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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-27Primerica (PRI) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings While Returns Stay Strong
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Primerica (PRI) Stock Looks Reasonable On Earnings While Returns Stay Strong
Primerica stock has more than doubled over the past five years, and the current checks suggest the shares no longer look obviously cheap or clearly overpriced. Recent returns have been solid, while the broader valuation readout sends a more neutral message. Over five years, Primerica has delivered a total return of 113.3%, which sets a high bar for what investors might reasonably expect from the current share price. The valuation outlook can be influenced by how consistently Primerica converts its insurance and investment distribution business into cash flow. At the same time, any sustained pressure on policy sales or advisor productivity may weigh on what investors are willing to pay. The broader checks give Primerica a value score of 3 out of 6, which points to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or a clear premium. The issue now is whether the current price for Primerica fairly reflects that strong five year record or already bakes in too much optimism about what comes next. Compare Primerica's five year run to other companies that combine solid records with mixed value scores by scanning the hand picked 51 high quality undervalued stocks. The P/E ratio is a useful cross check for a mature, profit focused insurer like Primerica. It connects what you pay for the stock to the earnings that business currently generates. Primerica trades on a P/E of 11.7x, which is slightly below the peer group average of 13.2x and close to the broader insurance industry average of 11.3x. The tailored fair P/E from the model is 11.4x, which takes account of Primerica’s profitability profile, risk factors and market positioning. That sits very close to where the stock is currently priced. The small gap between the current 11.7x and the model fair multiple of 11.4x does not point to a clear discount or premium. On this earnings based lens, the market seems to be pricing Primerica in line with what the model suggests for a company of its type. On the P/E multiple, Primerica stock currently looks roughly fairly valued rather than clearly cheap or expensive. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. Simply Wall St Narratives pick up where the Primerica valuation checks leave off. They spell out which assumptions about Primerica's future growth, margins and earnings would need to hold for the stock to be worth materially more or materi…Read full documentShow less
Primerica stock has more than doubled over the past five years, and the current checks suggest the shares no longer look obviously cheap or clearly overpriced. Recent returns have been solid, while the broader valuation readout sends a more neutral message. Over five years, Primerica has delivered a total return of 113.3%, which sets a high bar for what investors might reasonably expect from the current share price. The valuation outlook can be influenced by how consistently Primerica converts its insurance and investment distribution business into cash flow. At the same time, any sustained pressure on policy sales or advisor productivity may weigh on what investors are willing to pay. The broader checks give Primerica a value score of 3 out of 6, which points to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain or a clear premium. The issue now is whether the current price for Primerica fairly reflects that strong five year record or already bakes in too much optimism about what comes next. Compare Primerica's five year run to other companies that combine solid records with mixed value scores by scanning the hand picked 51 high quality undervalued stocks. The P/E ratio is a useful cross check for a mature, profit focused insurer like Primerica. It connects what you pay for the stock to the earnings that business currently generates. Primerica trades on a P/E of 11.7x, which is slightly below the peer group average of 13.2x and close to the broader insurance industry average of 11.3x. The tailored fair P/E from the model is 11.4x, which takes account of Primerica’s profitability profile, risk factors and market positioning. That sits very close to where the stock is currently priced. The small gap between the current 11.7x and the model fair multiple of 11.4x does not point to a clear discount or premium. On this earnings based lens, the market seems to be pricing Primerica in line with what the model suggests for a company of its type. On the P/E multiple, Primerica stock currently looks roughly fairly valued rather than clearly cheap or expensive. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. Simply Wall St Narratives pick up where the Primerica valuation checks leave off. They spell out which assumptions about Primerica's future growth, margins and earnings would need to hold for the stock to be worth materially more or materially less than today's price. Each one ties a specific fair value estimate to a clear story about potential catalysts and risks so you can watch over time which version of events appears to be taking shape. You can add your voice to the Simply Wall St community by sharing a Narrative on Primerica that lays out a clear, number driven view of where you think its growth, margins and execution may go from here. Put your thesis on record and see how it stacks up as new results arrive. Do you think there's more to the story for Primerica? Head over to our Community to see what others are saying! Primerica now looks roughly in line with what its current earnings and peer comparisons support, rather than clearly undervalued or overvalued. The broader checks point to a mixed setup, so the risk reward trade off is more balanced than it was in the past. From here, the key issue is whether Primerica can sustain solid earnings delivery and cash generation without a meaningful slip in policy sales or advisor productivity, since that is what will most likely influence where the P/E multiple settles over time. 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 PRI. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-09Primerica Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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Primerica Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Interested in Primerica, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Strong quarterly financial performance: Adjusted operating revenue rose 8%, adjusted net operating income increased 11%, and adjusted EPS climbed 17% to $6.41, partly aided by a $4.6 million tax benefit. Primerica returned $173 million to shareholders during the quarter. Investment products drove growth: Investment and savings products revenue increased 21%, with assets under management reaching a record $140 billion and approximately $397 million in quarterly net inflows. Primerica expects ISP sales to grow 10%–15% for full-year 2026. Life insurance and recruiting remain challenged: Issued life policies fell 12% and annualized issued premiums declined 9% amid financial pressure on middle-income households. The company now expects its sales force to be flat to down 2% in 2026, though it anticipates improved comparisons and recruiting momentum in the second half. Primerica (NYSE:PRI) reported second-quarter results that reflected continued strength in its investment and savings products business, while life insurance sales remained pressured by financial uncertainty among middle-income households. Chief Executive Officer Glenn Williams said adjusted operating revenues increased 8% from a year earlier and adjusted net operating income rose 11%. Adjusted operating earnings per share increased 17% to $6.41. The quarterly EPS result included a $4.6 million income-tax benefit from a tax equity investment, adding about $0.15 per diluted share. → Sandisk Just Delivered a Blowout Quarter—Here's Why the Stock Is Falling The company returned $173 million to stockholders during the quarter, including $135 million in share repurchases and $37 million in dividends. Year-to-date capital returns totaled $352 million. Primerica’s investment and savings products, or ISP, segment was the principal contributor to earnings growth. Segment revenues rose 21% year over year and pretax operating income increased 31%, according to Williams. → 4 Oil and Gas ETF Plays as Prices Stay Sky-High Total securities sales increased 23%, with managed account sales up 43%, mutual fund sales up 20%, and variable annuity sales up 17%. Assets under management reached a record $140 billion at the end of June, up 16% from June 30, 2025. The company generated approximately $397 million of net inflows during the quarter. Chief Financia…Read full documentShow less
Interested in Primerica, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Strong quarterly financial performance: Adjusted operating revenue rose 8%, adjusted net operating income increased 11%, and adjusted EPS climbed 17% to $6.41, partly aided by a $4.6 million tax benefit. Primerica returned $173 million to shareholders during the quarter. Investment products drove growth: Investment and savings products revenue increased 21%, with assets under management reaching a record $140 billion and approximately $397 million in quarterly net inflows. Primerica expects ISP sales to grow 10%–15% for full-year 2026. Life insurance and recruiting remain challenged: Issued life policies fell 12% and annualized issued premiums declined 9% amid financial pressure on middle-income households. The company now expects its sales force to be flat to down 2% in 2026, though it anticipates improved comparisons and recruiting momentum in the second half. Primerica (NYSE:PRI) reported second-quarter results that reflected continued strength in its investment and savings products business, while life insurance sales remained pressured by financial uncertainty among middle-income households. Chief Executive Officer Glenn Williams said adjusted operating revenues increased 8% from a year earlier and adjusted net operating income rose 11%. Adjusted operating earnings per share increased 17% to $6.41. The quarterly EPS result included a $4.6 million income-tax benefit from a tax equity investment, adding about $0.15 per diluted share. → Sandisk Just Delivered a Blowout Quarter—Here's Why the Stock Is Falling The company returned $173 million to stockholders during the quarter, including $135 million in share repurchases and $37 million in dividends. Year-to-date capital returns totaled $352 million. Primerica’s investment and savings products, or ISP, segment was the principal contributor to earnings growth. Segment revenues rose 21% year over year and pretax operating income increased 31%, according to Williams. → 4 Oil and Gas ETF Plays as Prices Stay Sky-High Total securities sales increased 23%, with managed account sales up 43%, mutual fund sales up 20%, and variable annuity sales up 17%. Assets under management reached a record $140 billion at the end of June, up 16% from June 30, 2025. The company generated approximately $397 million of net inflows during the quarter. Chief Financial Officer Tracy Tan said the ISP segment accounted for about 42% of consolidated revenue, compared with 37% in the prior-year period. Sales-based revenue increased 17%, while asset-based revenue rose 28%, exceeding the 19% increase in average client asset values. → No Hangover: Revisiting Microsoft One Week After Earnings Tan attributed the faster growth in asset-based revenue in part to demand for U.S. managed accounts and Canadian mutual funds distributed under the principal distributor model. She said those offerings generate higher levels of recurring fee revenue. About 75% of client assets are invested for retirement purposes, which Tan said supports the durability of the company’s asset-based revenue. Primerica expects full-year ISP sales to increase 10% to 15% in 2026, although management said comparisons will become more difficult in the second half of the year. Primerica’s Term Life operating revenue was largely unchanged from a year earlier at $444 million, while adjusted direct premiums increased 3.4%. However, estimated