera and Puesto Quiroga hydrocarbon exploitation concessions and certain related pipeline and other infrastructure located in the Province of Chubut, Argentina.
As previously announced, the Company has entered into a standby purchase agreement (the "Standby Purchase Agreement") with its largest shareholder, Liminar. Pursuant to the Standby Purchase Agreement, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, Liminar has agreed to fully exercise its basic subscription privilege and exercise its additional subscription privilege to the extent necessary to subscribe for all Common Shares available under the Rights Offering. As a result, subject to the satisfaction of the terms and conditions of the Standby Purchase Agreement, the Rights Offering will be fully backstopped by Liminar.
Mr. Pablo Peralta, a director of the Company, is the President and a director of Liminar and controls 45% of the voting shares of Liminar. Mr. Andrés Peralta, the President and a director of CPESA, is a director of Liminar and indirectly controls 10% of the voting shares of Liminar. Mr. Juan Llado, a director of each of the Company and CPESA, is a director of Liminar. Liminar is a "control person" of the Company by virtue of owning approximately 63.9% of the outstanding Common Shares, and as such, Liminar is a "related party" of the Company. No fees are payable by Crown Point to Liminar pursuant to the Standby Purchase Agreement.
The Rights Offering is subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the final acceptance of the TSXV. Further details concerning the Rights Offering, including the details of the Standby Purchase Agreement, are contained in the Prospectus available on the Company's SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.
This press release is not an offer of securities of the Company for sale in the United States. The Rights and Common Shares issuable on exercise of the Rights have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Rights and Common Shares may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an applicable exemption from such registration. No public offering of securities is being made in the United States.
For inquiries please contact: Brian J. MossMarcos EstevesInterim President & CEOVice-President, Finance & CFOPh: (403) 232-1150Ph: +54 11 5032 5600Crown Point Energy Inc.Crown Point Energy [email protected]@crownpointenergy.com Website: www.crownpointenergy.com About Crown Point
Crown Point Energy Inc. is an international oil and gas exploration and development company headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, incorporated in Canada, trading on the TSX Venture Exchange and operating in Argentina. Crown Point’s exploration and development activities are focused in four producing basins in Argentina, the Golfo San Jorge basin in the Provinces of Santa Cruz and Chubut, the Austral basin in the Province of Tierra del Fuego and the Neuquén and Cuyo (or Cuyana) basins in the Province of Mendoza.
Forward looking information: Certain information set forth in this news release, including: matters relating to the timing and completion of the Rights Offering, including certain key dates and events related thereto, the proceeds to be raised pursuant to the Rights Offering, certain anticipated terms and conditions of the Rights Offering and the use of proceeds from the Rights Offering, is considered forward-looking information, and necessarily involve risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond Crown Point’s control. Such risks include but are not limited to: the receipt of all necessary regulatory and third party approvals; the risk that the Rights Offering is not completed in the manner and timeframes contemplated herein (or at all) due to the termination of the Standby Purchase Agreement, the failure to meet the other conditions to the Rights Offering set forth herein, or otherwise; and the risk that the Company may reallocate the net proceeds from the Rights Offering. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that Crown Point will derive therefrom. With respect to forward-looking information contained herein, the Company has made certain assumptions, including that: the Standby Purchase Agreement will not be terminated and Liminar will comply with its obligations thereunder; the timely receipt of any required regulatory approvals; and that the Company will be able to deploy the net proceeds from the Rights Offering as anticipated. Additional information on these and other factors that could affect Crown Point are included in reports on file with Canadian securities regulatory authorities, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Prospectus and in the Company’s most recent annual information form, and may be accessed through the SEDAR+ website (www.sedarplus.ca). Furthermore, the forward-looking information contained in this news release are made as of the date of this document, and Crown Point does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
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Stock to Watch: Crown Holdings (CCK - Free Report) Headquartered at Philadelphia, PA, Crown Holdings is a leading global manufacturer of packaging products for consumer goods. Crown makes a wide variety of steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products and metal vacuum closures, steel crowns and caps.
CCK is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 11.88; value investors should take notice.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $8.05 per share. CCK also boasts an average earnings surprise of +9.5%.
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The telecommunications infrastructure landscape is evolving as 5G expansion continues. Choosing between American Tower (AMT +0.05%) and Crown Castle (CCI +0.33%) requires weighing international growth against a dedicated focus on the domestic market.
Both companies operate as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and lease essential space for wireless communication. While American Tower manages a massive global footprint and a growing data center business, Crown Castle concentrates its assets primarily within the United States. This comparison helps you decide which strategy aligns with your portfolio goals for 2026.
The case for American TowerAmerican Tower provides essential infrastructure to the global telecommunications industry through real estate investing in towers and data centers. The company manages nearly 150,000 communications sites across more than 20 countries, leasing space to government agencies and wireless carriers. Significant customers representing over 10% of revenue include T-Mobile (18%), AT&T (17%), Verizon Wireless (14%), and Telefónica (10%). Customer concentration like this adds a layer of risk to the business, as these four tenants represent the vast majority of income.
In FY 2025, revenue reached approximately $10.6 billion, up roughly 5.1% from the previous year. The company reported a net income of nearly $2.5 billion for the period, supported by a healthy net margin of approximately 23.8%. This steady performance highlights the stability of long-term lease contracts in the wireless infrastructure sector. The expansion into data centers through its CoreSite acquisition further diversifies its revenue streams beyond traditional tower leasing.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was roughly 12.3x, which measures total debt relative to shareholders’ equity. The current ratio is approximately 0.6x, indicating that short-term liabilities exceed current assets. Free cash flow for the year was nearly $3.8 billion, calculated as cash from operations minus capital expenditures. This consistent cash generation allows the company to continue investing in its global infrastructure while supporting its dividend payments to shareholders.
The case for Crown CastleCrown Castle operates as a pure-play provider of communications infrastructure within the United States, managing roughly 40,000 cell towers. The company focuses on the top 100 markets, leasing space to major wireless carriers to support their domestic 5G rollouts. Revenue is heavily concentrated among its three largest tenants, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon Wireless, which collectively accounted for approximately 90% of site rental revenues in 2025. This dependency makes the company vulnerable to shifts in the capital allocation strategies of these few major carriers.
For FY 2025, revenue was nearly $4.3 billion, following a period of significant strategic adjustment for the company. Despite a revenue decline of roughly 35.1% compared to the prior year, Crown Castle reported a net income of approximately $444.0 million. This result reflects a net margin of nearly 10.4%, marking a recovery from a substantial net loss in the previous fiscal year. The company remains focused on optimizing its tower and small cell portfolio to drive higher profitability from its existing domestic assets.
As of its December 2025 balance sheet, the debt-to-equity ratio was approximately -18.1x, which indicates that total liabilities exceed shareholder equity. The current ratio is nearly 0.3x, showing a tight liquidity position relative to upcoming short-term obligations. Free cash flow for FY 2025 was roughly $2.9 billion, representing the cash remaining after capital expenditures are deducted from operating cash flow. This liquidity is critical as the company navigates ongoing legal disputes, including a default notice regarding a major contract with DISH Wireless L.L.C.
Risk profile comparisonAmerican Tower faces significant risks from its high customer concentration, particularly among a few dominant wireless carriers. Competition from other tower owners and alternative technologies, such as satellite services, could put downward pressure on rental rates. Additionally, the company is exposed to international risks, including regulatory changes and currency fluctuations across its global markets. Public opposition to new site construction or upgrades also poses a threat to its expansion plans in certain regions.
Crown Castle is also vulnerable to customer concentration, as its reliance on T-Mobile US, AT&T, and Verizon Communications leaves little room for negotiation. The company bears significant construction risks, where delays or cost overruns on complex infrastructure projects can negatively impact financial results. Furthermore, technological shifts toward network virtualization or more efficient spectrum use may reduce the long-term demand for traditional tower space. Climate risks, specifically the threat of wildfires in the United States, could also lead to uninsured liabilities or service interruptions.
Valuation comparisonWhen evaluating these stocks, the forward P/E suggests a higher premium for Crown Castle, while the P/S ratio is more comparable between the two.
MetricAmerican TowerCrown CastleSector BenchmarkForward P/E29.1x44.2x33.3xP/S ratio8.4x9.5xSector benchmark uses the SPDR XLRE sector ETF.
Valuation metrics sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and may differ from other data providers.
Both companies play a major role in the communications infrastructure industry. They offer different opportunities, though. Investors need to consider whether they prefer allocating their money in a relatively reliable business or are willing to accept higher risk in exchange for greater potential earnings. Still, neither is without risk. So, which is the best investment in 2026?
American Tower has been delivering impressive results as of Q1 2026. It lost many leases to Sprint following its merger with T-Mobile in 2020, but it seems to have moved past that. It also pays a steady, growing dividend. But it relies on just a few dominant wireless carriers for most of its revenue and faces competition from other tower owners and satellite services.
Crown Castle is executing a turnaround strategy after years of disappointing performance. It invested heavily in fiber networks and small cells to take advantage of 5G, but the rollout of that tech was slower than anticipated. Instead, it is focusing on cell tower ownership and using the proceeds from the sale of its fiber/small cell business to strengthen its balance sheet. It still pays an attractive dividend, though, and traditional tower ownership with long-term leases is a high-margin enterprise.
Investors who are willing to bet on Crown’s turnaround could reap significant rewards if it succeeds. But as a conservative, long-term investor, I’d stake my bet on American Tower, which appears better positioned to deliver steady growth.
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Earnings Estimate Revisions for RadianFor the fiscal year ending December 2026, this mortgage insurer is expected to earn $4.79 per share, which is unchanged compared with the year-ago reported number.
Analysts have been steadily raising their estimates for Radian. Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company has increased 6.4%.
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— Radian completes acquisition of Inigo, becoming a global multi-line specialty insurer —
— First quarter diluted net income from continuing operations per share of $0.93 —
— First quarter adjusted net operating income per share of $1.27 —
— First quarter return on equity from continuing operations of 10.8% —
— Adjusted net operating return on equity of 14.7% —
— Book value per share growth of 10% year-over-year to $35.67 —
— $140 million ordinary dividend paid from Radian Guaranty to holding company during the first quarter —
— Repurchased $50 million of shares and paid $35 million of dividends to stockholders during first quarter —
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today reported net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, of $129 million, or $0.93 per diluted share. This compares with net income from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, of $152 million, or $1.03 per diluted share.
Pretax income from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $174 million compared to $199 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. The results for the first quarter of 2026 include $49 million of acquisition-related expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and other purchase accounting adjustments related to the company’s acquisition of Inigo.
Adjusted pretax operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $232 million compared to $201 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Adjusted diluted net operating income per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $1.27 compared to $1.04 for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Key Financial Highlights
Quarter ended
($ in millions, except per-share amounts)
March 31,
2026 (1)
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Consolidated
Total revenues
$466
$301
$295
Net premiums earned
$403
$237
$234
Net investment income
$70
$63
$61
Net income
$124
$155
$145
Net income from continuing operations
$129
$159
$152
Diluted net income from continuing operations per share
$0.93
$1.15
$1.03
Pretax income from continuing operations
$174
$201
$199
Adjusted pretax operating income (2)
$232
$204
$201
Adjusted diluted net operating income per share (2)
$1.27
$1.16
$1.04
Return on equity from continuing operations
10.8%
13.5%
13.2%
Adjusted net operating return on equity (2)
14.7%
13.6%
13.4%
Segment information (3)
Combined ratio - Mortgage (4)
30.2%
28.1%
27.8%
Combined ratio - Specialty (4)
85.3%
N/A
N/A
New insurance written - Mortgage
$13,490
$15,850
$9,489
Gross premiums written - Specialty
$162
N/A
N/A
As of
($ in millions, except per-share amounts)
March 31,
2026
December 31,
2025
March 31,
2025
Consolidated
Book value per share
$35.67
$35.29
$32.48
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) value per share
$(1.94)
$(1.64)
$(2.09)
Available holding company liquidity (5)
$391
$1,834
$834
Total investments
$7,040
$5,987
$5,725
Assets held for sale
$280
$474
$1,517
Liabilities held for sale
$219
$364
$1,312
Segment information
PMIERs Available Assets
$5,445
$5,384
$6,022
PMIERs excess Available Assets
$1,596
$1,560
$2,094
Primary mortgage insurance in force
$281,718
$282,519
$274,159
Percentage of primary loans in default
2.51%
2.56%
2.33%
N/A – Not applicable
(1)
Includes Inigo results from the date of acquisition, February 2, 2026.
(2)
Adjusted results, including adjusted pretax operating income, adjusted diluted net operating income per share and adjusted net operating return on equity, are on a continuing operations basis and are non-GAAP financial measures on a consolidated basis. For definitions and reconciliations of these measures to the comparable GAAP measures, see Exhibits F and G.
(3)
See Exhibit E for additional segment information.
(4)
Calculated as the sum of each segment’s reported provision for losses and operating expenses (which consist of amortization of policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses) expressed as a percentage of net premiums earned. See Exhibit E for additional details on the key ratios by segment.
(5)
Represents Radian Group’s available liquidity without considering available capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility.
Book value per share at March 31, 2026, was $35.67 compared to $35.29 at December 31, 2025, and $32.48 at March 31, 2025. This represents a 10% growth in book value per share at March 31, 2026, as compared to March 31, 2025, and includes accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $(1.94) per share as of March 31, 2026, and $(2.09) per share as of March 31, 2025. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are primarily from net unrealized gains or losses on investments as a result of decreases or increases, respectively, in market interest rates.
“This quarter marks a defining milestone for Radian, our first as a global multi-line specialty insurer following the successful acquisition of Inigo. By uniting two world-class insurance businesses, we have created a more diversified and resilient enterprise, as reflected in our exceptional first quarter results,” said Radian Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry. “With a strong capital position, 22% year-over-year growth in adjusted diluted net operating income per share and adjusted operating return on equity increasing to 14.7% in the quarter, we are demonstrating the power of our strategy. We are confident in our direction, energized by the opportunities ahead, and committed to delivering long-term value for our stockholders.”
