Universal Insurance (NYSE: UVE) boosts Q1 2026 profit, margins and book value
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Universal Insurance Holdings reported stronger first-quarter 2026 results. Net income available to common stockholders rose to $54.3 million, with diluted GAAP EPS of $1.88 and diluted adjusted EPS of $2.00, both up sharply from $1.44 a year earlier.
The combined ratio improved to 89.7% from 95.0% as the net loss ratio fell 6.6 points, while direct premiums written grew 8.5% to $506.5 million. Book value per share increased 39.9% year-over-year to $20.95, and the company repurchased about 210 thousand shares for $7.1 million and declared a $0.16 quarterly dividend. Universal also completed its 2026–2027 reinsurance renewal and secured $352 million of additional multi-year coverage through the 2027–2028 treaty period.
Positive
- Strong earnings growth and profitability: Net income available to common stockholders increased to $54.3 million from $41.4 million, with diluted adjusted EPS up to $2.00 from $1.44 and annualized adjusted ROCE improving to 38.5%.
- Improved underwriting performance: The net combined ratio fell to 89.7% from 95.0%, driven by a 6.6-point reduction in the net loss ratio, indicating more profitable underwriting.
- Capital strength and shareholder returns: Book value per share rose 39.9% year-over-year to $20.95, while the company repurchased about 210 thousand shares for $7.1 million and declared a $0.16 dividend.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Universal pairs strong underwriting with capital returns and added reinsurance protection.
Universal Insurance Holdings delivered a profitable Q1 2026, with net income available to common stockholders of $54.3 million versus $41.4 million a year earlier. Diluted adjusted EPS reached $2.00, up from $1.44, reflecting better underwriting and investment income.
Underwriting performance improved meaningfully: the net loss ratio declined to 63.9% from 70.5%, driving the net combined ratio down to 89.7%. Direct premiums written rose 8.5% to $506.5 million, with growth in both Florida and other states, while annualized adjusted ROCE was a high 38.5%.
Capital deployment was active, with approximately 210 thousand shares repurchased for $7.1 million and a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share maintained. The company also completed its 2026–2027 reinsurance renewal and added $352 million of multi-year coverage through the 2027–2028 treaty period, which may support risk management ahead of future catastrophe seasons.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net income to common: $54.3 million
Diluted adjusted EPS: $2.00 per share
Total revenues: $393.6 million
+5 more
8 metrics
Net income to common
$54.3 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Diluted adjusted EPS
$2.00 per share
Three months ended March 31, 2026; up from $1.44
Total revenues
$393.6 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026; down 0.3% YoY
Direct premiums written
$506.5 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026; up 8.5% YoY
Combined ratio
89.7%
Net combined ratio for Q1 2026; improved from 95.0%
Book value per share
$20.95
End of period March 31, 2026; up 39.9% YoY
Annualized adjusted ROCE
38.5%
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Share repurchases
$7.1 million
Approx. 210 thousand shares repurchased in Q1 2026
Key Terms
combined ratio, ceded premium ratio, annualized return on common equity, core revenue, +2 more
6 terms
combined ratio financial
"The net combined ratio was 89.7%, down 5.3 points compared to the prior year quarter."
The combined ratio is a way insurance companies measure how well they are doing by adding up all their costs and claims and comparing them to the money they earn from premiums. If the ratio is below 100%, it means the company is making a profit; if it's above 100%, they are losing money. It helps see if an insurance company is financially healthy or not.
annualized return on common equity financial
"Annualized ROCE | 38.2 % | | 41.7 % |"
core revenue financial
"core revenue was $398.2 million, up 0.8% from the prior year quarter."
Revenue from a company’s regular, ongoing business activities after stripping out one-time items, unusual gains or losses, and revenue from unrelated side businesses. Like a shopkeeper counting only the money from everyday sales rather than a one-off auction or a temporary rental, core revenue shows the steady income that is most likely to continue and helps investors judge the company’s underlying sales health and future earnings power.
deferred policy acquisition costs financial
"Deferred policy acquisition costs | | 126,159 | | | 128,564 |"
Deferred policy acquisition costs are upfront sales and onboarding expenses — such as commissions and underwriting costs — that an insurer records as an asset and then spreads out over the life of the insurance policies as the company earns premiums. For investors, these costs matter because how quickly they are written off affects reported profits and the apparent health of an insurer’s balance sheet, similar to spreading the cost of a season ticket over the months you use it.
