Overview
US title insurer's Q1 revenue rose 13% yr/yr on higher real estate activity
Q1 net income nearly doubled, with diluted EPS up to $3.20 from $1.67
Operating expenses rose 7% yr/yr, mainly due to higher agent commissions
Outlook
Company did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or the full year in its press release
Result Drivers
HIGHER REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY - Co said increased real estate activity boosted net premiums written and title-related fees
EXPANSION INITIATIVES - Ongoing expansion efforts contributed to revenue growth, per chairman J. Allen Fine
INVESTMENT GAINS - Favorable changes in fair value of equity security investments led to higher net investment gains
Company press release: ID:nBwNzCHYa
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Premiums Written
$50.95 mln
Q1 EPS
$3.20
Q1 Net Income
$6.07 mln
Q1 Basic EPS
$3.21
Q1 Operating Expenses
$56.30 mln
Q1 Pretax Profit
$7.72 mln
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