FIRST QUARTER RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Mortgage
The Mortgage segment reported adjusted pre-tax operating income of $221 million for the quarter. Key drivers of Mortgage segment’s first quarter results include:
Primary Insurance in Force of $282 billion, an increase of 3% year-over-year New Insurance Written of $13.5 billion, an increase of 42% year-over-year Annualized persistency for the three months ended March 31, 2026, of 81.3% Net premiums earned grew to $238 million, with a stable in-force portfolio premium yield of 37.9 basis points Provision for losses of $24 million, which includes favorable reserve development on prior period defaults of $36 million Mortgage segment combined ratio of 30.2%, including an expense ratio of 20.0% See Exhibit E for additional segment information Specialty
The Specialty segment reported adjusted pre-tax operating income of $40 million for the quarter, reflecting Inigo’s operations for the period post-acquisition, beginning February 2, 2026. Key drivers of Specialty segment’s results for the period since acquisition include:
Total gross premiums written of $162 million Insurance gross premiums written of $82 million Reinsurance gross premiums written of $80 million Net premiums earned of $164 million Provision for losses of $86 million, which includes favorable reserve development on prior year loss reserves of $13 million Specialty segment combined ratio of 85.3% See Exhibit E for additional segment information and Exhibit J for supplemental information related to Inigo’s financial results for the month ended January 31, 2026, prior to the acquisition. CAPITAL AND LIQUIDITY UPDATE
Radian Group
In January 2026, Radian Group drew $200 million on its unsecured revolving credit facility. The company repaid $50 million of this borrowing during the first quarter and expects to repay this borrowing in full during 2026. On February 2, 2026, Radian Group completed its strategic acquisition of Inigo Limited (“Inigo”), a Lloyd’s of London (“Lloyd’s”) specialty insurer. Radian funded the acquisition from Radian Group’s available liquidity sources. During the first quarter of 2026, the company repurchased 1.5 million shares of Radian Group common stock at a total cost of $50 million. In addition, in April the company repurchased 1.9 million shares of Radian Group common stock at a total cost of $65 million. The Company has fully utilized the authority under its $900 million share repurchase authorization that was scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026. As a result, future repurchases will be made pursuant to the $750 million authorization approved by Radian Group’s board of directors in May 2025, which is scheduled to expire in December 2027. Following the April share repurchases, purchase authority of up to $748 million remained available under this authorization. Radian Group paid a dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.255 per share, totaling $35 million, in the first quarter of 2026. Radian Group’s available liquidity was $391 million as of March 31, 2026. In addition, Radian Group maintained $350 million of undrawn capacity under its unsecured revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2026. Radian Guaranty
Radian Guaranty paid an ordinary dividend to Radian Group of $140 million in the first quarter of 2026. Radian Guaranty expects to pay over $600 million in ordinary dividends to Radian Group during 2026, subject to prior approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. At March 31, 2026, Radian Guaranty’s Available Assets under PMIERs totaled $5.4 billion, resulting in PMIERs excess Available Assets of $1.6 billion. STRATEGIC UPDATE
Discontinued Operations
As an update to the divestiture plan previously announced in 2025, during the first quarter of 2026 Radian made the decision to wind down its Mortgage Conduit business following an evaluation of divestment opportunities. The Company is currently engaged in ongoing discussions with prospective buyers for its Title and Real Estate Services businesses, and continues to expect to complete its divestiture plans for these businesses by the end of the third quarter of 2026. During the first quarter of 2026, Radian Group received $46 million in distributions from its businesses held for sale. These distributions reduced the net carrying value of the assets and liabilities held for sale related to these businesses to $61 million as of March 31, 2026, including the impact of estimated costs related to the sales. Additional details regarding discontinued operations may be found in Exhibit D. CONFERENCE CALL
Radian will discuss first quarter 2026 financial results in a conference call tomorrow, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call will be webcast live on the company’s website at www.radian.com/for-investors/investor-events or at www.radian.com. The webcast is listen-only. Those interested in participating in the question-and-answer session should follow the conference call dial-in instructions below.
The call may be accessed via telephone by registering for the call here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN. It is recommended that you join 10 minutes prior to the event start (although you may register and dial in at any time during the call).
A digital replay of the webcast will be available on Radian’s website approximately two hours after the live broadcast ends for a period of one year at www.radian.com/for-investors/investor-events.
In addition to the information provided in the company’s earnings news release, other statistical and financial information, which is expected to be referred to during the conference call, will be available on Radian’s website at www.radian.com, under Investors.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Radian believes that adjusted pretax operating income (loss), adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share and adjusted net operating return on equity, each from continuing operations (non-GAAP measures on a consolidated basis) facilitate evaluation of the company’s fundamental financial performance and provide relevant and meaningful information to investors about the ongoing operating results of the company. These measures are not recognized in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and should not be considered in isolation or viewed as substitutes for GAAP measures of performance. The measures described below have been established in order to increase transparency for the purpose of evaluating the company’s operating trends and enabling more meaningful comparisons with Radian’s competitors.
Adjusted pretax operating income (loss) is defined as GAAP pretax income (loss) from continuing operations excluding the effects of: (i) net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange, (ii) amortization of other acquired intangible assets, (iii) other purchase accounting adjustments, net, and (iv) acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items, such as impairment of internal-use software and other long-lived assets and gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt, among others. Adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing adjusted pretax operating income (loss), net of taxes computed using the company’s effective tax rate, by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all dilutive potential common shares outstanding. Adjusted net operating return on equity is calculated by dividing annualized adjusted pretax operating income (loss), net of taxes computed using the company’s effective tax rate, by average stockholders’ equity, based on the average of the beginning and ending balances for each period presented.
See Exhibit F or Radian’s website for a description of these items, as well as Exhibit G for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures.
ABOUT RADIAN
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is a trusted, global multi-line specialty insurer that helps businesses navigate risk with confidence. Built on financial strength and disciplined risk management, Radian brings clarity to complex risk decisions through its proprietary view of risk and a global perspective. Visit www.radian.com to learn how our collaborative and customer-centric culture transforms risk into a world of opportunity.
FINANCIAL RESULTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION CONTENTS (Unaudited)
Exhibit A:
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Exhibit B:
Net Income Per Share
Exhibit C:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Exhibit D:
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Detail
Exhibit E:
Segment Information
Exhibit F:
Definition of Consolidated Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Exhibit G:
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations
Exhibit H:
Mortgage Supplemental Information - New Insurance Written
Exhibit I:
Mortgage Supplemental Information - Primary Insurance in Force and Risk in Force
Exhibit J:
Supplemental Information - Inigo Adjusted Pretax Operating Income for January 2026 (Pre-Acquisition)
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (1)
Exhibit A
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
2026
2025
Qtr 1 (2)
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Revenues
Net premiums earned
$
402,528
$
237,192
$
237,103
$
233,526
$
234,044
Net investment income
69,698
62,683
63,399
61,672
61,010
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange
(8,879
)
(1,159
)
1,285
1,851
(2,001
)
Other income
2,990
1,796
1,399
1,502
1,782
Total revenues
466,337
300,512
303,186
298,551
294,835
Expenses
Provision for losses
107,933
21,588
17,886
11,954
15,340
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired (“VOBA”)
62,069
4,280
7,166
7,205
6,388
Other operating expenses
98,169
56,417
62,256
69,178
57,908
Interest expense
20,594
17,189
17,184
17,428
16,489
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets
3,909
—
—
—
—
Total expenses
292,674
99,474
104,492
105,765
96,125
Pretax income from continuing operations
173,663
201,038
198,694
192,786
198,710
Income tax provision
44,197
42,236
45,892
38,301
46,620
Net income from continuing operations
129,466
158,802
152,802
154,485
152,090
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(5,373
)
(3,959
)
(11,359
)
(12,689
)
(7,532
)
Net income
$
124,093
$
154,843
$
141,443
$
141,796
$
144,558
Diluted net income per share
Net income from continuing operations
$
0.93
$
1.15
$
1.11
$
1.11
$
1.03
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(0.04
)
(0.03
)
(0.08
)
(0.09
)
(0.05
)
Diluted net income per share
$
0.89
$
1.12
$
1.03
$
1.02
$
0.98
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Net Income Per Share
Exhibit B
The calculation of basic and diluted net income per share is as follows.
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
2026
2025
Qtr 1 (1)
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Net income from continuing operations
$
129,466
$
158,802
$
152,802
$
154,485
$
152,090
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(5,373
)
(3,959
)
(11,359
)
(12,689
)
(7,532
)
Net income—basic and diluted
$
124,093
$
154,843
$
141,443
$
141,796
$
144,558
Average common shares outstanding—basic
137,004
137,032
137,003
137,376
145,618
Dilutive effect of share-based compensation arrangements (2)
1,481
1,218
923
984
2,109
Adjusted average common shares outstanding—diluted
138,485
138,250
137,926
138,360
147,727
Net income per share
Basic
Net income from continuing operations
$
0.94
$
1.16
$
1.12
$
1.12
$
1.04
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(0.04
)
(0.03
)
(0.08
)
(0.09
)
(0.05
)
Basic net income per share
$
0.90
$
1.13
$
1.04
$
1.03
$
0.99
Diluted
Net income from continuing operations
$
0.93
$
1.15
$
1.11
$
1.11
$
1.03
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(0.04
)
(0.03
)
(0.08
)
(0.09
)
(0.05
)
Diluted net income per share
$
0.89
$
1.12
$
1.03
$
1.02
$
0.98
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Shares of common stock equivalents
—
—
—
2
24
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Exhibit C
(In thousands, except per-share amounts)
Mar 31,
2026
Dec 31,
2025
Sep 30,
2025
Jun 30,
2025
Mar 31,
2025
Assets
Investments
$
7,040,322
$
5,987,318
$
5,852,034
$
5,680,489
$
5,725,077
Cash
55,445
24,829
15,258
19,013
16,026
Restricted cash
32,534
10
11
28
29
Accrued investment income
51,497
40,285
43,031
43,467
41,973
Premiums and other receivables
665,910
120,197
128,765
125,744
121,052
Reinsurance recoverable
356,521
48,806
44,837
41,653
38,188
Deferred policy acquisition costs and VOBA
188,673
19,018
16,711
17,248
17,855
Goodwill and other acquired intangible assets
420,738
—
—
—
—
Prepaid federal income taxes
1,056,329
1,056,329
1,012,629
997,805
921,080
Other assets
504,347
351,337
369,013
411,198
389,255
Assets held for sale
280,060
474,268
722,514
2,267,056
1,517,393
Total assets
$
10,652,376
$
8,122,397
$
8,204,803
$
9,603,701
$
8,787,928
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense
$
1,822,619
$
399,946
$
387,650
$
377,231
$
369,090
Unearned premiums
856,058
159,341
166,165
171,901
178,931
Short-term borrowings
494,730
33,320
50,679
88,963
22,400
Long-term borrowings
773,946
1,075,795
1,076,973
1,076,325
1,075,687
Net deferred tax liability
978,540
942,193
910,256
864,421
826,692
Other liabilities
697,989
366,470
410,232
461,335
415,986
Liabilities held for sale
219,233
363,818
550,399
2,070,844
1,312,316
Total liabilities
5,843,115
3,340,883
3,552,354
5,111,020
4,201,102
Common stock
156
157
157
157
162
Treasury stock
(991,427
)
(989,745
)
(989,352
)
(988,764
)
(969,396
)
Additional paid-in capital
842,235
861,211
855,320
847,399
1,048,738
Retained earnings
5,220,411
5,132,050
5,012,742
4,906,830
4,802,038
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(262,114
)
(222,159
)
(226,418
)
(272,941
)
(294,716
)
Total stockholders’ equity
4,809,261
4,781,514
4,652,449
4,492,681
4,586,826
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
10,652,376
$
8,122,397
$
8,204,803
$
9,603,701
$
8,787,928
Shares outstanding
134,845
135,498
135,473
135,395
141,220
Book value per share
$
35.67
$
35.29
$
34.34
$
33.18
$
32.48
Holding company debt-to-capital ratio (1)
20.2
%
18.3
%
18.7
%
19.2
%
18.9
%
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Detail
Exhibit D (page 1 of 4)
Net Premiums Earned
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Mortgage
Direct
$
268,902
$
268,465
$
266,093
$
262,044
$
261,911
Ceded (1)
(30,725
)
(31,273
)
(28,990
)
(28,518
)
(27,867
)
Net premiums earned
238,177
237,192
237,103
233,526
234,044
Specialty (2)
Direct
108,987
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Assumed
94,498
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ceded
(39,134
)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Net premiums earned
164,351
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total
Direct
377,889
268,465
266,093
262,044
261,911
Assumed
94,498
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ceded
(69,859
)
(31,273
)
(28,990
)
(28,518
)
(27,867
)
Total net premiums earned
$
402,528
$
237,192
$
237,103
$
233,526
$
234,044
Net Investment Income
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1 (1)
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Fixed maturities
$
60,370
$
51,655
$
57,614
$
57,354
$
56,649
Equity securities
1,160
1,798
2,446
2,634
2,145
Short-term investments
9,322
10,362
4,503
2,842
3,508
Other (2)
(1,154
)
(1,132
)
(1,164
)
(1,158
)
(1,292
)
Net investment income
$
69,698
$
62,683
$
63,399
$
61,672
$
61,010
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Detail
Exhibit D (page 2 of 4)
Provision for Losses
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Mortgage
Current period (1)
$
59,839
$
57,047
$
52,963
$
47,912
$
53,740
Prior period (2)
(35,563
)
(35,459
)
(35,077
)
(35,958
)
(38,400
)
Provision for losses - Mortgage
24,276
21,588
17,886
11,954
15,340
Specialty (3)
Current period (4)
98,846
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Prior period (5)
(12,578
)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Provision for losses - Specialty
86,268
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
VOBA - reserves amortization (6)
(2,611
)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total provision for losses
$
107,933
$
21,588
$
17,886
$
11,954
$
15,340
(1)
Related to defaulted loans with the most recent default notice dated in the period indicated. For example, if a loan had defaulted in a prior period, but then subsequently cured and later re-defaulted in the current period, the default would be considered a current period default.
(2)
Related to defaulted loans with a default notice dated in a period earlier than the period indicated, which have been continuously in default since that time.
(3)
Includes Inigo results from the date of acquisition, February 2, 2026.
(4)
Related to provision for losses and loss adjustment expenses for insured events occurring during the current accident period, including estimates for both reported claims and incurred but not reported claims.
(5)
Related to changes in estimates of losses and loss adjustment expenses related to prior accident years.
(6)
Represents positive amortization of the VOBA intangible asset attributable to reserves for the period since the date of acquisition, February 2, 2026.