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) financial
"Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | | (34,516) |"
A balance-sheet line that tracks certain gains and losses that haven’t flowed through the company’s profit-and-loss statement, such as unrealized changes in the value of investments, foreign-currency adjustments, and some pension-related items. Think of it like a storage closet for value swings the company hasn’t ‘realized’ by selling or settling them yet; it changes shareholders’ equity and helps investors see hidden volatility or potential future impacts on book value.
Earnings Snapshot
Total revenues: $393.6 million
Q1 2026
Total revenues
$393.6 million
-0.3% YoY
Net income to common
$54.3 million
+31.0% YoY
Diluted GAAP EPS
$1.88
+30.6% YoY
Diluted adjusted EPS
$2.00
+38.9% YoY
Direct premiums written
$506.5 million
+8.5% YoY
Net combined ratio
89.7%
-5.3 pts YoY
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition | ||||
On April 23, 2026, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits | ||||
(d) Exhibits:
| Exhibit Number | Description | |||||||
99.1 | Press Release dated April 23, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101). | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: 4/29/2026 | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. | |||||||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Frank C. Wilcox | |||||||||||||||||||
| Name: | Frank C. Wilcox | |||||||||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Universal Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
•Diluted GAAP earnings per common share (EPS) of $1.88; diluted adjusted* EPS of $2.00
•Annualized return on average common equity (“ROCE”) of 38.2%, annualized adjusted* ROCE of 38.5%
•Direct premiums written of $506.5 million, up 8.5% from the prior year quarter
•Book value per share of $20.95, up 39.9% year-over-year; adjusted book value per share of $22.19, up 32.2% year-over-year
*Reconciliations of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures are provided in the attached tables.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 23, 2026 – Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE) (“Universal” or the “Company”) reported first quarter 2026 results.
“We had a fantastic start to the year, with a 38.2% annualized return on common equity,” said Stephen J. Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer. “Our top-line results were strong, with growth across our multi-state footprint, including in Florida.”
“On a separate note, I'm pleased to announce the completion of our 2026-2027 reinsurance renewal for our insurance entities, as our program is now fully supported and secured. During the renewal process in 2026, we also secured $352 million of additional multi-year coverage, taking us through the 2027-2028 treaty period.”
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Summary Financial Results
| ($ in thousands, except per share data) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2026 | 2025 | Change | |||||||||||||||
| GAAP comparison | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 393,565 | $ | 394,867 | (0.3) | % | |||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | $ | 73,287 | $ | 57,068 | 28.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) margin | 18.6 | % | 14.5 | % | 4.1 | pts | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $ | 54,288 | $ | 41,436 | 31.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 1.88 | $ | 1.44 | 30.6 | % | |||||||||||
| Annualized ROCE | 38.2 | % | 41.7 | % | (3.5) | pts | |||||||||||
| Book value per share, end of period | $ | 20.95 | $ | 14.98 | 39.9 | % | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP comparison1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Core revenue | $ | 398,162 | $ | 394,871 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 77,884 | $ | 57,072 | 36.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) margin | 19.6 | % | 14.5 | % | 5.1 | pts | |||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $ | 57,754 | $ | 41,439 | 39.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 2.00 | $ | 1.44 | 38.9 | % | |||||||||||
| Annualized adjusted ROCE | 38.5 | % | 36.4 | % | 2.1 | pts | |||||||||||
| Adjusted book value per share, end of period | $ | 22.19 | $ | 16.79 | 32.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Underwriting Summary | |||||||||||||||||
| Premiums: | |||||||||||||||||
| Premiums in force | $ | 2,178,427 | $ | 2,094,505 | 4.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Policies in force | 915,306 | 864,817 | 5.8 | % | |||||||||||||
| Direct premiums written | $ | 506,547 | $ | 467,078 | 8.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Direct premiums earned | $ | 531,421 | $ | 513,257 | 3.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Ceded premiums earned | $ | (174,519) | $ | (157,536) | 10.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Ceded premium ratio | 32.8 | % | 30.7 | % | 2.1 | pts | |||||||||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 356,902 | $ | 355,721 | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Net ratios: | |||||||||||||||||
| Loss ratio | 63.9 | % | 70.5 | % | (6.6) | pts | |||||||||||
| Expense ratio | 25.8 | % | 24.5 | % | 1.3 | pts | |||||||||||
| Combined ratio | 89.7 | % | 95.0 | % | (5.3) | pts | |||||||||||
1 Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP financial measures are provided in the attached tables. Adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders, adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share and core revenue exclude net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Adjusted operating income (loss) excludes the items above and interest and amortization of debt issuance costs. Adjusted book value per share excludes accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes. Adjusted ROCE is calculated by dividing annualized adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders by average adjusted book value per share, with the denominator further excluding current period after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments. | |||||||||||||||||
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Net Income and Adjusted Net Income
Net income available to common stockholders was $54.3 million, compared to net income of $41.4 million in the prior year quarter, and adjusted net income available to common stockholders was $57.8 million, compared to adjusted net income of $41.4 million in the prior year quarter. The higher adjusted net income available to common stockholders mostly stems from a lower net loss ratio and higher net investment income.
