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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-25Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Hagerty (HGTY): Time to Buy?
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Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Hagerty (HGTY): Time to Buy?
Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company. Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this company is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank. The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008. For Hagerty, Inc., there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year. The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate: The earnings estimate of $0.01 per share for the current quarter represents a change of -92.3% from the number reported a year ago. Over the last 30 days, two estimates have moved higher for Hagerty while one has gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 200%. For the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.01 per share, representing a year-over-year change of -97.3%. There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, three estimates have moved up for Hagerty versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 106.67% higher. The promising estimate revisions have helped Hagerty earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500. While strong estimate revisions for Hagerty have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 13.4% higher over the past fo…Read full documentShow less
Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company. Analysts' growing optimism on the earnings prospects of this company is driving estimates higher, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. This insight is at the core of our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank. The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008. For Hagerty, Inc., there has been strong agreement among the covering analysts in raising earnings estimates, which has helped push consensus estimates considerably higher for the next quarter and full year. The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate: The earnings estimate of $0.01 per share for the current quarter represents a change of -92.3% from the number reported a year ago. Over the last 30 days, two estimates have moved higher for Hagerty while one has gone lower. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 200%. For the full year, the company is expected to earn $0.01 per share, representing a year-over-year change of -97.3%. There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, three estimates have moved up for Hagerty versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 106.67% higher. The promising estimate revisions have helped Hagerty earn a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision.You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500. While strong estimate revisions for Hagerty have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 13.4% higher over the past four weeks, further upside may still be left in the stock. So, you may consider adding it to your portfolio right away. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-21Hagerty (HGTY) Stock Looks Pricey On Earnings Despite A 42% Gain
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Hagerty (HGTY) Stock Looks Pricey On Earnings Despite A 42% Gain
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Hagerty stock has delivered a 41.7% gain over the past three years, yet the latest valuation checks suggest the shares are not obviously cheap at current levels. Over the past three years, Hagerty has returned 41.7%, which keeps recent shareholders comfortably in positive territory and raises the bar for new buyers looking for further upside. Investor expectations are currently anchored by a stronger profit outlook supported by a firm collector car market, while underwriting volatility remains a key risk that can affect how much of that revenue turns into durable earnings. Hagerty screens as expensive on Simply Wall St's broader valuation framework, with 0 of 6 checks pointing to the stock as a clear bargain. The issue now is whether Hagerty's recent share price strength already reflects these improved prospects or if the current valuation still leaves room for an attractive long term return. Hagerty delivered 18.9% returns over the last year. See how this stacks up to the rest of the Insurance industry. P/E suits Hagerty because earnings are now a central focus after the company moved to a clearer profit target. The stock trades on a P/E of about 81.8x, which is much higher than the Insurance industry average of 11.2x and also above the peer group average of 65.4x. That already indicates the market is putting a rich price on each dollar of current earnings. The fair P/E ratio from Simply Wall St's model is 50.4x. This is the multiple you might expect for Hagerty once its growth profile, margins, size and risk are taken into account. Compared with that, the current 81.8x P/E suggests investors are paying a premium over what this framework presents as reasonable. Despite the upgraded 2026 profit outlook that has helped sentiment, the market is still assigning a P/E that sits well above both the industry and this fair value anchor. On this P/E measure, Hagerty stock screens as overvalued and already prices in a lot of good news. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. Simply Wall St Narratives pick up where Hagerty's valuation puzzle leaves off by spelling out which future paths for growth, margins and earnings would justify a much higher or much lower share price than today, and…Read full documentShow less
Find your next quality investment with Simply Wall St's easy and powerful screener, trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Hagerty stock has delivered a 41.7% gain over the past three years, yet the latest valuation checks suggest the shares are not obviously cheap at current levels. Over the past three years, Hagerty has returned 41.7%, which keeps recent shareholders comfortably in positive territory and raises the bar for new buyers looking for further upside. Investor expectations are currently anchored by a stronger profit outlook supported by a firm collector car market, while underwriting volatility remains a key risk that can affect how much of that revenue turns into durable earnings. Hagerty screens as expensive on Simply Wall St's broader valuation framework, with 0 of 6 checks pointing to the stock as a clear bargain. The issue now is whether Hagerty's recent share price strength already reflects these improved prospects or if the current valuation still leaves room for an attractive long term return. Hagerty delivered 18.9% returns over the last year. See how this stacks up to the rest of the Insurance industry. P/E suits Hagerty because earnings are now a central focus after the company moved to a clearer profit target. The stock trades on a P/E of about 81.8x, which is much higher than the Insurance industry average of 11.2x and also above the peer group average of 65.4x. That already indicates the market is putting a rich price on each dollar of current earnings. The fair P/E ratio from Simply Wall St's model is 50.4x. This is the multiple you might expect for Hagerty once its growth profile, margins, size and risk are taken into account. Compared with that, the current 81.8x P/E suggests investors are paying a premium over what this framework presents as reasonable. Despite the upgraded 2026 profit outlook that has helped sentiment, the market is still assigning a P/E that sits well above both the industry and this fair value anchor. On this P/E measure, Hagerty stock screens as overvalued and already prices in a lot of good news. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. Simply Wall St Narratives pick up where Hagerty's valuation puzzle leaves off by spelling out which future paths for growth, margins and earnings would justify a much higher or much lower share price than today, and they sit on the company’s Community page. Each one treats Hagerty's fair value as a specific thesis about the business that you can track over time rather than a single static snapshot. The Hagerty community is split between those who see a stronger insurance franchise taking shape and those who think rising competition will cap what the stock can deliver. Bull case: 15% undervalued Read the full Bull Case to see why Hagerty could be undervalued Bear case: 7% overvalued Read the full Bear Case to see why Hagerty could be overvalued Do you think there's more to the story for Hagerty? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying! Hagerty stock currently screens as overvalued on traditional multiples, with the high P/E suggesting investors already pay a premium for its earnings profile. That does not rule out future upside, but it does mean the market gives Hagerty the benefit of the doubt on execution and profitability. The key question from here is whether the company can deliver on the profit path that would keep this premium multiple intact, or whether a more ordinary earnings trajectory would force the valuation closer to peers. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include HGTY. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-08Hagerty Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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Hagerty Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Interested in Hagerty, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Strong growth lifted Hagerty’s outlook: Written premium rose 19% in the second quarter and first half, while adjusted EBITDA increased 32% year over year to $75 million in Q2. The company raised 2026 guidance to 16%–17% written-premium growth, $18 million–$30 million in GAAP net income and $270 million–$280 million in adjusted EBITDA. Fronting arrangement affected reported results: Hagerty reassumed 100% of U.S. underwriting risk under its Markel arrangement, increasing its participation in underwriting profits but distorting GAAP revenue presentation. Management expects the accounting effects to largely normalize in 2027. Distribution and marketplace expansion continued: Hagerty surpassed 3 million insured vehicles, advanced State Farm policy conversions and acquired U.K. motorcycle insurer Bennetts for £34 million. Marketplace sales rose 17% to $65 million in the first half, led by a 74% increase in Broad Arrow auction sales. MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/4 - 12/8 Hagerty (NYSE:HGTY) reported second-quarter results marked by continued policy growth, higher written and earned premiums, and increased adjusted EBITDA, prompting the specialty insurer to raise its full-year outlook. Chief Executive Officer and Chairman McKeel Hagerty said the first half of 2026 was the company’s strongest on record based on growth in policies in force, written premium, earned premium and adjusted EBITDA. The company surpassed 3 million insured vehicles during the second quarter and added a record 279,000 new members in the first half, aided by State Farm policy conversions. → Sandisk Just Delivered a Blowout Quarter—Here's Why the Stock Is Falling Suddenly markets are betting on Hagerty, AutoZone after UAW Written premium increased 19% in both the second quarter and first six months of 2026, accelerating from 14% growth a year earlier, according to Chief Financial Officer Patrick McClymont. Earned premium rose 42% to $252 million in the second quarter, reflecting policy growth and the company’s increased participation in underwriting economics under its new Markel fronting arrangement. Hagerty reassumed 100% of underwriting risk on its U.S. book beginning Jan. 1 under the Markel Fronting Arrangement. McClymont said the structure provides Hagerty with a 25% step-up in underwriting profits and investment income, b…Read full documentShow less
Interested in Hagerty, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Strong growth lifted Hagerty’s outlook: Written premium rose 19% in the second quarter and first half, while adjusted EBITDA increased 32% year over year to $75 million in Q2. The company raised 2026 guidance to 16%–17% written-premium growth, $18 million–$30 million in GAAP net income and $270 million–$280 million in adjusted EBITDA. Fronting arrangement affected reported results: Hagerty reassumed 100% of U.S. underwriting risk under its Markel arrangement, increasing its participation in underwriting profits but distorting GAAP revenue presentation. Management expects the accounting effects to largely normalize in 2027. Distribution and marketplace expansion continued: Hagerty surpassed 3 million insured vehicles, advanced State Farm policy conversions and acquired U.K. motorcycle insurer Bennetts for £34 million. Marketplace sales rose 17% to $65 million in the first half, led by a 74% increase in Broad Arrow auction sales. MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/4 - 12/8 Hagerty (NYSE:HGTY) reported second-quarter results marked by continued policy growth, higher written and earned premiums, and increased adjusted EBITDA, prompting the specialty insurer to raise its full-year outlook. Chief Executive Officer and Chairman McKeel Hagerty said the first half of 2026 was the company’s strongest on record based on growth in policies in force, written premium, earned premium and adjusted EBITDA. The company surpassed 3 million insured vehicles during the second quarter and added a record 279,000 new members in the first half, aided by State Farm policy conversions. → Sandisk Just Delivered a Blowout Quarter—Here's Why the Stock Is Falling Suddenly markets are betting on Hagerty, AutoZone after UAW Written premium increased 19% in both the second quarter and first six months of 2026, accelerating from 14% growth a year earlier, according to Chief Financial Officer Patrick McClymont. Earned premium rose 42% to $252 million in the second quarter, reflecting policy growth and the company’s increased participation in underwriting economics under its new Markel fronting arrangement. Hagerty reassumed 100% of underwriting risk on its U.S. book beginning Jan. 1 under the Markel Fronting Arrangement. McClymont said the structure provides Hagerty with a 25% step-up in underwriting profits and investment income, but it also changes the presentation of its GAAP revenue and income statement. → 4 Oil and Gas ETF Plays as Prices Stay Sky-High First-half reported GAAP revenue declined 6% to $667 million despite 19% written premium growth, as MGA commission revenue and related ceding commission expense are eliminated in