Stewart Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
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Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC) reported strong second quarter 2025 results with total revenues of $722.2 million, up from $602.2 million in Q2 2024. The company achieved net income of $31.9 million ($1.13 per diluted share), compared to $17.3 million ($0.62 per diluted share) in the prior year quarter.
Key highlights include a 19% growth in title segment operating revenues to $592.5 million, with notable improvements in both direct and agency title operations. Domestic commercial revenues surged 46% to $74.6 million, while the Real Estate Solutions segment saw a 22% revenue increase to $112.7 million. The company maintained strong operational efficiency with improved pretax margins and favorable claims experience.
Positive
- Total revenues increased 20% year-over-year to $722.2 million
- Net income grew 84% to $31.9 million compared to Q2 2024
- Domestic commercial revenues surged 46% with improved average transaction size
- Title segment operating revenues grew 19% to $592.5 million
- Real Estate Solutions segment revenue increased 22% to $112.7 million
- Title loss expense ratio improved to 3.6% from 4.2% year-over-year
Negative
- Housing market continues to pose headwinds
- Employee costs increased 16% year-over-year
- Other operating expenses rose 14% compared to Q2 2024
- Average domestic residential fee per file decreased to $2,900 from $3,000
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, STC gained 10.20%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -9.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 22 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $174M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.88B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
- Total revenues of
($722.2 million on an adjusted basis) compared to$721.5 million ($602.2 million on an adjusted basis) in the prior year quarter$602.7 million - Net income of
($31.9 million on an adjusted basis) compared to net income of$38.0 million ($17.3 million on an adjusted basis) in the prior year quarter$25.4 million - Diluted EPS of
($1.13 on an adjusted basis) compared to prior year quarter diluted EPS of$1.34 ($0.62 on an adjusted basis)$0.91
Second quarter 2025 results included
"I am pleased with our performance this quarter as our top line results demonstrate our progress in growing each of our business lines," commented Fred Eppinger, chief executive officer. "We have also been thoughtful in our operational management and were able to deliver solid bottom-line results for the second quarter. Although the housing market continues to pose headwinds, we are dedicated to growing each of our businesses, managing our operations and being a partner of choice for our customers."
Selected Financial Information
Summary results of operations are as follows (dollars in millions, except per share amounts, pretax margin and adjusted pretax margin, and amounts may not add as presented due to rounding):
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Total revenues | 722.2 | 602.2 | 1,334.2 | 1,156.5 | |
Pretax income before noncontrolling interests | 46.8 | 29.0 | 52.7 | 36.2 | |
Income tax expense | (11.1) | (7.9) | (11.6) | (8.9) | |
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (3.7) | (3.7) | (6.1) | (6.8) | |
Net income attributable to Stewart | 31.9 | 17.3 | 35.0 | 20.5 | |
Non-GAAP adjustments, after taxes* | 6.0 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 9.6 | |
Adjusted net income attributable to Stewart* | 38.0 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 30.0 | |
Pretax margin | 6.5 % | 4.8 % | 3.9 % | 3.1 % | |
Adjusted pretax margin* | 7.6 % | 6.6 % | 5.0 % | 4.2 % | |
Net income per diluted Stewart share | 1.13 | 0.62 | 1.24 | 0.73 | |
Adjusted net income per diluted Stewart share* | 1.34 | 0.91 | 1.59 | 1.07 | |
*Adjusted net income, adjusted pretax margin and adjusted net income per diluted share are non-GAAP measures. See Appendix A for explanation and reconciliation of non-GAAP adjustments. |
Title Segment
Summary results of the title segment are as follows (dollars in millions, except pretax margin and adjusted pretax margin):
Quarter Ended June 30, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||||
Operating revenues | 592.5 | 496.2 | 19 % | |||
Investment income | 16.2 | 14.3 | 14 % | |||
