Quarterly ResultJul 29, 2026, 04:38 PM
Employers Holdings Q2 EPS $1.59 (+29%); Declares $0.34 Dividend
AI Summary
Employers Holdings, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 financial results, with diluted earnings per share growing 29% year-over-year to $1.59. Net income was $29.1 million, while net premiums earned declined 12% to $174.1 million due to a strategic focus on profitability over volume. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share, payable on August 26, 2026, and the company repurchased $27.7 million in shares during the quarter. Additionally, the company successfully launched a new excess workers' compensation product line.
Key Highlights
- Diluted earnings per share grew 29% year-over-year to $1.59.
- Net income for Q2 2026 was $29.1 million.
- Net premiums earned decreased 12% to $174.1 million.
- Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.34 per share.
- Repurchased 651,752 shares for $27.7 million in Q2 2026.
- Net investment income increased 1% to $27.4 million.
- GAAP combined ratio was 105.8% (106.7% excluding LPT).
- Launched a new excess workers' compensation product line in June.
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