consolidation. Hagerty reported GAAP net income of $8 million in the second quarter, while its first-half GAAP net loss was $5 million. Second-quarter net loss attributable to Class A common shareholders was $2 million, or $0.02 per share on both a GAAP and adjusted basis. The company’s second-quarter results included $64 million in amortization of deferred ceding commissions related to 2025 policies. → No Hangover: Revisiting Microsoft One Week After Earnings McClymont said Hagerty capitalized about $57 million in new acquisition expenses during the first half, with $16 million recognized through the income statement. That created a $41 million cumulative first-half benefit, including $20 million during the second quarter. The company expects that benefit to decline to $15 million in the second half and to be absent in the fourth quarter as policy acquisition expense amortization catches up with costs. Management expects the accounting effects of the fronting transition to be largely resolved in 2027, when revenue and earnings should present a more normalized view of operating performance. Hagerty Re reported a 90% combined ratio during the second quarter, following an 88% combined ratio for the first half. The first-half loss ratio was 41%. Management cited investments in underwriting and in-house claims capabilities as factors supporting member outcomes and lower loss costs. Adjusted EBITDA was $75 million in the second quarter and $160 million in the first half, up 32% year over year. Operating cash flow for the first six months totaled $186 million, nearly double the amount generated in the first half of 2025. As of June, Hagerty had $298 million of unrestricted cash and $216 million of total debt, including $88 million of back leverage associated with Broad Arrow’s portfolio of collector-car loans. Based on first-half performance and momentum entering the second half, the company raised its 2026 guidance. Hagerty now expects: Written premium growth of 16% to 17% for the full year. GAAP net income of $18 million to $30 million. Adjusted EBITDA of $270 million to $280 million. McClymont said stronger-than-expected cost efficiency and better Marketplace profitability were contributing to the increased EBITDA outlook. He also noted that Hagerty’s Marketplace business, which includes auctions and private sales, had performed better than expected and had major sales planned for the second half. Management said growth was broad-based across its distribution channels. The State Farm Classic+ program was active for new Hagerty policies in 37 states as of the end of the second quarter. Conversion of State Farm’s existing 525,000 collector-car policies was underway in 14 states, with Hagerty maintaining its target to complete the transition by 2028. The company said its independent agency channel includes 54,000 agents and remains a significant opportunity. Hagerty is investing in automated vehicle-identification tools, straight-through processing and agent education to identify enthusiast vehicles insured under standard daily-driver policies. Hagerty also cited expanding relationships with carriers including Progressive and Liberty Mutual. McClymont said the Progressive relationship has expanded beyond vehicles built before 1981 to include vehicles that are at least 25 years old, adding 17 years of potential vehicle cohorts on a rolling basis. Enthusiast+, Hagerty’s offering for more modern enthusiast vehicles, was performing in line with revised pricing assumptions in Colorado. The company expanded the program into three additional states in July. McKeel Hagerty said younger collectors were increasingly driving demand, with year-to-date quote volume from Gen X, millennial and Gen Z consumers exceeding 60% of total demand. After the quarter ended, Hagerty acquired Bennetts, the second-largest specialty motorcycle insurer in the United Kingdom, for £34 million. McClymont said the acquisition immediately triples Hagerty’s scale in the U.K. market. Management characterized acquisitions as likely to be modest and infrequent, with capital allocation remaining focused primarily on investments that grow policy count, improve unit economics and deepen the company’s member ecosystem. Hagerty Marketplace generated $65 million in first-half total sales, up 17%. Broad Arrow, the company’s high-end live auction business, recorded a 74% increase in first-half sales and a 91% sell-through rate. Private sales declined from the prior-year period, which had benefited from the sale of a large single-owner collection. McKeel Hagerty said the marketplace operation also serves as a customer-acquisition channel, as vehicles sold through auctions and private transactions may become Hagerty insurance policies. The company said it remains focused on reaching 3 million policies by 2030. Hagerty is a specialized automotive lifestyle and insurance company that caters primarily to collectible car enthusiasts. Its core business centers on offering classic vehicle insurance policies designed to protect antique, vintage and specialty automobiles, motorcycles and boats. These policies typically feature agreed-value coverage, flexible usage options and access to restoration services, aligning with the unique needs of collectors and hobbyists. Beyond insurance, Hagerty operates a comprehensive suite of community and content services under its automotive lifestyle brand. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. The article "Hagerty Q2 Earnings Call Highlights" was originally published by MarketBeat. View MarketBeat's top stocks for August 2026.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Hagerty Inc (HGTY) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth and Raised Guidance Amid ...
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Hagerty Inc (HGTY) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Growth and Raised Guidance Amid ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Written Premium Growth: 19% in Q2 2026 and the first half of 2026, accelerating from 14% growth in the prior year. Earned Premium: $252 million in Q2 2026, up 42% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA: $75 million in Q2 2026; $160 million in the first half of 2026, up 32% year-over-year. GAAP Revenue: $667 million in the first half of 2026, down 6% year-over-year due to the Markel fronting arrangement accounting mechanics. GAAP Net Income (Loss): $8 million net income in Q2 2026; $5 million net loss in the first half of 2026. Marketplace Revenue: $40 million in Q2 2026, up 48% year-over-year. Membership and Other Revenue: $21 million in Q2 2026, reflecting 10% growth in paid memberships. Net Investment Income: $11 million in Q2 2026. Combined Ratio (Hagerty Re): 90% in Q2 2026; 88% in the first half of 2026. Loss Ratio (Hagerty Re): 41% in the first half of 2026. Operating Cash Flow: $186 million in the first six months of 2026, nearly double the prior year period. Cash and Debt: $298 million in unrestricted cash and $216 million in total debt as of June 2026. New Members: Record 279,000 new members added in the first half of 2026. Retention Rate: Industry-leading 88%. Marketplace Sales: Total sales grew 17% to $65 million in the first half of 2026. Broad Arrow Sales: Increased 74% in the first half of 2026 with a 91% sell-through rate. Full-Year 2026 Guidance: Written premium growth of 16% to 17%; GAAP net income of $18 million to $30 million; adjusted EBITDA of $270 million to $280 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Sign with HGTY. Is HGTY fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: August 05, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Hagerty Inc (NYSE:HGTY) delivered record first-half 2026 results, with written premium growth of 19%, driven by a record 279,000 new members added and surpassing the $3 million vehicle insured milestone. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting written premium growth of 16% to 17%, GAAP net income of $18 million to $30 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $270 million to $280 million. The State Farm partnership is accelerating, with agents selling new Hagerty policies in 37 states and conversions of existing policies progressing on pace to complete by 2028. Hagerty…Read full documentShow less
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Written Premium Growth: 19% in Q2 2026 and the first half of 2026, accelerating from 14% growth in the prior year. Earned Premium: $252 million in Q2 2026, up 42% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA: $75 million in Q2 2026; $160 million in the first half of 2026, up 32% year-over-year. GAAP Revenue: $667 million in the first half of 2026, down 6% year-over-year due to the Markel fronting arrangement accounting mechanics. GAAP Net Income (Loss): $8 million net income in Q2 2026; $5 million net loss in the first half of 2026. Marketplace Revenue: $40 million in Q2 2026, up 48% year-over-year. Membership and Other Revenue: $21 million in Q2 2026, reflecting 10% growth in paid memberships. Net Investment Income: $11 million in Q2 2026. Combined Ratio (Hagerty Re): 90% in Q2 2026; 88% in the first half of 2026. Loss Ratio (Hagerty Re): 41% in the first half of 2026. Operating Cash Flow: $186 million in the first six months of 2026, nearly double the prior year period. Cash and Debt: $298 million in unrestricted cash and $216 million in total debt as of June 2026. New Members: Record 279,000 new members added in the first half of 2026. Retention Rate: Industry-leading 88%. Marketplace Sales: Total sales grew 17% to $65 million in the first half of 2026. Broad Arrow Sales: Increased 74% in the first half of 2026 with a 91% sell-through rate. Full-Year 2026 Guidance: Written premium growth of 16% to 17%; GAAP net income of $18 million to $30 million; adjusted EBITDA of $270 million to $280 million. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Sign with HGTY. Is HGTY fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: August 05, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Hagerty Inc (NYSE:HGTY) delivered record first-half 2026 results, with written premium growth of 19%, driven by a record 279,000 new members added and surpassing the $3 million vehicle insured milestone. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance, now expecting written premium growth of 16% to 17%, GAAP net income of $18 million to $30 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $270 million to $280 million. The State Farm partnership is accelerating, with agents selling new Hagerty policies in 37 states and conversions of existing policies progressing on pace to complete by 2028. Hagerty Re's combined ratio remained strong at 88% for the first half, demonstrating exceptional underwriting discipline and a loss ratio of 41%. The acquisition of Bennix, the second largest specialty motorcycle insurer in the UK, immediately triples Hagerty's scale in that market and is expected to be a strategic growth driver. The company's marketplace business, particularly Broad Arrow, saw sales increase 74% in the first half, with a 91% sell-through rate, reinforcing the customer acquisition flywheel. Operating cash flow nearly doubled to $186 million in the first half of 2026, reflecting the improved economics of the new Markel fronting arrangement. Reported GAAP revenue declined 6% in the first half of 2026, and the company posted a GAAP net loss of $5 million due to accounting mechanics from the new Markel fronting arrangement, which may confuse investors. The company's retention rate declined by 50 basis points year-over-year to 88%, with a slight downtrend in the core book, although management noted it is within historical range. The Enthusiast Plus program is still in its early stages, and while performing in line with revised pricing assumptions, it remains a startup mode with limited contribution to overall results. The company's GAAP presentation will continue to be impacted by the Markel fronting transition throughout 2026, with a $41 million cumulative benefit from capitalized acquisition expenses expected to diminish in the second half. Capital allocation priorities do not include returning capital to shareholders in the near term, as the company focuses on investing in growth and strategic acquisitions. The company faces inflationary pressures on loss costs, which were noted as a factor in the second quarter combined ratio of 90%. Private sales in the marketplace business were down against the prior year period, which had benefited from a large single-owner collection sale. Q: Can you expand on the progress made in securing larger cohorts of vehicles with Progressive and trial programs with other national carriers?A: McKeel Hagerty (CEO & Chairman) noted that Progressive is a long-standing partnership that has expanded significantly, with the relationship now covering vehicles 25 years old and older, adding 17 years of additional cohorts. Patrick McClymont (CFO) added that this evolution from pre-1981 cars to 25 years and older has opened up a much larger addressable market. The company is also piloting programs with Liberty Mutual and other national carriers, which are performing well and will contribute to future growth. Q: What drove the significant increase in new business count from $100,000 to $160,000 in the quarter?A: Patrick McClymont (CFO) explained that while the traditional business continues to grow at a strong rate, the big bump is from State Farm conversions. The company is now in the conversion phase in 15 states, transitioning State Farm's existing 525,000 collector car policies to the Hagerty platform. This conversion process will continue through the balance of 2026 and into 2027, with finalization expected by late 2027 or early 2028. Q: Can you provide color on the contribution between Enthusiast Plus, legacy Hagerty, and State Farm in the quarter, and is Enthusiast Plus driving the upside to guidance?A: McKeel Hagerty (CEO & Chairman) stated that the growth is across the board, with almost every channel firing on all cylinders. While Enthusiast Plus is a piece of it, it remains in startup mode, having expanded from Colorado to three additional states in July. The company is absorbing a massive amount of State Farm business, and the overall momentum from the back half of last year has carried through the first half of 2026, contributing to the raised guidance. Q: How should we think about the accounting noise from the Markel transition impacting 2027, and can adjusted EBITDA growth keep pace with written premium growth?A: Patrick McClymont (CFO) explained that the $199 million transition cost will be fully amortized by the end of 2026 and will