Erie Indemnity Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) reported strong financial results for Q3 2024. Net income reached $159.8 million ($3.06 per diluted share), up from $131.0 million in Q3 2023. For the first nine months of 2024, net income was $448.3 million ($8.57 per diluted share), compared to $335.1 million in 2023. Operating income before taxes increased 21.3% to $180.1 million in Q3. Management fee revenue from policy issuance and renewal services grew 18.5% to $120.1 million. Investment income improved significantly, with net investment income of $17.3 million in Q3 2024 versus $14.6 million in Q3 2023.
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il terzo trimestre del 2024. Il reddito netto ha raggiunto $159,8 milioni ($3,06 per azione diluita), in aumento rispetto ai $131,0 milioni del terzo trimestre del 2023. Nei primi nove mesi del 2024, il reddito netto è stato di $448,3 milioni ($8,57 per azione diluita), rispetto ai $335,1 milioni del 2023. Il reddito operativo prima delle tasse è aumentato del 21,3% a $180,1 milioni nel terzo trimestre. Le entrate da commissioni di gestione per l'emissione e il rinnovo delle polizze sono cresciute del 18,5% a $120,1 milioni. Il reddito da investimenti è notevolmente migliorato, con un reddito netto da investimenti di $17,3 milioni nel terzo trimestre del 2024 rispetto ai $14,6 milioni del terzo trimestre del 2023.
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el tercer trimestre de 2024. El ingreso neto alcanzó $159.8 millones ($3.06 por acción diluida), en comparación con $131.0 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2023. En los primeros nueve meses de 2024, el ingreso neto fue de $448.3 millones ($8.57 por acción diluida), en comparación con $335.1 millones en 2023. El ingreso operativo antes de impuestos aumentó un 21.3% a $180.1 millones en el tercer trimestre. Los ingresos por tarifas de gestión por la emisión y renovación de pólizas crecieron un 18.5% a $120.1 millones. Los ingresos de inversión mejoraron significativamente, con un ingreso neto de inversión de $17.3 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2024 frente a $14.6 millones en el tercer trimestre de 2023.
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE)는 2024년 3분기 강력한 재무 결과를 발표했습니다. 순이익은 $159.8 백만 ($3.06의 희석 주당가)으로, 2023년 3분기의 $131.0 백만에서 증가했습니다. 2024년 첫 9개월 동안 순이익은 $448.3 백만 ($8.57의 희석 주당가)으로, 2023년의 $335.1 백만과 비교됩니다. 세전 운영 수익은 3분기 동안 21.3% 증가하여 $180.1 백만에 달했습니다. 정책 발급 및 갱신 서비스로부터의 관리 수수료 수익은 18.5% 증가하여 $120.1 백만이 되었습니다. 투자 수익도 크게 개선되어 2024년 3분기 순 투자 수익이 $17.3 백만으로 2023년 3분기의 $14.6 백만에 비해 증가했습니다.
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) a rapporté des résultats financiers solides pour le troisième trimestre de 2024. Le revenu net a atteint $159,8 millions ($3,06 par action diluée), en hausse par rapport à $131,0 millions au troisième trimestre de 2023. Pour les neuf premiers mois de 2024, le revenu net était de $448,3 millions ($8,57 par action diluée), contre $335,1 millions en 2023. Le revenu opérationnel avant impôts a augmenté de 21,3 % pour atteindre $180,1 millions au troisième trimestre. Les revenus des frais de gestion pour l'émission et le renouvellement de polices ont augmenté de 18,5 % pour atteindre $120,1 millions. Les revenus d'investissement se sont considérablement améliorés, avec un revenu net d'investissement de $17,3 millions au troisième trimestre de 2024 contre $14,6 millions au troisième trimestre de 2023.
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) hat starke Finanzzahlen für das 3. Quartal 2024 berichtet. Der Nettogewinn erreichte $159,8 Millionen ($3,06 pro verwässerter Aktie), ein Anstieg von $131,0 Millionen im 3. Quartal 2023. In den ersten neun Monaten 2024 betrug der Nettogewinn $448,3 Millionen ($8,57 pro verwässerter Aktie) im Vergleich zu $335,1 Millionen im Jahr 2023. Das operative Ergebnis vor Steuern stieg um 21,3 % auf $180,1 Millionen im 3. Quartal. Die Einnahmen aus Verwaltungshonoraren für die Policenausstellung und -erneuerung wuchsen um 18,5 % auf $120,1 Millionen. Die Erträge aus Investitionen verbesserten sich erheblich, mit einem Nettoanlageergebnis von $17,3 Millionen im 3. Quartal 2024 im Vergleich zu $14,6 Millionen im 3. Quartal 2023.