Net realized and unrealized gains | 0.8 | (0.5) | 258 % | |||
Pretax income | 49.3 | 33.4 | 48 % | |||
Non-GAAP adjustments to pretax income* | 2.6 | 5.0 | ||||
Adjusted pretax income* | 51.9 | 38.4 | 35 % | |||
Pretax margin | 8.1 % | 6.5 % | ||||
Adjusted pretax margin* | 8.5 % | 7.5 % | ||||
* Adjusted pretax income and adjusted pretax margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See Appendix A for explanation and reconciliation of non-GAAP adjustments. | ||||||||
Title segment operating revenues in the second quarter 2025 grew
Total segment operating expenses increased
Title loss expense in the second quarter 2025 was
In addition to the net realized and unrealized gains presented above, the title segment's adjusted pretax income included
Direct title revenues information is presented below (dollars in millions):
Quarter Ended June 30, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||
Non-commercial: | ||||
Domestic | 179.6 | 169.4 | 6 % | |
International | 29.7 | 28.1 | 6 % | |
209.3 | 197.5 | 6 % | ||
Commercial: | ||||
Domestic | 74.6 | 51.0 | 46 % | |
International | 7.4 | 7.0 | 6 % | |
82.0 | 58.0 | 41 % | ||
Total direct title revenues | 291.3 | 255.5 | 14 % | |
Domestic commercial revenues increased
Real Estate Solutions Segment
Summary results of the real estate solutions segment are as follows (dollars in millions, except pretax margin and adjusted pretax margin):
Quarter Ended June 30, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | % Change | ||
Operating revenues | 112.7 | 92.2 | 22 % | |
Pretax income | 6.7 | 5.1 | 32 % | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to pretax income* | 5.5 | 5.5 | ||
Adjusted pretax income* | 12.2 | 10.6 | 15 % | |
Pretax margin | 6.0 % | 5.5 % | ||
Adjusted pretax margin* | 10.9 % | 11.5 % | ||
* Adjusted pretax income and adjusted pretax margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See Appendix A for an explanation and reconciliation of non-GAAP adjustments. | ||||
Segment operating revenues increased
Corporate Segment
The segment's results primarily relate to net expenses attributable to corporate operations which totaled
Expenses
Consolidated employee costs in the second quarter 2025 increased
Consolidated other operating expenses increased
Other
Net cash provided by operations improved to
Second Quarter Earnings Call
Stewart will hold a conference call to discuss the second quarter 2025 earnings at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 24, 2025. To participate, dial 800-245-3047 (
About Stewart
Stewart (NYSE-STC) is a global real estate services company, offering products and services through our direct operations, network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ and family of companies. From residential and commercial title insurance and closing and settlement services to specialized offerings for the mortgage and real estate industries, we offer the comprehensive service, deep expertise and solutions our customers need for any real estate transaction. At Stewart, we are dedicated to becoming the premier title services company and we are committed to doing so by partnering with our customers to create mutual success. Learn more at stewart.com.
Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements. Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements", including statements related to Stewart's future business plans and expectations, including our plans to achieve market growth and pretax margin improvements. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include the volatility of general economic conditions, including economic changes that may result from new or increased tariffs, trade restrictions or geopolitical tensions, and adverse changes in the level of real estate activity, as well as a number of other risk and uncertainties discussed in detail in our documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and if applicable, as supplemented by any risk factors contained in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed subsequently. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statements contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof, except as may be required by applicable law.
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STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands of dollars, except per share amounts and except where noted) | |||||
