Overview

• Kingstone Q3 net income rises 55.8% yr/yr to $10.9 mln

• Direct premiums written increase 13.8% yr/yr, driven by higher premiums and retention

• Company raises profitability outlook for fiscal 2025

Outlook

• Kingstone raises 2025 net income per share guidance to $2.30-$2.70 basic, $2.20-$2.60 diluted

• Company expects 2026 direct premiums written growth of 15% to 20%

• Kingstone projects 2026 net income per share of $2.15-$2.85 basic, $2.10-$2.80 diluted

Result Drivers

• PREMIUM GROWTH - Direct premiums written grew 14% due to higher average premiums and strong retention

• LOWER CATASTROPHE LOSSES - Net combined ratio benefited from lower frequency and lower-than-expected catastrophe losses

• CEDING COMMISSIONS - Increased ceding commissions contributed to a lower expense ratio

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"

• The average consensus recommendation for the property & casualty insurance peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Kingstone Companies Inc is $22.00, about 31.8% above its November 5 closing price of $15.00

• The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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