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Jackson Financial Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Jackson reported strong fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, driven by increased annuity sales, higher assets under management, and improved operating earnings.

Jackson Financial Inc. announced robust financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. The company saw a significant increase in retail annuity sales, a rise in total annuity assets under management, and a substantial improvement in net income and adjusted operating earnings compared to the previous year.

  • Retail annuity sales surged by 42% to $4.7 billion in Q4 2024, demonstrating strong market demand.
  • Total annuity assets under management (AUM) increased by 7% to $252 billion, primarily due to higher equity markets.
  • Net income attributable to common shareholders was $334 million in Q4 2024, a significant turnaround from a loss of $1.6 billion in Q4 2023.
  • Adjusted operating earnings rose to $349 million in Q4 2024, up from $204 million in Q4 2023, benefiting from growth in variable annuity AUM and higher spread income.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$225.00

Previous: $892M-100.0%
EPS (adj)

$4.65

Previous: $2.53+83.8%
Retail Annuity Sales

$4.7B

Previous: $3.3B+42.4%
Variable Annuity Sales

$2.8B

Previous: $2.2B+27.3%
RILA Sales

$1.5B

Previous: $1B+50.0%
Fixed & Fixed Index Annuity Sales

$397M

Previous: $79M+402.5%
AUM

$74.4B

Previous: $235B-68.3%
Net Income

$334.00

Previous: -$1.56B+100.0%
Operating Income

$349.00

Previous: -$1.96B+100.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Jackson · Revenue · Quarterly

$225

Q4 2024-100%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 6 of 14 quarters(43%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Jackson · $355M total across 4 segments · Q3 2023

  • Retail Annuities
    $354M-2.7%
  • Institutional Products
    $21M+5.0%
  • Closed Life and Annuity Blocks
    $6M-81.8%
  • Corporate and Other
    -$26M-100.0%

Forward guidance

Jackson is confident in its future performance, setting an increased dividend and a substantial capital return target for 2025, supported by strong financial health and a profitable business model.

Tailwinds

  • Increased first quarter 2025 common dividend by 14% to $0.80 per share, signaling confidence in future earnings.
  • Established a 2025 capital return to common shareholders target of $700-800 million, indicating a commitment to shareholder value.
  • Strong financial performance in 2024, including significant growth in retail annuity sales and AUM, provides a solid foundation for 2025.
  • Estimated RBC ratio well above the target of 425% and robust levels of excess cash at the holding company provide financial flexibility.
  • Continued focus on offering differentiated and innovative solutions is expected to drive further growth and value generation.

Headwinds

  • The report does not explicitly state any negative forward guidance. However, general market volatility and economic conditions could pose challenges.
  • Potential for increased market-related costs and other expenses could impact future profitability.
  • Changes in interest rates could affect hedging results and net investment income.
  • Competition in the annuity market could intensify, potentially impacting sales growth.
  • Regulatory changes or unforeseen events could affect financial performance.

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

Historical avgQ4 2024

+2.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+4.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+8.1%

Avg return

30 days after

63%

15 / 24 earnings

Positive

+20.0%

Q3 2020

Best reaction

-21.4%

Q1 2021

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-4.0%+0.9%-1.0%
Q4 2025-2.7%-6.4%-11.9%
Q3 2025-7.3%-7.4%-2.2%
Q1 2025+1.8%+7.4%+0.5%
Q4 2024-8.8%-9.3%-8.5%
Q3 2024+10.5%+12.8%-2.5%
Q2 2024+10.9%+10.8%+10.0%
Q1 2024+7.9%+3.3%+0.3%
Q4 2023+1.5%+2.6%+24.9%
Q3 2023+9.9%+8.7%+21.8%
Q2 2023+1.8%+8.9%+14.2%
Q1 2023-17.9%-17.4%-15.2%
Q4 2022-5.7%-1.9%-1.7%
Q3 2022+15.6%+18.1%+13.6%
Q2 2022+14.4%+19.2%+12.7%
Q1 2021-21.4%-11.2%-15.7%
Q1 2022-20.6%-18.6%-16.8%
Q4 2019-3.1%+3.4%+10.1%
Q4 2021+10.1%-4.4%+15.1%
Q4 2020+20.0%+24.0%+42.1%
Q3 2020+20.0%+24.0%+42.1%
Q3 2021+9.3%+19.0%+36.0%
Q2 2020+4.4%+9.8%+13.7%
Q2 2021+5.7%+6.8%+13.8%
Q1 2020

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