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Allstate Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 29 April 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 3.0%: Total revenues were $16.9 billion, up $489 million. Property-Liability earned premiums grew 5.5% to $14.8 billion. Source
  • Adjusted earnings reached $10.65 per share: Adjusted net income was $2.8 billion, against $949 million a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS was $9.25, against $2.11. Source
  • Underwriting income rose to $2.7 billion: Property-Liability underwriting income was $2.7 billion, against $360 million. Net income applicable to common shareholders was $2.4 billion, against $566 million. Source
  • Auto combined ratio improved on reserve releases: Recorded auto combined ratio was 81.9 against 91.3. Underlying ratio was 89.5 against 91.2. Auto underwriting income was $1.7 billion, against $816 million. Source
  • Property-Liability combined ratio fell 15.4 points: Recorded combined ratio was 82.0, against 97.4. Underlying combined ratio was 80.3, against 83.1. Source
  • Auto reserve releases lowered prior-year reserves: The reduction covered 2023 through 2025 claims estimates, and accounted for 8.8 points of the current quarter auto combined ratio. Source

“Market share of auto and homeowners insurance increased in many states due to a comprehensive approach of more affordable prices, new products, expanded benefits, bundled offerings, lower expenses, sophisticated analytics and increased marketing.”

Tom Wilson, who leads The Allstate Corporation

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Affordable auto product now available in 45 states, up from 43 in the prior release. Homeowners product now available in 36 states, up from 31. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 3.0%: Total revenues were $16.9 billion, up $489 million. Property-Liability earned premiums grew 5.5% to $14.8 billion. Source
  • Adjusted earnings reached $10.65 per share: Adjusted net income was $2.8 billion, against $949 million a year earlier. GAAP diluted EPS was $9.25, against $2.11. Source
  • Underwriting income rose to $2.7 billion: Property-Liability underwriting income was $2.7 billion, against $360 million. Net income applicable to common shareholders was $2.4 billion, against $566 million. Source

Segments and lines of business

  • Auto combined ratio improved on reserve releases: Recorded auto combined ratio was 81.9 against 91.3. Underlying ratio was 89.5 against 91.2. Auto underwriting income was $1.7 billion, against $816 million. Source
  • Homeowners returned to underwriting profit: Homeowners underwriting profit was $685 million, against a $451 million loss. Recorded homeowners combined ratio was 83.5, against 112.3. Source
  • Protection Services revenue rose 7.2%: Protection Services revenue was $922 million. Adjusted net income was $47 million, down $8 million from the prior year quarter. Source
  • Arity revenue and results declined: Arity revenue was $58 million, down $21 million. Adjusted net loss was $12 million, against a $6 million loss. Source

“Allstate’s active capital management continues to create shareholder value,”

John Dugenske, Interim Chief Financial Officer and President, Investments and Corporate Strategy

Products, customers and distribution

  • Policies in force reached 212 million: Total policies in force were 212,052 thousand, up 2.5% from the prior year quarter. Source
  • Agents and direct channels captured new business: Management said Allstate, independent agents and direct distribution together captured a record amount of new business in the quarter. Source
  • Auto new business rose 9.4%: Auto policies in force rose 2.6%. Active brand auto policies grew 3.5%, partly offset by declines in legacy Esurance and Encompass policies. Source
  • Protection Plans expanded distribution relationships: Protection Plans revenue was $613 million, up 13.5%. Adjusted net income was $41 million, down $4 million. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Property-Liability combined ratio fell 15.4 points: Recorded combined ratio was 82.0, against 97.4. Underlying combined ratio was 80.3, against 83.1. Source
  • Auto reserve releases lowered prior-year reserves: The reduction covered 2023 through 2025 claims estimates, and accounted for 8.8 points of the current quarter auto combined ratio. Source
  • Homeowners catastrophe losses fell 42.7%: Homeowners catastrophe losses were $1,046 million, against $1,824 million in the prior year quarter. Source
  • Homeowners average premiums rose 6.8%: Allstate brand homeowners average gross written premium rose 6.8%. Management attributed this to rate increases and higher home replacement costs. Source

“Retention losses were slightly lower reflecting last year’s focus on improving customer experience.”

Tom Wilson, who leads The Allstate Corporation

Investment portfolio results

  • Investments managed under enterprise framework: The enterprise risk and return framework covers the $85.2 billion investment portfolio, which the release describes as proactive. Source
  • Net investment income rose to $938 million: Net investment income was $938 million, against $854 million. Market-based income was $791 million, up 10.0%. Source
  • Performance-based income rose $11 million: Performance-based investment income was $207 million, with higher private equity and real estate income. Source
  • Fixed income duration lengthened to 5.7 years: Economic capital allocated to investments increased, reflecting higher public equity exposure and longer fixed income duration. Source
  • Total portfolio return was negative 0.2%: Total return for the quarter was negative 0.2%. The trailing twelve-month return was 4.2%. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • $881 million returned to shareholders: Dugenske said the company provided $881 million of cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted return on equity was 44.4%: Adjusted net income return on common equity was 44.4% over the last twelve months, against 23.7%. GAAP trailing return was 48.4%. Source
  • Book value per share rose to $113.52: Book value per common share was $113.52, against $74.61. Common shares outstanding were 257.8 million, down 2.8%. Source

Strategy and leadership

  • Protection offerings broadened with Protection Services: Protection Services policies increased over the prior year, which management describes as broadening protection offerings. Source
  • Written premium growth trailed earned growth: Written premiums rose 2.3% against 5.5% earned growth. Management cited lower average premiums on new policies and affordability actions. Source
  • Homeowners insurance cited as competitive advantage: Management described Allstate Protection homeowners insurance as a competitive advantage for Allstate. Source
  • Dugenske listed as interim CFO: The release lists John Dugenske as Interim Chief Financial Officer and President, Investments and Corporate Strategy. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Combined ratio Source82.0 recorded; 80.3 underlying (Property-Liability)
Net premiums written Source$14,625 million, up 2.3% (Property-Liability premiums written)
Prior-year reserve development Source6.9 points of prior-year reserve releases, excluding catastrophes
Catastrophe losses Source$1,240 million, down 43.7%
Investment income Source$938 million, up $84 million
Book value per share Source$113.52

Risks management discussed

  • External: Net losses on investments and derivatives were $405 million. Management said March equity valuation declines have since recovered. Source
  • Financial: Higher interest rates and wider credit spreads reduced fixed income valuations, leaving unrealized net capital losses of $282 million. Source
  • Operational: The company describes prior-year reserve reestimates as able to increase or decrease current-year net income. Source
  • External: Catastrophe losses were $1,240 million in the quarter, against $2,202 million, and the company notes they cause loss trends to vary between periods. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The previous release said the $4.0 billion program would commence once the existing $1.5 billion program is fully executed. This release does not restate its status.
  • Not stated: The previous release said the common dividend would rise to $1.08, payable April 1, 2026. This release refers to higher dividends without restating the payment.

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