U.S. Insurance Stock News

Alight, Inc. reported second quarter 2025 results that included US$528 million in sales and a net loss of US$1.07 billion, driven by a US$983 million goodwill impairment and softer revenues compared to the prior year. Alongside returning US$42 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, the company was also recognized as a Great Place to Work® for a seventh straight year, underscoring its focus on employee engagement amid financial challenges. We'll examine how Alight's...

Earlier this month, Popular, Inc. declared monthly cash dividends of US$0.132813 per share for its 6.375% Non-Cumulative Monthly Income Preferred Stock Series A and a distribution of US$0.127604 per security for its 6.125% Cumulative Monthly Income Trust Preferred Securities, both payable to holders of record as of August 15, 2025. This announcement comes as analysts have highlighted increased optimism around Popular, citing positive earnings estimate revisions and a favorable analyst rating...

In the past week, APA Corporation announced second-quarter 2025 results with net income rising to US$603 million and earnings per share increasing, despite a decrease in revenue compared to the prior year. Alongside earnings, the company reported completing a substantial share buyback program, repurchasing more than 92 million shares since 2018 for a total of over US$3.07 billion. We'll explore how APA's significant buyback activity aligns with recent earnings performance and the broader...

Biohaven Ltd. recently reported a net loss of US$198.15 million for the second quarter of 2025, with several law firms announcing class action lawsuits alleging the company made misleading statements about its drug pipeline's regulatory prospects and efficacy. This wave of legal challenges comes after setbacks such as the FDA's rejection of troriluzole and withdrawal of a European application, raising questions about the reliability of Biohaven's past communications to investors. We'll...

MFA Financial recently announced its second quarter and six-month earnings for 2025, revealing quarterly net income of US$33.18 million, down from US$41.95 million a year prior, while year-to-date net income rose to US$74.36 million from US$65.16 million last year. This mixed performance highlights a short-term dip in quarterly profitability but a longer-term improvement over the first half of the year. We’ll examine how the recent decline in quarterly earnings shapes MFA Financial’s...

Earlier this month, Comerica Incorporated completed a US$400 million fixed-income offering comprising 16,000,000 non-convertible fixed to floating rate non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock depositary shares priced at US$25 each with a small discount. This move strengthens Comerica's capital base and alters its funding mix, potentially affecting future dividend obligations and overall credit profile. We'll explore how Comerica's bolstered capital position from this preferred stock...

MP Materials Corp. recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing sales of US$57.39 million and a net loss of US$30.87 million, both improved compared to the same period last year. While revenues showed strong growth, losses narrowed only slightly, highlighting ongoing profitability challenges despite rising demand for rare earth materials. We’ll examine how the company’s improved sales but persistent losses influence the investment narrative and outlook for production...

Granite Construction recently reported strong second quarter earnings and updated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance, now expecting US$4.35 billion to US$4.55 billion in revenue, including an anticipated US$150 million contribution from new acquisitions. In addition, Granite's subsidiary Layne secured a roughly US$13 million contract to build two high-capacity collector wells for the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, reflecting ongoing demand for large-scale infrastructure...

On August 4, 2025, Glacier Bancorp filed a shelf registration to offer up to 1.6 million shares of common stock, amounting to US$70.03 million, as part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)-related offering. This move highlights the company’s focus on employee ownership, which could introduce new considerations regarding capital structure and potential dilution for existing shareholders. We’ll explore how this ESOP-related common stock issuance may influence Glacier Bancorp’s investment...

Kennedy-Wilson Holdings recently reported improved second-quarter earnings, affirming its US$0.12 per share quarterly dividend and providing an update on continued share buybacks after repurchasing 393,493 shares between April and June 2025. A key insight is the company's return to profitability in the latest quarter alongside steady capital return initiatives, signaling management's ongoing commitment to shareholder value despite prior periods of net losses. To assess how these developments...

Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. announced its second quarter and first-half 2025 earnings, reporting revenue of US$378.81 million and a reduced net loss of US$3.16 million for the quarter compared to the previous year. For the first six months of 2025, the company achieved higher net income and increased basic earnings per share from continuing operations, reflecting positive operational progress. We’ll examine how Baldwin’s increased revenue and significantly smaller quarterly net loss shape...

On August 11, 2025, Neogen Corporation announced it had entered into a collaboration with Biomatter to create new enzyme-based products using Biomatter's proprietary Intelligent Architecture platform, which combines artificial intelligence and physical modeling. This partnership merges Neogen’s analytical and technology capabilities with advanced AI-driven enzyme design, potentially broadening applications in food safety and enhancing future product innovation. We will explore how Neogen's...