not appear in 2027. The deferred acquisition cost dynamic will also normalize by year-end, with 2027 representing a steady-state P&L. While not providing formal 2027 guidance, he noted that the economics of the business are largely driven by insurance growing in the mid-teens, and consensus estimates are a reasonable starting point for modeling. Q: Retention declined 50 basis points year-over-year and 30 basis points sequentially. What trends are you seeing, and how much is from the State Farm book mix?A: Patrick McClymont (CFO) attributed the decline to a slight downtrend in the core book, but noted it remains within the historical range and gives no particular pause. The State Farm book is converting at a very high rate given its young age, and new business placed over the past year is retaining well. The mix shift from State Farm is not a concern. Q: What is driving the high incremental EBITDA margin implied by the increased guidance versus revenue?A: Patrick McClymont (CFO) cited three factors: overall performance year-to-date has been strong and ahead of internal expectations; cost efficiencies have put the company in a better spot relative to internal plans; and the marketplace business is contributing more profitability than expected, with strong auction and private sales and significant events upcoming in the second half. Q: Are there differences in premium per policy or loss experience for the modern enthusiast business versus the legacy older vehicle business?A: Patrick McClymont (CFO) explained that the traditional business is driven largely by agreed value and underwriting, with rates consistent regardless of vehicle age. For Enthusiast Plus, which covers vehicles used more frequently with different storage underwriting, premiums are higher. This program is still in early stages and will flow through the P&L over time. Q: Has the strategy around pitching to the 54,000 independent agents shifted, and how are you activating them?A: McKeel Hagerty (CEO & Chairman) stated that the independent agent channel is a key growth strategy. The company has built a dedicated team led by Adam to focus on the most productive agents, using data, communications, and education to shift the perspective that classic cars are just very old vehicles. The goal is to help agents identify enthusiast vehicles in their daily driver books and route them to Hagerty. Q: How should we think about the M&A pipeline and capital allocation following the Bennett's acquisition?A: McKeel Hagerty (CEO & Chairman) indicated that Bennett's was an opportunistic acquisition that triples the company's scale in the UK motorcycle market. The company is cautious about integration issues and does not actively scour for acquisitions, but will act when opportunities arise. Patrick McClymont (CFO) reiterated that capital allocation priorities are: investing in the business for high returns, evaluating modest strategic acquisitions, and returning capital to shareholders is not on the near-term agenda given the high returns available from organic investment. Q: Does the non-reversing tax difference from the seeding commission deduction carry into 2027?A: Patrick McClymont (CFO) explained that the dynamic will always exist due to consolidation accounting, but will be less impactful over time. As net income grows in 2027 with the removal of the $199 million transition cost, the impact will be less visible in the tax line, normalizing the effective tax rate. For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Hagerty (HGTY) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
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Hagerty (HGTY) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) reported $354.82 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 3.8%. EPS of -$0.02 for the same period compares to $0.13 a year ago. The reported revenue represents a surprise of +10.53% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $321.01 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.08, the EPS surprise was +75%. While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance. Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance. Here is how Hagerty performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: HDC Paid Member Count: 961,929 versus 983,561 estimated by three analysts on average. Policies in Force: 1,855,649 compared to the 1,757,385 average estimate based on three analysts. REVENUE- Earned premium, net: $251.96 million compared to the $244.86 million average estimate based on three analysts. Total Written Premium: $424.5 million versus $410.26 million estimated by three analysts on average. REVENUE- Commission and fee revenue: $23.67 million compared to the $18.47 million average estimate based on two analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Hagerty here>>> Shares of Hagerty have returned -3.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Hagerty Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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Hagerty Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Increases 2026 Growth Outlook First Half 2026 Highlights: Strong underlying operational performance with record growth in members, written premium, and earned premium First half 2026 Written Premium grew 19% year-over-year to $713 million First half 2026 Earned Premium increased 42% to $492 million Transition to Markel Fronting Arrangement on January 1, 2026 resulted in decrease to reported revenue as previously disclosed First half 2026 Net Loss of $5 million, including $153 million of pre-tax Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs, compared to Net Income of $74 million in the prior year period First half 2026 Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased 32% to $160 million, compared to $121 million in the prior year period First half 2026 Cash Flow from Operating Activities increased 91% to $186 million Increased 2026 Outlook — Written Premium growth of 16% to 17%, Net Income of $18 to $30 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $270 to $280 million TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) makes it easier and more enjoyable for car enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the vehicles they love — through specialty vehicle insurance, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events, and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world's largest membership community of car lovers. Today the company announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. "The first half of 2026 has been the best in Hagerty's history, and our results give us the confidence to significantly increase our full year outlook. We delivered year-to-date written premium growth of 19% and Adjusted EBITDA gains of 32%, reflecting the compounding power of our model as we now control 100% of the economics on our U.S. book. This is what forty years of building trust — one member, one partner, one car at a time — looks like when the flywheel hits its stride," said McKeel Hagerty, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hagerty. "Our momentum is showing up across every part of the Hagerty ecosystem, including crossing three million insured vehicles. Broad Arrow delivered first half revenue growth of 17%, with a 91% auction sell-through rate and demand from buyers on multiple continents. And in the third quarter, we will welcome the team and members of Bennetts, the United Kingdom's second largest specialty motorcycle insurance broker to the Hager…Read full documentShow less
Increases 2026 Growth Outlook First Half 2026 Highlights: Strong underlying operational performance with record growth in members, written premium, and earned premium First half 2026 Written Premium grew 19% year-over-year to $713 million First half 2026 Earned Premium increased 42% to $492 million Transition to Markel Fronting Arrangement on January 1, 2026 resulted in decrease to reported revenue as previously disclosed First half 2026 Net Loss of $5 million, including $153 million of pre-tax Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs, compared to Net Income of $74 million in the prior year period First half 2026 Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased 32% to $160 million, compared to $121 million in the prior year period First half 2026 Cash Flow from Operating Activities increased 91% to $186 million Increased 2026 Outlook — Written Premium growth of 16% to 17%, Net Income of $18 to $30 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $270 to $280 million TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) makes it easier and more enjoyable for car enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the vehicles they love — through specialty vehicle insurance, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events, and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world's largest membership community of car lovers. Today the company announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. "The first half of 2026 has been the best in Hagerty's history, and our results give us the confidence to significantly increase our full year outlook. We delivered year-to-date written premium growth of 19% and Adjusted EBITDA gains of 32%, reflecting the compounding power of our model as we now control 100% of the economics on our U.S. book. This is what forty years of building trust — one member, one partner, one car at a time — looks like when the flywheel hits its stride," said McKeel Hagerty, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Hagerty. "Our momentum is showing up across every part of the Hagerty ecosystem, including crossing three million insured vehicles. Broad Arrow delivered first half revenue growth of 17%, with a 91% auction sell-through rate and demand from buyers on multiple continents. And in the third quarter, we will welcome the team and members of Bennetts, the United Kingdom's second largest specialty motorcycle insurance broker to the Hagerty family, tripling our scale in that market," added Mr. Hagerty. SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Second quarter 2026 Written Premium increased 19% year-over-year to $425 million, and year-to-date 2026 Written Premium increased 19% year-over-year to $713 million Second quarter 2026 Hagerty Re Earned Premium increased 42% year-over-year to $252 million, and year-to-date 2026 Earned Premium increased 42% year-over-year to $492 million Second quarter 2026 MGA+ reporting unit Commission and fee revenue increased 17% to $167 million, and year-to-date 2026 MGA+ reporting unit Commission and fee revenue increased 18% year-over-year to $287 million, reflecting organic growth in the Essentia and State Farm books of business Second quarter 2026 Marketplace revenue increased 48% year-over-year to $40 million, and year-to-date 2026 Marketplace revenue increased 17% year-over-year to $65 million Second quarter 2026 Membership and other revenue increased 3% year-over-year to $21 million, and year-to-date 2026 Membership and other revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $43 million Second quarter 2026 Net investment income increased 17% year-over-year to $11 million, and year-to-date 2026 Net investment income increased 15% year-over-year to $21 million Second quarter 2026 Total Revenue decreased 6% year-over-year to $355 million, and year-to-date 2026 Total Revenue decreased 6% year-over-year to $667 million, reflecting the transition to the Markel Fronting Arrangement Second quarter 2026 Hagerty Re Loss Ratio was 42.7% compared to 42.3% in the prior year period, and year-to-date 2026 Hagerty Re Loss Ratio was 40.6% compared to 42.2% in the prior year period Second quarter 2026 Policy acquisition costs, net increased 1% to $84 million, and year-to-date 2026 Policy acquisition costs, net increased 16% to $186 million. The year-to-date increase is primarily due to the transition of our business under the Markel Fronting Arrangement, which resulted in incremental ceding commission expense for in-force policies written in 2025 and assumed at 100% on January 1, 2026, as well as an increase in earned premium The transition to the Markel Fronting Arrangement and adoption of Article 7 reporting standards for insurance companies reclassified certain costs among expense captions on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, reducing period-over-period comparability of individual captions without affecting total expenses. Beginning in 2026, following our assumption of control over the Essentia book of business, operating costs incurred by our U.S. MGA subsidiary in support of risk-taking activities are classified within Underwriting and other insurance expenses, versus Selling, general, and administrative expenses Second quarter 2026 Income before taxes of $2 million, including $64 million of Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs, and year-to-date 2026 Loss before taxes of $19 million, including $153 million of Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs Second quarter 2026 Net Income of $8 million, including $64 million of pre-tax Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs, compared to Net Income of $47 million in the prior year period, and year-to-date 2026 Net Loss of $5 million, compared to Net Income of $74 million in the prior year period, including $153 million of pre-tax Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased 3% year-over-year to $75 million, compared to $73 million in the prior year period, and year-to-date 2026 Adjusted EBITDA increased 32% year-over-year to $160 million, compared to $121 million in the prior year period Second quarter 2026 Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share were $(0.02), and year-to-date 2026 Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share were $(0.08) Second quarter 2026 Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share (a non-GAAP measure) was $(0.02), and year-to-date 2026 Adjusted Diluted Loss Per Share was $(0.05) First half 2026 Cash Flow from Operating Activities increased 91% to $186 million The Company had $298 million of unrestricted cash and $216 million of total debt, $88 million of which was back leverage for Broad Arrow Capital's portfolio of loans collateralized by collector cars The definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided under the heading Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures at the end of this press release. INCREASED 2026 OUTLOOK - COMPOUNDING GROWTH We believe 2026 is on track to be another great year of underlying profit growth for Hagerty as our team executes on our long-term plan to deliver compounding premium growth through investing in our long-term competitive advantages with our member-centric approach. As of January 1, 2026, we moved to a 100% quota share arrangement with our long-term partner, Markel, where we retain 100% of the premium and risk from our high-quality, historically low volatility underwriting. We also remain focused on delivering this growth more efficiently through the benefits of scale, continued cost discipline, and investments in our technology platform. For full year 2026, Hagerty anticipates: Conference Call Details Hagerty will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 10:00 am Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call, including its Investor Presentation highlighting second quarter 2026 financial results, will be available on Hagerty's investor relations website at investor.hagerty.com. The dial-in for the conference call is (877) 423-9813 (toll-free) or (201) 689-8573 (international). Please dial the number 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A webcast replay of the call will be available at investor.hagerty.com following the call. