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Stewart Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
Prnewswire· 2025-12-11 01:45
Group 1 - Stewart Information Services Corporation announced a public offering of 1,900,000 shares of common stock at a price of $68.00 per share, with expected gross proceeds of approximately $129.2 million, or $148.6 million if the underwriters fully exercise their option for an additional 285,000 shares [1] - The offering is anticipated to close on December 12, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [1] - Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is the lead book-running manager for the offering, with Citizens Capital Markets as the book-running manager and several firms acting as co-managers [2] Group 2 - A registration statement and preliminary prospectus supplement related to the securities have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the registration statement became automatically effective upon filing [3] - The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement, and a copy of the final prospectus supplement will be available from Goldman Sachs [3] Group 3 - Stewart Information Services Corporation is a global real estate services company, providing a range of products and services including title insurance, closing and settlement services, and specialized offerings for the mortgage industry [5]
Stewart Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Prnewswire· 2025-10-22 20:15
Core Insights - Stewart Information Services Corporation reported a net income of $44.3 million ($1.55 per diluted share) for Q3 2025, a significant increase from $30.1 million ($1.07 per diluted share) in Q3 2024, reflecting a 47% year-over-year growth in net income [1][3][28] - Total revenues for Q3 2025 reached $796.9 million, up 19% from $667.9 million in Q3 2024, driven by strong performance in the title segment [3][28] - The company demonstrated operational momentum despite a subdued housing market, with a focus on growth across all business lines [3][6] Financial Performance - Adjusted net income for Q3 2025 was $46.7 million ($1.64 per diluted share), compared to $33.1 million ($1.17 per diluted share) in Q3 2024, marking a 41% increase [1][3][28] - Pretax income before noncontrolling interests for Q3 2025 was $61.2 million, up from $42.8 million in Q3 2024, representing a 43% increase [1][3][28] - The adjusted pretax margin improved to 8.1% in Q3 2025 from 7.1% in Q3 2024, indicating enhanced operational efficiency [3][28] Title Segment Performance - The title segment generated total revenues of $796.9 million in Q3 2025, compared to $667.9 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a 19% increase [4][28] - Direct title revenues increased by 11% to $299.7 million, while agency title revenues rose by 28% to $360.2 million [9][10] - Title loss expense decreased by 8% to $19.5 million, improving as a percentage of title operating revenues to 3.0% from 3.8% year-over-year [7][6] Real Estate Solutions Segment - The real estate solutions segment reported revenues of $116.6 million in Q3 2025, a 21% increase from $96.4 million in Q3 2024 [11][30] - Adjusted pretax income for this segment was $13.2 million, up 2% from $12.9 million in the prior year [11][30] - The segment's operating expenses increased by 24% due to higher service costs and employee expenses, reflecting the growth in revenues [12][30] Investment Income and Gains - Investment income improved by 9% to $14.8 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher earned interest from escrow balances [8][28] - The company recorded $5.6 million in pretax net realized and unrealized gains in Q3 2025, compared to $4.7 million in Q3 2024 [2][28] Operational Efficiency - Consolidated employee costs increased by 9% to $211.2 million, but as a percentage of total operating revenues, they improved to 27.2% from 29.8% in the prior year [14][15] - Other operating expenses rose by 19% to $185.2 million, remaining stable as a percentage of total revenues [15][28] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Net cash provided by operations improved by $16.5 million to $92.6 million in Q3 2025, driven by higher net income [16][28] - Total assets as of September 30, 2025, were $2.85 billion, up from $2.73 billion at the end of 2024, indicating a strong balance sheet [22][28]
Stewart Information Services Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Businesswire· 2025-10-14 13:58
Core Points - Stewart Information Services Corporation will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2025 earnings on October 23, 2025 [1] - The earnings release will occur after the market closes on October 22, 2025 [1] - Participants can access the conference call via a dedicated phone line or through the company's Investor Relations website [1] Company Overview - Stewart is a global real estate services company providing a range of products and services including title insurance and closing services [2] - The company aims to be the premier title services provider by partnering with customers for mutual success [2]
Stewart Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
Prnewswire· 2025-07-23 20:15
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].
STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORPORATION DECLARES SECOND QUARTER DIVIDEND
Prnewswire· 2025-06-02 20:15
Group 1 - Stewart Information Services Corporation declared a cash dividend of $0.50 per share for the second quarter of 2025 [1] - The dividend is payable on June 30, 2025, to common stockholders of record on June 16, 2025 [1] Group 2 - Stewart Information Services Corporation is a global real estate services company [2] - The company offers a range of products and services including residential and commercial title insurance, closing and settlement services, and specialized offerings for the mortgage industry [2] - Stewart provides comprehensive services and deep expertise for real estate transactions through its direct operations and network of Stewart Trusted Providers™ [2]
Stewart Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
Prnewswire· 2025-04-23 20:15
Core Viewpoint - Stewart Information Services Corporation reported stable net income for Q1 2025, with total revenues increasing by 10% compared to Q1 2024, reflecting strong performance across all segments despite a challenging macro environment [3][6][27]. Financial Performance - Net income attributable to Stewart for Q1 2025 was $3.1 million ($0.11 per diluted share), unchanged from Q1 2024, while adjusted net income increased to $7.0 million ($0.25 per diluted share) from $4.6 million ($0.17 per diluted share) in the prior year [1][6][27]. - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $612.0 million, compared to $554.3 million in Q1 2024, marking a 10% increase [4][6][27]. - Adjusted pretax income for Q1 2025 was $11.2 million, up 22% from $9.1 million in Q1 2024, with an adjusted pretax margin of 1.8% compared to 1.7% in the prior year [27][28]. Segment Performance - The title segment's operating revenues increased by 11% to $499.2 million in Q1 2025 from $451.4 million in Q1 2024, driven by improvements in both direct and agency title operations [5][8]. - The real estate solutions segment saw a 17% increase in operating revenues to $97.1 million in Q1 2025, although pretax income decreased by 40% to $4.1 million [12][13]. - Direct title revenues rose by 10% to $231.7 million, with domestic commercial revenues increasing by 39% due to higher average transaction sizes and closed transactions [11][12]. Expense Management - Consolidated employee costs increased by 8% to $185.8 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher incentive compensation and salaries [15][16]. - Other operating expenses rose by 18% to $160.9 million, driven by increased service expenses in real estate solutions and commercial title operations [16][15]. Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Net cash used by operations in Q1 2025 was $29.9 million, comparable to $29.6 million in Q1 2024 [17]. - As of March 31, 2025, total assets were $2.7 billion, with stockholders' equity attributable to Stewart at $1.4 billion [23][24].