HCI Group reports significant financial growth in Q4 2025, with pre-tax income of $144 million and diluted EPS of $7.25.
Quiver AI Summary
HCI Group, Inc. reported significant financial growth in the fourth quarter and for the full year 2025, with pre-tax income reaching $144 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $7.25, compared to pre-tax income of $6 million and diluted EPS of $0.23 in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the full year, pre-tax income was $429 million with diluted EPS of $22.72, up from $173 million and $8.89, respectively, in 2024. The company attributed this success to increased gross premiums earned, which rose to $332 million in Q4 2025 compared to $297 million in Q4 2024. The gross loss ratio improved to 15.6% for the fourth quarter and 19.6% for the full year 2025, reflecting lower losses and better underwriting performance. HCI's CEO, Paresh Patel, noted plans for exploring growth opportunities and a forthcoming share buyback program.
Potential Positives
- Significant increase in fourth quarter pre-tax income to $144 million from $6 million in the same quarter last year, indicating strong financial performance.
- Record diluted EPS of $7.25 for the fourth quarter and $22.72 for the full year, showcasing growth in profitability and potential for shareholder returns.
- Successful execution of the IPO of Exzeo, enhancing the company's market presence and value in the technology sector.
- Announcement of a forthcoming share buyback program, signaling confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to enhancing shareholder value.
Potential Negatives
- Despite reporting record earnings and shareholder returns, the gross loss ratio for the full year 2025 was 19.6%, indicating potential inefficiencies in risk management and underwriting practices.
- General and administrative personnel expenses increased significantly from $63 million in 2024 to $72 million in 2025, largely due to higher stock-based and other incentive compensation, which may raise concerns about escalating operational costs.
- While net income increased considerably compared to 2024, it is notable that the context of previous year's results was significantly impacted by catastrophic losses from hurricanes, suggesting variability in performance based on external factors.
FAQ
What were HCI Group's fourth quarter 2025 earnings?
HCI Group reported a pre-tax income of $144 million and diluted EPS of $7.25 in the fourth quarter of 2025.
How did HCI Group perform in the full year 2025?
In 2025, HCI Group achieved a pre-tax income of $429 million and diluted earnings per share of $22.72.
What was the gross loss ratio for HCI Group in 2025?
The gross loss ratio for HCI Group was 19.6% for the full year 2025 and 15.6% for the fourth quarter.
What drove the increase in gross premiums earned in 2025?
The increase in gross premiums earned was driven by a higher volume of insurance policies in force during 2025.
Will HCI Group announce a share buyback program?
Yes, HCI Group plans to invest in itself through a soon-to-be announced share buyback program.
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$HCI Revenue
$HCI had revenues of $216.3M in Q3 2025. This is an increase of 23.41% from the same period in the prior year.
You can track HCI financials on Quiver Quantitative's HCI stock page.
$HCI Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 157 institutional investors add shares of $HCI stock to their portfolio, and 126 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT GROUP LLP removed 345,051 shares (-97.8%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $66,142,826
- FREESTONE GROVE PARTNERS LP added 214,464 shares (+353.6%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $41,110,604
- PHILADELPHIA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF SAN FRANCISCO, LLC added 160,000 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $30,670,400
- KHROM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC removed 134,391 shares (-19.3%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $25,761,410
- VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC added 131,408 shares (+1648.0%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $25,189,599
- MARSHALL WACE, LLP removed 94,438 shares (-68.1%) from their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $18,102,820
- DANSKE BANK A/S added 86,821 shares (+1391.6%) to their portfolio in Q4 2025, for an estimated $16,642,717
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
$HCI Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $HCI in the last several months. We have seen 2 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Citizens issued a "Market Outperform" rating on 11/10/2025
- Truist Securities issued a "Buy" rating on 11/07/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for $HCI, check out Quiver Quantitative's $HCI forecast page.