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements we provide, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including those regarding Hagerty's future operating results and financial position, Hagerty's business strategy and plans, products, services, and technology implementations, market conditions, growth and trends, expansion plans and opportunities, and Hagerty's objectives for future operations. The words "anticipate," "believe," "envision," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "predict," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "would," "could," "should," "continue," "ongoing," "contemplate," and similar expressions, and the negatives of these expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Hagerty has based these forward-looking statements largely on current expectations about future events, which may not materialize. Actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in forward-looking statements. These factors include, among other things, Hagerty's ability to: (i) compete effectively within Hagerty's industry and attract and retain insurance policyholders and paid Hagerty Drivers Club ("HDC") subscribers; (ii) maintain key strategic relationships with Hagerty's insurance distribution and underwriting carrier partners; (iii) prevent, monitor, and detect fraudulent activity; (iv) manage risks associated with disruptions, interruptions, outages, or other issues with Hagerty's technology platforms or use of third-party services; (v) accelerate the adoption of Hagerty's membership and marketplace products and services, as well as any new insurance programs and products offered; (vi) successfully implement the fronting arrangement consummated with Markel and realize the anticipated benefits while also managing the increased exposure to underwriting volatility, catastrophes, reinsurance counterparty risk, and legal, compliance, and regulatory risks resulting from the shift to Hagerty Re assuming 100% of the risk for policies written through this arrangement; (vii) underwrite and price new products, including Enthusiast+, consistent with expected loss ratios and risk tolerances; (viii) execute Broad Arrow's private sale, auction, and financing strategies; (ix) complete the acquisition of Bennetts Motorcycling Services Limited ("Bennetts") on the expected terms or timeline, or at all, or realize the anticipated benefits of the Bennetts acquisition, including expected earnings enhancements and synergies; (x) achieve Hagerty's investment objectives and avoid losses in the investment portfolio; (xi) manage the cyclical nature of the insurance business and broader macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, interest rates, and potential recessionary pressures; (xii) address unexpected increases in the frequency or severity of claims, including catastrophe losses; and (xiii) comply with numerous laws and regulations applicable to Hagerty's business, including without limitation state, federal, and foreign laws relating to insurance and rate increases, privacy and cybersecurity, marketing and advertising, digital services, accounting matters, tax, anti-money laundering, and economic sanctions. The forward-looking statements in this release represent Hagerty's views as of the date hereof. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and new risks emerge from time to time. This presentation should be read in conjunction with the information included in filings with the SEC and press releases. Understanding the information contained in these filings is important in order to fully understand Hagerty's reported financial results and business outlook for future periods. In addition, this press release contains certain "non-GAAP financial measures". The non-GAAP measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only. These financial measures are not recognized measures under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are provided in the appendix to this press release. About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY) Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers, protecting 3.0 million vehicles in the United States, Canada and the UK. We make it easier and more enjoyable for car enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the vehicles they love through innovative vehicle insurance products, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events, and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world's largest membership community of car lovers. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or www.newsroom.hagerty.com. Never Stop Driving®. Category: Financial Source: Hagerty Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures Key Performance Indicators The tables below present a summary of our Key Performance Indicators, which include important operational metrics, as well as certain financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and non-GAAP financial measures. We use these Key Performance Indicators to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends against planned initiatives, prepare financial projections, and make strategic decisions. We believe these Key Performance Indicators are useful in evaluating our performance when read together with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA We define EBITDA as consolidated Net income (loss), excluding Interest expense and other, net, Income tax expense (benefit), and Depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA, further adjusted to (i) exclude net investment gains and losses; (ii) deduct interest expense related to the State Farm Term Loan; (iii) exclude share-based compensation expense; and when applicable, exclude (iv) restructuring, impairment and related charges; (v) gains, losses and impairments related to divestitures; and (vi) certain other unusual items, such as Markel Fronting Arrangement transitional costs during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. How This Measure is Useful When used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of operating performance that we believe is a useful measure to evaluate our performance period over period and relative to our competitors and peers. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations. We believe the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties with a supplemental view of our operating performance that enhances their understanding of our business and our results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well we are executing our strategic initiatives. Limitations of the Usefulness of This Measure Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies due to different methods of calculation, which could reduce the usefulness of this non-GAAP financial measure when comparing our performance to that of other companies. Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is presented below. As a result of our transition to Article 7 reporting standards, Net investment income is reported as a component of revenue and is no longer an adjustment in our reconciliation from Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA. In addition, interest expense related to the State Farm Term Loan is now deducted from Adjusted EBITDA as it is directly attributable to Hagerty Re, which generates a significant portion of our net investment income. The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA as presented in the prior period in accordance with Article 5, to the current presentation in accordance with Article 7: The following table reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2026 Outlook to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, which is Net income: Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS Adjusted Net Income (Loss) represents Net income (loss) attributable to Class A Common Stockholders, assuming the full exchange of all outstanding THG units and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock, adjusted to exclude (i) net investment gains and losses; and when applicable, (ii) changes in the TRA Liability; (iii) gains and losses related to divestitures; and (iv) certain other unusual items. Adjusted Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income (Loss) by the weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding, assuming the full exchange of all outstanding THG units, Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, and unvested share-based compensation awards. How These Measures Are Useful When used in conjunction with GAAP financial measures, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS are supplemental measures of operating performance that we believe are useful measures to evaluate our performance period over period and relative to our competitors and peers. Management uses Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS to evaluate our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations. We believe these measures provide securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties with a supplemental view of our operating performance that enhances their understanding of our business and results of operations that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. By assuming the full exchange of all outstanding THG units and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, we believe these measures facilitate comparisons with other companies that have different organizational and tax structures, as well as comparisons period over period because it eliminates the effect of any changes in Net income (loss) attributable to Class A Common Stockholders driven by increases in Hagerty, Inc.'s ownership in THG, which is unrelated to our operating performance, and excludes items that are unusual or may not be indicative of our ongoing performance. Limitations of the Usefulness of These Measures Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies due to different methods of calculation, which could reduce the usefulness of this non-GAAP financial measure when comparing our performance to that of other companies. Presentation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS should not be considered in isolation or a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. While these measures are useful in evaluating our performance, they assume the full exchange of all outstanding THG units and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock, which has not occurred and may not occur. Further, the adjustments made to arrive at Adjusted Net Income (Loss) exclude certain expenses and income that may recur in the future. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted EPS should be evaluated in conjunction with our GAAP financial results. A reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) to Net income (loss) attributable to Class A Common Stockholders, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, and the computation of Adjusted Diluted EPS are presented below. Comparability Bridge Due to the expanded underwriting and claims authority granted to us under the Markel Fronting Arrangement, we now control the Essentia book of business. While our U.S. MGA subsidiary and Hagerty Re continue to operate in the same manner they have historically, beginning on January 1, 2026, the benefit of our MGA services is being received by Hagerty Re and not Essentia. As a result, effective in the first quarter of 2026, we are no longer recognizing commission revenue or the associated ceding commission expense for Essentia-originated policies in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. However, ceding commission expense associated with Essentia policies issued in 2025 will continue to be recognized ratably over the remaining term of those policies throughout 2026. In addition, policy acquisition costs incurred by our U.S. MGA subsidiary for Essentia policies issued in 2026 are being deferred and amortized over the policy term. Accordingly, our entry into the Markel Fronting Arrangement has reduced the period‑to‑period comparability of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The following table provides a reconciliation of the standalone results of operations for our Hagerty Re and MGA+ reporting units for the three months ended June 30, 2026, which reflect the continuing operations of those businesses, to total insurance segment results of operations included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: The following table provides a reconciliation of the standalone results of operations for our Hagerty Re and MGA+ reporting units for the six months ended June 30, 2026, which reflect the continuing operations of those businesses, to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. This table is presented solely to improve the year-over-year comparability of our financial statements and should not be viewed on a standalone basis. It should be read together with our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and the accompanying notes. 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TranscriptFY2026 Q22026-08-05FY2026 Q2 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q2 earnings call transcript
Hello, welcome to Hagerty's second quarter 2026 earnings call and webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask the question during the session, you will need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automatic message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please press star one one again. I would now like to hand the conference over to Jay Koval, head of investor relations. Sir, you may begin.
