Ryan Specialty Group Holdings, Inc. (RYAN) shares surged 10% in after-hours trading following the release of its second-quarter 2026 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations.

The specialty insurance firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.74, beating the consensus estimate of $0.60 by a wide margin. Total revenue grew 7.2% year-over-year to $916.6 million, also surpassing the projected $873 million. The company attributed the strong top-line performance to new client wins, robust renewal retention, and expanded relationships with existing clients, driving organic revenue growth of 6.7%.

Adding to the positive sentiment, Ryan Specialty announced it had expanded its share repurchase authorization by an additional $300 million. During the quarter, the company returned approximately $284.5 million to shareholders through $260 million in share buybacks and $24.5 million in dividends and distributions. The combination of better-than-expected earnings and a clear commitment to returning capital to shareholders fueled the sharp after-hours rally.