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Genworth Financial Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net loss of $41M this quarter: The company reported a net loss of $41 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, against net income of $47 million, or $0.12, in the second quarter. Adjusted operating income excluding Closed Block was $102 million, or $0.27 per share. Source
  • Closed Block loss widened to $146M: Closed Block adjusted operating loss was $146 million, against $110 million in the second quarter and $96 million a year earlier. Management cited lower terminations, mainly mortality, and higher benefit utilization in LTC. Source
  • Enact new insurance written fell 7%: Primary new insurance written was $14,106 million, down 7% from the prior quarter, which management attributed to higher mortgage rates. Enact adjusted operating income was $132 million, against $143 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Enact loss ratio rose to 20%: The loss ratio was 20%, against 14% in the second quarter, reflecting a normal seasonal rise in new delinquencies and a lower reserve release than a year earlier. Source
  • Statutory pre-tax loss of $143M: Statutory pre-tax loss was $143 million, against $6 million of income in the second quarter. LTC pre-tax loss was $151 million and annuities pre-tax income was $39 million. Source
  • GLIC RBC ratio fell to 274%: Estimated GLIC consolidated RBC ratio was 274%, down from 286% in the second quarter, reflecting the statutory loss, primarily in LTC. Source
  • Buybacks of $80M in quarter: The company executed $80 million of share repurchases at an average price of $10.05, $208 million year-to-date at $9.16, and $998 million since inception at $6.66. Source
  • Tom McInerney named President & CEO: The release quotes Tom McInerney as President & CEO. The second-quarter release named Jerome Upton as Interim President & CEO and CFO. Source

““Genworth executed with discipline in the third quarter as we advanced progress against each of our three strategic priorities,” said Tom McInerney, President & CEO.”

Tom McInerney, President & CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Share repurchases Sourcenot stated$500M share repurchase authorizationNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Tom McInerney is quoted as President & CEO. The prior release named Jerome Upton as Interim President & CEO and CFO. Source
  • New: Announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization. Source
  • New: Enact entered a quota share reinsurance agreement covering the 2028 book year. Source
  • New: Care Assurance Worksite launched in the quarter. Approved states rose from 34 at June 30 to 40 at September 30. Source

Consolidated results and drivers

  • Net loss of $41M this quarter: The company reported a net loss of $41 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, against net income of $47 million, or $0.12, in the second quarter. Adjusted operating income excluding Closed Block was $102 million, or $0.27 per share. Source
  • Net investment income declined: Net investment income, net of taxes, was $603 million, down from $660 million in the prior quarter, mainly on lower income from limited partnerships and Treasury Inflation Protected Securities. Source
  • Net investment result turned to loss: Net investment losses, net of taxes, reduced net income by $9 million, against gains of $29 million in the prior quarter. Management attributed the losses mainly to net trading losses and derivatives. Source
  • Total revenues fell from prior quarter: Total revenues were $1,794 million, against $1,901 million in the second quarter and $1,935 million a year earlier. Premiums were $893 million, compared with $875 million in the second quarter. Source

Closed Block adjusted operating loss

  • Closed Block loss widened to $146M: Closed Block adjusted operating loss was $146 million, against $110 million in the second quarter and $96 million a year earlier. Management cited lower terminations, mainly mortality, and higher benefit utilization in LTC. Source
  • A/E loss compared with prior periods: The current quarter included a $111 million pre-tax actual-versus-expected loss. The prior quarter and prior year had losses of $127 million and $100 million. Source
  • Claims rising as block ages: Management said LTC claims continued to grow as the block ages. Compared with both periods, lower net investment income also weighed on Closed Block results. Source

“Enact’s significant capital returns supported our balanced approach to capital allocation, we expanded CareScout’s reach, and we continued to strengthen the self-sustainability of our Closed Block.”

