RLI Corp. (RLI) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - RLI Corp. reported revenue of $441.32 million for the quarter ended June 2025, marking a year-over-year increase of 6.9% and an EPS of $0.84, slightly down from $0.86 a year ago [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $443.64 million by 0.52%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.75 by 12% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - RLI Corp.'s shares have returned -2.7% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.4% change, and the stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell) [3] - Net loss & settlement expenses were reported at 45.9%, better than the five-analyst average estimate of 49.9% [4] - Net operating expenses totaled 38.6%, slightly above the 37.8% average estimate based on five analysts [4] - Underwriting income (loss) was reported at 84.5%, below the five-analyst average estimate of 87.7% [4] - Net premiums earned were $401.9 million, compared to the estimated $404.7 million, reflecting a 6% increase year-over-year [4] - Net investment income increased by 16.1% year-over-year to $39.42 million, surpassing the average estimate of $38.94 million [4] - Net premiums earned in the Property segment were $130.66 million, below the estimated $138.3 million, representing a -2.6% change year-over-year [4] - Net premiums earned in the Surety segment were $36.6 million, slightly below the average estimate of $38.1 million, with a year-over-year change of +2.1% [4] - Net premiums earned in the Casualty segment were $234.64 million, exceeding the average estimate of $227.11 million, with a year-over-year change of +12.2% [4]