annualized issued premiums, including additions to existing policies, declined 9%, and issued policies fell 12% from the prior-year quarter. Williams said demand for life insurance has been affected by economic uncertainty and pressure on middle-income families’ budgets. Productivity improved sequentially to 0.18 policies per life-licensed representative but remained below historical levels. The company expects full-year issued life policies to decline by mid-single digits. Williams told analysts that management expects year-over-year comparisons to improve in the second half, supported by easier comparisons, early indications of firmer sales-force growth, and the company’s efforts to increase life insurance production. “We’re adapting to the current environment,” Williams said, adding that management sees some easing in the financial pressures facing families, aside from volatility in gasoline prices. For the full year, Primerica expects adjusted direct premiums to grow around 3.5%, a benefits and claims ratio of about 58%, a deferred acquisition cost amortization and insurance commissions ratio of roughly 12% to 13%, and a Term Life operating margin of approximately 21%, excluding potential effects from annual assumption changes. Recruiting increased 2% year over year in the second quarter, aided in part by a reduced licensing fee incentive in April. Still, the number of newly licensed life representatives and the total number of life-licensed representatives remained below prior-year levels, reflecting weaker recruiting in preceding quarters. Primerica now expects its full-year sales-force size to be flat to down 2% compared with 2025, a reduced outlook that Williams said reflected the later-than-anticipated timing of improvements in recruiting and related initiatives. The company has launched a 365-day countdown to its 2027 convention, which will coincide with Primerica’s 50th anniversary. Management said the event is expected to be its largest convention and will be supported by discounted licensing fees, promotions, recognition programs, and incentives intended to improve sales-force size and productivity. Williams said conventions historically have helped create momentum before and after the event, though he described the current softness in life insurance sales and representative counts as driven more fundamentally by middle-income households’ financial conditions than by convention timing. Consolidated insurance and other operating expenses increased 8% year over year to $166 million, driven by variable growth-related costs, compensation, and technology investments. Primerica expects expense growth of about 10% to 12% in the third quarter and 6% to 7% in the fourth quarter, while maintaining its full-year expense-growth expectation of 7% to 8%. The effective tax rate was 21.7% in the quarter, reflecting the tax credit transaction. Tan said Primerica expects effective tax rates of around 23% in the third quarter and 22% in the fourth quarter, with additional tax benefits anticipated in both periods. The company does not plan to acquire additional income tax credits in 2026. Primerica ended the quarter with $587 million in holding-company cash and available-for-sale securities. Primerica Life’s estimated risk-based capital ratio was 440%. Return on adjusted equity increased 90 basis points year over year to 33.1%. Mortgage activity also increased, with U.S. mortgage loan volume rising 13% year over year and Canadian referral activity increasing 11%. Primerica, Inc is a financial services company that focuses on delivering term life insurance and investment products to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The firm operates a network of independent, licensed representatives who provide personalized guidance on coverage needs, retirement planning, and wealth accumulation. Primerica's core mission is to help clients obtain affordable life insurance protection while also offering a suite of savings and investment solutions designed for long-term financial security. In addition to term life insurance, Primerica offers a range of financial products and services that include mutual funds, annuities, auto and home insurance through partner carriers, and personal lending solutions such as secured and unsecured loans. 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 "Primerica Q2 Earnings Call Highlights" was originally published by MarketBeat. View MarketBeat's top stocks for August 2026.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-06Primerica (PRI) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
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Primerica (PRI) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
For the quarter ended June 2026, Primerica (PRI) reported revenue of $863.38 million, up 8.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $6.41, compared to $5.46 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $872.5 million, representing a surprise of -1.05%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.55%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $5.96. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health. 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 Primerica performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Average Client Asset Values: $135.50 billion versus $128.78 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Life Insurance Policies Issued: 78,904 versus 85,357 estimated by two analysts on average. Life-Licensed Sales Force, End of period: 148,612 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 149,736. Recruits: 82,346 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 87,405. Revenues- Net premiums: $435.47 million versus $464.29 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.6% change. Revenues- Commissions and fees: $368.61 million compared to the $344.34 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +20.5% year over year. Revenues- Other, net: $15.55 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $17.74 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -5.1%. Revenues- Net investment income: $43.74 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $44.69 million. Adjusted Operating Revenues- Investment and Savings Products: $360.52 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $344.99 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +20.9%. Adjusted Operating Revenues- Corporate and Other Distributed Products: $59.25 million compared to the $57.56 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a…Read full documentShow less
For the quarter ended June 2026, Primerica (PRI) reported revenue of $863.38 million, up 8.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $6.41, compared to $5.46 in the year-ago quarter. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $872.5 million, representing a surprise of -1.05%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.55%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $5.96. While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health. 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 Primerica performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Average Client Asset Values: $135.50 billion versus $128.78 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Life Insurance Policies Issued: 78,904 versus 85,357 estimated by two analysts on average. Life-Licensed Sales Force, End of period: 148,612 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 149,736. Recruits: 82,346 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 87,405. Revenues- Net premiums: $435.47 million versus $464.29 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +0.6% change. Revenues- Commissions and fees: $368.61 million compared to the $344.34 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +20.5% year over year. Revenues- Other, net: $15.55 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $17.74 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -5.1%. Revenues- Net investment income: $43.74 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $44.69 million. Adjusted Operating Revenues- Investment and Savings Products: $360.52 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $344.99 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +20.9%. Adjusted Operating Revenues- Corporate and Other Distributed Products: $59.25 million compared to the $57.56 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +6% year over year. Adjusted Operating Revenues- Term Life Insurance: $443.61 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $465.7 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.4%. Adjusted Operating Income (loss) before income taxes- Term Life Insurance: $148.48 million compared to the $150.43 million average estimate based on two analysts. View all Key Company Metrics for Primerica here>>> Shares of Primerica have returned +5.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with 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 Primerica, Inc. (PRI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-06Primerica (PRI) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
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Primerica (PRI) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates
Primerica (PRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.46 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.55%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this life insurance and financial products company would post earnings of $5.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $5.96, delivering a surprise of +9.36%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Primerica, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Life Insurance industry, posted revenues of $863.38 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.05%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $796.02 million. 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. Primerica shares have added about 23.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13%. While Primerica 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 Primerica 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…Read full documentShow less
Primerica (PRI) came out with quarterly earnings of $6.41 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.96 per share. This compares to earnings of $5.46 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.55%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this life insurance and financial products company would post earnings of $5.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $5.96, delivering a surprise of +9.36%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Primerica, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Life Insurance industry, posted revenues of $863.38 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.05%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $796.02 million. 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. Primerica shares have added about 23.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 13%. While Primerica 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 Primerica 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 $6.28 on $888.36 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $24.65 on $3.53 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 - Life Insurance is currently in the bottom 22% 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, Reinsurance Group (RGA), has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 6. This reinsurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $6.51 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +37.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.1% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. Reinsurance Group's revenues are expected to be $6.65 billion, up 17.8% 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 Primerica, Inc. (PRI) : Free Stock Analysis Report Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
TranscriptFY2026 Q22026-08-06FY2026 Q2 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q2 earnings call transcript
Welcome to the Primerica second quarter 2026 earnings webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to your host, Nicole Russell, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin.
