NASDAQ$JRVR
James River Group Holdings Inc · Q4 2019 earnings
Q4 2019 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
James River reported strong Q4 2019 results, marked by a low combined ratio and a record underwriting profit.
James River Group Holdings reported a net income of $20.5 million ($0.67 per diluted share) for Q4 2019, compared to $11.6 million ($0.38 per diluted share) for Q4 2018. Adjusted net operating income for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $23.3 million ($0.76 per diluted share), compared to $17.1 million ($0.56 per diluted share) for the same period in 2018. The combined ratio was 93.8%, and the underwriting profit was $13.6 million.
- Net income reached $20.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share.
- Adjusted net operating income was $23.3 million, or $0.76 per diluted share.
- Combined ratio improved to 93.8%, the lowest in three years.
- Underwriting profit hit $13.6 million, the highest since becoming a public company in 2014.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
James River · Revenue · Quarterly
$221M
Revenue by segment
James River · $183M total across 2 segments · Q4 2019
- Excess and Surplus Lines$168M+15.9%92.0%
- Specialty Admitted Insurance$14.7M+7.4%8.0%
Forward guidance
The strong rate environment, coupled with a 27% growth in submissions during the fourth quarter, positions us well for 2020.
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 2019
-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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