NYSE$THG
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc · Q3 2023 earnings
Q3 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Hanover's Q3 2023 results were impacted by severe weather, but underlying performance showed strength, particularly in Core Commercial and Specialty segments. The company is taking actions to address catastrophe losses and enhance profitability.
The Hanover reported a net income of $8.6 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in Q3 2023, compared to $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the prior-year quarter. The combined ratio was 104.4%, impacted by catastrophe losses of $195.8 million. However, the combined ratio excluding catastrophes was 90.7%.
- Combined ratio was 104.4%, but 90.7% excluding catastrophes.
- Catastrophe losses totaled $195.8 million, driven by severe convective storm activity.
- Net premiums written increased by 6.0%, with contributions from each segment.
- Net investment income increased by 15.3% to $84.2 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hanover · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.52B
Revenue by segment
Hanover · $914M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Personal Lines$592M+10.6%64.8%
- Specialty$322M+6.1%35.2%
Forward guidance
The Hanover is well-positioned in the market with a proven business strategy, broad and innovative capabilities, tremendous distribution partners, strong balance sheet, and exceptional talent, which will enable it to execute on long-term targets while delivering increased value for shareholders.
Tailwinds
- Achieve additional price increases in the personal lines market.
- Reshape the book of business.
- Reach target profitability objectives.
- Deliver adjustments on renewals in early 2024.
- Drive additional growth in net investment income in the future.
Headwinds
- Severe weather affecting results.
- Elevated catastrophe loss trends.
- Elevated homeowners current accident year loss and LAE ratio, excluding catastrophes.
- Decrease in the fair value of fixed maturity investments.
- Uncertainty around ultimate losses incurred, especially for “longer-tail” liability businesses
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 2023
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.0%
Avg return
30 days after
66%
45 / 68 earnings
Positive
+8.2%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-4.6%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +5.6% | +4.0% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.6% | -1.4% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.2% | +4.0% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.3% | +0.7% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.8% | +5.9% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.0% | -0.8% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.8% | -3.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.7% | +3.8% | +1.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.1% | -1.9% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.5% | -0.1% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.9% | +0.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.3% | -0.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.3% | +0.3% | +8.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.4% | -1.5% | -0.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.6% | -5.5% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +3.7% | +2.2% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.5% | +4.0% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.5% | -3.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.4% | +2.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.8% | +4.4% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.7% | -0.4% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.4% | -3.8% | +17.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.7% | +3.6% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.3% | -3.7% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.2% | -0.5% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.0% | +2.0% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.0% | -1.2% | +2.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.5% | +1.3% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.8% | +3.3% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.3% | -2.3% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.9% | +0.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.7% | +1.2% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.3% | -2.4% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.7% | +7.1% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.1% | +2.2% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.6% | -4.0% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +8.2% | +4.5% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.7% | +4.2% | +16.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.0% | -2.4% | -7.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — |
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