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Detail
Exhibit D (page 3 of 4)
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and VOBA
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
Mortgage
$
6,899
$
4,280
$
7,166
$
7,205
$
6,388
Specialty (1)
29,065
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Purchase accounting adjustments (1)
(30,001
)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
5,963
4,280
7,166
7,205
6,388
Amortization of VOBA (1)
56,106
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and VOBA
$
62,069
$
4,280
$
7,166
$
7,205
$
6,388
Other Operating Expenses
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1 (1)
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Salaries and other base employee expenses
$
32,972
$
25,086
$
24,259
$
26,932
$
26,139
Variable and share-based incentive compensation
13,051
16,768
16,115
27,335
15,265
Other general operating expenses (2)
60,366
22,589
29,438
21,986
23,227
Ceding commissions
(8,220
)
(8,026
)
(7,556
)
(7,075
)
(6,723
)
Total
$
98,169
$
56,417
$
62,256
$
69,178
$
57,908
Interest Expense
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Senior notes
$
15,839
$
15,829
$
15,819
$
15,810
$
15,800
Letter of credit fees (1)
2,290
—
—
—
—
Revolving credit facility
1,996
389
258
741
264
FHLB advances
469
458
1,107
877
425
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
513
—
—
—
Total interest expense
$
20,594
$
17,189
$
17,184
$
17,428
$
16,489
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Detail
Exhibit D (page 4 of 4)
Discontinued Operations
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Revenues
Net premiums earned
$
5,037
$
5,248
$
4,624
$
3,995
$
2,634
Services revenue
13,656
13,640
12,352
10,882
11,943
Net investment income
5,091
7,089
10,744
11,097
7,564
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange
1,409
(576
)
2,191
(6,703
)
1,278
Income (loss) on consolidated VIEs
—
—
(2,129
)
185
428
Other income
1,685
(176
)
(332
)
(3
)
(568
)
Total revenues
26,878
25,225
27,450
19,453
23,279
Expenses
Provision for losses
209
311
129
143
(173
)
Cost of services
10,152
9,735
8,729
8,412
8,673
Other operating expenses
20,155
16,136
23,732
20,225
19,039
Interest expense
3,613
4,802
8,105
8,446
6,010
Total expenses
34,129
30,984
40,695
37,226
33,549
Pretax income (loss) from discontinued operations
(7,251
)
(5,759
)
(13,245
)
(17,773
)
(10,270
)
Income tax provision (benefit)
(1,878
)
(1,800
)
(1,886
)
(5,084
)
(2,738
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
(5,373
)
$
(3,959
)
$
(11,359
)
$
(12,689
)
$
(7,532
)
Subsequent to the acquisition of Inigo in the first quarter of 2026, our Chief Executive Officer (Radian’s chief operating decision maker) implemented certain changes that caused the composition of our reportable segments and the allocations of certain expenses for segment measurements to change. We have reflected these changes in our segment operating results for all periods presented, as shown below.
Effective with the first quarter of 2026, we have two reportable business segments that are managed separately, Mortgage and Specialty. In addition to these reportable segments, effective with the first quarter of 2026, we report in a Corporate category activities that include: (i) income (losses) from assets held by Radian Group; (ii) interest expense from Radian Group’s borrowings, including the Intercompany Note with Radian Guaranty; and (iii) general corporate operating expenses not attributable or allocated to our reportable segments, related primarily to corporate oversight activities.
The results of our Mortgage Conduit, Title and Real Estate Services businesses are reflected in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented. See Exhibit D for details on our discontinued operations.
Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments, Mortgage and Specialty, and our Corporate activities for the periods indicated is as follows. For a definition of adjusted pretax operating income, along with a reconciliation to its most comparable GAAP measure, see Exhibits F and G.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(In thousands)
Mortgage
Specialty (1)
Corporate
Inter-
segment (2)
Total
Net premiums written
$
233,265
$
148,483
$
—
$
—
$
381,748
(Increase) decrease in unearned premiums
4,912
15,868
—
—
20,780
Net premiums earned
238,177
164,351
—
—
402,528
Net investment income (2)
53,327
16,899
9,222
(9,750
)
69,698
Other income
1,663
1,327
—
—
2,990
Total
293,167
182,577
9,222
(9,750
)
475,216
Provision for losses
24,276
86,268
—
—
110,544
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
6,899
29,065
—
—
35,964
Other operating expenses
40,723
24,885
10,699
—
76,307
Interest expense (2)
470
2,290
27,584
(9,750
)
20,594
Total
72,368
142,508
38,283
(9,750
)
243,409
Adjusted pretax operating income (loss)
$
220,799
$
40,069
$
(29,061
)
$
—
$
231,807
Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
(In thousands)
Mortgage
Specialty
Corporate
Inter-
segment
Total
Net premiums written
$
230,250
N/A
$
—
$
—
$
230,250
(Increase) decrease in unearned premiums
3,794
N/A
—
—
3,794
Net premiums earned
234,044
N/A
—
—
234,044
Net investment income
48,451
N/A
12,559
—
61,010
Other income
1,782
N/A
—
—
1,782
Total
284,277
N/A
12,559
—
296,836
Provision for losses
15,340
N/A
—
—
15,340
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
6,388
N/A
—
—
6,388
Other operating expenses
43,203
N/A
14,321
—
57,524
Interest expense
425
N/A
16,064
—
16,489
Total
65,356
N/A
30,385
—
95,741
Adjusted pretax operating income (loss)
$
218,921
N/A
$
(17,826
)
$
—
$
201,095
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries Segment Information
Exhibit E (page 2 of 3)
Mortgage
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Net premiums written
$
233,265
$
234,431
$
235,733
$
231,596
$
230,250
(Increase) decrease in unearned premiums
4,912
2,761
1,370
1,930
3,794
Net premiums earned
238,177
237,192
237,103
233,526
234,044
Net investment income (1)
53,327
50,140
51,965
53,289
48,451
Other income
1,663
1,796
1,399
1,502
1,782
Total
293,167
289,128
290,467
288,317
284,277
Provision for losses
24,276
21,588
17,886
11,954
15,340
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
6,899
4,280
7,166
7,205
6,388
Other operating expenses
40,723
40,808
39,159
51,881
43,203
Interest expense
470
458
1,107
877
425
Total
72,368
67,134
65,318
71,917
65,356
Adjusted pretax operating income
$
220,799
$
221,994
$
225,149
$
216,400
$
218,921
Corporate
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Net investment income
$
9,222
$
12,760
$
11,434
$
8,383
$
12,559
Total
9,222
12,760
11,434
8,383
12,559
Other operating expenses
10,699
14,754
14,414
17,297
14,321
Interest expense (1)
27,584
16,435
16,077
16,551
16,064
Total
38,283
31,189
30,491
33,848
30,385
Adjusted pretax operating income (loss)
$
(29,061
)
$
(18,429
)
$
(19,057
)
$
(25,465
)
$
(17,826
)
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Segment Information
Exhibit E (page 3 of 3)
Selected Key Segment Ratios
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Mortgage
Loss ratio (1)
10.2
%
9.1
%
7.5
%
5.1
%
6.6
%
Expense ratio (2)
20.0
%
19.0
%
19.5
%
25.3
%
21.2
%
Combined ratio (3)
30.2
%
28.1
%
27.0
%
30.4
%
27.8
%
Specialty (4)
Loss ratio (1)
52.5
%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Expense ratio (2)
32.8
%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Combined ratio (3)
85.3
%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(1)
Calculated as each segment’s provision for losses expressed as a percentage of net premiums earned.
(2)
Calculated as each segment’s operating expenses (which consist of amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses) expressed as a percentage of net premiums earned.
(3)
Calculated as the sum of each segment’s Loss ratio and Expense ratio.
(4)
Includes Inigo results from the date of acquisition, February 2, 2026.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the traditional GAAP financial measures, we have presented “adjusted pretax operating income (loss),” “adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share” and “adjusted net operating return on equity,” which are non-GAAP financial measures for the consolidated company on a continuing operations basis, among our key performance indicators to evaluate our fundamental financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures align with the way our business performance is evaluated by both management and by our board of directors. These measures have been established in order to increase transparency for the purposes of evaluating our operating trends and enabling more meaningful comparisons with our peers. Although on a consolidated basis adjusted pretax operating income (loss), adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share and adjusted net operating return on equity are non-GAAP financial measures, we believe these measures aid in understanding the underlying performance of our operations. Our senior management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Radian’s chief operating decision maker), uses adjusted pretax operating income (loss) as our primary measure to evaluate the fundamental financial performance of our businesses and to allocate resources to them.
The results of our Mortgage Conduit, Title and Real Estate Services businesses are included in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for all periods presented herein. The calculation of adjusted pretax operating income, as detailed below, excludes income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for all periods presented herein. As a result, the calculations of adjusted diluted net operating income per share and adjusted net operating return on equity also exclude income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, for all periods presented herein.
Adjusted pretax operating income (loss) is defined as GAAP pretax income (loss) from continuing operations excluding the effects of: (i) net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange, (ii) amortization of other acquired intangible assets, (iii) other purchase accounting adjustments, net, and (iv) acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items, such as impairment of internal-use software and other long-lived assets and gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt, among others. Adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing adjusted pretax operating income (loss), net of taxes computed using the company’s effective tax rate, by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all dilutive potential common shares outstanding. Adjusted net operating return on equity is calculated by dividing annualized adjusted pretax operating income (loss), net of taxes computed using the company’s effective tax rate, by average stockholders’ equity, based on the average of the beginning and ending balances for each period presented.
Although adjusted pretax operating income (loss) excludes certain items that have occurred in the past and are expected to occur in the future, the excluded items represent those that are: (i) not viewed as part of the operating performance of our primary activities or (ii) not expected to result in an economic impact equal to the amount reflected in pretax income (loss) from continuing operations. These adjustments, along with the reasons for their treatment, are described below.
(1)
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange. The recognition of realized gains or losses on financial instruments and foreign currency exchange gains or losses can vary significantly across periods as such amounts are influenced by discretionary actions, including the timing of individual securities transactions, as well as by market conditions, our tax and capital profile, foreign currency movements, and overall market cycles. Unrealized gains and losses arise primarily from changes in the market value of our investments that are classified as trading or equity securities and from changes in foreign exchange rates affecting monetary assets and liabilities. These valuation adjustments may not necessarily result in realized economic gains or losses.
Trends in the profitability of our fundamental operating activities can be more clearly identified without the fluctuations of these realized and unrealized gains or losses, foreign currency exchange impacts, and changes in fair value of financial instruments.
(2)
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets. Amortization of other acquired intangible assets represents the periodic expense required to amortize the cost of acquired intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. Acquired intangible assets are also periodically reviewed for potential impairment, and impairment adjustments are made whenever appropriate. We do not view these charges as part of the operating performance of our primary activities.
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Definition of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Exhibit F (page 2 of 2)
(3)
Other purchase accounting adjustments, net. Other purchase accounting adjustments include amortization related to VOBA and other impacts resulting from purchase accounting, such as the reversal of amortization related to Inigo’s historical deferred acquisition costs and capitalized software as of the acquisition date. These non-cash amounts arise from acquisition-related accounting requirements and do not necessarily reflect the underlying operating performance of the acquired business.
(4)
Acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items. Acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items includes activities that we do not view to be indicative of our fundamental operating activities, such as: (i) acquisition-related income and expenses, (ii) impairment of internal-use software and other long-lived assets; and (iii) gains (losses) on extinguishment of debt.
See Exhibit G for the reconciliations of the most comparable GAAP measures, pretax income (loss) from continuing operations, diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per share and return on equity from continuing operations to our non-GAAP financial measures for the consolidated company, adjusted pretax operating income (loss), adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share and adjusted net operating return on equity, respectively.
Total adjusted pretax operating income (loss), adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share and adjusted net operating return on equity are not measures of overall profitability, and therefore, should not be considered in isolation or viewed as substitutes for GAAP pretax income (loss) from continuing operations, diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations per share or return on equity from continuing operations. Our definitions of adjusted pretax operating income (loss), adjusted diluted net operating income (loss) per share and adjusted net operating return on equity may not be comparable to similarly-named measures reported by other companies.
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations
Exhibit G (page 1 of 2)
Reconciliation of Pretax Income from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Pretax Operating Income
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1 (1)
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Pretax income from continuing operations
$
173,663
$
201,038
$
198,694
$
192,786
$
198,710
Less reconciling income (expense) items
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange
(8,879
)
(1,159
)
1,285
1,850
(2,001
)
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets
(3,909
)
—
—
—
—
Other purchase accounting adjustments, net
(23,330
)
(2)
—
—
—
—
Acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items (3)
(22,026
)
(1,368
)
(8,683
)
—
(384
)
Total adjusted pretax operating income (4)
$
231,807
$
203,565
$
206,092
$
190,936
$
201,095
(1)
Includes Inigo results from the date of acquisition, February 2, 2026.
(2)
Primarily includes $53 million of net VOBA asset and liability amortization, offset by $30 million reversal of policy acquisition costs that are reflected in the Specialty segment results but eliminated under purchase accounting on a consolidated basis.
(3)
Acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items for the first quarter of 2026 relates primarily to acquisition-related expenses for investment banking fees, transfer taxes, legal costs and other transaction expenses, which are included in other operating expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in Exhibit A.