Thank you, operator. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Primerica's second quarter earnings call. A copy of our earnings press release issued last night, along with other materials relevant to today's call, are posted on the investor relations section of our website. Joining our call today are our Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Williams, and our Chief Financial Officer, Tracy Tan. Our comments this morning may contain forward-looking statements in accordance with the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act. We assume no obligation to update these statements to reflect new information and refer you to our most recent Form 10-K filing, as may be modified by subsequent Form 10-Q, for a list of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied. We also reference certain non-GAAP measures, which we believe provide additional insight into the company's financial results.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to their respective GAAP numbers are included in the earnings press release. I would now like to turn the call over to Glenn.
Thank you, Nicole. Thanks everyone for joining us this morning. Our second quarter results again demonstrate the strength and resilience of Primerica's business model. The balanced and complementary nature of our two key business lines continues to serve us well, with our insurance segment providing stability and consistent earnings while our investments business generated exceptional growth. Each business is an important contributor to cash flow, because they often respond differently to changing economic and market conditions, the combination provides an important source of stability across a variety of operating environments. Slides that address our second quarter results in more detail can be found beginning on page seven of our investor deck. Year-over-year, we increased adjusted operating revenues by 8% and adjusted net operating income by 11%. The growth was driven primarily by our investments business, where revenues grew 21% and pre-tax income grew 31%.
Adjusted operating EPS increased 17% to $6.41, which included income tax benefits from a tax equity investment made during the second quarter that reduced income tax expense by $4.6 million and added roughly $0.15 per diluted share during the quarter. Our business continues to generate significant cash flow, allowing us to support our sales force with initiatives designed to enhance productivity and help them grow their businesses while also providing attractive returns to stockholders. During the second quarter, we returned $173 million to stockholders through a combination of $135 million of share repurchases and $37 million in dividends. This brings our total return to stockholders year-to-date to $352 million. Turning to distribution, our entrepreneurial business opportunity remains very attractive to individuals seeking supplemental income or those looking for an alternative career path.
Middle-income families have been largely ignored by the financial services industry, creating substantial opportunities for our sales force. Our powerful distribution model uniquely positions Primerica to address those needs and drive sustainable long-term growth. During the second quarter, recruiting increased 2% on a year-over-year basis, benefiting in part from a reduced licensing fee incentive during the month of April. Recruiting is the starting point for distribution growth and an important leading indicator of momentum. Success in our business depends on new recruits engaging early in the process and committing themselves to becoming licensed representatives. This drives licensing and over time, growth in the size of our sales force and future production. Supported by licensing coaches and enhanced training programs, our field leadership is focused on helping new recruits navigate the field training and licensing process.
The number of individuals obtaining a new life license during the second quarter and the total number of life license representatives at quarter end remained below prior year levels, reflecting the cumulative impact of lower recruiting over the last few quarters. While we're encouraged by the second quarter's improvement in recruiting, its impact has not yet been reflected in licensing results due to the natural lag between recruiting and licensing. Excitement is building as we move closer to our 2027 convention. The convention has historically served as a catalyst for momentum and growth, and on July 6th of this year, we officially launched the 365 day countdown to this important event, celebrating the milestone of our 50th anniversary. During this launch, our announcements included a month of discounted licensing fees, targeted promotions, and other incentives designed to focus on growth in both sales force size and productivity.
These initiatives are intended to reinforce activities that have historically generated strong results. Based on current trends, we expect more favorable comparative distribution results in the second half of 2026, with full year sales force size projected to be flat to down 2% compared to 2025. Focusing on production, second quarter results continue to reflect differing dynamics across our two major product lines. Demand for investment products remain very strong, while life sales continue to be affected by economic uncertainty. Starting with our insurance business, estimated annualized issued premiums, which include additions to existing policies, declined 9%, while issued policies declined 12% compared to the prior year period, reflecting a continuation of recent trends that have pressured middle-income families. Productivity during the quarter was 0.18 policies per life license rep, which remained below historical levels but improved from the first quarter of 2026.
While the sales environment remains challenging, the need for life insurance protection is unchanged, making our role in educating families about protecting their financial future more important than ever. While we believe the year-over-year comparisons and the number of term policies issued during the second half of 2026 will improve, we expect full year 2026 issued policies to decline by mid-single digits. Turning to our investments business, we delivered another outstanding quarter and continued to benefit from favorable industry trends and strong client engagement. Total security sales increased 23% year-over-year, reflecting broad-based demand for retirement and investment solutions across our portfolio. Managed account sales increased 43%, driven by continued interest in advisory solutions and professional portfolio management. Mutual fund sales increased 20%, supported by strong activity in both the United States and Canada. Variable annuity sales grew 17%, reflecting clients' focus on retirement preparedness and guaranteed income solutions.
Assets under management reached a record $140 billion at quarter end, representing a 16% increase compared to June 30, 2025. Growth was supported by favorable equity market performance and continued positive client inflows. Importantly, our growth continues to be driven by more than market appreciation alone. During the quarter, we generated approximately $397 million of net inflows, reflecting continued demand for our investment solutions and the ongoing strength of our distribution model. The long-term drivers supporting our investment business remain firmly in place. Clients continue to prioritize retirement savings, wealth accumulation, and access to personalized financial guidance. Our educational approach and powerful distribution model position us to meet those needs. While market conditions will inevitably fluctuate, the underlying demand for retirement planning and long-term investment solutions remains constant. We believe our ability to serve clients' protection and investment needs through a single distribution platform remains a significant competitive advantage.
Based on current projections, we expect full year ISP sales to increase 10%-15% in 2026, reflecting growth compared to the prior year, despite more challenging comparisons in the second half. Our mortgage business also continued to perform well during the quarter. In the United States, mortgage loan volume increased 13% year-over-year, supported by more than 3,600 licensed mortgage representatives. In Canada, we saw an 11% increase in referral activity as market conditions remained favorable. Our mortgage business remains an important way for our representatives to deepen client relationships and address another key financial need for middle-income families. The opportunity to serve middle-income families remains as attractive as ever. These families continue to face a significant need for financial guidance, life insurance protection, debt reduction, and retirement preparedness. Their needs remain largely unmet by the broader financial services industry, creating a substantial long-term growth opportunity for Primerica.
Through our unique distribution model, our representatives are well positioned to meet these needs while creating long-term value for our stockholders. Now I'll turn it over to Tracy for the financial results.
Thank you, Glenn, good morning, everyone. Our second quarter results reflected another quarter of strong growth in our investment business and stable results in our Term Life insurance business. Our investment business remains the primary driver of earnings growth, while our insurance business continued to provide consistent earnings and predictable cash flow. Combined, these businesses drove return on adjusted equity up 90 basis points year-over-year to 33.1%. Starting with the Term Life segment, operating revenues were largely unchanged year-over-year at $444 million, while adjusted direct premiums were up 3.4%. Turning to benefits and claims. Mortality experience during the quarter remained favorable relative to our long-term actuarial assumptions, consistent with the trend we have seen over the recent past, while lapse rates were elevated but generally stable.
Benefits and claims included a $4.9 million re-measurement gain in the second quarter of 2026 compared to a $5.7 million re-measurement gain during the second quarter of 2025. The benefits and claims ratio was 57.9% compared to 57.5% in the second quarter of 2025. As a reminder, we're able to meaningfully reduce earnings volatility by ceding a substantial portion of our mortality risks through reinsurance. As a result, the Term Life business continues to exhibit financial characteristics of a fee-based business model. Looking at other key financial ratios, the DAC amortization and insurance commissions ratio remained stable at 12.3%, while the insurance expense ratio was 8.4% compared to 7.6% in the prior year period. I will provide additional commentary on expenses on a consolidated basis later in my prepared remarks. The operating margin was 21.3%, in line with the annual guidance we provided during our first quarter 2026 earnings call.
