Allstate Q3 net income falls due to higher catastrophe losses, absence of prior-year sale gain
Allstate Q3 net income falls due to higher catastrophe losses, absence of prior-year sale gain
Overview
U.S. insurance provider's Q3 revenue rose 0.5% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 beat consensus
Net income fell yr/yr due to higher catastrophe losses and absence of prior-year business sale gain
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the full year
Result Drivers
UNDERWRITING MARGINS - Co said strong underwriting margins in auto and homeowners insurance contributed to Q3 earnings
INVESTMENT INCOME - Higher market-based and performance-based investment income boosted results
PROTECTION SERVICES - Growth in Protection Plans and Roadside services lifted Protection Services revenue
Company press release: ID:nPnzvCna
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Beat | $17.35 bln | $16.06 bln (8 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $9.76 | $6.90 (22 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted Net Income | Beat | $2.49 bln | $1.75 bln (15 Analysts) |
Q3 Net Income Applicable to common shareholders |
| $2.05 bln |
|
Q3 Adjusted Combined Ratio |
| 80.50% |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 12 "strong buy" or "buy", 12 "hold" and 3 "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the property & casualty insurance peer group is "hold"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Allstate Corp is $264.00, about 1% above its November 3 closing price of $261.50
The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago
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Allstate Corp reports results for the quarter ended September 30 - Earnings Summary
Allstate Q3 net income falls due to higher catastrophe losses, absence of prior-year sale gain
Brief: Allstate Q3 Revenue USD 17,348 Million Vs. IBES Estimate USD 16,064 Million