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Revenues: | |||||
Title revenues: | |||||
Direct title | 291,262 | 255,480 | 522,924 | 466,068 | |
Agency title | 301,285 | 240,760 | 568,803 | 481,532 | |
Real estate solutions | 112,650 | 92,198 | 209,727 | 175,214 | |
Total operating revenues | 705,197 | 588,438 | 1,301,472 | 1,122,814 | |
Investment income | 16,257 | 14,306 | 28,913 | 27,207 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 727 | (514) | 3,780 | 6,524 | |
722,181 | 602,230 | 1,334,165 | 1,156,545 | ||
Expenses: | |||||
Amounts retained by agencies | 252,112 | 200,126 | 473,489 | 400,102 | |
Employee costs | 208,209 | 179,708 | 394,019 | 352,125 | |
Other operating expenses | 173,527 | 152,291 | 334,439 | 289,244 | |
Title losses and related claims | 21,454 | 21,090 | 39,156 | 38,472 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 15,150 | 15,198 | 30,472 | 30,582 | |
Interest | 4,953 | 4,812 | 9,914 | 9,869 | |
675,405 | 573,225 | 1,281,489 | 1,120,394 | ||
Income before taxes and noncontrolling interests | 46,776 | 29,005 | 52,676 | 36,151 | |
Income tax expense | (11,141) | (7,940) | (11,625) | (8,876) | |
Net income | 35,635 | 21,065 | 41,051 | 27,275 | |
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 3,713 | 3,722 | 6,052 | 6,802 | |
Net income attributable to Stewart | 31,922 | 17,343 | 34,999 | 20,473 | |
Net earnings per diluted share attributable to Stewart | 1.13 | 0.62 | 1.24 | 0.73 | |
Diluted average shares outstanding (000) | 28,330 | 28,013 | 28,337 | 28,011 | |
Selected financial information: | |||||
Net cash provided (used) by operations | 53,428 | 21,123 | 23,501 | (8,465) | |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | 14,454 | (752) | 20,825 | (7,348) | |
Second Quarter Domestic Order Counts:
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Opened Orders 2025: | Apr | May | June | Total | Closed Orders 2025: | Apr | May | June | Total | |||
Commercial | 1,612 | 1,326 | 1,588 | 4,526 | Commercial | 1,472 | 1,444 | 1,499 | 4,415 | |||
Purchase | 18,050 | 17,785 | 16,958 | 52,793 | Purchase | 11,491 | 12,156 | 12,239 | 35,886 | |||
Refinancing | 7,010 | 6,188 | 6,538 | 19,736 | Refinancing | 4,424 | 3,989 | 3,752 | 12,165 | |||
Other | 5,232 | 4,666 | 2,693 | 12,591 | Other | 5,729 | 6,503 | 1,896 | 14,128 | |||
Total | 31,904 | 29,965 | 27,777 | 89,646 | Total | 23,116 | 24,092 | 19,386 | 66,594 | |||
Opened Orders 2024: | Apr | May | June | Total | Closed Orders 2024: | Apr | May | June | Total | |||
Commercial | 1,232 | 1,249 | 1,045 | 3,526 | Commercial | 1,288 | 1,314 | 1,185 | 3,787 | |||
Purchase | 19,273 | 18,493 | 17,291 | 55,057 | Purchase | 12,247 | 13,610 | 11,975 | 37,832 | |||
Refinancing | 5,782 | 5,976 | 4,973 | 16,731 | Refinancing | 3,530 | 3,547 | 2,901 | 9,978 | |||
Other | 3,664 | 4,810 | 2,933 | 11,407 | Other | 3,272 | 2,526 | 2,104 | 7,902 | |||
Total | 29,951 | 30,528 | 26,242 | 86,721 | Total | 20,337 | 20,997 | 18,165 | 59,499 | |||
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands of dollars) | ||
June 30, 2025 | December 31, | |
Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 178,101 | 216,298 |
Short-term investments | 45,731 | 41,199 |
Investments in debt and equity securities, at fair value | 689,743 | 669,098 |
Receivables – premiums from agencies | 39,166 | 36,753 |
Receivables – other | 135,791 | 111,735 |
Allowance for uncollectible amounts | (8,890) | (7,725) |
Property and equipment, net | 83,167 | 87,613 |
Operating lease assets, net | 113,615 | 102,210 |
Title plants | 74,955 | 74,862 |
Goodwill | 1,092,747 | 1,084,139 |
Intangible assets, net of amortization | 158,348 | 173,075 |
Deferred tax assets | 4,795 | 4,827 |
Other assets | 173,888 | 136,061 |
2,781,157 | 2,730,145 | |
Liabilities: | ||
Notes payable | 446,000 | 445,841 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 203,903 | 214,580 |
Operating lease liabilities | 129,787 | 118,835 |
Estimated title losses | 523,085 | 511,534 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 32,100 | 28,266 |
1,334,875 | 1,319,056 | |
Stockholders' equity: | ||
Common Stock and additional paid-in capital | 366,966 | 358,721 |
Retained earnings | 1,096,023 | 1,089,484 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (22,572) | (43,397) |
Treasury stock | (2,666) | (2,666) |
Stockholders' equity attributable to Stewart | 1,437,751 | 1,402,142 |
Noncontrolling interests | 8,531 | 8,947 |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,446,282 | 1,411,089 |
