Root, Inc. to Participate in the 28th Annual ICR Conference

Rhea-AI Summary

Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) will participate in the 28th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Florida, taking place January 12–14, 2026.

Founder and CEO Alex Timm will appear in a fireside chat on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available in the Events section of Root’s Investor Relations website, and a replay will be available for a limited time after the presentation.

Key Figures

Conference dates January 12–14, 2026 28th Annual ICR Conference schedule

Fireside chat date January 12, 2026 CEO session at ICR Conference

Fireside chat time 3:30 p.m. ET Scheduled time for CEO remarks

Market cap $1,099,585,335 Pre-news market capitalization

Market Reality Check

$75.24 Last Close

Volume Volume 424,152 is 1.68x the 20-day average of 252,119, indicating elevated trading ahead of this conference update. high

Technical Shares at $70.66 are trading below the 200-day MA of $108.29 and sit 60.99% below the 52-week high, but only 3.79% above the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

ROOT declined 1.84% while key peers showed mixed moves: TRUP -0.45%, SKWD -4.65%, SAFT -2.69%, but HMN +1.54% and PRA +0.37%. With no peers in the momentum scanner and only one peer (SKWD) having separate branding news, ROOT’s move appears more stock-specific than sector-driven.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 03	Investor event	Neutral	+5.4%	Announced participation in Citi’s 2025 Insurance Access Day for investor meetings.
Nov 05	Earnings release	Neutral	+12.2%	Reported Q3 2025 results and hosted conference call with updated materials.
Oct 07	Earnings call setup	Neutral	-0.1%	Scheduled conference call date and logistics for upcoming Q3 2025 results.
Sep 23	Geographic expansion	Positive	-4.3%	Expanded Root Insurance into Washington state, completing West Coast coverage.
Aug 14	Investor conferences	Neutral	+1.0%	Planned attendance at three investor conferences for meetings with institutions.

Pattern Detected

ROOT has generally reacted positively to operational updates and investor engagement, while at least one clearly positive strategic expansion saw a negative price reaction, indicating occasional divergence between fundamentals-focused news and short-term trading.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, ROOT’s news flow has centered on investor engagement, financial updates, and geographic expansion. Participation in investor events on Aug 14, 2025 and Dec 3, 2025 coincided with modest gains of 0.97% and 5.37%. Q3 2025 results released on Nov 5, 2025 saw a stronger 12.17% rise. By contrast, the West Coast coverage expansion on Sep 23, 2025 aligned with a -4.25% move, showing that strategically positive news has not always translated into immediate price strength. Today’s ICR conference participation fits the pattern of ongoing investor outreach.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved +5.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with ROOT’s history of favorable responses to investor-focused events, such as prior conference and earnings communications that saw gains of up to 12.17%. However, shares trading 60.99% below the 52-week high and close to the 52-week low suggest prior volatility. Recent insider activity categorized as Net Selling could temper confidence if enthusiasm becomes overextended.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance, today announced its participation in the 28th Annual ICR Conference taking place January 12 - 14, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Alex Timm, Founder and CEO, will participate in a fireside chat on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the fireside chat will be available in the Events section of Root’s Investor Relations website. A replay will be available for a limited time following the presentation.

The ICR Conference brings together public and private company leaders, institutional investors, sell-side analysts, investment bankers, private equity professionals, and select media to discuss consumer trends and evaluate public company performance.

About Root, Inc.
Founded in 2015 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT) is the parent company of Root Insurance Company. Root is revolutionizing insurance through data science and technology to provide consumers a personalized, easy, and fair experience. The Root app has more than 16 million app downloads and has collected more than 34 billion miles of driving data to inform their insurance offerings.

For more information, visit root.com.

Contacts:

Investor Relations:
ir@joinroot.com

Media:
press@joinroot.com

FAQ

When will Root (NASDAQ: ROOT) present at the 28th Annual ICR Conference?

Root will participate January 12–14, 2026, with a fireside chat on January 12, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Who from Root will speak at the ICR Conference on January 12, 2026?

Founder and CEO Alex Timm will participate in the fireside chat.

How can investors watch Root's fireside chat at the ICR Conference?

A live webcast will be available in the Events section of Root’s Investor Relations website.

Will there be a replay of Root's ICR Conference presentation for ROOT shareholders?

Yes. A replay will be available for a limited time following the presentation.

Where is the 28th Annual ICR Conference taking place for Root's presentation?

The conference is in Orlando, Florida from January 12–14, 2026.

Does Root's announcement change financial guidance or report new earnings for ROOT?

No financial data, guidance, or earnings were included in the announcement; it describes a conference presentation only.