(4)
Total adjusted pretax operating income consists of adjusted pretax operating income (loss) for our reportable segments and Corporate activities as follows:
2026
2025
(In thousands)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Adjusted pretax operating income (loss)
Mortgage segment
$
220,799
$
221,994
$
225,149
$
216,400
$
218,921
Specialty segment (a)
40,069
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Corporate activities
(29,061
)
(18,429
)
(19,057
)
(25,465
)
(17,826
)
Total adjusted pretax operating income
$
231,807
$
203,565
$
206,092
$
190,935
$
201,095
Reconciliation of Diluted Net Income from Continuing Operations Per Share
to Adjusted Diluted Net Operating Income Per Share
2026
2025
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Diluted net income from continuing operations per share
$
0.93
$
1.15
$
1.11
$
1.11
$
1.03
Less per-share impact of reconciling income (expense) items
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange
(0.06
)
(0.01
)
0.01
0.01
(0.02
)
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets
(0.03
)
—
—
—
—
Other purchase accounting adjustments, net
(0.17
)
—
—
—
—
Acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items
(0.16
)
(0.01
)
(0.06
)
—
—
Income tax (provision) benefit on reconciling income (expense) items (1)
0.08
0.01
0.01
(0.01
)
0.01
Per-share impact of reconciling income (expense) items
(0.34
)
(0.01
)
(0.04
)
—
(0.01
)
Adjusted diluted net operating income per share
$
1.27
$
1.16
$
1.15
$
1.11
$
1.04
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations
Exhibit G (page 2 of 2)
Reconciliation of Return on Equity from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Net Operating Return on Equity (1)
2026
2025
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Return on equity from continuing operations (1)
10.8
%
13.5
%
13.4
%
13.6
%
13.2
%
Less impact of reconciling income (expense) items (2)
Net gains (losses) on financial instruments and foreign exchange
(0.7
)%
(0.1
)%
0.1
%
0.1
%
(0.3
)%
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets
(0.3
)%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Other purchase accounting adjustments, net
(2.0
)%
—
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Acquisition-related expenses and other non-operating items
(1.8
)%
(0.1
)%
(0.7
)%
—
%
—
%
Income tax (provision) benefit on reconciling income (expense) items (3)
0.9
%
0.1
%
0.1
%
—
%
0.1
%
Impact of reconciling income (expense) items
(3.9
)%
(0.1
)%
(0.5
)%
0.1
%
(0.2
)%
Adjusted net operating return on equity
14.7
%
13.6
%
13.9
%
13.5
%
13.4
%
(1)
Calculated by dividing annualized net income from continuing operations by average stockholders’ equity, based on the average of the beginning and ending balances for each period presented.
(2)
Annualized, as a percentage of average stockholders’ equity.
(3)
Calculated using the company’s statutory tax rates of 21% for U.S. based adjustments and 25% for U.K. based adjustments.
See Exhibit F for additional information on our non-GAAP financial measures.
Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Mortgage Supplemental Information - New Insurance Written
Exhibit H
2026
2025
($ in millions)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
NIW
$
13,490
$
15,850
$
15,497
$
14,330
$
9,489
NIW by premium type
Direct monthly and other recurring premiums
97.7
%
97.2
%
96.4
%
96.4
%
96.4
%
Direct single premiums
2.3
%
2.8
%
3.6
%
3.6
%
3.6
%
NIW for purchases
78.6
%
85.2
%
94.8
%
94.6
%
95.6
%
NIW for refinances
21.4
%
14.8
%
5.2
%
5.4
%
4.4
%
NIW by FICO score (1)
>=740
66.7
%
65.5
%
63.5
%
68.2
%
68.1
%
680-739
28.4
%
29.7
%
31.8
%
27.0
%
27.0
%
620-679
4.6
%
4.8
%
4.7
%
4.8
%
4.9
%
<=619
0.3
%
0.0
%
0.0
%
0.0
%
0.0
%
Total NIW
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
NIW by LTV (1)
95.01% and above
17.2
%
17.3
%
16.3
%
16.7
%
15.6
%
90.01% to 95.00%
44.1
%
44.0
%
46.5
%
44.0
%
41.5
%
85.01% to 90.00%
29.9
%
29.9
%
29.2
%
30.1
%
32.3
%
85.00% and below
8.8
%
8.8
%
8.0
%
9.2
%
10.6
%
Total NIW
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
(1) At origination. Radian Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Mortgage Supplemental Information - Primary Insurance in Force and Risk in Force
Exhibit I
2026
2025
($ in millions)
Qtr 1
Qtr 4
Qtr 3
Qtr 2
Qtr 1
Primary IIF
$
281,718
$
282,519
$
280,559
$
276,745
$
274,159
Primary RIF (1)
$
74,651
$
74,704
$
74,039
$
72,820
$
71,958
Primary RIF by premium type
Direct monthly and other recurring premiums
91.2
%
91.0
%
90.7
%
90.3
%
90.1
%
Direct single premiums
8.8
%
9.0
%
9.3
%
9.7
%
9.9
%
Primary RIF by FICO score (2)
>=740
60.7
%
60.7
%
60.7
%
60.6
%
60.3
%
680-739
32.4
%
32.4
%
32.3
%
32.2
%
32.4
%
620-679
6.7
%
6.7
%
6.8
%
6.9
%
7.0
%
<=619
0.2
%
0.2
%
0.2
%
0.3
%
0.3
%
Total RIF
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
Primary RIF by LTV (2)
95.01% and above
21.0
%
20.7
%
20.4
%
20.2
%
20.0
%
90.01% to 95.00%
48.9
%
48.6
%
48.3
%
48.0
%
47.9
%
85.01% to 90.00%
26.0
%
26.4
%
26.8
%
27.1
%
27.3
%
85.00% and below
4.1
%
4.3
%
4.5
%
4.7
%
4.8
%
Total RIF
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
100.0
%
Persistency Rate (12 months ended)
82.4
%
83.6
%
83.8
%
83.8
%
83.7
%
Persistency Rate (quarterly, annualized) (3)
81.3
%
81.6
%
84.2
%
83.8
%
85.7
%
The following table presents Inigo’s unaudited results of operations for the one month period ended January 31, 2026, prior to the acquisition date. The amounts are presented on a basis consistent with how the Company now reports results for its Specialty segment.
One Month Ended
January 31, 2026
(In thousands)
Specialty
Net premiums written (1)
$
129,405
(Increase) decrease in unearned premiums
(34,213
)
Net premiums earned
95,192
Net investment income
8,100
Other income
433
Total
103,725
Provision for losses
55,232
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
20,131
Other operating expenses
13,579
Interest expense
1,203
Total
90,145
Adjusted pretax operating income
$
13,580
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
All statements in this press release that address events, developments or results that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In most cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “pursue,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “seek,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely” or the negative or other variations on these words and other similar expressions. These statements, which may include, without limitation, projections regarding our future performance and financial condition and statements regarding our plans to divest or otherwise exit our Mortgage Conduit, Title and Real Estate Services businesses, are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions with respect to future events. These statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We operate in a changing environment where new risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks that may affect us. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and the forward-looking statements, as well as our prospects as a whole, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation:
general economic and market conditions, including: changes resulting from inflationary pressures, the interest rate environment and the risk of recession and higher unemployment rates; other macroeconomic stresses and uncertainties; political and geopolitical events, instability and conflict, including the current hostilities in Iran and the surrounding geographies; supply chain disruptions; civil disturbances; endemics/pandemics; and extreme weather events and other natural disasters that may adversely affect economic conditions and the markets in which we do business; the health of the U.S. housing market generally and changes in economic conditions that impact the size of the insurable mortgage market and the credit performance of our insured mortgage portfolio, as well as our business prospects; our ability to successfully implement our business strategy through varying market and economic cycles, including the softening specialty insurance premium rate environment our Specialty segment is currently experiencing in certain insurance and reinsurance lines; changes in the way customers, investors, ratings agencies, regulators or legislators perceive our performance, financial strength and future prospects; Radian Guaranty’s ability to remain an approved insurer to the Government-Sponsored Enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) (“GSEs”), including the ability to comply with the PMIERs; our ability to maintain an adequate level of capital in our subsidiaries, including for our insurance subsidiaries, to satisfy current and future requirements of regulators, the GSEs and Lloyd’s; changes in the charters or business practices of, or rules or regulations imposed by or applicable to: (i) in the case of our Mortgage segment, the GSEs or loans purchased by the GSEs and (ii) in the case of our Specialty segment, Lloyd’s; changes in the current housing finance system in the United States, including the roles and areas of primary focus of the Federal Housing Administration (“FHA”), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”), the GSEs and private mortgage insurers in this system; our ability to successfully execute and implement our capital plans, including loss limitation and risk distribution strategies through the capital markets, traditional reinsurance markets or other strategies, and to maintain sufficient holding company liquidity to meet our ongoing liquidity needs; our ability to successfully execute and implement our business plans and strategies, including plans and strategies that may require GSE, Lloyd’s and/or regulatory approvals and licenses that are subject to complex compliance requirements that we may be unable to satisfy, or that may expose us to new risks, including those that could impact our capital and liquidity positions; risks associated with the Inigo acquisition, including: risks related to diverting the attention of management from ongoing business operations; the possibility that the anticipated benefits and impacts of the acquisition are not realized when expected, or at all; risks related to the volatility and uncertainty of expected future performance and results in our Specialty segment; and risks associated with Radian’s ability to successfully execute on its strategic evolution to become a global multi-line specialty insurer, such as risks associated with entering new markets and lines of business and our ability to manage international operations; risks associated with our plans to divest or otherwise exit our Mortgage Conduit, Title and Real Estate Services businesses, including the potential inability to complete any or all of the divestiture transactions, on the anticipated timeline or at all; risks related to the quality of third-party mortgage underwriting and mortgage loan servicing, including the timeliness and accuracy of servicer reporting; a decrease in the Persistency Rate of our mortgage insurance on Monthly Premium Policies; competition, including increased competition, on the basis of pricing, capacity (including, with respect to our Specialty segment, alternative sources of capital from both traditional markets and alternative capital, including catastrophe bonds), coverage terms, or other factors and, specifically with respect to our Mortgage segment, competition from current and potential new mortgage insurers, the FHA and the VA and from other forms of credit enhancement, such as any potential GSE-sponsored alternatives to traditional mortgage insurance; government actions and the adoption of (or failure to adopt) new laws, regulations and executive orders, changes in existing laws, regulations and executive orders, or the way they are interpreted or applied, and adoption of laws, regulations or executive orders that conflict among jurisdictions in which we operate; legal and regulatory claims, assertions, actions, reviews, audits, inquiries or investigations that could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, injunctions, restitutions or other relief that could require significant expenditures, new or increased reserves or have other effects on our business; the possibility that we may fail to estimate accurately, especially in the event of an extended economic downturn or a period of extreme market volatility and economic uncertainty, the likelihood, magnitude and timing of losses in establishing loss reserves; claims for natural catastrophic events or severe economic events in our Specialty segment that could cause large losses and substantial volatility in our results of operations; the possibility that for our Mortgage segment we may fail to accurately calculate or project our Available Assets and Minimum Required Assets under the PMIERs, which could be impacted by, among other things, the size and mix of our IIF, changes to the PMIERs, the level of defaults in our portfolio, the reported status of defaults in our portfolio (including whether they are subject to mortgage forbearance, a repayment plan or a loan modification trial period), the level of cash flow generated by our insurance operations and our risk distribution strategies; risks associated with investments to diversify and grow our business, including our acquisition of Inigo, or the pursuit of new lines of business or development of new products and services, and additional financial risks related to these investments, including required changes in our investment, financing and hedging strategies, and risks associated with our use of financial leverage, which could expose us to liquidity risks resulting from changes in the fair values of assets; the effectiveness and security of our information technology systems and digital products and services, including the risk that these systems, products or services fail to operate as expected or planned or expose us to cybersecurity or third-party risks, including due to the increase in the number and sophistication of attempted cyber-attacks or cyber-intrusions such as malware, unauthorized access, ransomware and, more recently, the ability of cyber threat actors (including the AI itself acting autonomously) to use AI tools to find and exploit vulnerabilities; the amount of dividends, if any, that our insurance subsidiaries may distribute to us, which under applicable regulatory requirements is based primarily on the financial performance of our insurance subsidiaries, and therefore, may be impacted by general economic, competitive and other factors, many of which are beyond our control and, in the case of Radian Guaranty, will require prior approval from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department for a period of at least three years and possibly up to five years in connection with the funding for the Inigo acquisition; the ability of our U.S. principal operating subsidiaries to distribute amounts to us under our internal tax- and expense-sharing arrangements, which for our U.S. insurance subsidiaries are subject to regulatory review and could be terminated at the discretion of such regulators; volatility in our financial results caused by changes in the fair value of our assets carried at fair value; changes in U.S. GAAP or SAP rules and guidance, or their interpretation; the amount and timing of potential payments or adjustments associated with tax examinations; and our ability to attract, develop and retain key employees. For more information regarding these risks and uncertainties as well as certain additional risks that we face, you should refer to “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and to subsequent reports and registration statements filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date on which we issued this press release. We do not intend to, and we disclaim any duty or obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or for any other reason.
Radian (RDN - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.99 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +8.55%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this mortgage insurer would post earnings of $1.11 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.16, delivering a surprise of +4.5%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
Radian, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry, posted revenues of $475.22 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 57.20%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $306.29 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Radian shares have lost about 1.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6%.
What's Next for Radian?While Radian has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Radian was favorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to outperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.20 on $302.4 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $4.79 on $1.22 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Multi line is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
SiriusPoint (SPNT - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 7.
This property and casualty reinsurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +32.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 2.8% higher over the last 30 days to the current level.
SiriusPoint's revenues are expected to be $809.23 million, up 11.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Key Takeaways RDN Q1 EPS climbed 28% and topped estimates on stronger premiums and investment income.Radian Group's new insurance written rose 42% to $13.5B, while insurance in force grew 3%.RDN repurchased $50M in shares and paid $35M in dividends during the first quarter.
Radian Group Inc. (RDN - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted operating income of $1.27 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5%. The bottom line improved 28.3% year over year.
Operating revenues increased 55.2% year over year to $475 million, driven by higher premiums earned and net investment income. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 57.2%.
The better-than-expected quarterly results benefited from higher premiums earned, solid investment income, growth in new insurance written and higher mortgage insurance in force. However, elevated expenses and higher primary loan defaults remained headwinds.
Q1 in DetailNet premiums earned were $403 million, up 72.2% year over year. Net investment income rose 14.8% year over year to $70 million, supported by higher short-term investment balances and maturities, partially offset by securities.
MI's new insurance written increased 42% year over year to $13.5 billion.
Primary mortgage insurance in force rose 3% year over year to $282 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%.
Persistency — the percentage of mortgage insurance remaining in force after 12 months — was 81.3% as of March 31, 2025, down 110 basis points year over year.
Primary delinquent loans represented 2.51% of primary loans in default as of March 31, 2026, compared with 2.33% in the prior-year quarter.
Total expenses soared 204.5% year over year to $292.7 million. The expense ratio improved 120 basis points year over year to 20%, reflecting enhanced operating leverage.
RDN’s Financial UpdateAs of March 31, 2026, Radian reported cash of $55.4 million, surged 123.3% from the 2025-end level.
Total assets increased 31.2% to $10.7 billion from the 2025-end level.
