Fidelis Insurance Holdings (FIHL) reported £438.8 million in revenue for the quarter ending June 2024, a 20.7% increase year-on-year. However, earnings per share (EPS) came in at £0.43, down from £0.62 in the same period last year.
While revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of £467.1 million by 6.03%, the company's EPS fell short of expectations by 21.74%. The consensus EPS estimate was £0.55.
Although investors often focus on headline figures like revenue and earnings, deeper analysis of key metrics provides a more nuanced understanding of a company's underlying performance. Examining these metrics against their year-on-year changes and analysts' estimates can offer valuable insights for projecting future stock performance.
Here's a closer look at Fidelis Insurance's performance in the recently reported quarter, based on key metrics monitored by Wall Street analysts:
Underwriting Ratio: 80.3% against a two-analyst average estimate of 45.9%.
Combined Ratio: 92.7% versus 88.6% estimated by two analysts on average.
Loss Ratio: 54.2%, exceeding the average estimate of 42.7% based on two analysts.
Net Premiums Earned: £401.9 million, falling short of the £469.5 million estimated by two analysts on average.
Net Investment Income: £37 million against a two-analyst average estimate of £34.3 million.
The company's underwriting ratio, combined ratio, and loss ratio all came in above analysts' estimates, suggesting potential challenges in managing claims and expenses. The shortfall in net premiums earned further indicates a possible shortfall in revenue generation compared to expectations.
Despite the mixed performance, Fidelis Insurance shares have returned -0.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -3.2% change. The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.