2,781,157 | 2,730,145 | |
Number of shares outstanding (000) | 27,940 | 27,764 |
Book value per share | 51.46 | 50.50 |
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION SEGMENT INFORMATION (In thousands of dollars)
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Quarter Ended: | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||
Title | Real | Corporate | Total | Title | Real | Corporate | Total | ||
Revenues: | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 592,547 | 112,650 | - | 705,197 | 496,240 | 92,198 | - | 588,438 | |
Investment income | 16,233 | 24 | - | 16,257 | 14,282 | 24 | - | 14,306 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 768 | - | (41) | 727 | (487) | - | (27) | (514) | |
609,548 | 112,674 | (41) | 722,181 | 510,035 | 92,222 | (27) | 602,230 | ||
Expenses: | |||||||||
Amounts retained by agencies | 252,112 | - | - | 252,112 | 200,126 | - | - | 200,126 | |
Employee costs | 189,549 | 15,437 | 3,223 | 208,209 | 162,916 | 13,583 | 3,209 | 179,708 | |
Other operating expenses | 88,252 | 84,072 | 1,203 | 173,527 | 83,616 | 67,252 | 1,423 | 152,291 | |
Title losses and related claims | 21,454 | - | - | 21,454 | 21,090 | - | - | 21,090 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 8,443 | 6,424 | 283 | 15,150 | 8,536 | 6,264 | 398 | 15,198 | |
Interest | 424 | - | 4,529 | 4,953 | 380 | 7 | 4,425 | 4,812 | |
560,234 | 105,933 | 9,238 | 675,405 | 476,664 | 87,106 | 9,455 | 573,225 | ||
Income (loss) before taxes | 49,314 | 6,741 | (9,279) | 46,776 | 33,371 | 5,116 | (9,482) | 29,005 | |
Six Months Ended: | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||
Title | Real | Corporate | Total | Title | Real | Corporate | Total | ||
Revenues: | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 1,091,745 | 209,727 | - | 1,301,472 | 947,600 | 175,214 | - | 1,122,814 | |
Investment income | 28,855 | 58 | - | 28,913 | 27,158 | 49 | - | 27,207 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) | 3,823 | - | (43) | 3,780 | 6,629 | - | (105) | 6,524 | |
1,124,423 | 209,785 | (43) | 1,334,165 | 981,387 | 175,263 | (105) | 1,156,545 | ||
Expenses: | |||||||||
Amounts retained by agencies | 473,489 | - | - | 473,489 | 400,102 | - | - | 400,102 | |
Employee costs | 358,036 | 29,172 | 6,811 | 394,019 | 319,718 | 25,801 | 6,606 | 352,125 | |
Other operating expenses | 174,759 | 157,015 | 2,665 | 334,439 | 161,516 | 125,070 | 2,658 | 289,244 | |
Title losses and related claims | 39,156 | - | - | 39,156 | 38,472 | - | - | 38,472 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 17,057 | 12,796 | 619 | 30,472 | 17,266 | 12,538 | 778 | 30,582 | |
Interest | 846 | 2 | 9,066 | 9,914 | 759 | 7 | 9,103 | 9,869 | |
1,063,343 | 198,985 | 19,161 | 1,281,489 | 937,833 | 163,416 | 19,145 | 1,120,394 | ||
Income (loss) before taxes | 61,080 | 10,800 | (19,204) | 52,676 | 43,554 | 11,847 | (19,250) | 36,151 | |
Appendix A
Non-GAAP Adjustments
Management uses a variety of financial and operational measurements other than its financial statements prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze its performance. These include: (1) adjusted revenues, which are reported revenues adjusted for net realized and unrealized gains and losses and (2) adjusted pretax income and adjusted net income, which are reported pretax income and reported net income after earnings from noncontrolling interests, respectively, adjusted for net realized and unrealized gains and losses, acquired intangible asset amortization, and office closure costs and severance expenses. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (adjusted diluted EPS) is calculated using adjusted net income divided by the diluted average weighted outstanding shares. Adjusted pretax margin is calculated using adjusted pretax income divided by adjusted total revenues. Management views these measures as important performance measures of core profitability for its operations and as key components of its internal financial reporting. Management believes investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses.
Below are reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used by management to the most directly comparable GAAP measures for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 (dollars in millions, except shares, per share amounts and pretax margins, and amounts may not add as presented due to rounding).