Looking ahead, we continue to expect adjusted direct premiums to grow around 3.5% on a full year basis. We also expect the benefits and claims ratio to be around 58%, the DAC amortization and commissions ratio to be around 12%-13%, and the full year operating margin to be approximately 21%, excluding any impact from assumption changes associated with our annual assumption review. Turning to ISP segment. The business continued to deliver strong results during the quarter, driven by the same favorable trends that have driven our investment business in recent years, including strong client demand, broader product offering from recent years, and favorable equity market conditions. As our investment business continues to grow, the segment now accounts for approximately 42% of consolidated revenues compared to 37% in the prior year period.
This growth translated into strong financial performance and segment revenues increasing 21% and pre-tax operating income increasing 31% compared to the second quarter of 2025. On a year-over-year basis, sale-based revenues increased 17%, largely in line with commissionable sales growth, while asset-based revenues increased 28% compared to a 19% increase in the average client asset values. We continue to see strong demand for U.S. managed accounts as well as Canadian mutual funds distributed under the principal distributor model, both of which generate higher levels of recurring fee-based revenues. The continued growth of these products contributed to stronger increase in asset-based revenues relative to average client asset values. As our advisory solutions continue to scale, an increasing share of our earnings is being delivered from recurring fees, enhancing the quality and predictability of our revenue stream.
Additionally, with approximately 75% of client assets invested for retirement purposes, our asset-based revenue tends to be highly sticky, further supporting the durability of the business. In the corporate and other distributed products segment, we recorded pre-tax adjusted operating income of $3.8 million for the quarter compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period. The improvement was primarily driven by higher net investment income, reflecting continued growth in the invested asset portfolio. Finally, consolidated insurance and other operating expenses were $166 million in the quarter, up 8% year-over-year. This increase was primarily driven by higher variable growth related costs, compensation, and continued investments in technology. Looking ahead, as technology projects ramp up, we expect expense growth to be around 10%-12% in the third quarter and 6%-7% in the fourth quarter.
The increase in spending reflects the timing of project execution and does not change expected full year expense growth of 7%-8% in 2026. The effective tax rate during the second quarter was 21.7% and down from prior year, which primarily reflects an income tax credit transaction that allowed us to recognize a tax benefit. We expect an additional tax benefit in both the third and fourth quarters, resulting in effective tax rates of around 23% and 22% respectively. Our investment portfolio remained well diversified with an average credit rating of A. The average rate on new investment purchases was 4.9% for the quarter, with an average credit rating of A-. The portfolio had a net unrealized loss of $140 million at the end of June, compared to $154 million at the end of March.
We believe this continues to reflect changes in interest rates rather than underlying credit concerns, and we have both the intent and ability to hold these investments to maturity. The growth of our investment business, combined with the stability of our insurance business, continues to support predictable earnings and strong cash flow generation. These attributes allow us to operate with relatively low capital requirements while generating attractive return on equity, helping to position Primerica differently than traditional insurance companies. Our holding company ended the quarter with $587 million in cash and available-for-sale securities, and Primerica Life's estimated RBC ratio was 440%, reflecting the strength of our capital position. With a revenue mix that is largely fee-like in its economic characteristics, we can generate more consistent financial results.
Our returns and capital generation are similar to, or better than, distribution-focused peers such as investment and insurance brokerage firms, and stronger than traditional life insurance companies. We believe this differentiated profile will continue to be a significant long-term strength of the business. With that, operator, please open the line for questions.
Thank you. If you'd like to ask a question, please press star one on your telephone keypad. A confirmation tone will indicate your line is in the questions queue. You may press star two if you'd like to remove your question from the queue. For participants using speaker equipment, it may be necessary to pick up your handset before pressing the star keys. To allow for as many questions as possible, we ask that you each keep to one question and one follow-up. Thank you. Our first question comes from the line of Dan Bergman with TD Cowen. Please proceed with your question.
Good morning, Dan.
Hey, good morning. I believe in the prepared remarks, you guided for Term Life policies issued to fall mid-single digits this year, which would imply some growth in the remainder of the year after the weaker first half results. Just hoping you'd give some more color on that guidance and what gives you confidence in the positive inflection. Is it mainly easier year-over-year comps or other drivers? Bigger picture, any thoughts on what it will take and the likely drivers to see a sustained positive inflection in those Term Life sales?
Yeah, you've interpreted that math correctly. We do expect some strengthening in our comparisons to previous years. Some of that is because the comparisons are becoming a little easier, also, we believe we're finding some firmer footing in the growth of our sales force as well as life insurance sales. We're adapting to the current environment. We've mentioned practically every quarter the difficulties that are out there in middle-income families' finances that everybody's aware of. I think we are adapting to those, and I believe that middle-income families are adapting to those. Perhaps with the exception of gasoline prices, some of that is easing some. I think all of that is reflected in a little more optimism in what happens the next two quarters.
It is a piece of the easier comparisons, but it's also some firming up of the front end of our business where we're seeing some early signs of positivity, as well as results from the extreme focus we have on growing our life insurance business as well. I think it's a combination of all of that, Dan.
Got it. Thanks. Your ratio of capital return to earnings has been around 80%, maybe a little bit below that in recent years, obviously a very strong level. Just thinking as the earnings mix has been shifting from Term Life towards ISP of late, is there any potential to see that ratio rise incrementally if this trend continues? I guess, in other words, could free cash flow growth exceed earnings growth over the near medium term?
Good morning, Dan. The ratio of capital return around 80% is a very nice performance when we compare to either traditional life insurance or even compared to the income from mostly fee-based type of businesses, like distribution type of businesses such as insurance brokers or the wealth managers. We really like to continue to provide a very strong performance as we have seen. That being said, we also value the consistency and predictability of the profile that we have. It is definitely a favorable potential trend as the investment business continue to scale up, because as we all know, that business is typically even more capital light compared to insurance business. That being said, our insurance business is a very strong foundation and provide a very solid, predictable cash performance.
Those combined, we believe that will give us a strong future potential of not only keeping the 80%, but we will see how the performance continue to provide potential upside. That being said, the opportunity to keep a good portion for organic growth of our business is another show of confidence because we believe that our strong performance and investment into the business organically whether it's technology investment or investment, as Glenn mentioned, in our growth from the sales force, in our marketing and all the training activities, licensing opportunity to enhance our ability to improve our client servicing and attract more clients is another important piece. The consistent ratio reflects not only our desire to give our investor a predictable and consistent performance, but also the confidence in ourselves to invest for long-term organic strong growth.
Got it. Thank you so much.
Thank you. Our next question comes from the line of Joel Hurwitz with Dowling & Partners. Please proceed with your question.
Welcome, Joel.
Hey, good morning. Tracy, just one on capital. Cash at the holding company continues to build. I think in your prepared remarks you said, $587 million. I guess, any color on where you want Holdco cash to be? It seems well above your needs, and any color on potential drawdown and use of that capital?
Yeah. Good morning, Joel. Certainly, our capital is in a very strong position. There are several reasons that we want our capital to be extremely strong. As we all know that in the long run, economic situation and macroeconomic, there's always uncertainty. One of the things that we want our capital at the Holdco to be strong is to provide resilience and even stronger capital position to absorb any potential downturn. Our capital return program is determined after multi-year stress tests. The number one part of the holding company cash is to be able to withstand any sort of downturn to absorb that, while we can provide organic growth. That's a big part of consideration. The second part is our ability to really continue to build our fee-based distribution model and deliver strong, solid earnings.
