Stewart Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Stewart Information Services Corporation reported significant growth in net income and revenues for the second quarter of 2025, indicating strong operational performance despite challenges in the housing market [1][3][7]. Financial Performance - Net income attributable to Stewart for Q2 2025 was $31.9 million ($1.13 per diluted share), up from $17.3 million ($0.62 per diluted share) in Q2 2024, representing an 84% increase [1][7][31]. - Adjusted net income for Q2 2025 was $38.0 million ($1.34 per diluted share), compared to $25.4 million ($0.91 per diluted share) in Q2 2024, reflecting a 50% increase [1][31]. - Total revenues for Q2 2025 reached $722.2 million, a 20% increase from $602.2 million in Q2 2024 [5][31]. Segment Performance Title Segment - Operating revenues in the title segment increased by $96.3 million (19%) to $592.5 million in Q2 2025, driven by growth in both direct and agency title operations [6][9]. - Investment income in the title segment rose by $2.0 million (14%) to $16.2 million, primarily due to higher interest and dividend income [6][9]. - Pretax income for the title segment was $49.3 million, up 48% from $33.4 million in Q2 2024 [6][31]. Real Estate Solutions Segment - Operating revenues in the real estate solutions segment increased by $20.5 million (22%) to $112.7 million in Q2 2025, driven by higher revenues from credit information and valuation services [13][15]. - Pretax income for this segment rose by 32% to $6.7 million [13][31]. Expense Management - Total operating expenses increased by $83.6 million (18%) in Q2 2025, with employee costs rising by $28.5 million (16%) due to higher incentive compensation and increased salaries [10][17]. - The title loss expense was $21.5 million, slightly higher than $21.1 million in Q2 2024, but as a percentage of title operating revenues, it improved to 3.6% from 4.2% [11][31]. Cash Flow and Operational Efficiency - Net cash provided by operations improved significantly to $53.4 million in Q2 2025, compared to $21.1 million in Q2 2024, driven by higher net income and lower claims payments [19][31]. - Consolidated employee costs as a percentage of total operating revenues improved to 29.5% in Q2 2025 from 30.5% in the prior year quarter [17][18].