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | % Chg | 2025 | 2024 | % Chg | ||
Total revenues | 722.2 | 602.2 | 20 % | 1,334.2 | 1,156.5 | 15 % | |
Non-GAAP revenue adjustment: | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses | (0.7) | 0.5 | (3.8) | (6.5) | |||
Adjusted total revenues | 721.5 | 602.7 | 20 % | 1,330.4 | 1,150.0 | 16 % | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses): | |||||||
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities fair value changes | 2.4 | (0.5) | 5.6 | 6.7 | |||
Net losses from acquisition liability adjustments | (1.2) | - | (1.0) | - | |||
Net losses on sale of securities investments | (0.1) | - | (0.4) | (0.1) | |||
Other items, net | (0.4) | - | (0.4) | (0.1) | |||
Total | 0.7 | (0.5) | 3.8 | 6.5 | |||
Pretax income | 46.8 | 29.0 | 61 % | 52.7 | 36.2 | 46 % | |
Non-GAAP pretax adjustments: | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses | (0.7) | 0.5 | (3.8) | (6.5) | |||
Acquired intangible asset amortization | 8.3 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 16.8 | |||
Office closure and severance expenses | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 2.3 | |||
Adjusted pretax income | 54.9 | 39.6 | 39 % | 66.1 | 48.7 | 36 % | |
GAAP pretax margin | 6.5 % | 4.8 % | 3.9 % | 3.1 % | |||
Adjusted pretax margin | 7.6 % | 6.6 % | 5.0 % | 4.2 % | |||
Net income attributable to Stewart | 31.9 | 17.3 | 84 % | 35.0 | 20.5 | 71 % | |
Non-GAAP pretax adjustments: | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses | (0.7) | 0.5 | (3.8) | (6.5) | |||
Acquired intangible asset amortization | 8.3 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 16.8 | |||
Office closure and severance expenses | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 2.3 | |||
Net tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments | (2.1) | (2.5) | (3.5) | (3.0) | |||
Non-GAAP adjustments, after taxes | 6.0 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 9.6 | |||
Adjusted net income attributable to Stewart | 38.0 | 25.4 | 50 % | 44.9 | 30.0 | 50 % | |
Diluted average shares outstanding (000) | 28,330 | 28,013 | 28,337 | 28,011 | |||
GAAP net income per share | 1.13 | 0.62 | 1.24 | 0.73 | |||
Adjusted net income per share | 1.34 | 0.91 | 1.59 | 1.07 | |||
Quarter Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | % Chg | 2025 | 2024 | % Chg | ||
Title Segment:
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Revenues | 609.5 | 510.0 | 20 % | 1,124.4 | 981.4 | 15 % | |
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses | (0.8) | 0.5 | (3.8) | (6.6) | |||
Adjusted revenues | 608.8 | 510.5 | 19 % | 1,120.6 | 974.8 | 15 % | |
Pretax income | 49.3 | 33.4 | 48 % | 61.1 | 43.6 | 40 % | |
Non-GAAP pretax adjustments: | |||||||
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses | (0.8) | 0.5 | (3.8) | (6.6) | |||
Acquired intangible asset amortization | 2.8 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 5.7 | |||
Office closure and severance expenses | 0.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 2.3 | |||
Adjusted pretax income | 51.9 | 38.4 | 35 % | 63.5 | 44.9 | 41 % | |
GAAP pretax margin | 8.1 % | 6.5 % | 5.4 % | 4.4 % | |||
Adjusted pretax margin | 8.5 % | 7.5 % | 5.7 % | 4.6 % | |||
Real Estate Solutions Segment:
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Revenues | 112.7 | 92.2 | 22 % | 209.8 | 175.3 | 20 % | |
Pretax income | 6.7 | 5.1 | 32 % | 10.8 | 11.8 | (9 %) | |
Non-GAAP pretax adjustment: | |||||||
Acquired intangible asset amortization | 5.5 | 5.5 | 11.0 | 11.1 | |||
Adjusted pretax income | 12.2 | 10.6 | 15 % | 21.8 | 23.0 | (5 %) | |
GAAP pretax margin | 6.0 % | 5.5 % | 5.1 % | 6.8 % | |||
Adjusted pretax margin | 10.9 % | 11.5 % | 10.4 % | 13.1 % | |||
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