The chart below shows how FG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, FG sees a +4.62% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.04% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.75%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Gross Sales Growth: F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. reported record gross sales of $15.3 billion for the full year 2024, a 16% increase over 2023.
Retail Channel Sales Surge: Record retail channel sales were $12 billion for the full year, a 20% increase over 2023, driven by strong demand for individual annuity and life solutions.
Record Sales Achievement: The company achieved record sales in Fixed Indexed Annuities (FIA), Multi-Year Guarantee Annuities (MYGA), and Indexed Universal Life (IUL) products for the year.
Record Pension Risk Transfer Sales: Robust institutional market sales reached $3.3 billion for the full year, with record pension risk transfer sales of nearly $2.3 billion, a 15% increase over 2023.
Net Sales Growth: F&G's net sales retained were $10.6 billion for the full year 2024, a 15% increase over 2023, with $2.5 billion in net sales for the fourth quarter.
Record AUM Growth: Assets under management (AUM) grew to a record $65.3 billion at the end of the quarter, a 17% increase over the previous year.
Investment Portfolio Quality: The company has maintained a high-quality investment portfolio, with 97% of fixed maturities being investment grade and low credit-related impairments averaging seven basis points over the last three years.
ROE Improvement and Targets: Adjusted return on equity (ROE) excluding AOCI and significant items increased from 10% to over 12% over the past year, with a target range of 13% to 14%.
Shareholder Capital Return: F&G returned $125 million of capital to shareholders through common and preferred dividends in 2024, demonstrating strong capital allocation.
Financial Strength Upgrades: The company received upgrades in its financial strength ratings from AM Best and Moody's, reflecting its strong performance and stability.
Negative
Funding Agreements Decline: Funding agreements decreased significantly from $1.6 billion in 2023 to $1 billion in 2024, with no funding agreements reported in the fourth quarter.
Fixed Income Yield Decline: The company experienced a sequential decrease in fixed income yield from the third quarter, primarily due to higher cash balances and the runoff of higher-yielding assets.
Surrender Impact on Earnings: Elevated surrenders were noted, which, while providing short-term earnings boosts from surrender charges, can pressure near-term earnings and affect the liability profile.
Market Transition Challenges: The company acknowledged that the transition to new market segments, such as RILA, has taken longer than expected, indicating potential execution challenges.
Growth Momentum Challenges: Despite record sales, the company is facing challenges in maintaining growth momentum, suggesting that future performance may moderate after a strong year.
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE:FG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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