Book value per share rose 10% year over year to $35.67. Shareholders’ equity increased 0.6% to $4.8 billion from the 2025-end level.
Adjusted net operating return on equity was 14.7%, up 130 basis points year over year.
As of March 31, 2026, Radian Guaranty’s available assets under PMIERs totaled $5.4 billion, resulting in excess available assets of $1.6 billion.
RDN’s Capital Deployment & Dividend UpdateDuring the first quarter of 2026, the company repurchased 1.5 million shares of common stock for $50 million.
In the first quarter, Radian paid a quarterly dividend of 25.5 cents per share, totaling approximately $35 million.
Zacks RankRDN currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Performance of Other InsurersArch Capital Group Ltd. ACGL reported first-quarter 2026 operating income of $2.50 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.4%. The bottom line increased 15.4% year over year.
Operating revenues of $4.4 billion decreased 3.8% year over year, primarily due to lower net premiums earned. Revenues missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.1%. Gross premiums written decreased 0.6% year over year to $6.4 billion.
American International Group, Inc. (AIG - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $2.11, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.90. The bottom line rose 80.3% year over year.
Adjusted operating revenues advanced 5.4% year over year to $6.97 billion. The top line beat the consensus mark by 1.2%. Net premiums written totaled $5.6 billion, reflecting 24% year-over-year growth, driven by 21% growth in Global Commercial and 11% growth in Global Personal.
MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 operating net income per share of 76 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.1%. The bottom line also improved 1.3% year over year.
Total operating revenues declined 3% year over year to $297 million, attributable to lower net premiums earned and other revenues. The top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.4%. Net premiums earned declined 3.4% year over year to $235.4 million, surpassing our estimate of $234.3 million.
Key Takeaways RDN expects steady premium yields, aided by industry pricing and low-rate loans in force. Radian Group sees EPS growth and higher ROE after completing the Inigo acquisition in 2026.RDN plans to divest non-core units to focus on a global multi-line specialty insurance business. Shares of Radian Group Inc. (RDN - Free Report) have gained 10.4% in the past year against the industry’s decline of 8.5%. With a capitalization of $4.99 billion, the average number of shares traded in the last three months was 1.4 million.
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RDN has underperformed a multiline insurer like CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO - Free Report) , which has gained 18.3% in the past year, but outperformed others like MetLife, Inc. (MET - Free Report) and Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU - Free Report) , which have lost 3.3% and 5.8%, respectively.
RDN Shares Are AffordableRDN shares are trading at a price-to-book value of 1.05X, lower than the industry average of 2.57X, the Finance sector’s 4.39X, and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s 7.1X. Its pricing, at a discount to the industry average, gives a better entry point for investors.
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Encouraging Projections for RDNThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Radian Group’s 2026 revenues is pegged at $1.22 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 0.02%. The estimate for 2026 earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year increase of 17.5%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 EPS and revenues indicates an increase of 3.2% and 2.7%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates.
The expected long-term earnings growth is pegged at 7.7%.
Average Target Price for RDN Suggests UpsideBased on short-term price targets offered by five analysts, the Zacks average price target is $42 per share. The average suggests a potential 11.8% upside from the last closing price.
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RDN’s Favorable Return on CapitalReturn on invested capital in the trailing 12 months was 7%, better than the industry average of 2.1%, reflecting RDN’s efficiency in utilizing funds to generate income.
Key Points to Note for RDNRadian Group’s mortgage insurance portfolio is expected to create a strong foundation for future earnings, supported by its proprietary analytics capabilities and RADAR Rates platform. However, persistence rates witnessed a modest decline due to higher refinancing activity.
Management expects in-force premium yields to remain steady, supported by favorable industry pricing conditions and a large share of low-interest-rate loans in force. In addition, RDN has been witnessing a declining pattern of claim filings. We expect paid claims to decline further, thus strengthening the balance sheet and improving its financial profile.
Radian Group completed its strategic acquisition of Inigo in February 2026. With this acquisition, Radian Group will expand from a leading U.S. private mortgage insurer into a global, diversified, multi-line specialty insurer, tremendously increasing its product expertise and capabilities while optimising the deployment of the excess capital.
Radian Group projects mid-teens percentage growth in EPS and approximately a 200-basis point increase in return on equity in the first full year after the transaction closes in early 2026. RDN expects the deal to double its total annual revenues, providing flexibility to deploy capital across multiple insurance lines through various business cycles.
Radian Group has also agreed to divest its Mortgage Conduit, Title and Real Estate Services businesses. With this divestiture, the insurer intends to simplify its operations and focus on the new insurance venture, a global multi-line specialty insurance business.
Radian Group maintains a solid balance sheet with sufficient liquidity and strong cash flows. A strong capital position helps Radian Group deploy capital via share repurchases and dividend hikes that enhance shareholders’ value.
ConclusionImproving mortgage insurance portfolio, declining claims, a solid capital position and effective capital deployment should continue to favor mortgage insurers over the long term.
The company’s current dividend yield of 2.7% betters the industry average of 0.7%, making it an attractive pick for yield-seeking investors. Its solid growth projections as well as attractive valuations are other positives. Coupled with impressive dividend history and favorable ROIC, the time appears right for potential investors to bet on this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) insurer. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
3 Undervalued Dividend Payers For Volatile Market ConditionsRadian Group NYSE: RDN said its first quarter of 2026 marked the company’s first reporting period as a “global multi-line specialty insurer” following the early February closing of its $1.7 billion acquisition of Inigo, a specialty insurance carrier operating through the Lloyd’s market.
Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry said the company is now operating across two “complementary, non-correlated insurance businesses,” mortgage insurance and specialty insurance, each with separate risk and return characteristics. He said Inigo contributed meaningfully to results despite being included for only two months of the quarter.
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“This quarter is not about declaring victory. It’s about establishing momentum,” Thornberry said. He added that Radian believes the combination of its mortgage insurance platform and Inigo’s specialty insurance business can create “a more resilient, more flexible, and more valuable future.”
Radian Posts Higher Adjusted Earnings as Inigo Contributes Senior Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer Dan Kobell said Radian generated net income from continuing operations of $129 million, or $0.93 per share, on a GAAP basis. Return on equity was 10.8%.
Kobell said GAAP results included certain one-time costs tied to the Inigo transaction, as well as non-cash amortization and purchase accounting adjustments. Adjusted net operating earnings were $1.27 per share, up 22% from a year earlier, while adjusted net operating return on equity rose to 14.7%, an increase of more than 130 basis points from the prior year.
Total revenue increased 58% year over year to $466 million, reflecting growth in the mortgage segment and the contribution from the new specialty segment. Book value per share rose 10% from a year earlier to $35.67, and Kobell said dividends returned to stockholders over the past year accounted for an additional 3% of book value.
Radian also reported $70 million of net investment income, up 14% from the year-earlier period, driven by higher investment balances. The company’s total investment portfolio stood at $7.1 billion and consisted of what Kobell described as well-diversified and highly rated securities.
Company Introduces Mortgage and Specialty Reporting Segments Following the Inigo acquisition, Radian changed its reporting structure to include two insurance segments: mortgage and specialty. Kobell said a separate corporate category will include items not attributable to either segment, including holding company investment income, interest expense and certain corporate costs. Prior periods have been restated to reflect the revised structure.
In the mortgage segment, Radian’s insurance in force increased 3% year over year to $282 billion. New insurance written totaled $13.5 billion, up 42% from the prior year. Persistency remained strong at 81.3%, and Kobell noted that approximately half of the company’s insurance in-force portfolio had a mortgage rate of 5.5% or lower at quarter-end, making those policies less likely to cancel through refinancing in the near term.
Mortgage credit trends remained favorable, according to Kobell. Radian reported approximately 13,600 new defaults in the quarter, down 4% from the prior quarter, while cures increased to approximately 13,700. Cures exceeded new defaults, reducing the portfolio default rate to 2.51%. Kobell said favorable trends continued into April.
The mortgage segment recorded $36 million of favorable development from prior-period defaults, similar to recent quarters. Operating expenses in the mortgage segment declined 6% year over year to $41 million, and the mortgage expense ratio improved to 20% from 21% a year earlier.
Specialty Segment Reports 85% Combined Ratio The specialty segment, which includes two months of Inigo performance, produced $164 million of net premiums earned. Kobell said those premiums were diversified across a range of insurance and reinsurance lines. The specialty segment represented 41% of Radian’s first-quarter net earned premiums.
The specialty segment’s total loss provision was $86 million, including $13 million of favorable net development for prior-period reserves. Kobell said the underwriting environment has become more competitive, especially in property insurance and reinsurance, but added that underwriting profitability remained strong during the quarter, helped by a low level of natural catastrophe losses.
The specialty segment reported a net expense ratio of 33% and a net combined ratio of 85%. Kobell said the results were consistent with Radian’s expectations, while cautioning that the combined ratio will vary over time.
“We intend to continue to prioritize profitability over volume and remain committed to disciplined, profitable growth,” Kobell said.
Capital Returns Resume After Acquisition Radian resumed opportunistic share repurchases during the quarter. The company repurchased $50 million of common stock, or 1.5 million shares, in the first quarter and bought an additional $65 million in April. That brought total repurchases so far in 2026 to $115 million, or 3.3 million shares.
Kobell said Radian Guaranty paid a $140 million dividend to Radian Group in the first quarter, and the company expects dividends of at least $600 million from Radian Guaranty to Radian Group during 2026, including the first-quarter payment. Radian Guaranty’s PMIERs cushion was unchanged at $1.6 billion, which Kobell said was significantly above the required capital level.
Radian also paid a quarterly dividend to stockholders totaling $35 million. Holding company liquidity was $391 million at quarter-end.
The company previously drew $200 million on a revolving credit facility before the Inigo closing. Kobell said Radian repaid $50 million during the first quarter, leaving $150 million outstanding at quarter-end, and still expects to repay the borrowing in full during 2026. The holding company leverage ratio was 20.2% at quarter-end, and management expects it to be below 20% by the end of 2026.
During the question-and-answer session, Kobell said Radian expects $200 million to $250 million of full-year excess capital potentially available for opportunistic share repurchases after considering debt repayment, dividends and liquidity needs. He noted that the company had already used $115 million of that capacity through the first four months of the year.
Kobell also said Radian currently expects to refinance a $450 million senior note maturity due in March 2027, either later this year or early next year.
Management Addresses Specialty Pricing and Mortgage Severity Asked about rising mortgage insurance claim severity, Kobell said the company has seen severity trend higher over recent years and quarters. He attributed the movement partly to newer loans entering default inventory with higher loan balances and higher risk in force per policy, as well as changes in claim mix and home price appreciation-related mitigation benefits. He said severity remains favorable to expectations, noting that pre-COVID severity was typically 100% or above, while current levels are in the 80% range.
On specialty insurance pricing, Thornberry said Radian expected market softening as part of its due diligence on Inigo. He said softening has been consistent with expectations, particularly after several years of high pricing, and that rate adequacy remains good in many areas despite pullbacks.
Thornberry said Inigo’s strategy is focused on managing through cycles with underwriting discipline, data and analytics, customer relationships and flexibility in capital allocation. He emphasized that Radian is prioritizing profitability rather than a specific revenue growth target.
Radian plans to hold an investor day on June 4 in New York City, where management said it expects to provide more detail on strategy, capital management and the company’s new operating structure across mortgage and specialty insurance.
About Radian Group NYSE: RDNRadian Group Inc NYSE: RDN is a leading provider of private mortgage insurance and related risk management solutions in the United States. Through its primary subsidiary, Radian Guaranty Inc, the company underwrites borrower-paid and lender-paid mortgage insurance that protects lenders and investors from potential losses arising from borrower defaults. Radian's core business focuses on supporting residential mortgage originations and servicing by offering capital-efficient credit protection and credit risk transfer strategies.
Beyond mortgage insurance, Radian offers an array of real estate transaction services under its Radian Title division.
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WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) announced today that its stockholders re-elected all eleven of the company’s director nominees, who serve one-year terms and are elected annually. As previously disclosed, Gregory Serio, a director of the company since 2012, retired at the end of his current term following today’s 2026 Annual Meeting. Serio’s retirement comes after a successful tenure during which Radian transformed into a global multi-line specialty insurer.
"Greg's expertise in the insurance industry, risk management, and corporate governance has been a true asset to our Board. We are grateful for his years of dedicated service and his many contributions to this organization, and we wish him the very best in what lies ahead," said Howard B. Culang, Non-Executive Board Chair.
In addition to the election of directors, the company’s stockholders approved all other proposals recommended by the Board of Directors and presented for vote at Radian’s 2026 Annual Meeting, consisting of an advisory proposal to approve the compensation of Radian’s named executive officers (“say-on-pay”), a new equity compensation plan for Radian and ratifying the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent auditors for 2026.
The company’s Board of Directors also approved a regular quarterly dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.255 per share, payable June 17, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 2, 2026.
About Radian
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is a trusted, global multi-line specialty insurer that helps businesses navigate risk with confidence. Built on financial strength and disciplined risk management, Radian brings clarity to complex risk decisions through its proprietary view of risk and a global perspective. Visit radian.com to learn how our collaborative and customer-centric culture transforms risk into a world of opportunity.
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Rick Thornberry has informed the Board of Directors of his intent to retire in December 2026, following nearly a decade of leadership that fundamentally transformed the company.
The Board has appointed Mike Weinbach as CEO-Elect, effective June 1, 2026. Weinbach will assume the role of chief executive officer and become a member of the Board on August 13, 2026. Thornberry will serve as a strategic advisor through his retirement on December 31, 2026, supporting a disciplined and thoughtful transition.
A Legacy of Strategic Transformation
Since joining Radian as CEO in 2017, Thornberry has more than tripled book value per share on a total return basis, including dividends, delivering a 13.4% compounded annual growth rate while building the operational and financial foundation that enabled the company's next strategic evolution.
That evolution culminated earlier this year with the $1.7 billion acquisition of Inigo Limited, a highly respected Lloyd's specialty insurer with broad reach across diversified, multi-line specialty insurance lines. The transaction, which closed February 2, 2026, marked Radian's entry into the global specialty insurance market and significantly expanded the company's total addressable market.
