Abacus Global Management, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call
What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 March 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.
Key takeaways
- Fourth-quarter revenue up 116%: Quarterly total revenue rose to $71.9 million from $33.2 million in the prior-year period. Source
- Quarterly adjusted net income up 71%: Quarterly adjusted net income rose 71% to $23.0 million; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.23, against $0.16 a year earlier. Source
- Life Solutions led quarterly revenue growth: Quarterly revenue increases were $32.9 million in Life Solutions, $5.6 million in Asset Management and $235 thousand in Technology Services. Source
- Quarterly origination capital up 82%: Origination capital deployment rose 82% in the quarter to $230.7 million, from $126.5 million a year earlier. Source
- Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA up 132%: Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA rose 132% to $38.6 million; the margin was 54%, against 50.0% a year earlier. Source
- AccuQuote acquisition completed: The company said the AccuQuote acquisition broadens financial services and supports integrated protection, wealth accumulation and preservation solutions. Source
- Initial 2026 adjusted net income range: The company is unable to provide a GAAP net income reconciliation for the 2026 range because of timing and one-time item uncertainty. Source
“We closed the year by delivering another strong quarter, achieving eleven consecutive quarters beating consensus.”
Jay Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Abacus
Guidance
| Area | Period | Figure | Against last quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted net income Source | full year 2026 | between $96 million and $104 million | New |
| Adjusted net income growth Source | full year 2026 vs full year 2025 | up to 22% | New |
| Adjusted EBITDA (five-year target) Source | five-year path, at scale | approximately $450 million | New |
| Recurring revenue share (five-year target) Source | five-year path | 70% of total revenue mix | New |
What changed from last quarter
- New guidance: Full-year 2026 adjusted net income guidance initiated. Source
- New: AccuQuote acquisition completed; the prior release had announced it after quarter end. Source
- New: Inaugural annual cash dividend and share repurchase authorization approved. Source
- New: Class A stock listing moved from NASDAQ to NYSE; ticker changed from ABL to ABX. Source
Results and growth drivers
- Fourth-quarter revenue up 116%: Quarterly total revenue rose to $71.9 million from $33.2 million in the prior-year period. Source
- Full-year revenue up 110%: Full-year 2025 revenue reached $235.2 million, against $111.9 million in the prior year. Source
- GAAP net income positive in quarter: Quarterly GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was $7.2 million, against a loss of $18.3 million a year earlier. Full-year GAAP net income was $36.5 million. Source
- Quarterly adjusted net income up 71%: Quarterly adjusted net income rose 71% to $23.0 million; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.23, against $0.16 a year earlier. Source
- Full-year adjusted net income up 84%: Full-year adjusted net income rose 84% to $85.7 million; full-year adjusted diluted EPS was $0.86, against $0.66. Source
Segments and revenue mix
- Life Solutions led quarterly revenue growth: Quarterly revenue increases were $32.9 million in Life Solutions, $5.6 million in Asset Management and $235 thousand in Technology Services. Source
- Full-year segment revenue increases: For the full year, Life Solutions revenue rose $92.4 million and Asset Management revenue rose $30.2 million. Source
- Technology Services contribution small: Technology Services revenue rose $684 thousand for the full year, the smallest of the revenue increases the company cited. Source
“Quarter after quarter, we hit our guidance, exceeded expectations, expanded margins, and grew our asset base to approximately $3.6 billion - all while executing disciplined capital allocation with ROE and ROIC above 20%.”
Jay Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Abacus
Policy originations and demand
- Policy originations grew 26%: Full-year policy originations grew 26% to 1,310, from 1,034 in the prior year. Source
- Quarterly origination capital up 82%: Origination capital deployment rose 82% in the quarter to $230.7 million, from $126.5 million a year earlier. Source
- Full-year origination capital up 53%: Full-year origination capital deployment was $580.8 million, an increase of 53% from the prior year. Source
- Turnover ratio above target range: Quarterly turnover ratio was 2.6x, above the 1.5x to 2.0x long-term target, which the company attributed to fund inflows and its first securitization. Source
- Asset base grew to $3.6 billion: Management said the company grew its asset base to approximately $3.6 billion. Source
Costs, margins and pricing
- Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA up 132%: Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA rose 132% to $38.6 million; the margin was 54%, against 50.0% a year earlier. Source
- Full-year Adjusted EBITDA up 115%: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA grew 115% to $132.6 million; the full-year margin was 56.0%, against 55.0%. Source
- Operating expenses fell, interest rose: Net income growth reflected higher revenue and lower operating expenses, partly offset by higher interest and depreciation and amortization expense. Source
- Average realized gain stepped down: Average realized gain was 27% in the fourth quarter, compared with 37% in the third quarter. Source
“Real results consistently delivered, not aspirations. This track record should give shareholders confidence as we lay out our 5-year path”
Jay Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Abacus
Capital, cash and shareholder returns
- Year-end cash and debt position: Cash and equivalents were $38.1 million at year end, with balance sheet policy assets of $469.8 million and debt of $405.8 million net of discount and financing costs. Source
- Inaugural dividend and buyback approved: Shareholder returns include an inaugural annual cash dividend and a share repurchase program, which the company said reflects confidence in its model and capital strength. Source
- Quarterly ROIC and ROE rose: Annualized ROIC was 21% for the quarter, against 11%; annualized ROE was 22%, against 13% a year earlier. Source
- Full-year ROIC and ROE: Full-year ROIC was 20%, against 15%; full-year ROE was 20%, against 17%. Source
Strategy and corporate actions
- AccuQuote acquisition completed: The company said the AccuQuote acquisition broadens financial services and supports integrated protection, wealth accumulation and preservation solutions. Source
- Listing moved to NYSE: Class A common stock now trades on the NYSE under ticker ABX, following the transfer of its listing. Source
- Focus on longevity-based assets: The company describes its focus as longevity-based assets and personalized financial planning, supported by proprietary data analytics. Source
Guidance and long-term targets
- Initial 2026 adjusted net income range: The company is unable to provide a GAAP net income reconciliation for the 2026 range because of timing and one-time item uncertainty. Source
- Implied growth of up to 22%: The 2026 adjusted net income range implies growth of up to 22% against full-year 2025. Source
- Five-year target at mid-cap scale: The five-year path targets mid-cap scale, with approximately $450 million in Adjusted EBITDA and recurring revenue at 70% of revenue mix. Source
Coming up, as management said on 12 March 2026
- Long-term targets in earnings presentation: Long-term strategic growth targets are set out in the Q4 & FY 2025 Earnings Presentation on the Financial Results section of the website. Source
Figures management reported
| Figure | Reported |
|---|---|
| Policy originations, full year Source | 1,310 |
| Origination capital deployment, fourth quarter Source | $230.7 million |
| Origination capital deployment, full year Source | $580.8 million |
| Balance sheet policy assets Source | $469.8 million |
| Asset base Source | approximately $3.6 billion |
Earlier plans management reported on
- Met: Management said it hit guidance each quarter, as part of its results track record. Source
Other quarters
- Q2 FY2026 earnings call
- Q1 FY2026 earnings call
- Q3 FY2025 results
- Q2 FY2025 results
- Q3 FY2026 earnings call
Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.