$HCI Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $HCI recently. We have seen 2 analysts offer price targets for $HCI in the last 6 months, with a median target of $245.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Matthew J. Carletti from Citizens set a target price of $255.0 on 11/10/2025
- Mark Hughes from Truist Securities set a target price of $235.0 on 11/07/2025
Full Release
Fourth Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $144 million and Diluted EPS of $7.25
Full Year 2025 Pre-Tax Income of $429 million and Diluted EPS of $22.72
Gross Loss Ratio of 15.6% for the fourth quarter and 19.6% for the full year 2025
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) , reported pre-tax income of $144 million and net income of $108 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with pre-tax income of $6 million and net income of $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $98 million compared with $3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $7.25 in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with $0.23 diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Management Commentary
“2025 was a very successful year for HCI, delivering record earnings and shareholder returns. In addition to our operating performance, HCI successfully executed the IPO of Exzeo, a leading technology platform,” said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. “Looking forward to 2026, we are exploring new areas of growth, both organically and through acquisition. In the meantime, we plan to invest in ourselves through a soon-to-be announced share buyback program.”
Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Gross premiums earned in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $332 million compared with $297 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was driven by a higher volume of insurance policies in force.
Premiums ceded for reinsurance in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $106 million compared with $151 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The fourth quarter of 2024 included a $51 million non-recurring amount related to Hurricane Milton.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $52 million compared with $111 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Losses and loss adjustment expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 included a net loss of $78 million from Hurricane Milton, partially offset by $24 million of favorable development. Losses and loss adjustment expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 included $6 million of favorable development. The gross loss ratio for the fourth quarter of 2025 was 15.6%.
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses in the fourth quarter of 2025 were $33 million compared with $28 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The increase was driven by a higher volume of premiums in force.
Interest expense in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $1 million compared with $3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024. The fourth quarter of 2024 included $2 million of interest expense on the 4.75% convertible notes which have since been redeemed.
Full Year 2025 Results
Pre-tax income was $429 million and net income was $320 million in 2025 compared with pre-tax income of $173 million and net income of $128 million in 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests in 2025 was $299 million compared with $110 million in 2024. Diluted earnings per share were $22.72 in 2025 compared with $8.89 diluted earnings per share in 2024.
Gross premiums earned in 2025 were $1,236 million compared with $1,083 million in 2024. The increase was driven by a higher volume of policies in force.
Premiums ceded for reinsurance in 2025 were $414 million compared with $406 million in 2024. The increase was driven by a higher volume of policies in force, partially offset by a $63 million non-recurring amount included in 2024 related to Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses in 2025 were $242 million compared with $375 million in 2024. Losses and loss adjustment expenses in 2024 included net losses of $128 million from Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. The gross loss ratio for the full year 2025 was 19.6%.
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses in 2025 were $122 million compared with $99 million in 2024. The increase was driven by a higher volume of premiums in force.
General and administrative personnel expenses in 2025 were $72 million compared with $63 million in 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in stock-based and other incentive compensation as well as an increase in salaries and wages.
Interest expense in 2025 was $9 million compared with $13 million in 2024. The full year of 2024 included $9 million of interest expense on the 4.75% convertible notes which were redeemed during the second quarter of 2025.
Conference Call
HCI Group will hold a conference call later today, February 25, 2026, to discuss these financial results. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel, Chief Operating Officer Karin Coleman and Chief Financial Officer Mark Harmsworth will host the call starting at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time.
Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com .
Listen-only toll-free number: (888) 506-0062
Listen-only international number: (973) 528-0011
Entry Code: 935522
Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at (949) 574-3860.
A replay of the call will be available by telephone after 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day as the call and via the Investor Information section of the HCI Group website at www.hcigroup.com through February 25, 2027.
Toll-free replay number: (877) 481-4010
International replay number: (919) 882-2331
Replay ID: 53584
About HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group, Inc. is a diversified holding company engaged in insurance, reinsurance, real estate, claims services, and insurance technology. The HCI Group portfolio of companies includes multiple P&C underwriters and exchanges, a captive reinsurer, a claims management business, a commercial real estate investment company, and leading insurance technology company Exzeo. HCI was founded in 2006 and operates in 13 states.
