Donegal Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

Donegal Group reported its first-quarter 2023 financial results, highlighting a net premium increase of 8.0% to $215.2 million and net premiums written up 8.6% to $237.3 million. However, the combined ratio deteriorated to 101.2% from 95.8%, indicating higher loss and expense ratios. Net income fell 60.4% year-over-year to $5.2 million (or $0.16 per diluted Class A share), with an annualized return on equity decreasing to 4.3% from 10.0%. The book value per share declined 10.2% to $15.01. Despite premium growth, weather-related losses and higher fire losses contributed to profitability concerns. The company is cautious about inflation impacts and is implementing rate increases across nearly all business lines.

Donegal Group has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share for Class A stock and $0.1525 for Class B stock, payable on May 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2023. This represents a 3.0% increase for Class A and a 3.4% increase for Class B compared to the last dividend rates. The company operates across 24 states through its insurance subsidiaries, offering property and casualty insurance. Donegal Group has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent) and focuses on enhancing financial performance and modernizing operations.

Donegal Group Inc. has announced it will release its Q1 2023 results on April 27, 2023, prior to the market opening. The earnings report will be accompanied by a supplemental investor presentation available on its website. Following the release, a pre-recorded audio webcast featuring management, including CEO Kevin Burke and CFO Jeffrey Miller, will be available. The company emphasizes its focus on achieving strong financial performance and modernizing operations.

Donegal Group operates in 24 states, offering commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, and is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

Donegal Group reported its Q4 and full-year 2022 financial results, highlighting a 6.5% increase in net premiums earned to $213.0 million for Q4, despite a net income drop to $3.5 million from $5.3 million year-over-year.

The full-year net premiums earned rose 6.0% to $822.5 million, but the company faced a net loss of $2.0 million compared to $25.3 million profit in 2021. The combined ratio deteriorated to 102.8% for Q4 and 103.3% for 2022, reflecting elevated weather-related losses and inflationary pressures.

Book value per share decreased to $14.79 from $16.95.

Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA, DGICB) announces plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year results on February 23, 2023, prior to the NASDAQ market opening. Accompanying the earnings announcement, an investor presentation will be made available on the company's website. A pre-recorded audio webcast featuring management will be accessible at 8:30 AM ET on the same day, including a Q&A session. Donegal Group, an insurance holding company, operates in various states, providing commercial and personal property and casualty insurance. Notably, the firm maintains an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent).

Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA, DGICB) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per share for Class A common stock and $0.1475 per share for Class B common stock. The dividends are scheduled for payment on February 15, 2023, to stockholders on record as of February 1, 2023. Donegal Group operates as an insurance holding company, offering commercial and personal property and casualty insurance in 24 states. It holds an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent), focusing on sustained financial performance and operational modernization.

Donegal Group reported a net loss of $10.4 million for Q3 2022, translating to a 33-cent loss per Class A share, a 54.6% increase from a loss of $6.7 million in Q3 2021. Net premiums earned rose by 5.0% to $206.1 million, while net premiums written increased 4.7%. The combined ratio deteriorated to 109.6% from 107.7% due to heightened weather-related and fire loss activity. Investment losses totaled $2.4 million, impacting overall results. Book value per share decreased to $14.85, down 13.7% from the prior year, reflecting unrealized losses in fixed-maturity securities.