That requires investment into technology, into our marketing programs, into how clients can better access our products as we have rolled out a broader base products, as an example for our investment business. That cash that we have at the Holdco, so it would be for multiple purposes, for absorbing downturn, for organic growth, for investment in technology. From that perspective, we also continuously discuss with the board on other meaningful ways to generate strong return. As you can see from the 33% return on our equity, we believe we have a very good program and good process to make those decisions.
Okay. That's helpful. Glenn, can you just provide some more color on what you're seeing in the environment that's driving your outlook for the agent count for the full year to be lowered again? Just trying to understand what's changed since the last call.
Yeah. I think, Joel, it's simply that the impact of what we're doing came a little slower than we had hoped to create. We are seeing positive impact, as we discussed earlier. It came a little slower in the year than we had hoped, it's just not having an impact before year-end quite as much as we had hoped. Still expect it to have an impact. We're still working hard, we believe, on the right things and beginning to see some results from that. It's just that the timing was a little later than we had anticipated, we notched down our full year projections as a result of that.
Got you. That makes sense. Thank you.
Certainly.
Thank you. Our next question comes from the line of Wilma Burdis with Raymond James. Please proceed with your question.
Good morning, Wilma.
Hey, good morning. We analyzed sales and rep count growth around Primerica's prior conventions, and we noticed that the only other times where life sales and rep count have trended down, similar to where we're at right now, is when there's a larger than two year gap between events. Do you think the extended three year gap is part of what's driving the current softness in life sales and rep count? If so, maybe give a little color. Thanks.
I think, Wilma, it has a timing impact on it. Certainly, our conventions are an important event and we try to maximize the impact on our business, the positive impact both before and after the event itself. If you spread the events out, you spread the window out a little bit. I think what we're dealing with is more fundamentally different than just the timing of the conventions, because the middle market went through a number of years of very difficult cost of living issues, with falling incomes as prices went up. Now it appears based on our own survey as well as others that we monitor, that again, other than the gasoline price gyrations we're experiencing, it looks like incomes for most families are outstripping the other cost of living increases right now. It's been a long time, and there's a big hole to fill.
I would say the fundamentals of the middle income financial budgets in families is the key issue that we're dealing with. The fact that we spread, because of the World Cup not allowing us to be able to rent a stadium, and also us wanting to have the event during our year of our 50th celebration, pushed it out a year. Those two things were convenient coincidences, I would say. It probably has delayed our ability to use that to help in the turnaround. I would say the issue is more fundamental and the timing of the convention is more coincidental perhaps than described.
Okay. Thank you. The same analysis that showed that the activity around life sales and rep count seemed to actually slow as we approached the convention. I don't know if there's some distraction there or something else that was just what we kind of saw in the numbers, although it was a little bit loose. We saw that that's usually followed by strong growth after the convention. Does that sound reasonable given what you know and monitor on the sales force and how they respond to the convention? Thanks.
Absolutely, it does sound reasonable. We always take advantage of the excitement and anticipation leading up to the event. In my prepared remarks, we marked the exact one year countdown, and we have a huge countdown clock in the lobby of our headquarters here. As well as doing a special broadcast, we announced some special incentives to kick off that final 365 days. What that does is it creates a sense of urgency as the clock ticks down, and a sense of urgency tends to make us as humans take action. We don't want to miss that opportunity. Also, we ramped up our recognition of people accomplishing what we need them to accomplish during that period. You're absolutely right. There is a unique window that we can take advantage of, and we are doing that, and that's a piece of the discussion about the results.
This convention is expected to be our largest ever as we celebrate 50 years of success. Of course, it's also a platform for us to do more fundamental things than just generate excitement as we roll out improvements in products and technology and support. That's some of the impact after the convention that you were speaking of. Absolutely, if you look at the history of our numbers, you'll see a convention impact before and after, but it's a piece of the total dynamics and you have to take the environment and the fundamentals into consideration as well.
Okay, thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you. Our next question comes from the line of Mark Hughes with Truist Securities. Please proceed with your question.
Good morning, Mark.
Good morning, Glenn. How are you? Morning, Tracy.
Good morning, thanks.
Nicole.
Good morning.
On the Term Life business, you've laid out kind of your expense expectations, and appreciate that detail. With a little bit slower growth, is there anything you can do on the expense side to kind of match the top-line trends until things perk back up a little bit?
Good morning, Mark. That's a good question. On the Term Life expenses, I think there are several things to unpack here. First, we would say that the top-line of growth that you've seen in recent policy issuance is on the lower end. Nevertheless, our overall premium growth is really the larger impact of the in-force block. It's very fairly consistent from that perspective. That's why the ADP growth, the ranges is not a typical huge swing, and it's a consistent block. The investment that we make on the expenses piece, and that needs to be called out also, is to consider the long-term growth potential that we have in the business. The expense impact have several elements to it. First part is, as our coinsurance runoff, there is a piece of reimbursement that we get as the coinsurance block becoming smaller.
There's some natural reduction of that favorability. That's one piece. It's not decisively a largest amount, but that's an impact. That is not something that we can really change. The other part is we also want to continuously, that's the most important piece, invest in the business. As Glenn has talked about, we are certainly investing in our sales force, technology, as well as our ability to underwrite better, smarter, and also product improvement. We've rolled out even enhancements to our next generation of product earlier in the year. All of those investment is in line with long-term trend of these demands from the clients that continues to be $14 trillion out there that our outlook in the expenses is really continue to gear up for serving our clients better and supporting the long-term growth.
Yeah, Mark, I would also add to that we're always sensitive about our expenses and looking for opportunities to control and reduce them. At the same time, we don't want to manage that so tightly by quarter that we miss the opportunities that we were talking about in the previous question. There's some significant opportunities in the timing where we are right now, whether it's the middle-income families beginning to come out of this time of stress, or it's our convention, whatever else might be happening. While we're always sensitive to expenses, we don't want to slash expenses at the opportunity when we can make an investment that could really impact our momentum in a positive way.
Understood. On the Term Life productivity, it sounds like things are on the upswing. As you reflect on this period, Glenn, where you've seen kind of this unusual drop in productivity, anything that was different this time around or the set of factors that put pressure on that productivity in a way that I think was unusual in the recent experience? If you reflect back on the last 10, 15 years, this struck me as an unusual period. Correct me if I'm wrong, but any reflections on that? As you seem to be coming out of it now.
Certainly. Always looking for lessons we can learn. I do think this has been, in some ways, a fairly unique time period over the last few years. The first thing, when we remember the simplicity of the calculation, it's just a simple division calculation. We ramped up the size of our sales force probably at a record rate from 2021 or 2022 through 2024. That bloated the denominator of the fraction, but that was as a result of our success. I wouldn't change any of that. I'd always like to have that pressure on productivity calculation because our sales force grew extraordinarily fast to a record size. That's a piece of it that, quite frankly, I'd like to keep. I'd like to see that growth return at record levels.
I think you add to that the pressure on the top part of the fraction, which is the unique cost of living, the economic and government policy uncertainty that went beyond the cost of living. I think we had an extreme dynamic on both sides of the calculation that led to the place where we are. Again, the good news is we think some of that is easing on the top part of the fraction. I'd certainly like to keep applying stress to the bottom part by growing the sales force. We have learned from that, we don't want to try to manage a number and lose the benefits of fast growth in our sales force. We're going to balance that. We're always looking for balance.
I do think we'll return to a more normal dynamic over time, we did take some valuable lessons away from the unique period we've been through.
Yeah. Tracy, I think you already touched on this, maybe answered the question, when I look at the asset-based revenue as a percentage of asset value, that's continued to kind of move up progressively. I think you talked about more of a fee-based model, my takeaway from that is that ratio probably steadied up from here. This is just looking at the simplistic asset-based revenue as a percentage of average asset values should keep moving up. Is that a good way to think about it?
Yeah, that's a very observing question. I do think that the mix of our business growth on the asset base is part of the impact is because the faster growth of our asset-based business, advisory business, as an example is providing stickier revenue composition. There's the fee-based feature in the advisory business, the faster growth of it at a faster pace than average investment business provides a positive percentages in terms of the mix and the performance. We see also the Canadian PD model is in the same boat, where it's a faster growth, it also provides a favorable comparative compared to the asset average client asset growth rates. That mix is very positive, the driver of it is something that we have really invested in our business, not just because of the strong equity market performance.