HCI's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com . Exzeo’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “XZO.” For more information about Exzeo, visit www.exzeo.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "confident," "prospects" and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, the estimation of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses is an inherently imprecise process involving many assumptions and considerable management judgment. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on the company's business, financial condition and results of operations. HCI Group, Inc. disclaims all obligations to update any forward-looking statements.
Company Contact:
Nat Otis
Investor Relations
HCI Group, Inc.
Tel (813) 405-5341
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Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover
Gateway Group, Inc.
Tel (949) 574-3860
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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Selected Financial Metrics (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
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| Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Gross Written Premiums: | ||||||||||||
| Homeowners Choice | $ | 125,483 | $ | 145,085 | $ | 652,569 | $ | 593,943 | ||||
| TypTap Insurance Company | 140,901 | 174,980 | 503,672 | 491,413 | ||||||||
| Condo Owners Reciprocal Exchange | 3,060 | 14,435 | 31,001 | 81,411 | ||||||||
| Tailrow Reciprocal Exchange | 64,364 | - | 107,528 | - | ||||||||
| Total Gross Written Premiums | $ | 333,808 | $ | 334,500 | $ | 1,294,770 | $ | 1,166,767 | ||||
| Gross Premiums Earned: | ||||||||||||
| Homeowners Choice | $ | 167,795 | $ | 156,342 | $ | 637,741 | $ | 589,137 | ||||
| TypTap Insurance Company | 129,259 | 123,807 | 502,756 | 442,876 | ||||||||
| Condo Owners Reciprocal Exchange | 9,054 | 17,348 | 47,688 | 51,207 | ||||||||
| Tailrow Insurance Exchange | 25,947 | - | 47,960 | - | ||||||||
| Total Gross Premiums Earned | $ | 332,055 | $ | 297,497 | $ | 1,236,145 | $ | 1,083,220 | ||||
| Gross loss ratio | 15.6 | % | 37.2 | % | 19.6 | % | 34.6 | % | ||||
| Per Share Metrics | ||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 7.25 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 22.72 | $ | 8.89 | ||||
| Dividends per share | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 1.60 | $ | 1.60 | ||||
| Book value per share at the end of period | $ | 80.13 | $ | 42.10 | $ | 80.13 | $ | 42.10 | ||||
| Shares outstanding at the end of period | 12,992,147 | 10,767,184 | 12,992,147 | 10,767,184 | ||||||||
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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share amounts) |
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| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Fixed-maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $595,383 and $719,536, respectively and allowance for credit losses: $0 and $0, respectively) | $ | 597,329 | $ | 718,537 | |||
| Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $61,597 and $52,030, respectively) | 65,890 | 56,200 | |||||
| Limited partnership investments | 17,690 | 20,802 | |||||
| Real estate investments | 103,746 | 79,120 | |||||
| Other investments | 5,000 | - | |||||
| Total investments | 789,655 | 874,659 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,210,126 | 532,471 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 3,748 | 3,714 | |||||
| Income taxes receivable | 1,332 | 463 | |||||
| Deferred income tax assets, net | 2,237 | 72 | |||||
| Premiums receivable, net (allowance: $4,469 and $5,891, respectively) | 57,494 | 50,582 | |||||
| Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 50,127 | 92,060 | |||||
| Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance for credit losses: | |||||||
| Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses (allowance: $0 and $0, respectively) | 27,855 | 36,062 | |||||
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses (allowance: $97 and $186, respectively) | 262,041 | 522,379 | |||||
| Deferred policy acquisition costs | 59,722 | 54,303 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 28,939 | 29,544 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 2,683 | 5,206 | |||||
| Funds withheld for assumed business | 5,254 | 11,690 | |||||
| Other assets | 27,715 | 17,008 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,528,928 | $ | 2,230,213 | |||
| Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Equity | |||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 576,495 | $ | 845,900 | |||
| Unearned premiums | 643,328 | 584,703 | |||||
| Advance premiums | 19,302 | 18,867 | |||||
| Reinsurance payable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses | — | 2,496 | |||||
| Ceded reinsurance premiums payable | 27,591 | 18,313 | |||||
| Assumed premiums payable | 1,744 | 2,176 | |||||
| Income taxes payable | 12,782 | 5,451 | |||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities, net | 3,814 | 2,830 | |||||
