NASDAQ$JRVR
James River Group Holdings Inc · Q3 2024 earnings
Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
James River reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2024, but strategic actions were taken to de-risk the E&S franchise.
James River Group Holdings reported a net loss of $42 million for Q3 2024, or $1.10 per share. The adjusted net operating loss was $28.2 million, primarily due to excess consideration paid in connection with the E&S ADC. Strategic actions were announced, including a partnership with Enstar Group and amendments to convertible preferred shares held by Gallatin Point Capital.
- E&S segment gross written premium grew by 6% with a renewal rate change of 8.6%.
- Specialty Admitted Insurance segment had a combined ratio of 91.3% with fronting and program gross written premium growth of 8.7% excluding non-renewed workers' compensation programs.
- Net investment income increased by 8.1% compared to the prior year quarter.
- Strategic partnership with Enstar Group Limited was commenced, including an equity investment and adverse development reinsurance agreement.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
James River · Revenue · Quarterly
$191M
Revenue by segment
James River · $184M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Excess and Surplus Lines$158M+13.3%85.8%
- Specialty Admitted Insurance$26.1M+46.3%14.2%
Forward guidance
The company intends to pursue a plan to redomicile to the United States during 2025 and expects to reduce its effective tax rate closer to the US statutory rate thereafter.
Tailwinds
- Addition of Enstar as a significant shareholder
- Strategic partnership with Enstar
- Continued commitment of Gallatin Point
- E&S franchise is significantly de-risked
- E&S franchise is well positioned to take advantage of strong market support
Headwinds
- Uncertainty of estimating reserves
- Potential loss of key members of management
- Adverse economic factors
- Exposure to credit risk, interest rate risk
- Reliance on a select group of brokers and agents
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 Q3 2024
-3.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
-5.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-6.3%
Avg return
30 days after
24%
12 / 49 earnings
Positive
+14.7%
Q3 2025
Best reaction
-28.4%
Q4 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -23.6% | -32.3% | -35.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | -6.5% | -9.3% | -14.2% | |
| Q3 2025 | +14.7% | +6.6% | +15.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -1.2% | -5.1% | +19.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -28.4% | -16.9% | -17.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -24.3% | -29.3% | -30.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -8.3% | -6.4% | -11.4% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.9% | -6.8% | -12.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.6% | -6.7% | -12.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.5% | -34.4% | -37.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -8.1% | -9.2% | -17.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.4% | +6.6% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +8.7% | +10.2% | -6.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | -5.3% | -9.2% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.3% | +2.3% | +0.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.6% | +13.0% | +12.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -19.3% | -21.8% | -8.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.0% | -3.9% | -20.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +4.5% | +5.6% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | -27.6% | -26.0% | -24.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.9% | -5.9% | -7.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.4% | -9.2% | -9.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.0% | +1.0% | +6.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | -3.5% | -7.8% | +5.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.9% | +3.2% | -33.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.3% | -1.0% | +14.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.1% | -1.4% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.0% | +8.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.0% | -2.5% | -5.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.8% | -9.6% | -3.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.2% | -3.2% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.3% | +4.3% | +6.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | -13.2% | -15.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -2.7% | -1.9% | -4.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.6% | -0.2% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.7% | -5.2% | -9.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.8% | +4.1% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.0% | -1.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | +0.8% | +3.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — |
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