Tom McInerney, President & CEO

Enact mortgage insurance performance

  • Enact new insurance written fell 7%: Primary new insurance written was $14,106 million, down 7% from the prior quarter, which management attributed to higher mortgage rates. Enact adjusted operating income was $132 million, against $143 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Enact loss ratio rose to 20%: The loss ratio was 20%, against 14% in the second quarter, reflecting a normal seasonal rise in new delinquencies and a lower reserve release than a year earlier. Source
  • In-force grew 1% year over year: Primary insurance in-force was $275.1 billion, up 1% from a year earlier, as new insurance written outpaced lapses and cancellations. Pre-tax net investment income was $74 million. Source
  • PMIERs sufficiency ratio at 158%: Estimated PMIERs sufficiency ratio was 158%, $1,827 million above requirements, down from 161% in the second quarter. Source
  • Enact paid $0.24 quarterly dividend: Enact paid a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share in the quarter. Source

CareScout and Corporate and Other

  • CareScout matches reached 1,532: CareScout delivered 1,532 matches in the quarter, against 1,459 in the second quarter, with continued expansion of the CareScout Quality Network. Source
  • Corporate loss tied to CareScout investment: Corporate and Other adjusted operating loss was $30 million, against $31 million in the second quarter and $21 million a year earlier. Management cited CareScout investment to fund services growth and debt service. Source
  • CareScout Services revenue rose: CareScout Services revenues were $7 million, against $6 million in the second quarter and $3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Care Assurance Worksite launched: Care Assurance Worksite launched in the quarter and was approved in 40 states as of September 30, 2026, up from 34 states at June 30. Source

“As we continue to execute our strategy, we will be well positioned to drive sustainable long-term growth and deliver long-term value to shareholders.”

Tom McInerney, President & CEO

Statutory results and RBC ratio

  • Statutory pre-tax loss of $143M: Statutory pre-tax loss was $143 million, against $6 million of income in the second quarter. LTC pre-tax loss was $151 million and annuities pre-tax income was $39 million. Source
  • GLIC RBC ratio fell to 274%: Estimated GLIC consolidated RBC ratio was 274%, down from 286% in the second quarter, reflecting the statutory loss, primarily in LTC. Source
  • Annuity interest and equity impacts smaller: Annuities results reflected $34 million of net favorable interest rate and equity market impacts, against $97 million in the prior quarter. Source
  • Life insurance seasonal impacts: Life insurance results included unfavorable seasonal impacts versus the prior quarter. Versus the prior year, results included unfavorable mortality and effects as the block runs off. Source

Holding company cash and capital returns

  • Holding company cash rose to $320M: Holding company cash and liquid assets were $320 million, up from $215 million in the second quarter. About $200 million was held for future obligations, and Enact capital returns of $122 million were the main inflow. Source
  • Buybacks of $80M in quarter: The company executed $80 million of share repurchases at an average price of $10.05, $208 million year-to-date at $9.16, and $998 million since inception at $6.66. Source
  • Holding debt reduced at a discount: The company repurchased $21 million of holding company debt principal in the quarter and $36 million year-to-date, at a discount. Debt servicing costs were $6 million in the quarter. Source
  • New $500M buyback authorization: The company announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization, following $998 million of repurchases since the program’s inception. Source

Leadership and strategic priorities

  • Tom McInerney named President & CEO: The release quotes Tom McInerney as President & CEO. The second-quarter release named Jerome Upton as Interim President & CEO and CFO. Source
  • Three strategic priorities advanced: Management said it advanced progress against each of its three strategic priorities, citing Enact capital returns, expanded CareScout reach and Closed Block self-sustainability. Source
  • LTC rate action value rose: Management cited approximately $35.0 billion of estimated net present value from in-force rate actions since 2012, up from $34.8 billion in the prior release. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Fourth-quarter reviews expected: Management referred to reviews it expects to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026, which are listed among factors that could affect reserves. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Investment income SourceNet investment income of $603 million, net of taxes
Prior-year reserve development SourcePre-tax reserve release of $37 million at Enact

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Closed Block results included an A/E loss from lower terminations, mainly mortality, and higher LTC benefit utilization. Source
  • Operational: Management said LTC claims continue to grow as the block ages. Source
  • Financial: GLIC RBC ratio dropped to 274% on the statutory loss, mainly in LTC. Source
  • Operational: Enact loss ratio rose to 20% on seasonal delinquencies and a smaller reserve release than a year earlier. Source
  • Demand: Higher mortgage rates reduced Enact primary new insurance written by 7% from the prior quarter. Source
  • Financial: Net investment losses reflected net trading losses and derivatives, partly offset by limited partnership mark-to-market gains. Source
  • Financial: Net investment income fell on lower limited partnership income and lower Treasury Inflation Protected Securities income. Source
  • Financial: Management cited continued CareScout investment to fund services growth and debt service, which weighed on Corporate and Other results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The June release described the worksite product as ready for a third-quarter launch. The current release says it launched in the quarter.

Other quarters

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.