Radian Group Inc. - RDN STOCK NEWS

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) held its 2022 Annual Meeting, where stockholders re-elected all ten directors for one-year terms and approved all board-recommended proposals. This included an advisory proposal endorsing executive compensation and the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditors for 2022. CEO Rick Thornberry emphasized Radian's commitment to responsible homeownership. Additionally, the Board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on June 3, 2022, to stockholders of record as of May 23, 2022.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) reports a 12.8% annualized home price increase in Q1 2022, alongside a 15.3% year-over-year rise. The median U.S. home price reached $316,872 in March, reflecting a $42,000 increase from the previous year. Despite this growth, rising mortgage rates are impacting homebuyer confidence and affordability, leading to potential moderation in price appreciation. Active listings remain low, with just over 770,000 available in March, indicating a competitive market. The South region showed the highest appreciation rate at 21% in Q1 2022.

Radian Group reported a net income of $181 million for Q1 2022, or $1.01 per diluted share, up from $126 million a year earlier. Adjusted diluted net operating income was $1.17 per share. The company benefited from a provision for losses of $84.2 million due to positive developments in prior defaults. With a return on equity of 17.2% and book value per share at $23.75, Radian's primary mortgage insurance in force rose 4.2% year-over-year. Total liquidity improved to $1.3 billion.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) will hold a conference call on May 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its Q1 2022 results, announced after market close on May 3, 2022. Investors can access the call live on the internet at Radian's investor webcasts or dial in at 877.742.9092 (U.S.) and 270.833.1298 (international) using passcode 7364078. A digital replay will be available on Radian's website for two weeks following the call.

In February 2022, U.S. home prices continued to rise, albeit at a slower pace compared to January 2022. The Radian Home Price Index (HPI) indicated an annualized increase of +11.3%, with year-over-year growth of 15.2%. Median home prices reached $313,530, reflecting a 16.1% rise over the previous six months. Despite strong demand, price appreciation slowed across all regions, particularly in the Northeast and Midwest. Factors such as high mortgage rates and inflation may influence future market dynamics, yet homeowners gained an average of $62,000 in wealth since March 2020.

Radian Group reported a fourth quarter net income of $193 million ($1.07 per diluted share) for 2021, up from $148 million in Q4 2020. The full year net income reached $601 million ($3.16 per diluted share), compared to $393 million in 2020. New insurance written (NIW) totaled $92 billion for the year, the second highest in the company's history. Homegenius revenues surged 45% to $149 million. Book value per share rose 9% year-over-year to $24.28. The company repurchased $399 million of its stock in 2021 and announced a quarterly dividend increase of 43% in February 2022.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) announced a 43% increase in its quarterly dividend, raising it to $0.20 per share, payable on March 3, 2022. This increase shows strong financial health and capital flexibility. Additionally, Radian authorized a $400 million share repurchase program, expiring in February 2024. The company recently received approval for a $500 million return of capital from Radian Guaranty. The financial results for Q4 and year-end 2021 will be discussed in a call on February 23, 2022.

The Radian Home Price Index (HPI) reported a 15.9% annualized increase in national home prices from November to December 2021, marking ten consecutive months of over 10% appreciation. For the full year, the HPI rose 14.2%, almost double the 8.0% percent increase seen in 2020. The median estimated home price reached $307,022. The market is characterized by low supply and high demand, with December reporting only 708,000 active listings, the lowest since 2007.