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Porch Group, Inc. (PRCH) is a leading home services platform that connects homeowners with professionals for a variety of home improvement and maintenance needs. The company leverages technology to provide a seamless experience for both homeowners and service providers. With over 3.8 million professionals and hundreds of experts, Porch has facilitated over 135 million projects, helping homeowners make informed decisions about their home improvements.
Porch Group operates through two main segments: the Vertical Software segment and the Insurance segment. The Vertical Software segment offers a suite of software and services tailored for home services companies, including inspection software, mortgage and title services, moving services, and marketing for movers and homeowners. These services are available on a subscription and transactional basis, providing significant value to businesses in the home services industry.
The Insurance segment of Porch Group specializes in providing consumers with insurance and warranty products to safeguard their homes. This includes offering homeowners insurance and warranty plans that generate revenue through premiums, policy fees, and commissions. The company ensures that customers have access to robust protection plans that cover a wide range of potential home-related issues.
One of Porch Group's significant partnerships is with Lowe's, a leading home improvement retailer in the U.S. Porch services are available online, through their app, and as an in-store resource at over 1,700 Lowe's locations nationwide. This extensive availability underscores Porch's commitment to making home improvement resources accessible to all homeowners.
Porch Group continues to innovate and expand its services, aiming to simplify the home improvement process and provide homeowners with the best possible experience. For more information, you can visit their official website at http://porch.com.
Porch Group (Nasdaq: PRCH), a homeowners insurance company, has announced its participation in multiple upcoming investor events throughout February and March 2025. The company's management will engage in one-on-one and group investor meetings across various conferences and roadshows.
The schedule includes:
- Virtual Events: Oppenheimer Emerging Growth Conference (Feb 26) and Benchmark Fireside Chat (Mar 28)
- New York Events: Loop Annual Investor Conference (Mar 11) and Cantor Technology Conference (Mar 12)
- West Coast Events: Benchmark Non-Deal Roadshow in San Francisco (Mar 13) and Roth Annual Conference in California (Mar 17)
- Midwest Events: Stephens Non-Deal Roadshow in Boston and Chicago (Mar 18-19) and Craig-Hallum Non-Deal Roadshow in Minneapolis (Mar 20)
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) reported strong Q4 2024 results, with total revenue of $100.4 million and a significant improvement in profitability. The company achieved GAAP net income of $30.5 million, a $33.0 million improvement year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $41.8 million, up $30.1 million from Q4 2023.
Key highlights include revenue less cost of revenue of $89.3 million (89% of total revenue), improved gross loss ratio of 21% (down from 36%), and strong insurance performance with Q4 2024 new business premiums up 50% year-over-year. The company ended Q4 with $350.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments.
In January 2025, Porch formed the Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE), transitioning to a commission and fee-based model. The company has raised its 2025 outlook, targeting Adjusted EBITDA of $60 million at the mid-point of guidance.
Porch Group (Nasdaq: PRCH), a homeowners insurance and vertical software platform, has scheduled its Q4 2024 earnings release for February 25, 2025, after market close. The company will host a live webinar featuring management discussion and Q&A at 5:00 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. Pacific) on the same day. A presentation accompanying the discussion will be available on the company website, along with the press release and supplemental financial information. A replay of the webinar will be accessible in the Investors section of Porch's corporate website.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) has completed the formation of Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE) and the sale of Homeowners of America Insurance Company (HOA) to PIRE. The transaction terms include selling HOA to PIRE for approximately $105 million (HOA's expected December 2024 surplus), minus a $49 million existing 2023 surplus note and $9 million in outstanding interest due in 2025. This results in Porch holding total surplus notes of approximately $106 million.
Following this transaction, PIRE will own all insurance policies, premium, claims, assets, and liabilities previously held by HOA. Porch Group will generate revenue through commissions and fees for providing operational services to PIRE, which is expected to result in more predictable and higher-margin financial outcomes for shareholders. The company plans to leverage its property data for more accurate pricing and scale insurance written premiums through PIRE.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) has launched MovingPlace, a digital marketplace designed to simplify the moving process for consumers. The platform allows users to research, compare, and book moving companies through a streamlined digital experience, saving time traditionally spent contacting multiple companies for quotes.
The company plans to expand MovingPlace's services in 2025 to include moving supplies, packing, and storage options. Future developments will incorporate additional homebuyer services such as insurance, warranty, TV/internet, and security. The platform leverages Porch's ability to identify and target homebuyers early in their journey, focusing marketing efforts on relevant consumers.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) has released its second ESG Report, highlighting its achievements in sustainability, diversity, and innovation. The report showcases several key accomplishments, including maintaining a 50% diverse board and nearly 50% gender diversity across employees, while achieving 'Great Place to Work' certification for the third consecutive year.
Notable initiatives include the implementation of Spanish subtitles and rental history-based mortgage approvals through the Floify platform, multi-language capabilities in home inspection reports, and an enterprise-wide learning development roadmap. The company has also strengthened its cybersecurity operations and outlined goals for 2025 and beyond, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable business practices and stakeholder value creation.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) reaffirmed its Q4 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $32 million during its Investor Day. The company announced its insurance carrier Homeowners of America will end 2024 with surplus exceeding $100 million. Key strategic developments include the launch of Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE) and sale of HOA to PIRE by January 2025.
The company outlined ambitious financial targets including: scaling to $3bn in Gross Written Premiums in ~10 years, achieving Adjusted EBITDA of $50 million in 2025 and $100 million in 2026. Starting Q1 2025, Porch will operate under three segments: Insurance Services, Software & Data, and Consumer Services, with projected revenues of $200M, $105M, and $75M respectively for 2025.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) announced its upcoming Investor Day scheduled for December 5, 2024, in New York. The company will present its strategic roadmap, including financial targets of $50 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2025 and $100 million in 2026. Key focus areas include the new Insurance Services segment, targeting $600+ million in gross written premium by 2026, the Home Factors data product for risk assessment, and the company's capital strategy. The event will showcase how the Porch Insurance launch is expected to be transformational for the business.
Porch Group (Nasdaq: PRCH), a homeowners insurance and vertical software platform, has announced plans to host an Investor Day event. The meeting will take place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, beginning at 9am Eastern in New York City, with a virtual attendance option also available. The event will feature management presentations providing insights into the company's operations and strategy.
Porch Group (NASDAQ: PRCH) announced that its data subsidiary, Porch Group Media (PGM), has signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Bamboo Insurance for its Home Factors insights. PGM's Home Factors covers approximately 90% of US homes, providing unique property insights that help predict insurance claims. For instance, properties needing electric panel repairs show 41% higher claims frequency. The technology has already improved loss ratio performance at Porch's insurance carrier, Homeowners of America Insurance Company. The partnership aims to enhance underwriting efficiency and risk assessment while providing fairer pricing for consumers based on actual property risks.
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