Ivanhoe Electric Inc. recently announced second quarter 2025 results, reporting US$1.07 million in sales, a narrowing net loss of US$23.85 million, and reduced loss per share compared to the same period last year. This improvement highlights the company’s progress in strengthening its financial position through increased revenue and progress in managing expenses. We'll explore how Ivanhoe Electric’s reduced net losses and higher sales shape its investment narrative and financial...

Liberty Live Group recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a net loss of US$178 million versus net income of US$134 million for the same period a year earlier. This substantial reversal from profit to loss marks a material shift in the company's financial performance and attracted increased market interest. We'll explore how Liberty Live Group's swing to a net loss frames important questions for its investment narrative and outlook. Outshine the giants: these 18...

SPX Technologies, Inc. recently completed a follow-on equity offering, raising approximately US$500 million with the sale of 2,659,575 common shares at US$188 each, soon after releasing strong second quarter results and updating annual revenue guidance for 2025. This sequence of capital markets actions, together with upgraded guidance, highlights increased investor engagement and management's focus on funding expansion opportunities across its core business segments. To understand how this...

Kulicke and Soffa Industries recently released its third quarter results, reporting a decrease in sales to US$148.41 million and a net loss of US$3.29 million, along with new fourth quarter guidance anticipating net revenue of around US$170 million and diluted EPS of approximately US$0.08. Over the same period, the company completed a share buyback of 668,000 shares for US$21.63 million, representing around 1.26% of its shares outstanding. We’ll examine how the company’s decision to provide...

SharkNinja recently delivered strong second-quarter results, with US$1.44 billion in sales and net income doubling from a year ago, and raised its 2025 net sales growth guidance to 13%–15%. The company also introduced Shark Glam, a hairstyling tool designed for diverse hair types, highlighting its ongoing investment in inclusive, technology-driven product innovations. We'll examine how SharkNinja's combination of upgraded guidance and new product launches could influence its long-term growth...

Alibaba Group has sold all of its shares in Bilibili, with its subsidiary Taobao now holding less than a 5% stake, as the company continues to streamline its portfolio and focus on core e-commerce and cloud operations. This divestiture signals a shift in Bilibili's shareholder structure and highlights Alibaba's ongoing transition away from non-core investments in China's technology landscape. We’ll examine how Alibaba’s full exit as a major shareholder may influence Bilibili’s investment...

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. reported strong second quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$151.64 million and net income reaching US$9.92 million, both up from the prior year, and raised its full-year revenue guidance to US$600 million–US$610 million. Following these results, the company highlighted its recent acquisition of Axiom Manufacturing Systems as part of its ongoing growth strategy and operational expansion. We'll explore how the raised revenue outlook and recent...

Corteva reported second quarter 2025 earnings, showing higher net income and sales compared to the prior year, and revised its full-year 2025 guidance upward, projecting net sales of US$17.6 billion to US$17.8 billion and operating earnings per share of US$3.00 to US$3.20. Alongside strong financial results, Corteva completed share repurchases totaling over 35.7 million shares since late 2022, while also addressing legacy environmental claims through a comprehensive legal settlement in New...

Earlier in August 2025, Match Group disclosed multiple developments including a US$141.67 million shelf registration related to an ESOP offering, recent second quarter earnings, share repurchases, and a declared US$0.19 per share dividend. Market attention has focused on significant insider share sales, particularly by an independent director, which has raised investor caution given the company's low insider ownership and trend of net selling over the past year. We'll examine how recent...

Walker & Dunlop reported higher revenue and net income for the second quarter of 2025, with US$319.24 million in revenue and US$33.95 million in net income, and also declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.67 per share to be paid in September. The company announced it arranged US$105 million in refinancing for a major mixed-use property in Nashville, reflecting continued activity in its real estate finance business. With quarterly earnings and dividends both rising, we’ll explore how improved...

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. recently announced a 7% year-over-year increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.45 per share, alongside reporting second quarter earnings with a rise in revenue to US$706.81 million but lower net income at US$99.59 million compared to the year prior. The company is currently assessing more than 10 ongoing M&A opportunities valued at over US$8 billion, reflecting an increase in potential transactions as non-operated asset packages enter the market and underscoring...

In recent months, new U.S. tariffs on medical and dental supplies have increased costs and disrupted global supply chains for industry players, including West Pharmaceutical Services. While companies like West are expected to maintain operational strength thanks to innovation and ongoing product demand, they still face meaningful risks related to pricing pressures and changing regulatory requirements. We'll examine how rising supply chain costs from new tariffs could affect West...