Revenues
Revenue was $393.6 million, down 0.3% from the prior year quarter and core revenue was $398.2 million, up 0.8% from the prior year quarter. The increase in core revenue primarily stems from higher net investment income and net premiums earned.
Direct premiums written were $506.5 million, up 8.5% from the prior year quarter. The increase stems from 4.9% growth in Florida and 18.3% growth in other states. Overall growth mostly reflects higher policies in force and inflation adjustments across our multi-state footprint.
Direct premiums earned were $531.4 million, up 3.5% from the prior year quarter. The increase stems from direct premiums written growth over the past twelve months.
The ceded premium ratio was 32.8%, up from 30.7%, in the prior year quarter. The increase primarily reflects the purchase of additional reinsurance coverage relative to the prior year quarter.
Net premiums earned were $356.9 million, up 0.3% from the prior year quarter. The increase is primarily attributable to higher direct premiums earned, partly offset by a higher ceded premium ratio, as described above.
Net investment income was $19.5 million, up from $16.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase stems from higher fixed income reinvestment yields and higher invested assets.
Commissions, policy fees and other revenue were $21.8 million, down 5.7% from the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily reflects commissions earned on reinstatements in the prior year quarter.
Margins
The operating income margin was 18.6%, compared to an operating income margin of 14.5% in the prior year quarter. The adjusted operating income margin was 19.6%, compared to an adjusted operating income margin of 14.5% in the prior year quarter. The higher adjusted operating income margin primarily stems from a lower net loss ratio and higher core revenue.
The net loss ratio was 63.9%, down 6.6 points compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease reflects better current accident year results.
The net expense ratio was 25.8%, up 1.3 points from 24.5% in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily driven by a higher ceded premium ratio and higher policy acquisition costs associated with growth outside Florida.
The net combined ratio was 89.7%, down 5.3 points compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease reflects a lower net loss ratio, partly offset by a higher net expense ratio, as described above.
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Capital Deployment
During the first quarter, the Company repurchased approximately 210 thousand shares at an aggregate cost of $7.1 million. The Company’s current share repurchase authorization program has approximately $13.1 million remaining.
On April 10, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 16 cents per share of common stock, payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 8, 2026.
Conference Call and Webcast
•Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET
•Investors and other interested parties may listen to the call by accessing the online, real-time webcast at universalinsuranceholdings.com/investors or by registering in advance via teleconference at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIf7338475e3b6498088eb9078ae971a72. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized conference code to access the call. An online replay of the call will be available at universalinsuranceholdings.com/investors soon after the investor call concludes.