- Net income increased 22% YoY to $159.8 million in Q3 2024
- Operating income before taxes grew 21.3% to $180.1 million
- Management fee revenue increased 18.5% in Q3 2024
- Investment income improved with $17.3 million in Q3 2024 vs $14.6 million in Q3 2023
- Net realized gains of $2.9 million in Q3 2024 vs losses of $2.2 million in Q3 2023
- Increased operating costs with non-commission expenses up $23.3 million in Q3
- Higher underwriting and policy processing expenses, up $5.1 million
- Increased IT costs of $3.6 million due to hardware and software expenses
- Net impairment losses of $3.8 million in first nine months of 2024
Insights
Erie Indemnity delivered strong financial performance in Q3 2024, with
- Operating income grew by
21.3% , driven by an18.5% increase in management fee revenue - Investment income surged to
$19.5 million , up from$12.3 million year-over-year - Net investment gains of
$2.9 million reversed last year's losses of$2.2 million
The company's core business shows robust growth, with increased premium volume and improved operational efficiency despite higher costs. The significant improvement in investment performance and strong management fee growth indicate a healthy business trajectory. However, rising operational costs, particularly in personnel and technology, warrant monitoring.
Net Income per Diluted Share was
3Q and Nine Months 2024 | ||||
(in thousands) | 3Q'24 | 3Q'23 | 2024 | 2023 |
Operating income | $ 180,125 | $ 148,471 | $ 509,145 | $ 393,172 |
Investment income | 19,549 | 12,302 | 48,455 | 19,197 |
Other income | 1,168 | 3,001 | 7,871 | 9,643 |
Income before income taxes | 200,842 | 163,774 | 565,471 | 422,012 |
Income tax expense | 41,012 | 32,734 | 117,186 | 86,879 |
Net income | $ 159,830 | $ 131,040 | $ 448,285 | $ 335,133 |
3Q 2024 Highlights |
Operating income before taxes increased
- Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased
, or 18.5 percent, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023.$120.1 million - Management fee revenue - administrative services increased
, or 6.2 percent, in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023.$1.0 million - Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
- Commissions increased
in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023, primarily driven by the growth in direct and affiliated assumed written premium and, to a lesser extent, an increase in agent incentive compensation related to the profitability component.$66.3 million - Non-commission expense increased
in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. Underwriting and policy processing expense increased$23.3 million primarily due to increased underwriting report and personnel costs. Information technology costs increased$5.1 million primarily due to an increase in hardware and software costs and personnel costs, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees. Sales and advertising expense increased$3.6 million primarily due to increased costs from community development initiatives and agent-related costs. Administrative and other costs increased$4.4 million primarily due to increased personnel costs.$7.6 million
- Commissions increased
Income from investments before taxes totaled
Nine Months 2024 Highlights |
Operating income before taxes increased
- Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased
, or 19.3 percent, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023.$355.3 million - Management fee revenue - administrative services increased
, or 8.9 percent, in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023.$4.2 million - Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
- Commissions increased
in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023, primarily driven by the growth in direct and affiliated assumed written premium and, to a lesser extent, an increase in agent incentive compensation related to the profitability component.$202.1 million - Non-commission expense increased
in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023. Underwriting and policy processing expense increased$41.7 million primarily due to increased underwriting report and personnel costs. Information technology costs decreased$13.7 million primarily due to a decrease in professional fees, partially offset by an increase in hardware and software costs. Sales and advertising expense increased$3.9 million primarily due to increased agent-related costs and costs from community development initiatives. Customer service costs increased$9.6 million primarily due to increased personnel costs and credit card processing fees. Administrative and other costs increased$6.7 million primarily due to increased personnel costs, professional fees and charitable contributions.$15.6 million
- Commissions increased
Income from investments before taxes totaled
Webcast Information
Indemnity has scheduled a pre-recorded audio broadcast on the Web for 10:00 AM ET on November 1, 2024. Investors may access the pre-recorded audio broadcast by logging on to www.erieinsurance.com.
