RLI Corp.

NYSE:RLI Stock Report

Market Cap: US$6.8b

RLI Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

RLI has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 17.2%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 14% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 14% per year. RLI's return on equity is 17.5%, and it has net margins of 16.2%.

Key information

17.2%

Earnings growth rate

16.9%

EPS growth rate

Insurance Industry Growth8.0%
Revenue growth rate14.0%
Return on equity17.5%
Net Margin16.2%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

RLI Corp.: Competition Mounting In E&S

Feb 02

Here's Why RLI (NYSE:RLI) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jan 19
Here's Why RLI (NYSE:RLI) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Dec 26
RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

RLI Corp.: A Resilient Dividend Champion Navigating 2024 With Strong Underwriting And Growth Potential

Oct 25

Getting In Cheap On RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) Is Unlikely

Sep 07
Getting In Cheap On RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) Is Unlikely
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Rising Claims And Competitive Rates Threaten Profit Margins In Insurance Sector

Aug 28 Legal challenges and competition from MGAs could impact RLI's earnings in its Casualty and Property segments through higher claims costs and pressure on pricing.

A 'RLI'able Dividend Champion

Aug 20

RLI Corp.: Results In Spite Of Expected Competition

Jun 06

RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

May 22
RLI Corp. (NYSE:RLI) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

RLI Corp.: Mounting Competition In Property, But No Alarms

Mar 11

RLI Corp.: A Dividend Aristocrat Priced For Perfection

Aug 07

RLI Corp.: The Always Expensive Dividend Aristocrat Priced For Perfection

May 23

RLI declares $0.26 dividend

Feb 09

RLI GAAP EPS of $2.13 beats by $0.96, revenue of $360.59M beats by $36.67M

Jan 25

RLI Continues To Grow Its Premiums

Dec 19

RLI Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Oct 18

RLI Continues An Aristocratic Tradition But Is Construction Exposed

Aug 25

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How RLI makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:RLI Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 251,7332811240
31 Dec 241,7703461280
30 Sep 241,7654201320
30 Jun 241,6263381230
31 Mar 241,5923341200
31 Dec 231,5123051140
30 Sep 231,4392881090
30 Jun 231,9677141080
31 Mar 231,7986341010
31 Dec 221,698583950
30 Sep 221,661581940
30 Jun 221,072170880
31 Mar 221,157254900
31 Dec 211,179279900
30 Sep 211,160268900
30 Jun 211,153281910
31 Mar 211,153291830
31 Dec 20984157770
30 Sep 20944127740
30 Jun 20918117740
31 Mar 2085865780
31 Dec 191,004192820
30 Sep 19911118730
30 Jun 19915125710
31 Mar 19896117680
31 Dec 1881864630
30 Sep 18854142720
30 Jun 18809104680
31 Mar 1878697670
31 Dec 17797105680
30 Sep 1780280630
30 Jun 17812100650
31 Mar 17812103650
31 Dec 16816115630
30 Sep 16811117630
30 Jun 16806130620
31 Mar 16801138620
31 Dec 15795138610
30 Sep 15791141620
30 Jun 15787139640
31 Mar 15790137640
31 Dec 14775135650
30 Sep 14757132650
30 Jun 14748136650

Quality Earnings: RLI has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: RLI's current net profit margins (16.2%) are lower than last year (21%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: RLI's earnings have grown by 17.2% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: RLI's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: RLI had negative earnings growth (-15.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Insurance industry average (5.2%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: RLI's Return on Equity (17.5%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/05/11 15:36
End of Day Share Price 2025/05/09 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

RLI Corp. is covered by 18 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Cullen JohnsonB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Matthew CarlettiCitizens JMP Securities, LLC
Casey AlexanderCompass Point Research & Trading, LLC