About Universal
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) is a holding company providing property and casualty insurance and value-added insurance services. We develop, market, and write insurance products in the personal residential homeowners lines of business and perform substantially all other insurance-related services for our primary insurance entities, including risk management, claims management and distribution. We provide insurance products in the United States through both our appointed independent agents and our direct online distribution channels. Learn more at universalinsuranceholdings.com or get an insurance quote at Clovered.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including core revenue, adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders and diluted adjusted earnings (loss) per common share, which exclude the impact of net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Adjusted operating income (loss) and adjusted operating income (loss) margin exclude the impact of net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments and interest and amortization of debt issuance costs. Adjusted common stockholders’ equity and adjusted book value per share exclude accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), net of taxes. Adjusted return on common equity excludes after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments from the numerator and AOCI, net of taxes, and current period after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments from the denominator. A “non-GAAP financial measure” is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company’s historical or future performance that excludes or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). UVE management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are meaningful, as they allow investors to evaluate underlying revenue and profitability trends and enhance comparability across periods. When considered together with the GAAP financial measures, management believes these metrics provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any particular period. UVE management also believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze UVE’s business trends and to understand UVE’s operational performance. UVE’s management utilizes these non-GAAP financial measures as guides in long-term planning. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior
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to, financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information regarding our key performance indicators, please refer to the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Key Performance Indicators” in our forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “plan,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such statements may include commentary on plans, products and lines of business, marketing arrangements, reinsurance programs, other business developments, projections, and estimates, and assumptions relating to the foregoing. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Important factors that could cause our actual results or performance to differ materially from those contained in or implied by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
•we may face significant losses, and our financial results may vary from period to period, due to exposure to catastrophic events and severe weather conditions, the frequency and severity of which could be affected by climate change;
•if we fail to adequately price the risks we underwrite and/or the estimates we make, or if emerging trends outpace our ability to adjust prices timely, or if we lose desirable exposures to competitors by overpricing our risks, we may experience underwriting losses depleting surplus at our risk-bearing insurance subsidiaries and capital at the holding company;
•unanticipated increases in the severity or frequency of claims adversely affect our profitability and financial condition;
•the failure of the risk mitigation strategies we utilize could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations; and
•the risks and uncertainties, as they may be amended from time to time, set forth in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading “Risk Factors” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and supplemented in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any of our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results or outcomes could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. There may be other factors not presently known to us or which we currently consider to be immaterial that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements we make. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information regarding risk factors that could affect the Company’s operations and future results, refer to the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
Investors/Media:
Arash Soleimani, CFA, CPA, CPCU, ARe
Chief Strategy Officer
954-804-8874
asoleimani@universalproperty.com
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||
| ASSETS: | ||||||||||||||
| Invested Assets | ||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities, at fair value, net | $ | 1,421,952 | $ | 1,431,028 | ||||||||||
| Equity securities, at fair value | 98,624 | 85,420 | ||||||||||||
| Other investments, at fair value | 10,693 | 10,693 | ||||||||||||
| Investment real estate, net | 5,419 | 5,463 | ||||||||||||
| Total invested assets | 1,536,688 | 1,532,604 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 595,771 | 408,868 | ||||||||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 2,635 | 68,970 | ||||||||||||
| Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 116,996 | 291,031 | ||||||||||||
Reinsurance recoverables | 201,921 | 232,918 | ||||||||||||