Thank you, operator, good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us to discuss Hagerty's results for the second quarter of 2026. I'm joined this morning by McKeel Hagerty, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, and Patrick McClymont, Chief Financial Officer. During this morning's conference call, we will refer to an accompanying presentation that is available on Hagerty's investor relations section of the company's corporate website at investor.hagerty.com.
Our earnings release slides and letter to stockholder covering this period are also posted on the IR website, as well as our 8-K filing. Today's discussion contains forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial metrics as described further on slide two of the earnings presentation. Forward-looking statements include statements about our expected future business and financial performance and are not promises or guarantees of future performance. They are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations.
For a discussion of material risks and important factors that could affect our actual results, please refer to those contained in our filings with the SEC, which are also available on our investor relations website and sec.gov. The appendix to the presentation also contains reconciliations of our non-GAAP metrics to the most directly comparable GAAP measures that are further supplemented by this morning's 8-K filing. With that, I'll turn the call over to McKeel.
Thank you, Jay, and good morning, everyone. Summertime in the Midwest is something special. The days are long, the roads are open, and the fun cars are out. Our 1.9 million members have been making the most of this year's driving season, from the Sunday morning canyon runs and Cars and Caffeine gatherings to track days and vintage car events. One Team Hagerty has been right there with them, delivering the service, coverage, and community that define what we uniquely do. We report our second quarter results this morning, and let me give you the headline. The first half of 2026 was the best in Hagerty's history, as measured by gains in policies in force, written premium, earned premium, and adjusted EBITDA. These are the metrics that best reflect the true vibrancy of our business.
We blew through the 3 million vehicle insured milestone in the second quarter as we added a record 279,000 new members. Importantly, we are delivering high rates of growth while simultaneously investing in our teams, technology, and member experience that will sustain growth as our compounding machine shifts into overdrive. Written premium growth of 19% came in well ahead of our prior full year expectations for 15%-16% growth. Our written premium growth is powered by new business count rather than rate, unlike the broader industry that fluctuates with the pricing cycle. Earned premium jumped 42% due to the strong written premium gains, combined with the increase in economics under the new Markel Fronting Arrangement to 100%. Adjusted EBITDA grew 32% to $160 million due to the benefits of increasing scale combined with cost discipline.
Reported GAAP revenue in the first half was down 6%, and our GAAP net loss was $5 million, reflecting the accounting mechanics from the new Markel Fronting Arrangement that we have discussed on previous calls. While the GAAP presentation of revenue and net income in 2026 continues to look different from prior years due to this new Markel Fronting structure, the underlying business performance is stronger than ever. The key metrics above, policy count, written and earned premium, and adjusted EBITDA are all running well ahead of expectations, causing us to increase our outlook for the year. More on that in a moment. Let me run through some of the first half highlights in more detail, shown on slide three, and Patrick will focus on the second quarter. The 279,000 new members added in the first half was a record for any comparable six-month period, boosted by State Farm conversions.
The breadth of vehicles joining the Hagerty family continues to expand. Our classic cohort, Mustangs, Camaros, C10 pickups, and Porsche 911s, to name a few, is growing quickly. But the fastest-growing segment is the modern enthusiast vehicles, 1980s-2000 sports cars from Japan, Germany, and the U.S., as well as off-road vehicles. The incremental demand is coming from the rising generation of younger collectors that grew up coveting these fun vehicles, and now they have the disposable income to acquire them. This is the Enthusiast Plus target demographic, and it is arriving as the demand from Gen X and Millennials and Gen Z quickly ramps up. Year-to-date quote volume from these younger generations now exceeds 60% of total demand. Our Enthusiast Plus program in Colorado is performing in line with revised pricing assumptions, and we are applying those learnings as we expand it into three additional states in July.
Our high rates of PIF growth and industry-leading retention of 88% powers consistent compounding growth and provides us with excellent visibility into future revenue streams. Particularly as we unlock our partnership opportunities by deepening existing relationships and adding new ones. The rollout of the highly integrated State Farm Classic+ program is accelerating. As of the end of the second quarter, State Farm agents are selling new Hagerty policies in 37 states. New tranches of states are coming online as planned and on budget. The conversion of State Farm's existing 525,000 collector car policies to the Hagerty platform is also progressing well with 14 states in motion, and we remain on pace to complete the transition by 2028.
We are also excited about our new partnership with Liberty Mutual, as well as the progress made on securing larger cohorts of vehicles with Progressive and trial programs with other national carriers that are performing very well. In our independent agency channel, we believe we have an opportunity to better inform and activate these 54,000 agents. We are investing in straight-through processing and automated identification tools that enable agents to spot enthusiast vehicles already sitting in their daily driver books. We are also improving the educational resources that help agents understand what Hagerty can do for their customers, including enhancing customer retention. The addressable market of 36 million vehicles expands every year, and most of these cars are currently insured at generic daily driver rates by carriers that neither understand nor value them the way that Hagerty can.
Omnichannel distribution is a key competitive advantage to drive outsized growth. We deliver these high rates of growth with exceptional underwriting discipline. Hagerty Re's combined ratio for the first half came in at 88%, with a loss ratio at 41%. 40 years of proprietary data on 48,000 makes and models, combined with members that treat their cars with exceptional care, is a combination that others cannot replicate. Let me turn now to our buy and sell business, Hagerty Marketplace, where total sales grew 17% to $65 million. Broad Arrow, our high-end live auction business, was the key driver of growth with a first-half sales increase of 74% and an exceptional 91% sell-through rate. Private sales were down against the prior year period, which benefited from the sale of a large single-owner collection.
The depth of demand we are seeing from buyers across multiple continents tells us something important about the health of our market. Great cars continue to appreciate in value. Buyers who care about provenance, condition, and expertise are choosing Broad Arrow because they trust our process and our team. I want to remind investors of something fundamental about our marketplace business. It is not just a revenue line. It is a customer acquisition machine. Every car that trades hands is a potential Hagerty insurance policy. Every auction catalog that circulates through our global community of members reinforces the Hagerty brand as the most trusted name in collector cars. The flywheel is self-reinforcing. It grows more powerful with every member-centric interaction. Slide four is a useful reminder that the results we're reporting today aren't accidental.
They are the output of a deliberate multi-year investment in distribution, technology, and the member experience. The progress across each of these is exactly why we're raising our 2026 outlook. Let me close by stepping back to the bigger picture. We are now halfway through 2026, our structural transition year with the new Markel fronting arrangement. The business is performing well above the high end of the ranges we shared last quarter. Given the strength of our first half and robust business momentum, we are raising our expectations for full-year written premium growth to 16%-17%. With better-than-expected flow-through, we now expect GAAP net income of $18 million-$30 million in 2026 and adjusted EBITDA of $270 million-$280 million. Let me now turn it over to Patrick to run through the second quarter in more detail.
Thank you, McKeel, and good morning, everyone. I will start by sharing some additional color on the second quarter's excellent momentum shown on slides five and six. We delivered written premium growth of 19% in the second quarter and 19% during the first six months of the year, marking an acceleration from last year's 14% growth due to record growth in new members. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 32% during the first half. This is what a healthy, compounding specialty insurer looks like when firing on all cylinders. As McKeel mentioned, the 2026 GAAP presentation reflects the Markel Fronting Arrangement. Starting January 1st, 2026, Hagerty reassumed 100% of the underwriting risk on our U.S. book. A great economic outcome for Hagerty, thanks to the 25% step-up in underwriting profits and investment income. Under the new structure, MGA commission revenue and the associated ceding commission expense eliminate against each other in consolidation.
That is why first half reported GAAP revenue of $667 million declined 6%, even as written premiums grew 19%. Let me break down our second quarter revenue. Earned premium grew 42% to $252 million, reflecting the PIF count-driven written premium gains, combined with the increase to 100% quota share in our U.S. book. This is the structural improvement in our reinsurance economics that we have been working toward for a decade with Markel. Commission and fee revenue for the quarter was $24 million. As noted, this line is no longer comparable to prior periods given the elimination of Markel-related commissions in consolidation. As State Farm conversions ramp over the next two years, commission revenue inflects upward. Second quarter Marketplace revenue was $40 million, up 48%, thanks to strong gains for both auction and private sales.
Particularly at the high end of the market and for modern cars, demand has inflected higher since the start of the year and shows little sign of slowing. Membership and other revenue came in at $21 million, reflecting 10% growth in Hagerty Drivers Club paid memberships. Net investment income was $11 million during the quarter, benefiting from our larger Hagerty Re investment portfolio and the steady returns from our predominantly fixed income allocation. Turning to profitability, shown on slides seven and eight, Hagerty Re's combined ratio came in at 90% in the second quarter, despite inflationary pressures. We believe the investments we are making in our underwriting team and in-house claims capabilities result in better outcomes for members and lower loss costs for Hagerty Re. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter was $75 million, resulting in first half EBITDA of $160 million, up 32% year-over-year.
