Specialty insurer James River posts Q4 net income

James River group

02/03/2026 21:18

Overview

Specialty insurer's Q4 net income at $30.1 mln, vs a loss from last year

Company's Q4 combined ratio improved to 94.1% from 155.1% last year

Company completed redomicile from Bermuda to Delaware, gaining tax benefits

Outlook

Company expects lower effective tax rate due to redomicile to Delaware

James River focuses on smaller insureds to strengthen E&S market position

Result Drivers

UNDERWRITING IMPROVEMENTS - Co reported improved underwriting profit in E&S segment, contributing to lower combined ratio

REDOMICILE TAX BENEFIT - One-time tax expense benefit of $14.1 mln related to redomicile contributed to net income

EXPENSE REDUCTION - Lower general and administrative expenses contributed to improved expense ratio

Company press release: ID:nGNX5Szx1F

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Gross Written Premiums
$262.70 mln
Q4 Net Income
$30.10 mln
Q4 Combined Ratio
94.10%
Q4 Expense Ratio
29.20%


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the multiline insurance & brokers peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for James River Group Holdings Inc is $8.00, about 14.3% above its February 27 closing price of $7.00

The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 5 three months ago

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