Stock Track | Universal Insurance Soars 5.83% Pre-market Following Strong Q3 Earnings Beat

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Shares of Universal Insurance (UVE) are surging 5.83% in pre-market trading on Friday, following the company's impressive third-quarter earnings report released late Thursday. The insurance provider has demonstrated a significant turnaround in its financial performance, beating analyst expectations.

Universal Insurance reported adjusted earnings of $1.36 per diluted share for Q3, marking a dramatic improvement from the $0.73 per share loss recorded in the same period last year. The results substantially surpassed the $1.17 per share consensus estimate from two analysts polled by FactSet, indicating a stronger-than-anticipated recovery in the company's operations.

In addition to the earnings beat, Universal Insurance saw its revenue climb to $401 million for the quarter ended September 30, up from $387.6 million in the prior-year period. This growth in top-line performance, coupled with the return to profitability, appears to be driving investor enthusiasm in the pre-market session. The company's ability to swing from a loss to a significant profit suggests effective cost management and potentially improved underwriting practices, which are crucial factors for insurance industry investors.

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