GAAP net income was $8 million in the quarter, and includes the $64 million amortization of deferred ceding commissions for 2025 policies. First half GAAP net loss was $5 million. During the first half of 2026, we incurred approximately $57 million in new acquisition expenses that were capitalized, of which only $16 million was recognized on the P&L. This resulted in a $41 million cumulative benefit in the first half, $20 million of which was realized in the second quarter. We expect this benefit to diminish to $15 million in the second half, with none in the fourth quarter, as the new policy season and amortization catches up with costs. This is incorporated in our full year 2026 bottom-line outlook, and we anticipate that 2027 should reflect a clean, steady state P&L as these acquisition expenses normalize. Back to the second quarter.
Net loss attributable to Class A common shareholders was $2 million. GAAP basic and diluted loss were both $0.02 per share. Adjusted loss per share, based on approximately 361 million weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, was also $0.02. We recorded an income tax benefit of $6 million in the second quarter versus an expense of $6 million in the prior year period. The change in tax benefit period over period is driven by non-reversing differences between taxable income and pre-tax book income related to the Markel Fronting Arrangement. Chiefly, the ceding commission Hagerty Re deducts on its tax return, but that we eliminate in consolidation.
Operating cash flow during the first six months was $186 million, almost double the cash flow from the first half of 2025. A clear indicator of the vibrancy and improved economics of the new Markel Fronting Arrangement that also drove the accelerated movement of written premium to Hagerty Re under the new structure. As of June 2026, we had $298 million in unrestricted cash and total debt of $216 million, which includes $88 million of back leverage for Broad Arrow's portfolio of collector car loans. After the quarter ended, we announced that we had acquired Bennetts, the second largest specialty motorcycle insurer in the U.K., for GBP 34 million. This opportunistic acquisition immediately triples our scale in an exciting market with a strong member-focused business model.
We are excited to welcome the Bennetts employees and members to the Hagerty family and are looking forward to what the combined entity can do over the coming years. A few investors have asked how we think about capital allocation following last year's secondary. Let me share some thoughts. Our first priority is to make investments that create additional value for our members and generate high returns for Hagerty. This means initiatives that expand our policy count, deepen the flywheel, improve unit economics, and create a compounding cash flow machine. Our second priority is to evaluate strategic acquisitions, such as Bennetts, that expand our presence in the ecosystem. These tend to be modest in size and infrequent. The third priority is to return capital to shareholders. This is not on the agenda over the near term, given the high returns we can generate investing in our business.
Let me close with our increased 2026 outlook, shown on slide nine. The metrics that best reflect our operating momentum, policy growth, written premium, earned premium, and adjusted EBITDA, are all tracking above expectations. Given the strength of our first half results and visibility into the second half, we are significantly increasing our full year 2026 guidance. We now anticipate written premium growth of 16%-17%. We are also increasing our expectations for GAAP net income to $18 million-$30 million and adjusted EBITDA of $270 million-$280 million. Investors who are following GAAP revenue and net income will get a cleaner picture with every passing quarter as we move toward normalized results in 2027.
We expect 2027 GAAP revenue should more closely track our mid-teens written premium growth and GAAP net income and adjusted EBITDA will be powered by our compounding profit machine that is no longer masked by the 2026 Markel fronting transition expenses. The investments we are making in distribution, technology, and product, State Farm conversions accelerating, Hagerty Plus scaling to additional states, Duck Creek delivering cost efficiencies, are designed to sustain premium growth and steadily expand margins in the years to come. That wraps up our prepared remarks. Operator, we can open the line for questions
Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, as a reminder to ask the question, please press star one one on your telephone, then wait for your name to be announced. To withdraw your question, please press star one one again. Please stand by while we compile the Q&A roster. Our first question comes from the line of Tommy McJoynt with KBW. Your line is open.
Hey, good morning. Thanks for taking our questions. The first one here is, heard your comments around pitching to independent agents. Has your strategy around that shifted at all as you think about getting more of the 54,000 agents integrated into helping sell Hagerty policies?
Hey, Tommy. Good morning. Thank you for the question. We think the independent agent channel is a really key piece of our growth strategy. The challenge is 54,000 that we've accumulated over a long period of time is a very large group. We've really put an incredible team together. Jeff Briglia brought in Adam Van Loon to lead this whole effort, and really is expert at thinking about how we're going to focus on the ones that will help us produce the most, how do we think about the ones that we can sort of move the sort of zero to one strategy on the front end.
How are we going to just take advantage of the fact that we have this larger ecosystem where we need to be communicating to agents that the idea of a classic car, or sometimes the perspective that these are just very old cars has really shifted. That's a big part of our strategy. It's data, it's communications, it's education, it's all of the above, and we want to be that partner in an agent's office when somebody like this comes in, not just with a really vintage car, but with one of these enthusiast vehicles that they need to send it to us.
Got it. Thanks for that. A question around thinking about the transition kind of into next year once we have cleaner accounting. Obviously, there's a lot of accounting noise this year around the Markel transition and especially around the $199 million of transitional costs add back and the accounting for policy acquisition costs. Right now, just to help us with modeling, is it your expectation that adjusted EBITDA growth in 2027 can sort of keep pace with the written premium growth that you guys are contemplating? Just kind of helping us think about the impacts of this accounting noise this year. Thanks.
Sure. Obviously, we don't give guidance for 2027 till we get into 2027. What I would say is, once we get through the complexity of this year, the economics of the business are largely driven by insurance, and that will continue to grow in the mid-teens. That's the starting point. We'll figure out and communicate how much of our ability to drive margin expansion flows to the bottom line and how much of it we're going to invest back in the business. When I look at what's out there in terms of consensus, that's a reasonable starting point, and then we'll kind of give our own point of view early next year.
Thank you.
Thank you. Please stand by for our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Charlie Littera with BMO. Your line is open.
Hey, thanks. Maybe just following up on that last question. If you think about the moving pieces, just from the accounting noise, I guess, would the only kind of dynamic next year from a comparison standpoint be that you have the increase in deferred acquisition costs amortizing in the P&L, particularly, I guess, in the first half? Thanks.
The two things that'll be different will be, one, the transition cost, $199 million, is gone, right? That's fully amortized by the end of this year. We don't have to worry about that next year. The other is this dynamic on the deferred acquisition costs that we're putting on the balance sheet this year. We kind of started from scratch, and we're building up that balance over the course of this year. That's been an add back. That's been a good guy, right? Because we're capitalizing that as opposed to running it through the P&L.
As we build that up and the amortization starts kicking in, it normalizes. That dynamic goes away pretty much by the end of this year. Next year it'll be in a steady state. It'll grow, right? You'll continue to build up that balance. The relationship between what we're actually spending on a cash basis and what we're amortizing through the P&L will be much more consistent. Was that helpful?
Thanks. Yeah, sorry. I guess I was thinking from an adjusted EBITDA standpoint. The DAC is in the adjusted EBITDA, but the transition costs are not, I think. Is that correct?
They are this year. They will not be next year. Yeah.
Yeah.
Those transition costs are in there this year. What you'll see next year is zero under 2027.
Yeah.
For a year or two, we'll have to have the prior year number in there, and then it just goes away entirely. It's truly a moment in time issue.
Thank you. I guess just as for my follow-up, McKeel, you cited the Hagerty Plus quote volume driving demand. I guess, is that what's driving the upside to guidance and the results in the quarter? I guess, can you give us some color around the contribution between Hagerty Plus, kind of legacy Hagerty, and then State Farm in the quarter? Thanks.
No, thanks. It's a good question. This is just overall demand. We came into this year with a lot of momentum. We know that when you get a lot of momentum building in the back half of the year, it tends to carry through. We've seen this certainly through the first half. It's across the board. Of course, we're absorbing this massive amount of State Farm business right now, which I mentioned is on pace in terms of both the new states that we're turning on for new business, as well as the conversion states, and those will kind of continue through a cadence, and then on through the next year. What we hope is that we're fully alive with State Farm by 2028. It's really across the board. Almost every channel is firing on all cylinders.
Hagerty Plus is a piece of it, but it's still very new to us. We were in Colorado for a long time. We've turned on a few more states. We'll be turning on a few more this year. That's still very much, while the program itself is functioning almost in a startup mode, it's based on the fact that we get a lot of this demand for this business in the core program already. It's not like a brand new thing for us, it's just an extension of what we already know. All cylinders are firing here, and that's the bulk of what's attributing to the growth and the raised guidance.
Thanks.
Thank you. Our next question comes from the line of Elyse Greenspan with Wells Fargo. Your line is open.
Hi, thanks. Good morning. You guys highlighted progress, I think you said you made on securing larger cohorts of vehicles with Progressive and then trial programs with other national carriers that I think you said were performing well. Can you just expand on those relationships and just kind of put some numbers on that if possible?
We've had a number of these relationships up and running for a long time. Progressive is one that we're very proud of. If you go to Progressive today and try to get a quote on their website for some sort of vintage car, that works through a work stream that we built together with Progressive. Progressive is obviously growing very fast. They're a huge insurance company. They've turned on even more of wider spigot, I guess you could put it, to us. We're seeing really successful growth.
In terms of some of the other partnerships we mentioned earlier, we have the Liberty Mutual partnership that we launched before. We're starting to turn that on, and we'll be piloting more programs in the months to come that we'll be talking more specifically about. I guess what we're trying to say is our whole world is not just State Farm and turning on these great State Farm states. We have a lot of new partnerships that we're working on, and that will be part of our growth picture in the years ahead when we talk more specifically about it.
Elise, just to give you on Progressive, one of the big changes recently is historically, we were only seeing volume for those pre-1981 cars because that VIN issue that we've talked about. It was a static group of cars that we could see quotes on. We've evolved that relationship, so now it's 25 years old and older. We picked up just through that alone, 17 years of additional cohorts that are out there, and now just kind of roll forward on a go-forward basis.
