NYSE$PRI
Primerica Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Primerica's first quarter performance in 2021 was marked by significant growth and strong financial results. The company experienced a notable increase in investment and savings products sales, issued term life policies, and new recruits. Earnings per share and return on equity also saw substantial gains, reflecting the company's ability to capitalize on heightened consumer awareness of financial needs.
Primerica reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with total revenues increasing by 21% to $637.7 million and net income rising by 35% to $97.9 million. The company saw significant growth in investment and savings products sales, as well as issued term life policies. Earnings per share increased by 41% to $2.46, and the return on equity reached 21.1%.
- Investment and Savings Products sales increased 27% to a record $2.9 billion.
- Issued Term Life policies grew 16%.
- New recruits were up 12%, indicating strong momentum in recruiting.
- Net earnings per diluted share (EPS) increased 41% to $2.46, with a return on stockholders’ equity (ROE) of 21.1%.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Primerica · Revenue · Quarterly
$638M
Revenue by segment
Primerica · $637M total across 3 segments · Q1 2021
- Term Life Insurance$382M+16.6%60.0%
- Investment and Savings Products$223M+20.7%35.1%
- Corporate and Other Distributed Products$31.3M+9.5%4.9%
Forward guidance
The company temporarily suspended its stock repurchase program to fund the planned acquisition of e-TeleQuote. Consequently, there were no shares repurchased during the first quarter of 2021 and the Company does not plan any repurchase activity during the remainder of 2021. Given the Company’s strong capital generation, repurchases are expected to resume in 2022.
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 Q1 2021
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.1%
Avg return
30 days after
53%
34 / 64 earnings
Positive
+22.3%
Q3 2016
Best reaction
-14.0%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.4% | -1.2% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.3% | +2.3% | -1.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.1% | +0.2% | -0.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.3% | +1.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.9% | -3.1% | -1.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.0% | +8.6% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.4% | +4.5% | +5.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.6% | +2.7% | +3.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.4% | +3.3% | +2.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.7% | +1.6% | +3.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.5% | -0.3% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -1.2% | -0.7% | +5.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.0% | +15.4% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.2% | -2.7% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +0.1% | +6.4% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2022 | -14.0% | -11.5% | -7.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | -10.7% | -11.9% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -8.0% | -8.5% | -14.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +4.3% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.4% | -5.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +5.1% | +12.7% | +23.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +8.4% | +10.3% | +4.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +3.0% | +0.7% | +12.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +5.7% | +10.9% | -27.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.0% | +0.2% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.8% | -2.3% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.9% | -3.2% | -9.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | +2.3% | +4.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.3% | +3.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.0% | +1.3% | +6.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.2% | -1.1% | +6.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.9% | -1.5% | +6.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +12.2% | +12.0% | +15.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.0% | -1.6% | -11.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -8.1% | -10.6% | -14.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.8% | +4.1% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +22.3% | +30.4% | +27.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.0% | +5.8% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -0.6% | — | — |
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