| Revolving credit facility | 36,000 | 44,000 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 31,877 | 185,254 | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 61,351 | 51,182 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 1,414,284 | 1,761,172 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 3,359 | 1,691 | |||||
| Equity: | |||||||
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Common stock, (no par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 12,992,147 and 10,767,184
shares issued and outstanding, respectively) |
— | — | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 428,109 | 122,289 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 611,509 | 331,793 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 1,459 | (749 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 1,041,077 | 453,333 | |||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 70,208 | 14,017 | |||||
| Total equity | 1,111,285 | 467,350 | |||||
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | $ | 2,528,928 | $ | 2,230,213 | |||
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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share data) |
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| Three Months Ended | Years Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||
| Gross premiums earned | $ | 332,055 | $ | 297,497 | $ | 1,236,145 | $ | 1,083,220 | |||||||
| Premiums ceded | (106,234 | ) | (151,146 | ) | (414,479 | ) | (405,659 | ) | |||||||
| Net premiums earned | 225,821 | 146,351 | 821,666 | 677,561 | |||||||||||
| Net investment income | 17,686 | 14,486 | 65,411 | 59,148 | |||||||||||
| Net realized investment gains | 813 | 326 | 2,753 | 3,384 | |||||||||||
| Net unrealized investment (losses) gains | (365 | ) | (1,181 | ) | 123 | 2,644 | |||||||||
| Policy fee income | 1,593 | 1,302 | 6,858 | 4,639 | |||||||||||
| Other | 695 | 591 | 4,135 | 2,675 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 246,243 | 161,875 | 900,946 | 750,051 | |||||||||||
| Expenses | |||||||||||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 51,926 | 110,727 | 241,827 | 374,708 | |||||||||||
| Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses | 32,936 | 27,707 | 122,426 | 99,402 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative personnel expenses | 10,851 | 10,231 | 72,125 | 63,152 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,009 | 3,322 | 9,156 | 13,344 | |||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 5,521 | 3,997 | 26,082 | 26,018 | |||||||||||
| Total expenses | 102,243 | 155,984 | 471,616 | 576,624 | |||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 144,000 | 5,891 | 429,330 | 173,427 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 36,002 | 1,757 | 108,935 | 45,846 | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 107,998 | $ | 4,134 | $ | 320,395 | $ | 127,581 | |||||||
| Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | (10,149 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (10,344 | ) | (1,550 | ) | (21,390 | ) | (7,479 | ) | |||||||
| Net income after noncontrolling interests | $ | 97,654 | $ | 2,584 | $ | 299,005 | $ | 109,953 | |||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 7.50 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 24.58 | $ | 10.59 | |||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 7.25 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 22.72 | $ | 8.89 | |||||||
| Dividends per share | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 1.60 | $ | 1.60 | |||||||
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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amount) |
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| The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented were as follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income | Shares | Per Share | Income | Shares | Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Numerator) | (Denominator) | Amount | (Numerator) | (Denominator) | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 107,998 | $ | 320,395 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (10,344 | ) | (21,390 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income after noncontrolling interests | 97,654 | 299,005 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Income attributable to participating securities | (3,961 | ) | (12,041 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income attributable to common stockholders | 93,693 | 12,495 | $ | 7.50 | 286,964 | 11,675 | $ | 24.58 | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of Dilutive Securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock options | — | 429 | — | 397 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible senior notes | — | — | 4,879 | 799 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Warrants | — | 8 | — | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net impact from reallocation of undistributed earnings to participating securities | 108 | — | 803 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income attributable to common stockholders | $ | 93,801 | 12,932 | $ | 7.25 | $ | 292,646 | 12,878 | $ | 22.72 | |||||||||||||