In recent years, we've rolled out 56, 57 new products on our advisory business in the U.S. Even just this year, end of second quarter, we rolled out another three additional new products, PD model continued to also generate a lot of interest in Canada. All of those impact the result of our fruit over recent years is providing that performance that you're observing, Mark.
Thank you very much.
Thank you. Our next question comes from the line of Suneet Kamath with Jefferies. Please proceed with your question.
Good morning, Suneet.
Hey, Glenn. Hey, Tracy. Good morning. It was good to see the increase in productivity sequentially. I guess for Glenn, what are you incentivizing your sales managers to focus on for the second half? Is it recruiting? Is it productivity? Is it sales? That seems to be a pretty big lever that you have. What's the focus for the second half?
Yeah, we are focused. We're adding a significant recognition of growth between now and convention, that would last both the second half of this year and the first half of next year. Our sales force is multifaceted. We have different parts of the sales force that focus on different product sets. Some lead with investments and then do insurance, some lead with insurance and then do investments. Some lead with building distribution and building a team, and those are generally more insurance-leaning organizations. That means we have to put a variety of incentives out there to minister to the needs of each of those groups. That's a little tricky because it can get very noisy when you have multiple messages in the communication pipeline. Right now we're focusing on growth of our insurance business.
We're approaching a trillion dollars in face amount in force, which is a unique milestone. We're not aware of another company that's done that in the middle market in the time that we've done it, using 100% Term Life insurance 100% of the time to do it. There's a matter of pride, as well as quite an accomplishment. We're using that lever on the insurance side of our business. We're continuing to see record results, and we recognize those record results on the investment side. We're moving from one record to another. Today's record becomes tomorrow's averages in a growing business, and we have that message in play. We have the importance of distribution, which I believe is our most significant competitive advantage. That's a broad message goes out across all of those different styles of businesses.
We're using all of that, trying to do it in a way that's fairly surgical so we don't create confusion with too many messages. We're putting the challenges out there. We use a combination of recognition, which the biggest stage ever to be recognized on at Primerica is at our convention, and this will be our biggest convention ever. That's quite attractive. As well as on our product sales compensation and making sure that we have unique compensation opportunities for those leaders that are generating the results that we need. It's a variety of areas that we focus on trying to hit the bull's eye in several of them, and we're beginning to see some results.
We got very positive reaction from our sales force on the introduction of the unique incentives back on July 6th broadcast that we did to start the countdown of the final year of convention.
Got it. Okay. I just wanted to come back to the new life licenses. That number, I think, was down 15% year-over-year. I thought that in the past, you talked about maybe having some technology that could help new recruits obtain their licenses. Just want to see if I'm remembering that right and where we are. Have you seen any change in sort of the success rate of recruits becoming licensed?
We have seen some improvement. Again, that's a fraction, so you have to be careful managing to a fraction. We have seen the pull-through rate increase. We continuously have a team working on it every day to look for those points of opportunity where we can improve the process and increase the pull-through rate. Of course, it's very complicated because 50 states, 10 provinces, and several territories all have different licensing processes that we have to be able to lead those people through in their home locations. It's something we're working on all the time. We have seen some slight improvement, but really the driver of the numbers is coming out of the previous quarter's recruiting. As we see recruiting pick up, while we'll continue to work on the pull-through rate, we'll see more people being pulled through because there are more people in the pipeline.
We need both of those really to move the licensing numbers, and that's what we're working on both fronts.
Okay. Then maybe last one for Tracy. Just on the tax rate, I think 23% and 22% for the next two quarters, should we expect that level to sort of persist as we get into 2027? Or is this really just a sort of a one-time benefit that you're getting there? Thanks.
Yes. Good morning, Suneet. We do not plan to purchase any additional income tax credits in 2026. Right now, I also cannot predict any activities for 2027. As we plan to always observe and consider high-quality investment opportunities that may result in us acquiring income tax credits in future years, we make these decisions very carefully. We look at the quality of the investments, and we also look at the suitability that does not create any dramatic volatility. The third and fourth quarter, we do expect to see combined similar size of benefit that was recognized in second quarter. That is certainly a result of evaluation of the suitable and very strong opportunity that we were willing to take advantage of.
Okay, thanks.
Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes our question and answer session, and we'll conclude our call today. We thank you for your interest and participation. You may now disconnect your lines.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Primerica Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
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Primerica Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Record investment sales of $4.4 billion, up 23% All-time high client asset values ended the quarter at $140 billion, up 16% Life-licensed sales force totaled 148,612 at June 30, 2026 Net premiums increased 1%; adjusted direct premiums increased 3% Net earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $6.45 increased 19%; return on stockholders’ equity (ROE) of 32.1% Diluted adjusted operating EPS of $6.41 increased 17%; adjusted net operating income return on adjusted stockholders’ equity (ROAE) of 33.1% Repurchases of $135 million of common stock during the quarter; declared dividend of $1.20 per share payable on September 14, 2026 DULUTH, Ga., August 05, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Total revenues of $865 million increased 9% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Net income of $202 million increased 13% and net earnings per diluted share of $6.45 increased 19% compared to the prior year period. Adjusted operating revenues of $863 million increased 8% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net operating income of $201 million increased 11%, while adjusted operating earnings per diluted share of $6.41 increased 17% compared to the prior year period. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company's financial results reflected continued strength in its investment business. Sales growth was driven by strong client demand and attractive product offerings, while favorable equity market performance contributed to client asset value growth. The Term Life business continued to generate stable earnings and predictable cash flow, reflecting the Company’s large in-force block of term life insurance policies. "Our second quarter results demonstrated the strength and resilience of Primerica’s complementary business model, with our insurance business providing stability while our investment business drives growth," said Glenn Williams, Chief Executive Officer. "The need for our products and services remains strong, and our representatives continue to play an important role in helping underserved middle-income families address their protection needs and build long-term financial security." Second Quarter Distribution & Segment Results Life Insurance Licensed Sales Force During the second quarter of 2026, recruiting increased 2% year-over-year to 82,346 new recruits. A total of 11,020 repres…Read full documentShow less
Record investment sales of $4.4 billion, up 23% All-time high client asset values ended the quarter at $140 billion, up 16% Life-licensed sales force totaled 148,612 at June 30, 2026 Net premiums increased 1%; adjusted direct premiums increased 3% Net earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $6.45 increased 19%; return on stockholders’ equity (ROE) of 32.1% Diluted adjusted operating EPS of $6.41 increased 17%; adjusted net operating income return on adjusted stockholders’ equity (ROAE) of 33.1% Repurchases of $135 million of common stock during the quarter; declared dividend of $1.20 per share payable on September 14, 2026 DULUTH, Ga., August 05, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Total revenues of $865 million increased 9% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Net income of $202 million increased 13% and net earnings per diluted share of $6.45 increased 19% compared to the prior year period. Adjusted operating revenues of $863 million increased 8% compared to the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted net operating income of $201 million increased 11%, while adjusted operating earnings per diluted share of $6.41 increased 17% compared to the prior year period. During the second quarter of 2026, the Company's financial results reflected continued strength in its investment business. Sales growth was driven by strong client demand and attractive product offerings, while favorable equity market performance contributed to client asset value growth. The Term Life business continued to generate stable earnings and predictable cash flow, reflecting the Company’s large in-force block of term life insurance policies. "Our second quarter results demonstrated the strength and resilience of Primerica’s complementary business model, with our insurance business providing stability while our investment business drives growth," said Glenn Williams, Chief Executive Officer. "The need for our products and services remains strong, and our representatives continue to play an important role in helping underserved middle-income families address their protection needs and build long-term financial security." Second Quarter Distribution & Segment Results Life Insurance Licensed Sales Force During the second quarter of 2026, recruiting increased 2% year-over-year to 82,346 new recruits. A total of 11,020 representatives obtained a new life insurance license, decreasing 15% compared to the prior year period. The life-licensed sales force totaled 148,612 as of June 30, 2026. Term Life Insurance During the second quarter of 2026, estimated annualized issued premium of $89.9 million decreased 9% compared to the prior year period. The Company issued 78,904 new life insurance policies, representing 12% fewer policies than the prior year period, with total face amount issued of $27.7 billion. Second quarter Term Life revenues were $444 million, with 3% growth in adjusted direct premiums. Pre-tax income was $148 million, 4% lower compared to the prior year period. The current year period included a $4.9 million remeasurement gain compared to a $5.7 million remeasurement gain during the prior year period. The benefits and claims ratio was 57.9% and the DAC amortization and insurance commissions ratio was 12.3%, in line with the prior year period. The insurance expense ratio was 8.4% compared to 7.6% in the prior year period. The Term Life segment operating margin was 21.3%. Investment and Savings Products (ISP) During the second quarter of 2026, total product sales were $4.4 billion, a 23% increase compared to the prior year period. Strong client demand across product lines and favorable equity market performance contributed to growth in both sales and client asset values. Client asset values ended the quarter at $140 billion, up 16% year-over-year, while flows remained positive with net inflows of $397 million during the second quarter of 2026. Second quarter ISP revenues of $361 million increased 21% compared to the prior year period, while income before income taxes of $104 million increased 31% year-over-year. Sales-based commission revenues increased 17%, largely in line with commissionable sales. Asset-based commission revenues increased 28%, outpacing the 19% increase in average client asset values due to a favorable product mix, including continued growth in U.S. managed accounts and Canadian mutual funds distributed under the principal distributor model. Corporate and Other Distributed Products During the second quarter of 2026, the Corporate and Other Distributed Products segment recorded pre-tax adjusted operating income of $3.8 million compared to $2.7 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher net investment income reflecting continued growth in the invested asset portfolio. Taxes The effective income tax rate was 21.7% during the second quarter of 2026 compared with 23.9% in the second quarter of 2025. Capital During the second quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased $135 million of common stock and paid approximately $37 million in dividends, returning $172 million to stockholders. Year-to-date capital returned to stockholders totaled approximately $352 million. