Palomar (PLMR) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Financial Performance - Palomar reported $195.01 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2025, a year-over-year increase of 48.8% [1] - The EPS for the same period was $1.76, compared to $1.25 a year ago, indicating a significant growth [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $186.21 million by 4.72% [1] - The company delivered an EPS surprise of 4.76%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.68 [1] Key Metrics - Loss Ratio was reported at 25.7%, better than the average estimate of 28.1% based on six analysts [4] - Combined Ratio stood at 78.8%, slightly above the average estimate of 77.8% based on five analysts [4] - Expense Ratio was 53.1%, compared to the estimated 49.4% by five analysts [4] - Adjusted combined ratio was 73.1%, better than the average estimate of 74.3% based on three analysts [4] Revenue Breakdown - Net investment income was $13.37 million, exceeding the estimated $12.06 million by six analysts, representing a 68% year-over-year increase [4] - Commission and other income reached $1.68 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $0.81 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of 111.7% [4] - Net earned premiums were reported at $179.96 million, surpassing the estimated $173.63 million, with a year-over-year increase of 47.2% [4] Stock Performance - Palomar's shares have returned -12.2% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 0.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]