“Rick's impact on Radian over the last nine years cannot be overstated,” said Howard Culang, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board. “Under his leadership, Radian evolved from a strong domestic franchise into a diversified, global company with the financial strength, talent, and strategic positioning to compete and win for years to come. The Inigo acquisition represents a defining moment in Radian’s history, and it happened because of Rick’s vision, discipline and entrepreneurial leadership. On behalf of the entire Board, we are deeply grateful for his leadership and the remarkable legacy he leaves.”
“It has been a privilege to lead the Radian team, and I am deeply proud of all that we have accomplished together,” said Thornberry. “We set out to build a company that could grow and perform across market cycles – one with the financial strength, the culture, the disciplined approach to risk and capital, and a genuine commitment to our customers and stockholders, and I believe we have done that. The addition of Inigo is the clearest expression of that ambition, expanding our business and offering a runway of growth that simply was not available to us before. Mike is a proven leader with the experience, discipline, and people-first approach this company deserves, and I look forward to working closely with him to ensure a seamless transition."
Introducing Mike Weinbach
Mike Weinbach is a seasoned executive whose 30-year career has been defined by leading large, complex businesses through growth and transformation at the intersection of financial services, data, and technology. Most recently, he served as President of Mr. Cooper Group, where he successfully led the industry's largest mortgage servicer through its acquisition by Rocket Companies in 2025 while advancing technology initiatives that enhanced customer experience and grew the company's servicing and originations portfolios. Prior to Mr. Cooper, Weinbach was CEO of Consumer Lending at Wells Fargo, overseeing strategy across home, auto, student, and personal lending, credit cards, and merchant services, leading a team of more than 40,000 employees and serving on the company's Operating Committee. Before Wells Fargo, he spent 16 years at JPMorgan Chase, ultimately serving as CEO of Chase Home Lending after progressive leadership roles across consumer banking, business banking, home lending, and auto lending. He began his career as an M&A investment banker at Citigroup. Weinbach holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor's degree in economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
“Selecting a CEO is one of the Board’s most important responsibilities, and we approached the process with the rigor it deserves, engaging with Russell Reynolds Associates, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm, to ensure we considered the best leadership talent available,” said Culang. “In Mike, we found someone who distinguished himself throughout the process – not only for his track record of leading large, diversified and complex businesses, but for the thoughtfulness and discipline with which he thinks about the road ahead. Radian is exceptionally well positioned, and we have full confidence that Mike is the right leader to build on that foundation.”
"Radian has established itself as a truly differentiated company – a best-in-class mortgage insurance business with deep customer relationships, financial discipline, and now a global specialty platform with significant runway," said Weinbach. “I’m coming in with great respect for what Rick and this team have built and a clear focus on what comes next – executing the strategy, investing in our people, and delivering long-term value for our customers and stockholders. I’m looking forward to working with this exceptional team.”
About Radian
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is a trusted, global multi-line specialty insurer that helps businesses navigate risk with confidence. Built on financial strength and disciplined risk management, Radian brings clarity to complex risk decisions through its proprietary view of risk and a global perspective. Visit radian.com to learn how our collaborative and customer-centric culture transforms risk into a world of opportunity.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Stock to Watch: Radian (RDN - Free Report) Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Radian Group is a credit enhancement company that supports homebuyers, mortgage lenders, loan servicers and investors with a suite of private mortgage insurance and related risk-management products and services. Radian trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RDN.
RDN is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
Momentum investors should take note of this Finance stock. RDN has a Momentum Style Score of B, and shares are up 3.5% over the past four weeks.
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With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, RDN should be on investors' short list.
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These are only a few of the key metrics included in Radian Group's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, RDN looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.
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WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) today announced that it has granted equity-based awards to Michael Weinbach as a material inducement to his employment. These awards are being provided in accordance with Mr. Weinbach's employment agreement and issued pursuant to the employment inducement award exemption to the stockholder approval requirements under New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual Section 303A.08. Radian is issuing this press release pursuant to the requi.
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) will host an Investor Day today, Thursday, June 4, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. Eastern time in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
During the event, Radian’s executive leadership team will discuss the company’s long-term strategy for value creation as a global multi-line specialty insurer, outlining how the company’s strong financial foundation, complementary insurance businesses, and disciplined capital management are expected to drive continued growth across market cycles. The event will include an overview of Radian’s mortgage insurance business as well as an in-depth look at its Inigo specialty insurance business.
To learn more and to register to view the live broadcast, visit the company's Investor Day webpage at https://www.radian.com/RDNinvestorday26.
A replay of the webcast will be available at https://www.radian.com/for-investors/investor-events/investor-day-26 following the live broadcast, for a period of one year.
About Radian
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) is a trusted, global multi-line specialty insurer that helps businesses navigate risk with confidence. Built on financial strength and disciplined risk management, Radian brings clarity to complex risk decisions through its proprietary view of risk and a global perspective. Visit radian.com to learn how our collaborative and customer-centric culture transforms risk into a world of opportunity.
It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Radian (RDN - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 10.7% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
But investors have to be wondering, will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Radian due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent catalysts for Radian Group Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Radian Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Premiums Rise Y/Y
Radian Group Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted operating income of $1.27 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.5%. The bottom line improved 28.3% year over year. Operating revenues increased 55.2% year over year to $475 million, driven by higher premiums earned and net investment income. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 57.2%.
The better-than-expected quarterly results benefited from higher premiums earned, solid investment income, growth in new insurance written and higher mortgage insurance in force. However, elevated expenses and higher primary loan defaults remained headwinds.
Q1 in DetailNet premiums earned were $403 million, up 72.2% year over year. Net investment income rose 14.8% year over year to $70 million, supported by higher short-term investment balances and maturities, partially offset by securities. MI's new insurance written increased 42% year over year to $13.5 billion.
Primary mortgage insurance in force rose 3% year over year to $282 billion, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.2%. Persistency — the percentage of mortgage insurance remaining in force after 12 months — was 81.3% as of March 31, 2025, down 110 basis points year over year.
Primary delinquent loans represented 2.51% of primary loans in default as of March 31, 2026, compared with 2.33% in the prior-year quarter. Total expenses soared 204.5% year over year to $292.7 million. The expense ratio improved 120 basis points year over year to 20%, reflecting enhanced operating leverage.
RDN’s Financial UpdateAs of March 31, 2026, Radian reported cash of $55.4 million, surged 123.3% from the 2025-end level. Total assets increased 31.2% to $10.7 billion from the 2025-end level.
Book value per share rose 10% year over year to $35.67. Shareholders’ equity increased 0.6% to $4.8 billion from the 2025-end level. Adjusted net operating return on equity was 14.7%, up 130 basis points year over year.
As of March 31, 2026, Radian Guaranty’s available assets under PMIERs totaled $5.4 billion, resulting in excess available assets of $1.6 billion.
RDN’s Capital Deployment & Dividend UpdateDuring the first quarter of 2026, the company repurchased 1.5 million shares of common stock for $50 million. In the first quarter, Radian paid a quarterly dividend of 25.5 cents per share, totaling approximately $35 million.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?Since the earnings release, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates review.
The consensus estimate has shifted 15% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, Radian has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a score of A on the value side, putting it in the top quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of this revision looks promising. Interestingly, Radian has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry PlayerRadian belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Multi line industry. Another stock from the same industry, CNO Financial (CNO - Free Report) , has gained 2.7% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2026.
CNO reported revenues of $1.05 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +4.1%. EPS of $1.29 for the same period compares with $0.79 a year ago.
For the current quarter, CNO is expected to post earnings of $0.99 per share, indicating a change of +13.8% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -2% over the last 30 days.
CNO has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.
Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics and fundamental analysis to find companies that they believe are undervalued at their current share price levels.
Zacks has developed the innovative Style Scores system to highlight stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will be interested in stocks with great grades in the "Value" category. When paired with a high Zacks Rank, "A" grades in the Value category are among the strongest value stocks on the market today.
One company to watch right now is Radian Group (RDN - Free Report) . RDN is currently holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and a Value grade of A.
Another notable valuation metric for RDN is its P/B ratio of 1.12. The P/B is a method of comparing a stock's market value to its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This company's current P/B looks solid when compared to its industry's average P/B of 2.54. Over the past 12 months, RDN's P/B has been as high as 1.19 and as low as 0.94, with a median of 1.04.
Finally, our model also underscores that RDN has a P/CF ratio of 7.66. This metric takes into account a company's operating cash flow and can be used to find stocks that are undervalued based on their solid cash outlook. RDN's current P/CF looks attractive when compared to its industry's average P/CF of 7.84. Over the past 52 weeks, RDN's P/CF has been as high as 7.82 and as low as 6.53, with a median of 7.19.
Value investors will likely look at more than just these metrics, but the above data helps show that Radian Group is likely undervalued currently. And when considering the strength of its earnings outlook, RDN sticks out as one of the market's strongest value stocks.
Key Takeaways RDN trades at 0.96X forward price-to-book, below industry, sector and S&P 500 averages. The Inigo acquisition is expected to expand RDN into a global multi-line specialty insurer. Strong earnings growth forecasts, rising ROIC and a growing dividend support the investment case. Shares of Radian Group Inc. (RDN - Free Report) closed at $34.14 on June 11, near its 52-week high of $38.84. This proximity underscores investor confidence. It has the ingredients for further price appreciation.
Radian Group’s shares are trading at a discount compared with the Zacks Multi-line Insurance industry. Its forward price-to-book value of 0.96X is lower than the industry average of 2.54X, the Finance sector’s 4.38X and the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s 7.88X. The insurer has a Value Score of A.
The insurer has a market capitalization of $4.54 billion. The average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 1.32 million. The insurer’s earnings have a solid track record of beating estimates in each of the last four quarters, with an average of 10.68%.
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Shares of MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG - Free Report) , Assurant, Inc. (AIZ - Free Report) and Old Republic International Corporation (ORI - Free Report) are also trading at a discount to the industry average.
Shares of Radian Group have lost 5.2% in the year-to-date period compared with the industry’s decline of 3%.
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RDN’s Encouraging Growth ProjectionsThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for Radian Group’s 2026 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 16.2%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.21 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 81%.
The consensus estimate for 2027 earnings per share and revenues indicates an increase of 2.8% and 11.3%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates.
Average Target Price for RDN Suggests UpsideBased on short-term price targets offered by six analysts, the Zacks average price target is $43.17 per share. The average suggests a potential 24.3% upside from the last closing price.
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RDN’s Favorable Return on CapitalReturn on invested capital (ROIC) has been increasing over the last few quarters, while the company raised its capital investment over the same time frame. This reflects RDN’s efficiency in utilizing funds to generate income. ROIC in the trailing 12 months was 7%, better than the industry average of 2.19%.
Key Points to Note for RDNRadian Group’s heightened focus on the core business and services with higher growth potential ensures a predictable and recurring fee-based revenue stream.
New business, combined with increasing annual persistency, should drive continued growth of the insurance-in-force portfolio. Radian Group’s mortgage insurance portfolio creates a strong foundation for future earnings. RDN has been witnessing a declining pattern of claim filings. We expect paid claims to decline further, thus strengthening the balance sheet and improving its financial profile.
Radian Group completed its strategic acquisition of Inigo in February 2026. With this acquisition, Radian Group will expand from a leading U.S. private mortgage insurer into a global, diversified multi-line specialty insurer, significantly increasing its product expertise and capabilities and optimizing the deployment of the excess capital.
Radian Group projects mid-teens percentage growth in earnings per share and approximately a 200-basis point increase in return on equity in the first full year after the transaction is closed in early 2026. RDN also expects the deal to double its total annual revenues, providing flexibility to deploy capital across multiple insurance lines through various business cycles.
Radian Group has also agreed to divest Mortgage Conduit, Title and Real Estate Services businesses. With this divestiture, the insurer intends to simplify its operations and focus on the new insurance venture, a global multi-line specialty insurance business.
This mortgage insurer has been strengthening its capital position with capital contributions, reinsurance transactions and cash position. This helps Radian Group engage in wealth distribution via dividend hikes and share buybacks.
ConclusionImproving mortgage insurance portfolio, declining claims, a solid capital position and effective capital deployment should continue to favor mortgage insurers over the long term.
The 4.1% increase in quarterly dividend in the first quarter of 2025 marks the sixth consecutive year. RDN has increased the quarterly dividend, which has more than doubled over the past five years. The company’s current dividend yield of 2.9% betters the industry average of 2.3%, making it an attractive pick for yield-seeking investors.
Its solid growth projections as well as attractive valuations are other positives. Coupled with optimistic analyst sentiment and favorable ROIC, the time appears right for potential investors to bet on this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) insurer. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
CACI International (CACI - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $7.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.9 per share. This compares to earnings of $6.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +5.36%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this defense contractor would post earnings of $6.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.81, delivering a surprise of +6.24%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
CACI International, which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Services industry, posted revenues of $2.35 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.21%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.17 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
CACI International shares have lost about 2.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.2%.
What's Next for CACI International?While CACI International has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for CACI International was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $7.71 on $2.63 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $28.32 on $9.49 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Computer - Services is currently in the bottom 27% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, CGI Group (GIB - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on April 29.
This information technology and business process services company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.65 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +11.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
CGI Group's revenues are expected to be $3.08 billion, up 9.9% from the year-ago quarter.
CACI International (CACI - Free Report) reported $2.35 billion in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 8.5%. EPS of $7.27 for the same period compares to $6.23 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.21% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.35 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $6.90, the EPS surprise was +5.36%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how CACI International performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Total Revenue - Organic Growth (YOY): 6.8% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 7.4%.Revenues by Customer Group- Department of Defense: $1.3 billion compared to the $1.5 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -21.6% year over year.Revenues by Expertise or Technology- Technology: $1.33 billion compared to the $1.38 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +11.2% year over year.Revenues by Expertise or Technology- Expertise: $1.02 billion versus $1 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +5.2% change.Revenues by Customer Group- Federal Civilian Agencies: $373.58 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $441.24 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -13.4%.View all Key Company Metrics for CACI International here>>>
Shares of CACI International have returned -10.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +8.6% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways CACI Q3 FY26 earnings and revenues beat estimates, with EPS up 16.7% and sales rising 8.5% year over year.CACI saw strong demand with $2.2B awards, backlog up 6.4% and funded backlog rising 19% year over year.CACI raised revenue outlook to $9.5-$9.6B but cut profit guidance due to higher interest & acquisition costs. CACI International (CACI - Free Report) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
CACI reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $7.27 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.4%. The bottom line increased 16.7% on a year-over-year basis, primarily driven by higher revenues and operating income, partially offset by higher tax provisions and higher interest expenses.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, CACI reported revenues of $2.4 billion, which surpassed the consensus mark by 0.21%. The top line increased 8.5% from the prior-year quarter.