Thanks. As we think about just new business and just overall policy in-force trends in the back half of the year, is there any seasonality that we should be considering?
Well, the normal seasonality that we've talked about before, Elise, is still in play. There's a kind of a big bell curve to our growth, kind of starts in March and April and kind of starts tapering off in October. That pattern remains the same. Even though there are sunny weather states that that shouldn't be the case, it just seems it has been the historic pattern of this business going back for decades. It remains and the pattern is reflected in all of our past year numbers that you have available to you, and we'll continue to see that happen the same. Even as we've turned on some of these new partnerships, when large groups of policies become available for us, that same seasonality exists. It's a springtime to fall time activity, and that's when people buy cars, and that's when they need their policies incepted.
Thanks. Just quickly, Oh, go ahead.
I was going to say, under the new accounting, it's evolved a bit, right? It used to be that the commissions were showing up on the face of the P&L, and those were seasonal, right? Our big seasons were second and third quarter. Now that we're eliminating those commissions and what's really dominating the revenue is the earned premium, that turned out over the life of the policy. It has a smoothing effect relative to history.
Thanks. Just on capital, you guys mentioned the recent Bennetts deal, and it sounds like deals, I think you said, tend to be modest and infrequent. I guess, how would you characterize the pipeline of potential transactions today as you think about just the M&A component of your capital strategy? Thank you.
Well, thank you. I think that language is about as specific as we can be at this point. Bennetts was actually not something that had been long on our radar. We've long wanted to find the right kind of acquisition that could help boost the scale of our U.K. business, which we've had for a long time, but it's never been huge for us.
Bennetts came onto our radar, and we moved quickly at it, and we were able to make it happen. While we have a team that's very capable of analyzing and looking at these deals and making them happen, I was taking the approach of being very cautious for all the integration issues that companies see with absorbing employee groups and books of business and all that sort of thing. We'll look very carefully out into the future.
We're not scrubbing the world looking for acquisitions. When they come up, we want to be able to act on them. Our performance in the last year and what we think will be in the next couple of years will make it easy for us to take things on like this. I think when you look at the big broad landscape of at least in the insurance side of our business, there aren't great big ones out there to look at and to acquire. When we see things like this, they'll be, I think, relatively modest, and we will be cautious.
Thank you.
Thank you. Our next question comes from the line of Mitchell Rubin with Raymond James. Your line is open.
Hey, good morning. This is Mitch on for Greg. Retention was down 50 basis points year-over-year and 30 basis points sequentially. Can you talk about the trends you're seeing there and how much of that is on the core book versus mix from the State Farm book coming on?
Yeah. From a mix standpoint, the State Farm book is so young. It's converting at a very high rate because we're deep into conversions now in a bunch of states. The new business that we did place over the last year plus is also, the retention on that is quite high. It's a little bit of a downtrend in the core book. As we look at it's within the range of where we've been historically, so there's nothing about it that gives us particular pause.
Thanks. I appreciate the color. On the non-reversing tax difference you called out on the ceding commission deduction, does that benefit carry into 2027 or should that run off?
We're always going to have this dynamic, just the nature of how the consolidation accounting works. It will be less impactful over time. It will start to normalize as we get towards the end of this year. Next year it'll still flow through. It's not going to be as evident here. The other thing that's going on is when you're in the neighborhood of breakeven, from an effective tax rate perspective, it looks quite large. As that net income grows, right? Next year, we're going to get out of the Markel transition costs. That $199 goes away. We'll start producing more net income. The impact of this will be less visible in the tax line.
Got it. Appreciate it. Thank you guys.
Thank you. Please stand by for our next question. Our next question comes from the line of Kevin Legendra with J.P. Morgan. Your line is open.
Hi, this is Kevin on for Pablo. Thanks for taking my question. The first is in relation to the guidance you issued. It looks like the increase in revenues versus EBITDA implies very high incremental EBITDA margin. What's the driver of this?
Well, there's a few things going on. One, the overall performance year to date obviously has been quite strong and ahead of our internal expectations, that's reflected in the increase in guidance. Part of what's going on is, from a cost standpoint, relative to our own internal plans, we're in a better spot. We've done a good job in terms of providing efficiencies, that is going to result in more flow through, the point you're making. Also the marketplace business is also contributing, again, better than what we had expected year to date, and some big sales coming up in the second half of the year. That business comes through. We had planned for that. As you see in the disclosure, it hovers around breakeven, now it's actually producing more profitability, that impacts it as well.
Great. Thanks. For my follow-up, there was a meaningful bump in new business count this quarter from 100K to 160. What was the driver of that? Was there a discrete rollout?
The traditional business continues to grow at a strong rate. The incremental, the big bump is State Farm. We are now into the conversion phase. I think it's 15 states that we're doing conversions in. Recall that with State Farm, we launch a new state, and initially we're just doing new business. After a period of months, once everybody's comfortable that everything's working, then we switch over, and we start converting. We've talked about the fact that it's north of 500,000 vehicles that they have on their current program that end up getting converted over to Hagerty. That's what's driving that big increase in new business count. That continues for the balance of this year and into 2027. It's not until late 2027 or even a little bit into 2028 for some states that we finalize that conversion process.
Thank you.
Thank you. Our last question comes from the line of Mark Hughes with Truist. Your line is open.
Yeah. Thank you. Good morning. The modern enthusiast business, could you refresh me on any differences there in premium for policy or the loss ratio?
What do you mean by modern enthusiast, Mark?
Well, just the more recent vehicles. Drive has had good success in the marketplace there. That's a separate topic, but the younger cars, newer cars, but still falling into vintage category, just a modern enthusiast business as opposed to your more traditional older vehicles. Is there any difference in premium for policy? I think you made the point, some insurance companies just look at them as old cars, but you look at them differently. That being said, is there any difference in premium for policy versus your legacy business of solace or in the loss experience?
Okay. That will be driven. That will be driven largely by value, right? What the agreed value is up front and then our underwriting. It kind of depends, right? If we're talking about something that is truly that special car, then the rates are going to be pretty consistent with what we've talked about. Again, it really depends on value. I think what you're kind of headed towards is Hagerty Plus. There, what we're talking about is cars that are typically going to be utilized more, and we're also having different underwriting around storage. Those are going to come with higher premiums. As McKeel described, that's a startup, and so it's in its early stages. Over time, that will start to flow through into the P&L.
Yep, very good. On your existing relationships with carriers, is the productivities there or the kind of flow through rates your experience, has that improved? Obviously, you've got benefits in terms of new business with State Farm. How is your experience with your other relationships, other referral relationships?
Yeah. Hey, Mark. As I might have mentioned earlier on a previous answer, we're really firing on all cylinders. All of our partnerships are being really well managed, and those carriers are seeing the same opportunities that we are. Not only do new cohorts of cars kind of come into view each year, but in many cases, we're just getting greater penetration into their distribution networks year-over-year. A lot of that is just call it the kind of ground war or time on task or just reps of us getting out there, meeting with their field teams, meeting with their territory managers, activating at agent events, all of that sort of thing.
Both the independent agency side of the house and the kind of carrier partnership side of the house, they're all contributing to our great growth trajectory right now. Really grateful for these partnerships. They're very sticky. Our oldest partnerships are over 20 years old, and yet we're still turning new ones on. That's a pattern that we're going to work really hard to keep going.
Okay. Appreciate that. Thank you.
Thanks, Mark.
Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, I would now like to turn the call back over to McKeel Hagerty for closing remarks.
Thank you, operator, and thanks to everyone on the call for your continued support. I want to close by repeating where we started this morning. Hagerty has never been better positioned to serve the community of auto enthusiasts who trust us to protect their special toys. We have the fastest growing specialty insurance franchise in the collector market with a powerful recurring revenue model, low volatility, combined ratios of 90%, and consumer-friendly rates. Our business is rapidly scaling as we work toward 3 million policies by 2030. The path is clear. The team is exceptional. The market is ours to win as we are creating something genuinely unique in the insurance world. Thank you, One Team Hagerty. These results are the product of your passion, your excellence, and your hard work. I cannot wait to see what this team is capable of delivering over the next decade.
We look forward to seeing some of you in California next week, where we will host our inaugural auction at The Quail Motorsports Gathering and also at the Pebble Beach Concours and our Motorlux gathering and the Laguna Seca Historic Races. We'll be all over the Monterey Peninsula, and we hope that you might be there to join us during Monterey Car Week. Until then, never stop driving.
Ladies and gentlemen, that concludes today's conference call. Thank you for your participation. You may now disconnect.