| Premiums receivable, net | 75,962 | 75,721 | ||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 49,346 | 49,349 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred policy acquisition costs | 126,159 | 128,564 | ||||||||||||
Deferred income tax asset, net | 37,809 | 27,658 | ||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 2,319 | 2,319 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 23,783 | 21,693 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 2,769,389 | $ | 2,839,695 | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
| LIABILITIES: | ||||||||||||||
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 668,723 | $ | 680,712 | ||||||||||
| Unearned premiums | 1,067,085 | 1,091,959 | ||||||||||||
| Advance premium | 86,907 | 61,847 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 53,614 | 28,554 | ||||||||||||
| Reinsurance payable, net | 135,791 | 257,242 | ||||||||||||
Commission payable | 28,260 | 26,307 | ||||||||||||
Debt, net of issuance costs | 100,290 | 100,481 | ||||||||||||
Other liabilities and accrued expenses | 43,975 | 41,558 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 2,184,645 | 2,288,660 | ||||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||||||||||||
Cumulative convertible preferred stock2 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Common stock3 | 483 | 482 | ||||||||||||
Treasury shares, at cost - 20,436 and 20,226, respectively | (312,213) | (305,064) | ||||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 123,910 | 124,319 | ||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes | (34,516) | (26,151) | ||||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 807,080 | 757,449 | ||||||||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 584,744 | 551,035 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 2,769,389 | $ | 2,839,695 | ||||||||||
| Notes: | ||||||||||||||
2 Cumulative convertible preferred stock ($0.01 par value): Authorized - 1,000 shares; 10 issued and 10 outstanding; Minimum liquidation preference - $9.99 and $9.99 per share. | ||||||||||||||
3 Common stock ($0.01 par value): Authorized - 55,000 shares; 48,341 and 48,234 issued; 27,905 and 28,008 outstanding, respectively. | ||||||||||||||
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| REVENUES | ||||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 356,902 | $ | 355,721 | ||||||||||
| Net investment income | 19,487 | 16,060 | ||||||||||||
| Net realized gains (losses) on investments | 734 | (14) | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (5,331) | 10 | ||||||||||||
| Commission revenue | 14,731 | 16,275 | ||||||||||||
| Policy fees | 4,982 | 4,493 | ||||||||||||
| Other revenue | 2,060 | 2,322 | ||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 393,565 | 394,867 | ||||||||||||
| EXPENSES | ||||||||||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 228,096 | 250,555 | ||||||||||||
Policy acquisition costs | 64,473 | 60,574 | ||||||||||||
Other operating costs and expenses | 27,709 | 26,670 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | 320,278 | 337,799 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs | 1,595 | 1,612 | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | 71,692 | 55,456 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 17,401 | 14,017 | ||||||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 54,291 | $ | 41,439 | ||||||||||
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SHARE AND PER SHARE INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 27,651 | 28,091 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 28,831 | 28,779 | ||||||||||||
| Shares outstanding, end of period | 27,905 | 28,190 | ||||||||||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 1.96 | $ | 1.48 | ||||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | $ | 1.88 | $ | 1.44 | ||||||||||
| Cash dividend declared per common share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.16 | ||||||||||
| Book value per share, end of period | $ | 20.95 | $ | 14.98 | ||||||||||
| Annualized return on average common equity (ROCE) | 38.2 | % | 41.7 | % | ||||||||||
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
(in thousands, except for Policies In Force data)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Premiums | ||||||||||||||
| Direct premiums written - Florida | $ | 360,941 | $ | 344,044 | ||||||||||
| Direct premiums written - Other States | 145,606 | 123,034 | ||||||||||||
| Direct premiums written - Total | $ | 506,547 | $ | 467,078 | ||||||||||
| Direct premiums earned | $ | 531,421 | $ | 513,257 | ||||||||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 356,902 | $ | 355,721 | ||||||||||
| Underwriting Ratios - Net | ||||||||||||||
Loss ratio | 63.9 | % | 70.5 | % | ||||||||||
Expense ratio | 25.8 | % | 24.5 | % | ||||||||||
Policy acquisition cost ratio | 18.1 | % | 17.0 | % | ||||||||||
Other operating costs and expenses ratio | 7.7 | % | 7.5 | % | ||||||||||
| Combined ratio | 89.7 | % | 95.0 | % | ||||||||||
| As of | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Policies in force | ||||||||||||||
| Florida | 579,127 | 562,845 | ||||||||||||
| Other States | 336,179 | 301,972 | ||||||||||||
| Total | 915,306 | 864,817 | ||||||||||||
| Premiums in force | ||||||||||||||
| Florida | $ | 1,569,627 | $ | 1,592,100 | ||||||||||
| Other States | 608,800 | 502,405 | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,178,427 | $ | 2,094,505 | ||||||||||
| Total Insured Value | ||||||||||||||
| Florida | $ | 191,601,373 | $ | 185,514,184 | ||||||||||
| Other States | 213,273,616 | 182,277,095 | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 404,874,989 | $ | 367,791,279 | ||||||||||
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UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except for per share data)