The better-than-expected results pushed CACI stock up 0.54% in the premarket hours on Thursday. CACI shares have soared 21% in the past year, outperforming the Computer - Services industry’s decline of 4.7%.
CACI’s Q3 FY26 DetailsIn the third quarter of fiscal 2026, contract awards totaled $2.2 billion, reflecting continued strong demand and a healthy pipeline. The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 0.9x for the quarter and 1.2x on a trailing 12-month basis, with a weighted average contract duration of more than six years.
Total backlog was $33.4 billion, marking a 6.4% year-over-year increase, representing approximately 3.6 years of annualized revenue visibility. Funded backlog grew even faster, increasing 19% year over year, reflecting solid near-term revenue support.
From a revenue composition perspective, CACI continues to derive the vast majority of its business from existing programs, which accounted for 98% of revenues, while recompetes and new business each contributed about 1%, reflecting a highly stable and recurring revenue base.
Profitability remained healthy, supported by execution and mix benefits. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 12.3%, up 60 basis points year over year, while adjusted EPS grew 17% year over year. Operating income growth was driven by higher revenues, improved execution and lower share count, partially offset by higher interest expense and taxes.
CACI’s Balance Sheet & Cash FlowAs of March 31, 2026, CACI had cash and cash equivalents of $158 million compared with the previous quarter’s $423 million.
The company continues to maintain a solid financial position, though leverage increased to approximately 4.2x (pro forma) following the ARKA acquisition. Management expects leverage to return to the low 3x range within six quarters, supported by strong cash flow generation.
CACI’s operating cash flow was $504 million, and free cash flow was $221 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
CACI Updates Fiscal 2026 GuidanceBuoyed by strong execution and demand visibility, CACI raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to be in the band of $9.5-$9.6 billion, up from the prior range of $9.3-$9.5 billion, implying 10% to 11% growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CACI’s fiscal 2026 revenues is pegged at $9.49 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 9.96%.
However, due to acquisition-related costs and higher interest expenses, the company lowered adjusted net income guidance to $615-$630 million from the earlier projection of $630-$645 million.
Adjusted EPS is now expected in the range of $27.70-$28.38 compared with the earlier guidance of $28.25-$28.92. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CACI’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $28.32, indicating a year-over-year growth of 6.9%.
CACI reaffirmed its free cash flow guidance of $725 million, despite higher capital expenditures (~$95 million) and integration costs, highlighting the strength of its cash-generating model.
Zacks Rank and Stocks to ConsiderCurrently, CACI carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector are Arista Networks (ANET - Free Report) , Advanced Energy (AEIS - Free Report) and Applied Materials (AMAT - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Shares of Arista Networks have gained 17.8% year-to-date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ANET’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $3.53 per share, up by a penny over the past 30 days, indicating an increase of 18.5% year over year.
Shares of Advanced Energy have gained 78.8% year-to-date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AEIS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $8.32 per share, down a penny over the past 60 days, indicating a rise of 29.8% year over year.
Applied Materials shares have surged 53.4% year-to-date. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMAT’s fiscal 2026 earnings is pegged at $11.10 per share, up 7 cents over the past 30 days, indicating an increase of 17.8% year over year.
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Managed Service Provider (MSP) status. This latest recognition adds to CACI’s current arsenal of technical and business accomplishments achieved through precise hybrid cloud execution and robust qualifications, uniting edge-to-cloud delivery with audited 24/7 operations for mission workloads.
Transforming how our customers work takes bold, forward leaning investments to stay ahead of our adversaries and deliver the technology our customer’s need for mission success.
Share “Transforming how our customers work takes bold, forward leaning investments to stay ahead of our adversaries and deliver the technology our customers' need for mission success,” said Jason Bales, CACI Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. “Our multi-year collaboration with AWS is evidence of CACI’s position to bring commercial technology forward into the mission applications domain, all while delivering software-defined capabilities that achieve and maintain the highest security accreditations in the cloud at commercial speed.”
CACI’s robust technologies, such as Altitude™ and SHIFT™, along with its professional expertise, offer secure, compliant cloud solutions that meet our customers’ distinct mission objectives. Achieving AWS MSP status further validates CACI's ability to deliver rapid, end-to-end cloud solutions that drive network modernization, advance operational excellence, and ensure mission success.
“This new status, earned after rigorous technical audits, security reviews, and customer success evidence, is proof that CACI delivers secure, compliant, and resilient architectures from on-premises to multi-cloud,” continued Bales. “From the enterprise to the edge, CACI uses technology and software to modernize securely, accelerate innovation, and strengthen defense against evolving threats. As a single accountable partner, we deliver the speed, visibility, and confidence our nation needs to operate in today’s most complex and demanding environments.”
Working with AWS enables better automation and ongoing cost and security optimization for CACI’s customers. CACI provides planning, building, migrating, operating, and optimizing mission environments. Customers benefit from cloud environments that are patched, monitored, cost-controlled, and resilient, with measurable SLAs and automated scaling across enclaves and classifications.
CACI delivers:
Expedited Authority to Operate (ATO) processes: Utilizing proven templates, comprehensive evidence packages, and advanced automation tailored for U.S. public sector frameworks, ensuring faster and cleaner paths to ATO. Unmatched security and compliance: AWS MSP status ensures that we are maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. Optimized cloud solutions: Customers can now benefit from streamlined cloud solutions that are specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of the U.S. public sector. Additional benefits:
Enhanced trust and credibility: Customers have greater confidence in CACI’s cloud services, knowing they are backed by AWS security protocols and compliance frameworks. Improved efficiency: The use of automated processes and pre-approved templates reduces the time and effort required to achieve ATO, allowing customers to focus on their core missions. Superior support: CACI’s expertise in U.S. public sector frameworks ensures that customers receive tailored support and solutions that align with their specific needs and regulations. For more information about CACI’s innovative cloud solutions visit: www.caci.com/cloud. Learn more about CACI’s AWS relationship.
About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.
There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LimitlessPotential--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today the appointment of Christopher Monoski as its new Executive Vice President, Manufacturing, further strengthening the company's ability to deliver secure, mission-critical technologies across defense, intelligence, and national security programs. Monoski will report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer John Mengucci and will serve as a key member of CACI's leadership team, responsible for building and.
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it will participate in Bank of America’s 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation & Airline Key Leaders Conference.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jeff MacLauchlan will engage in a fireside chat and question-and-answer session on Tuesday, May 12, at 10:20 a.m. Eastern time.
A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the CACI investor relations website, and a replay will be posted for 90 days following the event.
About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.
There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that Jimmy Norcross, CACI executive vice president, Digital and Enterprise Solutions, has been named to the prestigious Nextgov/FCW Federal 100. Regarded as one of the highest honors for the federal IT community, the award recognizes individuals who went far beyond their assigned duties to shape their organizations and the nation’s agenda over the past year.
“Jimmy embodies CACI’s ethos to expand the limits of national security, and we are proud that his incredible work with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been recognized,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “His experience modernizing legacy systems, deploying responsible artificial intelligence, and executing complex cloud migrations directly enabled the success of this valued customer’s mission success. In a year defined by operational efficiency and optimization, Jimmy provided the clarity, discipline, and credibility required to ensure lasting improvements.”
In 2025, Norcross was responsible for delivering transformative impact to one of the government’s most complex tasks by improving efficiency, reliability, and modernization for backend IT applications for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). He led an effort that scaled AI-enabled development, automated testing, and disciplined delivery models that increased release velocity while maintaining near-perfect quality. Under his leadership, software release velocity more than doubled while sustaining 99% defect-free quality, enabling over 1,000 releases annually at the speed border patrol agents require.
“It is an honor to be among the Fed100’s list of leaders and to be recognized for the work we are doing in federal digital transformation to provide unparalleled mission outcomes to our partners at DHS,” said Norcross.
About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.
There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today it has been selected to move forward to Phase 3 of the Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) program as part of ongoing efforts with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command. This marks CACI’s latest significant advancement in its Optical Communications Terminal (OCT) portfolio, underscoring the company’s leadership in delivering innovative, resilient, and mission-ready capabilities in national security across all orbital domains.
CACI is driving the next generation of space communications and sensing.
Share “CACI’s progress as a prime contractor on the EST program demonstrates how we deliver innovation at mission speed,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “With our history of delivering modular OCT systems, proven operational solutions, and expanded capabilities enhanced by the acquisition of ARKA, we are driving the next generation of space communications and sensing. By investing ahead of need, CACI strengthens our nation’s space security and resilience to ensure operational advantage years before requirements are defined.”
In November 2025 during Phase 2 of the EST program, CACI passed critical design review of its EST OCT solution for beyond LEO (bLEO) missions and in January 2026, CACI successfully completed interoperability testing of its EST hardware at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Labs (MIT-LL). During the interoperability testing, CACI successfully demonstrated mission critical performance relevant for all pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) test cases to be used for bLEO missions. Furthermore, CACI demonstrated bi-directional operation with the MIT-LL standard reference modem.
During Phase 3 of the EST program, CACI will leverage its OCT solution and utilize its technologies to build a proto-flight terminal, undergo further interoperability and performance testing at MIT-LL, and deliver the terminal to the USSF for bLEO missions.
Additional Critical Space Contributions
CACI has designed, delivered, and deployed space technology across multiple orbital domains, including more than 50 OCTs in LEO. The company has also successfully transmitted data to earth from over 300 million miles away in deep space (Deep Space Optical Communications DSOC). CACI’s most recent accomplishment enabled the transmission of high-definition video and data transmission for the Artemis II moon mission.
“These milestones reflect CACI’s commitment to rapid technological development, integration across domains, and investment in next generation capabilities that meet operational needs in highly contested environments,” continued Mengucci.
About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.
There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for CACI International (CACI - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 6.9% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is CACI International due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
CACI International Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/YCACI reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, wherein both top and bottom lines surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
CACI reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 non-GAAP earnings of $7.27 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.4%. The bottom line increased 16.7% on a year-over-year basis, primarily driven by higher revenues and operating income, partially offset by higher tax provisions and higher interest expenses.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, CACI reported revenues of $2.4 billion, which surpassed the consensus mark by 0.21%. The top line increased 8.5% from the prior-year quarter.
CACI’s Q3 FY26 DetailsIn the third quarter of fiscal 2026, contract awards totaled $2.2 billion, reflecting continued strong demand and a healthy pipeline. The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 0.9x for the quarter and 1.2x on a trailing 12-month basis, with a weighted average contract duration of more than six years.
Total backlog was $33.4 billion, marking a 6.4% year-over-year increase, representing approximately 3.6 years of annualized revenue visibility. Funded backlog grew even faster, increasing 19% year over year, reflecting solid near-term revenue support.
From a revenue composition perspective, CACI continues to derive the vast majority of its business from existing programs, which accounted for 98% of revenues, while recompetes and new business each contributed about 1%, reflecting a highly stable and recurring revenue base.
Profitability remained healthy, supported by execution and mix benefits. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 12.3%, up 60 basis points year over year, while adjusted EPS grew 17% year over year. Operating income growth was driven by higher revenues, improved execution and lower share count, partially offset by higher interest expense and taxes.
CACI’s Balance Sheet & Cash FlowAs of March 31, 2026, CACI had cash and cash equivalents of $158 million compared with the previous quarter’s $423 million.
The company continues to maintain a solid financial position, though leverage increased to approximately 4.2x (pro forma) following the ARKA acquisition. Management expects leverage to return to the low 3x range within six quarters, supported by strong cash flow generation.
CACI’s operating cash flow was $504 million, and free cash flow was $221 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026.
CACI Updates Fiscal 2026 GuidanceBuoyed by strong execution and demand visibility, CACI raised its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to be in the band of $9.5-$9.6 billion, up from the prior range of $9.3-$9.5 billion, implying 10% to 11% growth.
However, due to acquisition-related costs and higher interest expenses, the company lowered adjusted net income guidance to $615-$630 million from the earlier projection of $630-$645 million.
Adjusted EPS is now expected in the range of $27.70-$28.38 compared with the earlier guidance of $28.25-$28.92.
CACI reaffirmed its free cash flow guidance of $725 million, despite higher capital expenditures (~$95 million) and integration costs, highlighting the strength of its cash-generating model.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -5.65% due to these changes.
VGM ScoresAt this time, CACI International has a average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock has a score of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, CACI International has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
CACI International (CACI) is reaffirmed as a buy, driven by strong contract wins, robust top-line growth, and a defense-friendly federal budget outlook. CACI's operating margins and cash flow trends are positive, with analyst consensus expecting EPS growth of +6% this year and +11% next year. Despite underperformance versus peers and a below investment-grade S&P rating, CACI's focus on cybersecurity and AI offers qualitative upside potential.
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Jeffrey MacLauchlan has been named Public Company CFO of the Year by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). MacLauchlan was recognized for his achievements in calendar year 2025.
“I’m honored to receive this prestigious recognition from NVTC,” said MacLauchlan. “This award reflects the disciplined execution and hard work of CACI’s leadership team, finance, and operations teams in delivering strong results for our customers and shareholders.”
Under MacLauchlan’s leadership, CACI delivered record financial performance in calendar year 2025, including nearly $9 billion in revenue representing 10.4% year-over-year growth, and a 16.4% increase in EBITDA, driven by strong program execution and a growing technology footprint. He oversaw disciplined capital deployment and key strategic transactions that strengthened CACI’s long-term financial position.
“Jeff’s impact on CACI is both strategic and measurable,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “His prudent financial stewardship, unwavering commitment to our long-term strategy, and proven ability to manage through complex market environments have strengthened our company and accelerated our path to future growth.”
NVTC’s annual CFO Awards recognizes finance professionals for their exceptional contribution to the economic growth of the Northern Virginia region’s tech community. The 2026 Tech CFO Awards ceremony was held on Monday, June 1 in McLean, Virginia.
About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.
There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Jeffrey MacLauchlan has been named Pu
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced that Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Jeffrey MacLauchlan has received the CFO of the Year Award in the Annual Revenue Greater than $500 Million category at the WashingtonExec Chief Officer Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights MacLauchlan's outstanding financial leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to driving disciplined, sustainable growth for CACI. “Our success is roo.
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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it will participate in the 16th Annual Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference.
