Palomar Q3 adjusted EPS beats estimates on lower catastrophe loss ratio

Overview

• Palomar Q3 gross written premiums rise 43.9% yr/yr

• Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats analyst expectations

• Company acquired The Gray Casualty and Surety Company in October

Outlook

• Company raises full-year 2025 adjusted net income forecast to $210 mln-$215 mln

• Company's investments in Crop and Surety expected to drive long-term growth

Result Drivers

• GROSS WRITTEN PREMIUMS - Increased 43.9% to $597.2 mln, driven by strong performance across diverse portfolio

• ADJUSTED NET INCOME - Rose 70% to $55.2 mln, supported by lower catastrophe loss ratio and improved underwriting income

• CROP AND SURETY EXPANSION - Strategic focus on crop and surety segments, including acquisition of The Gray Casualty and Surety Company, to drive growth

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the property & casualty insurance peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Palomar Holdings Inc is $164.00, about 28.8% above its November 5 closing price of $116.71

• The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 17 three months ago

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