| GAAP revenue to core revenue | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| GAAP revenue | $ | 393,565 | $ | 394,867 | |||||||
| less: Net realized gains (losses) on investments | 734 | (14) | |||||||||
less: Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (5,331) | 10 | |||||||||
| Core revenue | $ | 398,162 | $ | 394,871 | |||||||
| GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted operating income (loss) | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
GAAP income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) | $ | 71,692 | $ | 55,456 | |||||||
| add: Interest and amortization of debt issuance costs | 1,595 | 1,612 | |||||||||
| GAAP operating income (loss) | 73,287 | 57,068 | |||||||||
| less: Net realized gains (losses) on investments | 734 | (14) | |||||||||
less: Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (5,331) | 10 | |||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 77,884 | $ | 57,072 | |||||||
| GAAP operating income (loss) margin to adjusted operating income (loss) margin | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| GAAP operating income (loss) (a) | $ | 73,287 | $ | 57,068 | |||||||
| GAAP revenue (b) | 393,565 | 394,867 | |||||||||
| GAAP operating income (loss) margin (a÷b) | 18.6 | % | 14.5 | % | |||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) (c) | 77,884 | 57,072 | |||||||||
| Core revenue (d) | 398,162 | 394,871 | |||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) margin (c÷d) | 19.6 | % | 14.5 | % | |||||||
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| GAAP net income (NI) (loss) to adjusted NI available to common stockholders | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| GAAP NI (loss) | $ | 54,291 | $ | 41,439 | |||||||
| less: Preferred dividends | 3 | 3 | |||||||||
| GAAP NI (loss) available to common stockholders (e) | 54,288 | 41,436 | |||||||||
| less: Net realized gains (losses) on investments | 734 | (14) | |||||||||
less: Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments | (5,331) | 10 | |||||||||
| add: Income tax effect on above adjustments | (1,131) | (1) | |||||||||
| Adjusted NI (loss) available to common stockholders (f) | $ | 57,754 | $ | 41,439 | |||||||
| Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding (g) | 28,831 | 28,779 | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (e÷g) | $ | 1.88 | $ | 1.44 | |||||||
| Diluted adjusted earnings (loss) per common share (f÷g) | $ | 2.00 | $ | 1.44 | |||||||
| GAAP stockholders’ equity to adjusted common stockholders’ equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As of | ||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP stockholders’ equity | $ | 584,744 | $ | 422,387 | $ | 551,035 | ||||||||||||||
| less: Preferred equity | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||||||||||||||||
| Common stockholders’ equity (h) | 584,644 | 422,287 | 550,935 | |||||||||||||||||
| less: Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of taxes | (34,516) | (51,072) | (26,151) | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted common stockholders’ equity (i) | $ | 619,160 | $ | 473,359 | $ | 577,086 | ||||||||||||||
Common shares outstanding (j) | 27,905 | 28,190 | 28,008 | |||||||||||||||||
| Book value per common share (h÷j) | $ | 20.95 | $ | 14.98 | $ | 19.67 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted book value per common share (i÷j) | $ | 22.19 | $ | 16.79 | $ | 20.60 | ||||||||||||||
| GAAP return on common equity (ROCE) to adjusted ROCE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Actual or Annualized NI (loss) available to common stockholders (k) | $ | 217,152 | $ | 165,744 | $ | 182,941 | ||||||||||||||
| Average common stockholders’ equity (l) | 567,790 | 397,719 | 462,043 | |||||||||||||||||
Actual or Annualized ROCE (k÷l) | 38.2 | % | 41.7 | % | 39.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Annualized adjusted NI (loss) available to common stockholders (m) | $ | 231,016 | $ | 165,756 | $ | 179,532 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted average common stockholders’ equity4 (n) | 599,856 | 454,839 | 504,997 | |||||||||||||||||
Actual or Annualized Adjusted ROCE (m÷n) | 38.5 | % | 36.4 | % | 35.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
4 Adjusted average common stockholders’ equity excludes current period after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) perform in Q1 2026?
Universal Insurance Holdings posted higher profitability in Q1 2026, with net income available to common stockholders of $54.3 million versus $41.4 million a year earlier. Diluted GAAP EPS reached $1.88 and diluted adjusted EPS $2.00, both rising strongly year-over-year on better underwriting results.
How did Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) underwriting metrics change in Q1 2026?
Underwriting performance improved, with the net loss ratio falling to 63.9% from 70.5% and the net combined ratio improving to 89.7% from 95.0%. These gains were partly offset by a higher net expense ratio of 25.8%, reflecting a higher ceded premium ratio and growth outside Florida.
What was Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) return on equity and book value in Q1 2026?
Annualized return on average common equity was 38.2%, with annualized adjusted ROCE at 38.5%. Book value per share at period-end reached $20.95, up 39.9% year-over-year, and adjusted book value per share was $22.19, up 32.2% from the prior-year quarter.
What reinsurance actions did Universal Insurance Holdings (UVE) take for 2026–2028?
Universal completed its 2026–2027 reinsurance renewal for its insurance entities, stating the program is fully supported and secured. During the 2026 renewal process, the company also obtained $352 million of additional multi-year coverage extending through the 2027–2028 treaty period.