NASDAQ$ITIC
Investors Title Co · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported growth in both revenue and net income for the fourth quarter, achieving the highest revenue level in over two years, aided by ongoing cost control measures.
Investors Title Company reported a strong fourth quarter with a 31.6% increase in revenues to $70.6 million and net income of $8.4 million, or $4.41 per diluted share, driven by increased activity levels and expansion initiatives.
- Revenues increased by 31.6% to $70.6 million compared to the prior year period.
- Net income increased to $8.4 million, or $4.41 per diluted share, compared to $5.8 million, or $3.09 per diluted share, for the prior year period.
- Operating expenses increased by 26.0% to $59.8 million, primarily due to higher agent commissions.
- The company saw increased activity levels due to expansion initiatives and lower average mortgage interest rates.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Investors Title · Revenue · Quarterly
$70.6M
Revenue by segment
Investors Title · $62.2M total across 6 segments · Q3 2023
- Net premiums written$49.8M-25.3%80.1%
- Escrow & title-related fees$4.68M-21.5%7.5%
- Non-title services$4.64M+20.4%7.5%
- Interest and dividends$2.31M—3.7%
- Other investment income$514K—0.8%
- Other revenue$257K—0.4%
Forward guidance
Although conditions in the real estate market remain challenging, any stabilization or decrease in mortgage interest rates along with ongoing improvement in the supply of homes available for sale should be supportive of increased activity. The Company continues to seek opportunities to expand its distribution network, make prudent investments in capital improvement projects, and maintain a disciplined approach to expense control while real estate activity remains subdued.
Tailwinds
- Overall economy remains strong and supportive of real estate activity.
- Demand remained fairly steady over the course of the year.
- Stabilization or decrease in mortgage interest rates could increase activity.
- Ongoing improvement in the supply of homes available for sale could increase activity.
- Seeking opportunities to expand distribution network.
Headwinds
- Conditions in the real estate market remain challenging.
- Record low levels of affordability in residential housing.
- Volume of home sales during 2024 hovered at a 30-year low.
- Real estate activity remains subdued.
- N/A
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+1.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.8%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.1%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
37 / 64 earnings
Positive
+12.5%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-6.0%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.2% | +0.6% | +3.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.4% | -17.5% | -18.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +6.5% | +4.6% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.1% | -4.0% | -17.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.2% | +4.1% | +8.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | +12.5% | +9.9% | +18.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.4% | +5.0% | +14.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.3% | -1.6% | +13.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.3% | -5.5% | -6.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.0% | +0.6% | +5.9% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.6% | -0.5% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -0.7% | -0.6% | -6.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -1.0% | +1.4% | -7.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.8% | +2.8% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.5% | +0.9% | -11.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -6.0% | -13.3% | -8.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.9% | +1.2% | +5.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +10.1% | +12.0% | -4.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | +9.1% | +11.7% | +15.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.7% | +5.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -0.2% | +0.9% | +3.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +9.5% | +7.5% | +14.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.5% | +6.8% | +13.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.5% | +2.6% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.0% | +9.7% | -14.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | -2.0% | -0.1% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.3% | -2.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.4% | -1.5% | -7.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -4.8% | -4.6% | -2.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.6% | +5.4% | +4.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.7% | +1.6% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.0% | +0.2% | -1.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.5% | +2.9% | +3.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -0.9% | -1.6% | +7.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | +1.6% | +2.2% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.8% | +8.9% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.6% | +5.7% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.2% | +10.2% | +38.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.8% | -1.3% | +1.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +8.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.3% | — | — |
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