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $1.20 per share payable on September 14, 2026, to stockholders of record on August 21, 2026. Primerica Life Insurance Company's estimated statutory risk-based capital ratio was approximately 440% as of June 30, 2026. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company presents certain non-GAAP financial measures. Specifically, the Company presents adjusted direct premiums, other ceded premiums, adjusted operating revenues, adjusted operating income before income taxes, adjusted net operating income, diluted adjusted operating earnings per share and adjusted stockholders' equity. Adjusted direct premiums and other ceded premiums are net of amounts ceded under coinsurance transactions that were executed concurrent with our initial public offering (the IPO coinsurance transactions) for all periods presented. We exclude amounts ceded under the IPO coinsurance transactions in measuring adjusted direct premiums and other ceded premiums to present meaningful comparisons of the actual premiums economically maintained by the Company. Amounts ceded under the IPO coinsurance transactions will continue to decline over time as policies terminate within this block of business. Adjusted operating revenues, adjusted operating income before income taxes, adjusted net operating income and diluted adjusted operating earnings per share exclude the impact of investment gains (losses), including credit impairments, and fair value mark-to-market (MTM) investment adjustments for all periods presented. We exclude investment gains (losses), including credit impairments, and MTM investment adjustments in measuring these non-GAAP financial measures to eliminate period-over-period fluctuations that may obscure comparisons of operating results due to items such as the timing of recognizing gains (losses) and market pricing variations prior to an invested asset’s maturity or sale that are not directly associated with the Company’s insurance operations. Adjusted stockholders’ equity excludes the impact of net unrealized investment gains (losses) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for all periods presented. We exclude unrealized investment gains (losses) in measuring adjusted stockholders’ equity as unrealized gains (losses) from the Company’s available-for-sale securities are largely caused by market movements in interest rates and credit spreads that do not necessarily correlate with the cash flows we will ultimately realize when an available-for-sale security matures or is sold. Adjusted stockholders’ equity also excludes the difference in future policy benefits calculated using the current discount rate and future policy benefits calculated using the locked-in discount rate at contract issuance recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). We exclude the impact from the difference in the discount rate in measuring adjusted stockholders' equity as such difference is caused by market movements in interest rates that are not permanent and may not align with the cash flows we will ultimately incur when policy benefits are settled. Our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the definitions of similar measures used by other companies. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and in evaluating the Company’s performance. Furthermore, management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures may provide users with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results of prior periods as they are expected to be reflective of the core ongoing business. These measures have limitations and users should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results as reported under GAAP. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are attached to this release. Earnings Webcast Information Primerica will hold a webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET), to discuss the quarter’s results. To access the webcast, go to https://investors.primerica.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event to register, download and install any necessary software. A replay of the call will be available for approximately 30 days. This release and a detailed financial supplement will be posted on Primerica’s website. Forward-Looking Statements Except for historical information contained in this press release, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements contain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results in future periods to differ materially from anticipated or projected results. Those risks and uncertainties include, among others, our failure to continue to attract and license new recruits, retain independent sales representatives or license or maintain the licensing of independent sales representatives; laws or regulations that could apply to our distribution model, which could require us to modify our distribution structure; changes to the independent contractor status of sales representatives; our or independent sales representatives’ violation of or non-compliance with laws and regulations; litigation and regulatory investigations and actions concerning us or independent sales representatives; differences between our actual experience and our expectations regarding mortality, reinsurance, persistency, or disability as reflected in the pricing for our insurance policies; changes in federal, state and provincial legislation or regulation that affects our insurance, investment product and mortgage businesses; our failure to meet regulatory capital ratios or other minimum capital and surplus requirements; a significant downgrade by a ratings organization; the failure of our reinsurers or reserve financing counterparties to perform their obligations; the failure of our investment products to remain competitive with other investment options or the loss of our relationship with one or more of the companies whose investment products we provide; heightened standards of conduct or more stringent licensing requirements for independent sales representatives; inadequate policies and procedures regarding suitability review of client transactions; revocation of our subsidiary’s status as a non-bank custodian; a significant change to or disruption in the mortgage lenders’ mortgage businesses or an inability of the mortgage lenders to satisfy their contractual obligations to us; changes in prevailing mortgage interest rates or U.S. monetary policies that affect mortgage interest rates; economic downcycles that impact our business, financial condition and results of operations; major public health pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks or other catastrophic events; the failure of our or a third-party partner’s information technology systems, breach of our information security, failure of our business continuity plan or the loss of the Internet; any failure to protect the confidentiality of client information; the current legislative and regulatory climate with regard to privacy and cybersecurity; cyber-attack(s), security breaches; the development and use of artificial intelligence; the efficiency and success of business initiatives taken to enhance our technology, products and services; the effects of credit deterioration and interest rate fluctuations on our invested asset portfolio and other assets; incorrectly valuing our investments; changes in accounting standards may impact how we record and report our financial condition and results of operations; the inability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make distributions; laws and regulations in the U.S. and Canada, executive branch actions, orders and policies, judicial rulings and decisions by public officials impacting our business; the legislative and regulatory environment regarding climate change; litigation and regulatory investigations and actions; a significant change in the competitive environment in which we operate; the loss of key personnel or sales force leaders; inability to effectively execute our corporate strategy; and fluctuations in the market price of our common stock or Canadian currency exchange rates. These and other risks and uncertainties affecting us are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available in the "Investor Relations" section of our website at https://investors.primerica.com. Primerica assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements as of any future date. About Primerica, Inc. Primerica, Inc. is a leading diversified financial services distribution company serving middle-income households in the United States and Canada. Our licensed representatives educate families on how to prepare for a more secure financial future and help them achieve their financial goals with our term life insurance and third-party mutual funds, managed accounts, annuities, loans and other financial products. We insured over 5.5 million lives and had approximately 3.1 million client investment accounts as of December 31, 2025. Through our life insurance subsidiaries in North America, in 2025 Primerica was the #3 issuer of term life insurance, which we largely reinsure. Primerica stock is included in the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 stock indices and is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PRI". We are headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260805942307/en/ Contacts Investor Contact: Nicole Russell470-564-6663Email: [email protected] Media Contact: Susan Chana404-229-8302Email: [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Primerica Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise
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Primerica Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise
Primerica (PRI) reported Q2 adjusted earnings late Wednesday of $6.41 per diluted share, up from $5.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-08-05Primerica: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
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Primerica: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Primerica Inc. (PRI) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $202.3 million. The Duluth, Georgia-based company said it had profit of $6.45 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $6.41 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $5.96 per share. The life insurance and financial products company posted revenue of $865.1 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $863.4 million, which did not meet Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $872.5 million. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on PRI at https://www.zacks.com/ap/PRI
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-30Reinsurance Group (RGA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
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Reinsurance Group (RGA) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
