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Twfg, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 35.3% in quarter: Total revenues rose to $72.8 million from $53.8 million. Commission income rose 37.4% to $67.1 million. Acquisitions and organic growth both contributed. Source
  • Organic growth of 10.1%: Organic revenue growth of 10.1% was attributed to new business production, rate moderation and expanded market access in personal and commercial lines. Source
  • MGA premium up 77.3%: TWFG MGA written premium rose 77.3%, mainly from the TWFG MGA FL, LLC acquisition. MGA revenue was $22.5 million against $9.2 million. Source
  • Retention excluding MGA FL 87%: Excluding TWFG MGA FL, MGA retention would have been about 69% and consolidated retention about 87% for the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 29.1%: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29.1%, compared with 22.6% in the first quarter of 2025, an expansion of 650 basis points. Source
  • 872,397 shares repurchased: Through March 31, 2026, the company repurchased and retired 872,397 shares in the open market for $16.7 million. Source

“Our first quarter results demonstrate the strength and consistency of our organic growth engine.”

Twfg, Inc., press release

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenues Sourcefull year 202615% to 20% growth; $285 million to $300 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA margin Sourcefull year 202622% to 25%Kept
Organic revenue growth rate Sourcefull year 202610% to 15%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed and matches the targets issued in February 2026. Source
  • New: Fortress Insurance Services, an Iowa independent agency, was acquired effective May 1, 2026. The February release did not list this deal. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 35.3% in quarter: Total revenues rose to $72.8 million from $53.8 million. Commission income rose 37.4% to $67.1 million. Acquisitions and organic growth both contributed. Source
  • Net income rose to $13.1 million: Net income was $13.1 million against $6.9 million, a margin of 18.0% against 12.7%. Diluted EPS was $0.12 and Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.29, against $0.09 and $0.16. Source
  • Organic growth of 10.1%: Organic revenue growth of 10.1% was attributed to new business production, rate moderation and expanded market access in personal and commercial lines. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 73.9%: Adjusted EBITDA rose 73.9% to $21.2 million. Management attributed this to the higher-margin MGA profile and recent acquisitions, including APIA and corporate stores. Source

Premium and revenue by segment

  • Written premium rose 23.5%: Total written premium rose to $458.2 million from $371.0 million. Insurance Services was $363.5 million against $317.6 million, and TWFG MGA was $94.7 million against $53.4 million. Source
  • MGA premium up 77.3%: TWFG MGA written premium rose 77.3%, mainly from the TWFG MGA FL, LLC acquisition. MGA revenue was $22.5 million against $9.2 million. Source
  • Acquisitions and agency growth drove premium: Management attributed written premium growth to corporate branch acquisitions, APIA, and continued growth across Agency in a box, corporate stores and TWFG MGA. Source
  • Revenue growth from acquisitions: Insurance Services revenue was $49.8 million against $44.2 million. Corporate Branches revenue was $10.8 million against $8.2 million. Source

“We enter the remainder of 2026 with strong momentum, a healthy pipeline of inorganic opportunities, and confidence in our ability to deliver on our full-year guidance”

Twfg, Inc., press release

Retention and new business

  • Consolidated retention rose to 92%: Consolidated retention was 92%, against 88%. MGA retention was 104%, against 82%, including take-out business and renewals from TWFG MGA FL. Source
  • Retention excluding MGA FL 87%: Excluding TWFG MGA FL, MGA retention would have been about 69% and consolidated retention about 87% for the quarter. Source
  • New business grew in both segments: New business premium was $78.5 million in Insurance Services, against $72.7 million, and $39.0 million in TWFG MGA, against $17.0 million. Source

Expenses and margin

  • Commission expense rose 16.4%: Commission expense was $37.0 million, up 16.4%, which management tied to acquisitions and continued production growth. Source
  • Salaries rose on added headcount: Salaries and employee benefits were $9.9 million, up 20.8%, from added headcount tied to acquisitions, growth and public company maturity. Source
  • Other administrative costs rose 56.4%: Other administrative expenses were $7.4 million, up 56.4%, mainly from completed acquisitions and investments in growth initiatives. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 29.1%: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 29.1%, compared with 22.6% in the first quarter of 2025, an expansion of 650 basis points. Source

“Our premium retention in Insurance Services improved to 90% and our MGA platform continues to scale efficiently, contributing to expanding margins across the enterprise.”

Twfg, Inc., press release

Cash flow and liquidity

  • Operating cash flow rose to $22.7M: Purchases of property and equipment were $292 thousand in the quarter, against $15 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow $15.2 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $15.2 million against $13.6 million. Tax distributions to members were $7.3 million, against $2.0 million. Source
  • Cash and undrawn revolver: Unrestricted cash was $124.8 million, against $155.9 million at December 31, 2025. The $50.0 million revolver was undrawn, and term notes payable were $3.5 million. Source

Share repurchases

  • 872,397 shares repurchased: Through March 31, 2026, the company repurchased and retired 872,397 shares in the open market for $16.7 million. Source
  • About $40 million repurchased to date: About $40 million has been repurchased to date, leaving roughly $10 million under the pre-authorized plan limit. Source
  • $33.3 million remaining under program: The dollar value remaining available for purchase under the share buyback program was $33.3 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Repurchase methods and discretion: Repurchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions. Source

Acquisitions and technology

  • Midwest presence expansion: Management said it continues to strengthen its Midwest presence and operations, expanding density through tuck-in transactions. Source
  • Proprietary technology investment continues: Management cited continued investment in proprietary technology to improve agent productivity and the client experience. Source
  • Producer recruiting and carrier partnerships: Management named disciplined producer recruiting and deepening carrier partnerships among its areas of focus. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: A $466 thousand expense was recorded for writing off a commission receivable after a contractual dispute with a carrier, resolved by concession. Source
  • Demand: Management noted pricing trends began to moderate as carriers re-entered key property markets. Source
  • Financial: The buyback program is not an obligation and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Acquisitions previously reported as agreed, Loften Wells and APIA, are stated as completed as of March 31, 2026. Source
  • On track: Management said first quarter results were consistent with full-year expectations, supporting the reaffirmed targets. Source

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.