The chart below shows how PLMR performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, PLMR sees a +1.01% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +6.69% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.79%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Adjusted Net Income Growth: 39% adjusted net income growth, demonstrating strong financial performance despite elevated catastrophe losses.
Effective Cost Management: 77% adjusted combined ratio for the quarter, indicating effective cost management and operational efficiency.
Strong Segment Performance: 32% top line growth driven by strong performance in Earthquake and Casualty segments, highlighting successful execution of growth strategies.
Equity Issuance for Growth: $160 million raised through equity issuance to diversify the business and strengthen the balance sheet, supporting future growth initiatives.
Crop Insurance Market Expansion: $60 million in crop premiums written in Q3, significantly up from $12.1 million last year, showcasing successful expansion into the crop insurance market.
Negative
Declining Underwriting Performance: 1. Increased Combined Ratio: The adjusted combined ratio for Q3 2024 was 77.1%, up from 70.9% in Q3 2023, indicating a decline in underwriting performance despite growth in premiums.
Fronting Premiums Decline: 2. Decline in Fronting Premiums: The Fronting business experienced an 11% decline in premiums due to the separation from Omaha National, which is expected to impede growth in the coming quarters.
Catastrophe Losses Overview: 3. Catastrophe Losses Impact: Catastrophe losses from Hurricanes Beryl, Debby, and Helene amounted to $12.9 million, contributing to a loss ratio of 29.7% for the quarter, which reflects the volatility in the property segment.
Decline in Return on Equity: 4. Lower Return on Equity: The annualized adjusted return on equity decreased to 21% in Q3 2024, down from 22.3% in the same period last year, indicating a slight decline in profitability relative to equity.
Rising Acquisition Expenses: 5. Increased Acquisition Expenses: Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premium rose to 10.5% in Q3 2024, compared to 9.9% in Q3 2023, suggesting higher costs associated with premium growth.
Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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