Investors Title Q2 revenue rises on higher premiums
Investors Title Q2 revenue rises on higher premiums
Overview
U.S. title insurer's Q2 revenue grew 17.5% yr/yr, driven by higher premiums and fees
Adjusted EPS and net income for Q2 rose yr/yr
Operating expenses increased 15.9%, mainly due to higher commissions and personnel costs
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for the current quarter or full year
Result Drivers
HIGHER REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY - Co said increased net premiums written and title-related fees were driven by higher real estate activity and expansion initiatives
INVESTMENT GAINS - Co said net investment gains rose due to favorable changes in fair value of equity security investments
HIGHER OPERATING COSTS - Co said operating expenses increased due to higher agent commissions, personnel expenses and provision for claims linked to increased premium volume and changes in actuarial estimates
Company press release: ID:nBw9r8lVBa
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Premiums Written |
| $67.54 mln |
|
Q2 EPS |
| $7.73 |
|
Q2 Net Income |
| $14.63 mln |
|
Q2 Basic EPS |
| $7.75 |
|
Q2 Operating Expenses |
| $67.06 mln |
|
Q2 Pretax Profit |
| $19.45 mln |
|
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