Security National Financial Corporation Reports Financial Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

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Security National Financial (SNFCA) reported strong financial results for Q3 2024. After-tax earnings surged 193% to $11.8M in Q3 2024 from $4.0M in Q3 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, earnings jumped 128% to $26.6M. The company saw improvements across all segments: Mortgage revenues increased 20.5%, returning to profitability; Mortuary and Cemetery revenues grew 15%; and the Life Insurance segment's profitability improved over 40% to $28M. Net earnings per share reached $1.11 for the nine-month period, compared to $0.49 in 2023. Book value per share increased to $14.89 from $14.11 at year-end 2023.

Positive

• After-tax earnings increased 193% to $11.8M in Q3 2024
• Nine-month earnings grew 128% to $26.6M
• Mortgage segment returned to profitability with 20.5% revenue growth
• Life Insurance segment profitability improved 40% to $28M
• Net earnings per share more than doubled to $1.11
• Book value per share increased to $14.89 from $14.11

Negative

• High cash balances requiring management attention
• Mortgage segment still showing year-to-date losses of $1.8M despite improvement

Insights

Financial Analyst

The Q3 2024 results showcase remarkable financial performance with net income surging 193% to $11.83M for the quarter and 128% to $26.58M for the nine months. Key highlights include:

• Life Insurance segment demonstrating robust profitability with 40.1% earnings growth to $28M
• Mortgage segment achieving profitability for two consecutive quarters with 20.5% revenue growth
• Cemetery/Mortuary segment showing strong momentum with 15.2% revenue increase

The company's ROE of nearly 11% and book value increase to $14.89 per share reflect solid operational efficiency. The improved performance across all segments, particularly the mortgage division's turnaround from losses, indicates effective cost management and market share gains despite challenging interest rate conditions.

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Security National Financial Corporation (SNFC) (NASDAQ symbol "SNFCA") announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, SNFC’s after tax earnings increase nearly 193% from $4,041,000 in 2023 to $11,831,000 in 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, after tax earnings increased 128% to $26,578,000 from $11,634,000 in 2023.

Scott M. Quist, President of the Company, said:

“I continue to be pleased with our Company’s financial performance in 2024. To have a 128% increase in net income resulting in a nearly 11% return on equity for the first 9 months is an excellent performance in my view. By the numbers, our net income improved from $11.6 million in 2023 to $26.6 million in 2024. We have some definite bright spots in our 3^rd quarter performance. Mortgage Segment revenues improved 20.5% during the quarter, showing some growing momentum and probable increase in market share, and the Mortgage Segment was profitable for the second quarter in a row. Our Mortuary and Cemetery revenues improved 15% for the quarter, also showing good and growing momentum. Again, speaking of the quarter, those growing revenues gave us a nearly $3.5 million dollar improvement in income for our Mortgage Segment, and a nearly $1.1 million dollar improvement for our Mortuaries and Cemeteries. It should be noted that for the 9 months our Mortgage Segment has improved its profitability by $9.4 million dollars, reflecting significant expense-reduction work along with the improved revenues. Our Life Insurance Segment revenues are arguably flat, being up only 3.8%, but the Life Insurance Segment’s profitability improved over 40% to $28 million dollars. Driving that profitability increase were decreasing death claims, including a return to more normal age distributions following COVID, and a decrease in the amortization of deferred acquisition costs which is related to the improved profit margins on our products. As a Company, our investment income has certainly benefitted from the higher interest rate environment (although that high-rate environment without question significantly harmed our Mortgage Segment), but our cash balances are probably now too high, so work is needed on that front. All in all, to have a 128% increase in net income and a nearly 11% return on equity is a very credible 9-month performance.”

SNFC has three business segments. The following table shows the revenues and earnings before taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to 2023, for each of the three business segments:

	Revenues									Earnings before Taxes
		2024			2023						2024				2023
Life Insurance	$	48,853,000		$	47,200,000		3.5	%		$	12,358,000			$	7,175,000				72.2	%
Cemeteries/Mortuaries	$	8,543,000		$	7,416,000		15.2	%		$	2,841,000			$	1,470,000				93.3	%
Mortgages	$	30,878,000		$	25,626,000		20.5	%		$	16,000			$	(3,486,000	)			100.5	%
Total	$	88,274,000		$	80,242,000		10.0	%		$	15,215,000			$	5,159,000				194.9	%

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

	Revenues									Earnings before Taxes
		2024			2023						2024				2023
Life Insurance	$	146,061,000		$	140,686,000		3.8	%		$	28,053,000			$	20,017,000				40.1	%
Cemeteries/Mortuaries	$	25,608,000		$	23,427,000		9.3	%		$	7,984,000			$	6,083,000				31.3	%
Mortgages	$	83,584,000		$	79,476,000		5.2	%		$	(1,813,000	)		$	(11,207,000			)	83.8	%
Total	$	255,253,000		$	243,589,000		4.8	%		$	34,224,000			$	14,893,000				129.8	%

Net earnings per common share was $1.11 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net earnings of $.49 per share for the prior year, as adjusted for the effect of annual stock dividends. Book value per common share was $14.89 as of September 30, 2024, compared to $14.11 as of December 31, 2023.

The Company has two classes of common stock outstanding, Class A and Class C. There were 23,261,730 Class A equivalent shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024.

If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Garrett S. Sill or Mr. Scott Quist at:

Security National Financial Corporation
P.O. Box 57250
Salt Lake City, Utah 84157
Phone (801) 264-1060
Fax (801) 265-9882

This press release contains statements that, if not verifiable historical fact, may be viewed as forward-looking statements that could predict future events or outcomes with respect to Security National Financial Corporation and its business. The predictions in the statements will involve risk and uncertainties and, accordingly, actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed or implied in such forward-looking statements.

FAQ

What was SNFCA's earnings growth in Q3 2024?

SNFCA's after-tax earnings grew 193% to $11.831 million in Q3 2024, compared to $4.041 million in Q3 2023.

How did SNFCA's mortgage segment perform in Q3 2024?

SNFCA's mortgage segment revenues improved 20.5% in Q3 2024 and achieved profitability for the second consecutive quarter, showing a $3.5 million improvement in income.

What was SNFCA's book value per share as of September 30, 2024?

SNFCA's book value per share was $14.89 as of September 30, 2024, an increase from $14.11 as of December 31, 2023.

What was SNFCA's earnings per share for the first nine months of 2024?

SNFCA's net earnings per common share was $1.11 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.49 per share in the prior year.