The market expects Reinsurance Group (RGA) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 6, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. This reinsurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $6.51 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +37.9%. Revenues are expected to be $6.65 billion, up 17.8% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.12% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However,…Read full documentShow less
The market expects Reinsurance Group (RGA) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 6, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call will mostly determine the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations, it's worth having a handicapping insight into the odds of a positive EPS surprise. This reinsurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $6.51 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +37.9%. Revenues are expected to be $6.65 billion, up 17.8% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.12% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell). For Reinsurance Group, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.58%. On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3. So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Reinsurance Group will beat the consensus EPS estimate. While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number. For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Reinsurance Group would post earnings of $6.19 per share when it actually produced earnings of $6.97, delivering a surprise of +12.60%. Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times. An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Reinsurance Group doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release. Primerica (PRI), another stock in the Zacks Insurance - Life Insurance industry, is expected to report earnings per share of $5.96 for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate points to a year-over-year change of +9.2%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $872.5 million, up 9.6% from the year-ago quarter. Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for Primerica has been revised 1% up to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of -0.56%, reflecting a lower Most Accurate Estimate. This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Primerica will beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. 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 Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) : Free Stock Analysis Report Primerica, Inc. (PRI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-29Primerica (PRI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
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Primerica (PRI) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Primerica (PRI) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise. This life insurance and financial products company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.96 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.2%. Revenues are expected to be $872.5 million, up 9.6% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.97% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core. The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictiv…Read full documentShow less
Primerica (PRI) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The earnings report, which is expected to be released on August 5, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise. This life insurance and financial products company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.96 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +9.2%. Revenues are expected to be $872.5 million, up 9.6% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.97% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core. The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP. Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell). For Primerica, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -0.56%. On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3. So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Primerica will beat the consensus EPS estimate. While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number. For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Primerica would post earnings of $5.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $5.96, delivering a surprise of +9.36%. Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times. An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss. That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported. Primerica doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release. Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar. 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 Primerica, Inc. (PRI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-07-15Primerica Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
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Primerica Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
DULUTH, Ga., July 15, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primerica, Inc. (NYSE:PRI) announced today that it will hold a webcast on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the Company’s results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, as well as other business-related matters, including future expectations. A news release announcing the quarter’s results will be distributed after the close of the market on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The earnings news release, financial supplement and live webcast will be available on the Primerica Investors website at https://investors.primerica.com. A replay of the call will be available for approximately 30 days. About Primerica, Inc. Primerica, Inc. is a leading diversified financial services distribution company serving middle-income households in the United States and Canada. Our licensed representatives educate families on how to prepare for a more secure financial future and help them achieve their financial goals with our term life insurance and third-party mutual funds, managed accounts, annuities, loans and other financial products. We insured over 5.5 million lives and had approximately 3.1 million client investment accounts as of December 31, 2025. Through our life insurance subsidiaries in North America, in 2025 Primerica was the #3 issuer of term life insurance, which we largely reinsure. Primerica stock is included in the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 stock indices and is traded on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PRI". We are headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714154550/en/ Contacts Investor Contact: Nicole Russell470-564-6663Email: [email protected] Media Contact: Susan Chana404-229-8302Email: [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-06-19Primerica (PRI): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
StockStory
Primerica (PRI): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
Primerica trades at $281.69 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 8.8% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 8.9%. Is now the time to buy PRI? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. With a sales force of over 140,000 licensed representatives operating on an independent contractor model, Primerica (NYSE:PRI) provides term life insurance, investment products, and other financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. In general, insurance companies earn revenue from three primary sources. The first is the core insurance business itself, often called underwriting and represented in the income statement as premiums earned. The second source is investment income from investing the “float” (premiums collected upfront not yet paid out as claims) in assets such as fixed-income assets and equities. The third is fees from various sources such as policy administration, annuities, or other value-added services. Over the last five years, Primerica grew its revenue at a decent 7.7% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth was slightly above the average insurance company and shows its offerings resonate with customers. Return on Equity, or ROE, ties everything together and is a vital metric. It tells us how much profit the insurer generates for each dollar of shareholder equity entrusted to management. Over a long period, insurers with higher ROEs tend to compound shareholder wealth faster through retained earnings, buybacks, and dividends. Over the last five years, Primerica has averaged an ROE of 28.2%, exceptional for a company operating in a sector where the average shakes out around 12.5% and those putting up 20%+ are greatly admired. This shows Primerica has a strong competitive moat. When insurers sell policies, they protect themselves from extremely large losses or an outsized accumulation of losses with reinsurance (insurance for insurance companies). Net premiums earned are therefore gross premiums less what’s ceded to reinsurers as a risk mitigation and transfer strategy. Primerica’s net premiums earned has grown at a 3.2% annualized rate over the last two years, worse than the broader insurance industry and slower than its total revenue. Primerica has huge potential even though it has some open questions, but at $281.69 per share (or 3.2× forward P/B), is…Read full documentShow less
Primerica trades at $281.69 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 8.8% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 8.9%. Is now the time to buy PRI? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. With a sales force of over 140,000 licensed representatives operating on an independent contractor model, Primerica (NYSE:PRI) provides term life insurance, investment products, and other financial services to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. In general, insurance companies earn revenue from three primary sources. The first is the core insurance business itself, often called underwriting and represented in the income statement as premiums earned. The second source is investment income from investing the “float” (premiums collected upfront not yet paid out as claims) in assets such as fixed-income assets and equities. The third is fees from various sources such as policy administration, annuities, or other value-added services. Over the last five years, Primerica grew its revenue at a decent 7.7% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth was slightly above the average insurance company and shows its offerings resonate with customers. Return on Equity, or ROE, ties everything together and is a vital metric. It tells us how much profit the insurer generates for each dollar of shareholder equity entrusted to management. Over a long period, insurers with higher ROEs tend to compound shareholder wealth faster through retained earnings, buybacks, and dividends. Over the last five years, Primerica has averaged an ROE of 28.2%, exceptional for a company operating in a sector where the average shakes out around 12.5% and those putting up 20%+ are greatly admired. This shows Primerica has a strong competitive moat. When insurers sell policies, they protect themselves from extremely large losses or an outsized accumulation of losses with reinsurance (insurance for insurance companies). Net premiums earned are therefore gross premiums less what’s ceded to reinsurers as a risk mitigation and transfer strategy. Primerica’s net premiums earned has grown at a 3.2% annualized rate over the last two years, worse than the broader insurance industry and slower than its total revenue. Primerica has huge potential even though it has some open questions, but at $281.69 per share (or 3.2× forward P/B), is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our in-depth research report, it’s free. WHILE YOU’RE HERE: Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks. The best stocks don’t just beat the market once. They do it again. And again. Robust revenue growth, rising free cash flow, returns on capital that leave their competition in the dust. The market has already rewarded these businesses. But our AI platform says the party isn’t over. Find out which 9 stocks made the cut this week — FREE. Get Our Top 9 Market-Beating Stocks for Free HERE. Stocks that have made our list include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.