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Erie Indemnity Company Statements of Operations (dollars in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Operating revenue | ||||||||
Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services | $ 769,162 | $ 649,049 | $ 2,195,734 | $ 1,840,478 | ||||
Management fee revenue - administrative services | 17,154 | 16,151 | 51,139 | 46,976 | ||||
Administrative services reimbursement revenue | 206,754 | 187,118 | 604,349 | 544,411 | ||||
Service agreement revenue | 6,816 | 6,620 | 19,803 | 19,408 | ||||
Total operating revenue | 999,886 | 858,938 | 2,871,025 | 2,451,273 | ||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services | 613,007 | 523,349 | 1,757,531 | 1,513,690 | ||||
Cost of operations - administrative services | 206,754 | 187,118 | 604,349 | 544,411 | ||||
Total operating expenses | 819,761 | 710,467 | 2,361,880 | 2,058,101 | ||||
Operating income | 180,125 | 148,471 | 509,145 | 393,172 | ||||
Investment income | ||||||||
Net investment income | 17,322 | 14,642 | 49,235 | 30,360 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) | 2,925 | (2,227) | 2,983 | (9,246) | ||||
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | (698) | (113) | (3,763) | (1,917) | ||||
Total investment income | 19,549 | 12,302 | 48,455 | 19,197 | ||||
Other income | 1,168 | 3,001 | 7,871 | 9,643 | ||||
Income before income taxes | 200,842 | 163,774 | 565,471 | 422,012 | ||||
Income tax expense | 41,012 | 32,734 | 117,186 | 86,879 | ||||
Net income | $ 159,830 | $ 131,040 | $ 448,285 | $ 335,133 | ||||
Net income per share | ||||||||
Class A common stock – basic | $ 3.43 | $ 2.81 | $ 9.63 | $ 7.20 | ||||
Class A common stock – diluted | $ 3.06 | $ 2.51 | $ 8.57 | $ 6.41 | ||||
Class B common stock – basic and diluted | $ 515 | $ 422 | $ 1,444 | $ 1,079 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic | ||||||||
Class A common stock | 46,189,059 | 46,189,037 | 46,189,038 | 46,188,962 | ||||
Class B common stock | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted | ||||||||
Class A common stock | 52,306,514 | 52,299,369 | 52,301,001 | 52,298,655 | ||||
Class B common stock | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | ||||
Dividends declared per share | ||||||||
Class A common stock | $ 1.275 | $ 1.19 | $ 3.825 | $ 3.57 | ||||
Class B common stock | $ 191.25 | $ 178.50 | $ 573.75 | $ 535.50 |
Erie Indemnity Company Statements of Financial Position (in thousands) | ||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||
(Unaudited) | ||||
Assets | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents (includes restricted cash of | $ 221,213 | $ 144,055 | ||
Available-for-sale securities | 48,575 | 82,017 | ||
Receivables from Erie Insurance Exchange and affiliates, net | 736,973 | 625,338 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 80,141 | 69,321 | ||
Accrued investment income | 10,456 | 9,458 | ||
Total current assets | 1,097,358 | 930,189 | ||
Available-for-sale securities, net | 1,000,282 | 879,224 | ||
Available-for-sale securities lent | 8,135 | 0 | ||
Equity securities | 85,346 | 84,253 | ||
Fixed assets, net | 480,707 | 442,610 | ||
Agent loans, net | 79,829 | 58,434 | ||
Defined benefit pension plan | 64,172 | 34,320 | ||
Other assets, net | 48,318 | 42,934 | ||
Total assets | $ 2,864,147 | $ 2,471,964 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Commissions payable | $ 426,341 | $ 353,709 | ||
Agent incentive compensation | 60,073 | 68,077 | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 194,649 | 175,622 | ||
Dividends payable | 59,377 | 59,377 | ||
Contract liability | 42,754 | 41,210 | ||
Deferred executive compensation | 15,836 | 10,982 | ||
Securities lending payable | 7,905 | 0 | ||
Total current liabilities | 806,935 | 708,977 | ||
Defined benefit pension plan | 27,757 | 26,260 | ||
Contract liability | 21,220 | 19,910 | ||
Deferred executive compensation | 24,010 | 20,936 | ||
Deferred income taxes, net | 12,777 | 11,481 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 23,493 | 21,565 | ||
Total liabilities | 916,192 | 809,129 | ||
Shareholders' equity | 1,947,955 | 1,662,835 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 2,864,147 | $ 2,471,964 |
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