Spain's Linea Directa jumps on Q4 earnings beat
23/02/2026 08:27
** Shares in Linea Directa LDA.MC jump about 7% after the insurer posts fourth-quarter earnings above expectations ** The company's net profit in the fourth quarter came in at 26 million euros ($30.7 million), 19% higher than consensus, as cited by Renta 4 ** "The strong performance of results in Q4 2025, supported by premiums and the performance of policyholders, more than offset the increase in claims seen in Q3 2025," the brokerage says ** The stock is on track for its best day since May 2025 ($1 = 0.8461 euros) (Reporting by Javi West Larrañaga) ((javier.west@thomsonreuters.com; +34 918 35 61 12))