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NMI Holdings (NMIH) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
NMI Holdings (NMIH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.22 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this mortgage insurance company would post earnings of $1.22 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.28, delivering a surprise of +4.92%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. NMI Holdings, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $187.89 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.73%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $173.78 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. NMI Holdings shares have added about 8.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%. While NMI Holdings has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for NMI Holdings was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of to…Read full documentShow less
NMI Holdings (NMIH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.22 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.81%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this mortgage insurance company would post earnings of $1.22 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.28, delivering a surprise of +4.92%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. NMI Holdings, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $187.89 million for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.73%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $173.78 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. NMI Holdings shares have added about 8.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 6.9%. While NMI Holdings has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for NMI Holdings was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.33 on $186.14 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $5.11 on $741.71 million in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the bottom 40% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 5. This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -161.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. Hagerty, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $321.01 million, down 12.9% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NMI Holdings Inc (NMIH) : Free Stock Analysis Report Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-23Selective Insurance (SIGI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
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Selective Insurance (SIGI) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Selective Insurance (SIGI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.37%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance holding company would post earnings of $1.73 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.69, delivering a surprise of -2.31%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Selective Insurance, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $1.38 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.96%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.32 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Selective Insurance shares have added about 14.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%. While Selective Insurance has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Selective Insurance was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. Yo…Read full documentShow less
Selective Insurance (SIGI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.95 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.72 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.31 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +13.37%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this insurance holding company would post earnings of $1.73 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.69, delivering a surprise of -2.31%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Selective Insurance, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $1.38 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.96%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.32 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Selective Insurance shares have added about 14.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 9.6%. While Selective Insurance has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Selective Insurance was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $1.83 on $1.38 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $7.84 on $5.5 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the bottom 39% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. Another stock from the same industry, Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY), has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.08 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -161.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days. Hagerty, Inc.'s revenues are expected to be $321.01 million, down 12.9% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (SIGI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Hagerty, Inc. (HGTY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-22Hagerty to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results and Host Conference Call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Hagerty to Report Second Quarter 2026 Results and Host Conference Call on Wednesday, August 5, 2026
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY), a business that makes it easier and more enjoyable to be a driving enthusiast, today announced it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Hagerty will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results at 10:00 am Eastern Time on that day. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on Hagerty's investor relations website at investor.hagerty.com. To dial-in for the conference call, please register using the link found here to receive your unique dial-in and PIN. A webcast replay of the call will be available at investor.hagerty.com following the call. About Hagerty, Inc. (NYSE: HGTY)Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers, protecting 2.9 million vehicles in the United States, Canada and the UK. We make it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love through innovative insurance products, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events, and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world's largest membership community of car lovers. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or www.newsroom.hagerty.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hagerty-to-report-second-quarter-2026-results-and-host-conference-call-on-wednesday-august-5-2026-302831416.html
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-11Hagerty Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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Hagerty Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Interested in Hagerty, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Hagerty posted its strongest first quarter to date, with written premiums up 18% to $289 million, policies in force up 15%, and adjusted EBITDA rising 77% to $85 million. Management said growth was driven by new business and record policy additions rather than rate increases. GAAP results were pressured by accounting changes tied to Hagerty’s new Markel reinsurance/fronting structure, which caused reported revenue to fall 5% and led to a $13 million net loss. The company said the drag from deferred ceding commission amortization should wind down to zero by year-end 2026. Partnerships and auctions remain major growth engines, with State Farm conversion progress on track and Broad Arrow delivering record Amelia auction sales of $111 million. Hagerty reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and said results are trending toward the high end of its targets. MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/4 - 12/8 Hagerty (NYSE:HGTY) reported what executives described as its strongest first-quarter performance to date, citing record policy additions, accelerating premium growth and improved adjusted earnings, even as accounting changes tied to a new reinsurance structure weighed on GAAP results. On the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, CEO and Chairman McKeel Hagerty said written premiums increased 18% year over year, ahead of the company’s full-year expectations. He said the quarter marked Hagerty’s 13th consecutive quarter of executing on its growth strategy. → Rocket Lab Posts Record Q1 Revenue, Raises Q2 Guidance Suddenly markets are betting on Hagerty, AutoZone after UAW “We are off to an excellent start to 2026,” McKeel Hagerty said, adding that the company added a record 112,000 policies during what is typically a seasonally lighter quarter. Chief Financial Officer Patrick McClymont said written premium totaled $289 million in the quarter, up 18% from the prior-year period. Earned premium rose 42% to $240 million, reflecting both premium growth and Hagerty Re assuming 100% of the underwriting risk on the company’s U.S. book of business beginning Jan. 1. → Beyond NVIDIA: Picks-and-Shovels AI Plays with Strong Momentum The company reported 15% growth in policies in force, while retention remained at 89%, a level management characterized as industry-leading. McKeel Hagerty said growth has been driven by new business co…Read full documentShow less
Interested in Hagerty, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Hagerty posted its strongest first quarter to date, with written premiums up 18% to $289 million, policies in force up 15%, and adjusted EBITDA rising 77% to $85 million. Management said growth was driven by new business and record policy additions rather than rate increases. GAAP results were pressured by accounting changes tied to Hagerty’s new Markel reinsurance/fronting structure, which caused reported revenue to fall 5% and led to a $13 million net loss. The company said the drag from deferred ceding commission amortization should wind down to zero by year-end 2026. Partnerships and auctions remain major growth engines, with State Farm conversion progress on track and Broad Arrow delivering record Amelia auction sales of $111 million. Hagerty reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance and said results are trending toward the high end of its targets. MarketBeat Week in Review – 12/4 - 12/8 Hagerty (NYSE:HGTY) reported what executives described as its strongest first-quarter performance to date, citing record policy additions, accelerating premium growth and improved adjusted earnings, even as accounting changes tied to a new reinsurance structure weighed on GAAP results. On the company’s Q1 2026 earnings call, CEO and Chairman McKeel Hagerty said written premiums increased 18% year over year, ahead of the company’s full-year expectations. He said the quarter marked Hagerty’s 13th consecutive quarter of executing on its growth strategy. → Rocket Lab Posts Record Q1 Revenue, Raises Q2 Guidance Suddenly markets are betting on Hagerty, AutoZone after UAW “We are off to an excellent start to 2026,” McKeel Hagerty said, adding that the company added a record 112,000 policies during what is typically a seasonally lighter quarter. Chief Financial Officer Patrick McClymont said written premium totaled $289 million in the quarter, up 18% from the prior-year period. Earned premium rose 42% to $240 million, reflecting both premium growth and Hagerty Re assuming 100% of the underwriting risk on the company’s U.S. book of business beginning Jan. 1. → Beyond NVIDIA: Picks-and-Shovels AI Plays with Strong Momentum The company reported 15% growth in policies in force, while retention remained at 89%, a level management characterized as industry-leading. McKeel Hagerty said growth has been driven by new business count rather than rate increases, distinguishing the company from broader trends in standard auto insurance. McClymont said Hagerty Re’s combined ratio was approximately 87% in the quarter, with a 38% loss ratio. The company also reduced reserves by $6 million due to favorable prior-year development. During the question-and-answer session, McClymont said the reserve reduction was approximately $6.5 million and was predominantly related to the 2025 accident year. → MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/04 - 05/08 Adjusted EBITDA increased 77% to $85 million. McClymont said adjusted EBITDA is the metric management believes best reflects the company’s operating momentum, given the current year’s accounting complexity. Despite the premium growth, Hagerty reported a 5% decline in GAAP revenue and a net loss of $13 million for the quarter. Executives attributed the divergence between underlying business performance and GAAP results to the company’s new fronting arrangement with Markel. McClymont said that under the new structure, MGA commission revenue and associated ceding commission expense that previously appeared gross on the income statement now eliminate in consolidation. He said this explains why reported revenue declined even as written premiums rose. The quarter also included $89 million of costs from the amortization of deferred ceding commissions tied to policies written before 2026. McKeel Hagerty described the charge as “settling the tab on the old structure,” noting that the costs are expected to wind down to zero by year-end 2026. Hagerty reported a Q1 loss before taxes of $21 million, a net loss attributable to Class A common shareholders of $7 million, and GAAP basic and diluted loss per share of $0.06, based on 101 million weighted average Class A shares outstanding. Adjusted diluted loss per share was $0.04, based on 361 million fully diluted shares. Management highlighted Hagerty’s partnership with State Farm as a major contributor to policy growth. McKeel Hagerty said the State Farm Classic+ program is expected to have 19,000 agents selling new business in 40 states by year-end. He also said the conversion of State Farm’s existing 525,000 collector car policies to Hagerty’s platform remains on pace, with most expected to be converted by the end of 2027. In response to an analyst question, McClymont said State Farm conversions are not seasonal and are based on the rollout schedule with State Farm. He said Hagerty expects to be selling in almost all states by the end of 2027, though some states could stretch beyond that due to regulatory complexity. Executives also pointed to Hagerty’s independent agency channel, which includes 50,000 agents, as an area with significant potential. McKeel Hagerty said the company is investing in tools such as straight-through processing and automated systems to help agents identify enthusiast vehicles already in their books of business. Hagerty’s marketplace business was another focus of the call. McKeel Hagerty said Broad Arrow Auctions generated $111 million in total sales during a two-day sale at Amelia Car Week in Jacksonville, Florida, 50% higher than any prior Amelia auction. The event had a 92% sell-through rate and set 12 pricing records. The top sale was a 2003 Ferrari Enzo that sold for more than $15 million. McKeel Hagerty said the auction results show the strength of demand for modern enthusiast vehicles and support Hagerty’s broader business model. “Every car that trades hands at a Broad Arrow auction is a potential Hagerty insurance policy,” he said. Marketplace revenue was $26 million in the quarter, down 12%. McClymont said the decline reflected lower inventory sales compared with the prior year’s one-time sale at the Academy of Art University, despite record auction results at Amelia. Management also said Broad Arrow’s Porsche Air|Water auction in April saw sales rise 30% year over year with an 84% sell-through rate. In May, Broad Arrow is scheduled to return as the official auction partner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este with BMW Group on Lake Como, Italy. Hagerty reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, which calls for written premium growth of 15% to 16%, adjusted EBITDA of $236 million to $247 million, and a GAAP net loss of $41 million to $51 million. McClymont said the company is trending toward the high end of those ranges but will revisit its outlook after the second quarter, consistent with its prior practice. McClymont cautioned analysts against annualizing the first-quarter adjusted EBITDA result, noting that the business remains seasonal and that expenses are expected to ramp through the year as Hagerty invests in headcount, technology, claims capabilities, B2B distribution, Broad Arrow, its digital marketplace and other initiatives. For 2027, McClymont said Hagerty expects a more normalized income statement after the 2026 accounting transition, with revenue growth more closely tracking written premium growth. He also said the company anticipates another year of mid-teens written premium growth, while continuing to invest for long-term member growth. Hagerty ended the quarter with $212 million in unrestricted cash, more than $1.1 billion in total investments and $229 million in total debt, including $110 million of leverage tied to Broad Arrow’s loan portfolio. Hagerty is a specialized automotive lifestyle and insurance company that caters primarily to collectible car enthusiasts. Its core business centers on offering classic vehicle insurance policies designed to protect antique, vintage and specialty automobiles, motorcycles and boats. These policies typically feature agreed-value coverage, flexible usage options and access to restoration services, aligning with the unique needs of collectors and hobbyists. Beyond insurance, Hagerty operates a comprehensive suite of community and content services under its automotive lifestyle brand. This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest reporting and unbiased coverage. Please send any questions or comments about this story to [email protected]. The article "Hagerty Q1 Earnings Call Highlights" was originally published by MarketBeat. View MarketBeat's top stocks for May 2026.

