Donegal Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

Donegal Group reported its Q2 2021 results with a net income of $16.2 million, a 28.7% decline compared to Q2 2020. Net premiums earned rose 4.4% to $192.5 million, while net premiums written increased by 8.2% to $209.6 million. The combined ratio also worsened to 96.1% from 92.3%. Earnings per diluted Class A share was 53 cents, down from 79 cents. Although the company experienced growth in commercial lines premiums of 19.9%, personal lines saw a decline of 6.4%. Book value per share improved to $17.64, a 5.2% increase year-over-year.

Donegal Group declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share for Class A common stock and $0.1425 per share for Class B common stock. These dividends are set to be paid on August 16, 2021, to shareholders of record by the close of business on August 2, 2021. Operating in 24 states, Donegal Group's insurance subsidiaries are rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. The company is focused on achieving sustained financial performance, modernizing operations, and enhancing the customer experience.

Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA, DGICB) will hold a live conference call on July 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET to discuss its Q2 results for the period ending June 30, 2021. The quarterly results will be released on July 27, 2021, after regular NASDAQ trading hours. Donegal Group operates in 24 states, offering personal and commercial property and casualty insurance through its subsidiaries, which have an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent). The firm aims for sustained financial performance and operational modernization.

Donegal Group reported strong first quarter 2021 results with a net income of $10.5 million, or $0.35 per diluted Class A share, up from $3.7 million a year earlier. Net premiums earned remained stable at $187.3 million, while net premiums written saw an 8.9% increase to $215.9 million. The combined ratio rose to 98.5%, reflecting elevated fire losses impacting the commercial multi-peril line. The company experienced a significant shift from net investment losses to gains, with after-tax net investment gains of $2.5 million. Book value per share rose to $17.29, compared to $15.92 in 2020.

Donegal Group declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 for Class A and $0.1425 for Class B common stock, payable on May 17, 2021. This reflects increases of 6.7% and 7.5%, respectively, compared to previous dividends. The company operates in 24 states and has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent). They aim for strong financial performance, operational modernization, and enhancing agent and customer experiences.

AM Best has revised the outlooks of Donegal Insurance Group to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) along with Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (ICR) for Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DGICA, DGICB). The stable outlook reflects improved operating performance driven by strategic initiatives, including better underwriting performance and enhanced loss reserving trends. Donegal Group’s strong capital assessment is supported by a robust liquidity position and conservative investment practices, despite increased underwriting leverage and constrained surplus growth.

Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA, DGICB) announced a live conference call scheduled for April 27, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET to discuss its Q1 2021 results. The financial results will be released on April 26, 2021, after market close. Donegal Group operates as an insurance holding company providing personal and commercial property and casualty insurance across 24 states. The company aims for excellent financial performance, operational modernization, profitable growth, and superior customer experiences.

Donegal Group reported its financial results for Q4 and full year 2020, showing net income of $14.6 million for Q4, an increase from $14.2 million in Q4 2019. For the full year, net income rose to $52.8 million from $47.2 million. The combined ratio was 96.2% for Q4 and 96.0% for the year, reflecting strong performance. However, there was a 2.1% decline in net premiums earned for Q4 and 1.9% for the year. The book value per share increased 9.3% to $17.13 as of December 31, 2020.

Donegal Group has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for Class A common stock and $0.1325 for Class B common stock. The dividends are set for payment on November 16, 2020, with a record date of November 2, 2020. This decision reflects the company’s focus on enhancing financial performance and operational efficiency within the insurance sector, offering property and casualty insurance across 20 states. Donegal Group holds an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent), reflecting its strong market position.