Hamilton Insurance Group's stock surged 6.41% in after-hours trading following the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. The significant price movement came as investors reacted positively to the company's robust performance metrics and shareholder-friendly initiatives.
The Bermuda-based specialty insurer reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.65 per share, representing a 101.22% increase compared to the same period last year. Sales for the quarter reached $728.327 million, up 27.67% year-over-year. For the full year, Hamilton achieved net income of $577 million, marking a 44% increase over the previous year, with book value per share growing by 24% to $28.50.
Adding to the positive sentiment, the company's Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $2.00 per common share, payable on March 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 6, 2026. CEO Pina Albo highlighted the company's "record result in 2025" with a 22% return on average equity and 21% growth in gross premiums written to $2.9 billion, while maintaining a combined ratio of 92.9%.