President and Chief Executive Officer John Mengucci and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Jeff MacLauchlan will engage in a fireside chat and question-and-answer session on Wednesday, June 10, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern time.
A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the CACI investor relations website, and a replay will be posted for 90 days following the event.
About CACI
CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) is a national security company with 27,000 talented employees who are Ever Vigilant in expanding the limits of national security. We ensure our customers’ success by delivering differentiated technology and distinctive expertise to accelerate innovation, drive speed and efficiency, and rapidly anticipate and eliminate threats. Our culture drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. We are members of the Fortune 500™, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index. For more information, visit us at caci.com.
There are statements made herein which do not address historical facts and therefore could be interpreted to be forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in CACI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and other such filings that CACI makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Any forward-looking statements should not be unduly relied upon and only speak as of the date hereof.
Key Takeaways ILMN Q1 EPS of $1.15 beat estimates by 9.7% and rose 18.6% year over year. Illumina revenues hit $1.09B, up 4.8%, with both segments posting growth.ILMN raised 2026 guidance, projecting up to $4.62B revenues and up to $5.30 EPS. Illumina Inc. (ILMN - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.7%. The figure was up 18.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Including one-time items, the company’s GAAP EPS was 87 cents compared with 82 cents a year ago.
Illumina’s RevenuesFirst-quarter revenues amounted to $1.09 billion, up 4.8% year over year and up 3.5% on a constant-currency basis. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.1%.
Following the earnings announcement, Illumina shares edged up 5.3% yesterday.
Illumina’s Segmental DetailsIllumina generates revenues from two segments – Product, and Services and other.
Product revenues totaled $917 million, up 4.2% year over year. Meanwhile, Services and other revenues amounted to $174 million, up 8.1% year over year.
ILMN’s MarginsThe adjusted gross margin (including amortization of acquired intangible assets) was 66.1%, up 48 basis points (bps) year over year despite a 3.3% rise in the cost of revenues.
Research and development expenses decreased 4.8% year over year to $240 million. SG&A expenses totaled $272 million, up 1.9% from the year-ago level. Adjusted operating margin expanded 340 bps to 19.2%.
Illumina’s Financial UpdateIllumina exited the first quarter of 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of $1.09 billion compared with $1.42 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.
Cumulative net cash provided by operating activities totaled $289 million compared with $240 million a year ago.
Illumina’s 2026 GuidanceThe company expects total revenues to be in the range of $4.52-$4.62 billion (up from $4.50-$4.60 billion), suggesting growth of 4-6% on a reported basis. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 revenues is currently pinned at $4.53 billion.
Non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be in the range of $5.15-$5.30 (up from $5.05-$5.20) in 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year EPS is currently pegged at $5.12.
Illumina, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS SurpriseOur Take on ILMNIllumina exited the first quarter of 2026 with better-than-expected results, wherein both earnings and revenues beat estimates. The company delivered a strong 2025 performance, marking a return to growth through disciplined execution.
All the business segments reported growth in the quarter. Given the strong first-quarter performance, Illumina raised its full-year 2026 guidance.
The expansion of both the margin looks encouraging.
ILMN’s Zacks Rank & Key PicksIllumina currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the broader medical space are Globus Medical (GMED - Free Report) , Intuitive Surgical (ISRG - Free Report) and Phibro Animal Health (PAHC - Free Report) .
Globus Medical, currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reported a fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted EPS of $1.28, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20.8%. Revenues of $826.4 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.9%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
GMED has an earnings yield of 4.7% compared to the industry’s negative yield of 1.4%. The company’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on one occasion, the average surprise being 18.79%.
Intuitive Surgical, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present, posted a first-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.50, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 20.2%. Revenues of $2.77 billion topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.2%.
ISRG has an earnings yield of 2.1% in contrast to the industry’s negative yield of 0.9%. The company’s earnings outpaced estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.82%.
Phibro Animal Health, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 at present, posted a second-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of 87 cents, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27.01%. Revenues of $373.9 million outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.72%.
PAHC has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 21.5% compared with the industry’s 12.1% growth. The company’s earnings outpaced estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 20.15%.
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Stock to Watch: Illumina (ILMN - Free Report) San Diego, CA.-based Illumina Inc. provides sequencing and array-based solutions for genetic and genomic analysis. The products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture and other emerging segments. Its customers include leading genomic research centers, academic institutions, government laboratories, hospitals as well as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, commercial molecular diagnostic and consumer genomics companies.
ILMN is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.
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Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.01 to $5.17 per share. ILMN also boasts an average earnings surprise of +12.2%.
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With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Momentum and VGM Style Scores, ILMN should be on investors' short list.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today published its annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report. The report highlights the company's continued progress in expanding equitable access to genomics while delivering measurable impact for patients, communities, and health systems worldwide. It reinforces Illumina's mission-driven culture, sustainability goals, and commitment to genomics for good.
"More than 20 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Rare disease patients face years-long diagnostic odysseys to find answers. Health systems are under growing pressure to deliver better outcomes with fewer resources. Genomics can help meet these challenges, but only if it is integrated into real-world settings at scale," said Jacob Thaysen, CEO of Illumina. "The exceptional pace of sequencing on Illumina platforms—over 10 human genomes per minute in 2025—is a strong signal that we are meeting the moment, bringing us closer to a future where personalized medicine improves outcomes for all."
Expanding access to genomics at scale across the globe
Illumina is enabling cost-effective, scalable technologies while championing global policies and initiatives to improve access to genomic medicine. In 2025, Illumina partnered with governments, health systems, and research institutions for population-scale genomics, sovereign data stewardship, and national precision health initiatives that reflect local needs and priorities. The Illumina Corporate Foundation supported efforts around the world to bring next-generation sequencing to patients without access. Illumina contributed to international policy efforts to prioritize rare disease in public health and participated in rare disease hackathons where our new technologies and employee expertise interrogated genomic challenges.
Continuing leadership in sustainability, community engagement
Illumina recognizes that human health and environmental health are fundamentally linked, driving the company to reduce its environmental footprint across business practices while supporting customers' ability to sequence more sustainably. Since 2019, Illumina has reduced product packaging by 87%, surpassing its 2030 target. Over the same period, the company has reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 74% and achieved 100% renewable electricity for the fourth consecutive year through renewable energy procurement, onsite solar generation, and renewable energy credits (RECs). These efforts earned Illumina recognition as one of TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies for the second year in a row.
Reflecting the company's commitment to nurturing our people and community, Illumina maintained a zero net pay gap for the seventh consecutive year and surpassed its goal of 100,000 volunteer hours by 2030. Employees have contributed more than 116,000 volunteer hours since 2019, with 50% of employees participating in giving and volunteering opportunities in 2025. Employees routinely bring their passion for education to the classroom, investing in the next generation of scientists. Illumina has reached 2.6 million STEM learners since 2019, including 500,000 in 2025 alone.
As part of the company's dedication to innovation, Illumina continues to expand access to genomic technologies across research, clinical, and population health settings. In 2025, the company launched the Illumina 5-base solution and Illumina Protein Prep, updated the DRAGEN software pipeline, and expanded our oncology portfolio. Illumina also debuted new capabilities such as PromoterAI and strengthened global collaborations with the Alliance for Genomic Discovery, Broad Clinical Labs, and more.
Illumina is pleased to share all of this information and more in its 2025 Corporate Responsibility report, available here.
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About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Key Takeaways ILMN is advancing its core sequencing strategy with growing clinical demand and NovaSeq X adoption.ILMN clinical consumables demand up 20% ex-China, supported by broader NGS adoption.ILMN faces China weakness and macro pressures despite margin and guidance improvements. Illumina Inc. (ILMN - Free Report) is making strong progress against its long-term strategy and targets, anchored by its roadmap of growing the core sequencing business, expanding multiomics, and building services, data and software capabilities. Continued momentum in clinical end markets supports sequencing consumables growth. The expanding NovaSeq X installed base and utilization are also highly promising. Yet, headwinds from China’s operations and macroeconomic pressures raise concerns for the company.
Over the past year, this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock has surged 68.3%, well ahead of the industry’s16.3% growth and the S&P 500 composite’s rise of 29.5%.
The renowned biotechnology company has a market capitalization of $21.41 billion. ILMN’s earnings yield of 3.7% is well ahead of the industry’s -16.8% yield. In the trailing four quarters, it surpassed estimates on all occasions, delivering an average surprise of 12.2%.
Let’s delve deeper.
Tailwinds Behind ILMN StockClinical Demand Remains the Key Driver: Illumina continues to benefit from the broader adoption of NGS-based testing, with clinical markets now representing the majority of sequencing consumables revenues in first-quarter 2026. Management cited continued adoption of sequencing-based diagnostics and growing use of sequencing-intensive tests, including comprehensive genomic profiling and whole genome sequencing, as drivers of higher sequencing intensity. Clinical sequencing consumables demand grew 20%, excluding China, for the second consecutive quarter. Management continues to expect most clinical volumes to transition to NovaSeq X by the end of 2026.
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Sharpened Focus on Core Genomics: Following the spin-off of GRAIL in June 2024, Illumina has continued to center its strategy on the core sequencing franchise while scaling into adjacent multiomics and data offerings. The company is aiming for high-single-digit revenue growth by 2027, along with double-digits to teens annual earnings per share (EPS) growth.
First-quarter 2026 results reinforced that direction, with revenues, margins and non-GAAP EPS exceeding guidance. Growth was recorded across all regions, excluding China. Management also raised full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting revenues in the range of $4.52-$4.62 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $5.15-$5.30, alongside a modest step-up in the non-GAAP operating margin outlook between 23.4% and 23.6%.
NovaSeq X Placements and Transition Progress: Illumina’s core sequencing business remains anchored by NovaSeq X. First-quarter 2026 placements exceeded 80 units, around 20 more than the prior-year quarter and above the company’s targeted quarterly range. Demand remains strong for the platform, especially with clinical. Transition progress also continued, with approximately 82% of volumes and 55% of revenues transitioned to NovaSeq X in the first quarter, and roughly 90% of research and applied volume now on the platform. This positioning reduces prior transition-related friction and should allow a cleaner revenue response when research activity normalizes.
What Ails ILMN?Setbacks in the China Market: Illumina continues to face constrained demand in Greater China amid ongoing regulatory and geopolitical uncertainty, keeping the region out of step with the rest of the business. In first-quarter 2026, Greater China revenues were $52 million, down 27.8% year over year. Management highlighted growth across all regions, excluding China and continues to frame core trends on a rest-of-world basis. This dynamic reduces the company’s ability to benefit from installed-base expansion and instrument placements in a large end market that historically supported both system demand and consumables pull-through.
Macroeconomic Pressures Remain a Concern: Illumina continues to operate in a higher-cost environment shaped by tariffs and supply-chain inflation, which can affect both demand and margins. Despite the first-quarter 2026 non-GAAP gross margin being up 80 bps year over year, management noted tariffs were still a partial offset to underlying cost efficiencies and revenue leverage. The second-quarter guidance calls for an operating margin of around 22%, partly reflecting near-term inflationary impacts tied to freight and higher electronic component costs.
ILMN Stock Estimate TrendThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for ILMN’s 2026 EPS has increased 1.2% to $5.18 in the past 30 days.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company’s 2026 revenues is pegged at $4.56 billion. This suggests a 5.1% rise from the year-ago reported number.
Key PicksSome better-ranked stocks in the broader medical space are Globus Medical (GMED - Free Report) , Align Technology (ALGN - Free Report) and Phibro Animal Health (PAHC - Free Report) .
Globus Medical has an earnings yield of 6.1% compared to the industry’s negative 1.1% yield. Its earnings surpassed estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 26.3%. GMED shares have rallied 29.7% against the industry’s 10.3% fall over the past year.
GMED sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Align Technology, carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 10.3% for fiscal 2026 compared with the industry’s 9.5% growth. Shares of the company have dropped 15% compared to the industry’s 1.8% growth. ALGN’s earnings outpaced estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on one occasion, the average surprise being 7.8%.
Phibro Animal Health, carrying a Zacks Rank #2, has an estimated long-term earnings growth rate of 21.5% compared with the industry’s 12.1%. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 16.3%. PAHC shares have rallied 45.8% against the industry’s 29.5% decline over the past year.
Former Labcorp Chairman and CEO brings deep healthcare, diagnostics, and clinical expertise to Illumina's Board
, /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today confirmed the election of David P. King to its Board of Directors, effective immediately following the company's annual meeting of shareholders. Mr. King's election marks an important addition to Illumina's Board as the company accelerates its clinical strategy to integrate genomics more broadly into the standard of care.
"We are delighted to welcome David to the Illumina Board," said Jacob Thaysen, chief executive officer of Illumina. "David brings deep regulatory knowledge, broad industry credibility, and the respect earned over decades at the forefront of healthcare and life sciences. Under his leadership at Labcorp, the company tripled in size through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. His perspective across diagnostics, healthcare delivery, and board governance will strengthen our ability to deliver long-term impact for patients, customers, and shareholders."
Mr. King is the former Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Labcorp. Under his leadership, Labcorp entered the Fortune 500, and was recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Mr. King joins the Board following the retirement of Frances Arnold, PhD, Robert S. Epstein, MD, and Gary S. Guthart, PhD, each of whom concluded distinguished tenures on the Board at the company's annual meeting.
About David P. King
David P. King was elected to Illumina's Board of Directors in 2026. Mr. King has extensive experience in the healthcare and life sciences sectors in executive and non-executive roles, including leading complex businesses at scale, driving operational excellence and commercial initiatives, and executing transformational change through M&A and organic growth.
Mr. King served as Chair and Chief Executive Officer as well as Executive Chairman of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Labcorp) from 2007 to 2019. He provides strategic advisory services across the healthcare ecosystem through KingMan LLC. Mr. King also serves as Chair of Privia Health Group, Inc., as a director of Smith & Nephew, and has served in board leadership roles across a range of healthcare companies, including as Chair of ZimVie (2022–2025) and as Non-Executive Chair of PathGroup, LGC Limited, and AmSurg. Earlier in his career, Mr. King was a partner at Hogan & Hartson LLP (now Hogan Lovells) and served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.
Mr. King received a B.A. from Princeton University and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.
About Illumina
Illumina is improving human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Our focus on innovation has established us as a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, serving customers in the research, clinical, and applied markets. Our products are used for applications in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments. To learn more, visit illumina.com and connect with us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.