Sustained Profitable Growth
Ninth consecutive year of profitable growth; 2025 delivered double-digit growth: adjusted EBITDA +11% and adjusted EPS +12% excluding catastrophes, and adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS grew in a 16%–19% range including catastrophes.
Strong Multi-Year Financial Performance
Since 2020, adjusted EBITDA excluding CATS increased by well over $700 million (≈11% CAGR); adjusted EPS excluding CATS reached $22.81 per share with a high‑teens CAGR; five-year average ROE ≈14% and return on tangible equity >30%; total shareholder return of 93% over the period.
Global Housing Momentum
Global Housing adjusted EBITDA grew double digits excluding catastrophes and exceeded $1 billion in 2025 (more than doubled since 2022); achieved an underlying combined ratio of 80% excluding favorable prior‑year reserve development.
Lender-Placed and Renters Growth
Lender-placed in-force policies increased ~5% year‑over‑year and four major lender‑placed partnerships were renewed covering >4 million loans; renters policies rose 15% with new portfolios and PMC signings.
Connected Living Subscriber and Revenue Growth
Added nearly 2 million protected devices in 2025, protecting >66 million devices globally; Connected Living adjusted EBITDA grew mid‑single digits (Connected Living underlying Q4 EBITDA +7%, +$9 million); Global Lifestyle net earned premiums, fees and other income increased 7%.
Global Automotive Progress
Global Automotive delivered mid‑single‑digit earnings growth in 2025 and now protects ~57 million vehicles (nearly 2 million more than prior year); GAP product and claims process improvements contributed to loss improvement.
Strategic Partnerships and New Wins
Expanded partnerships including a new device protection plan with Verizon’s Total Wireless and a multiyear reverse logistics agreement with T‑Mobile; expanded Best Buy Geek Squad partnership and launched long‑term home warranty agreement with Compass International Holdings across six real‑estate brands.
Capital Returns and Liquidity
Returned $138 million to shareholders in the quarter ($94 million repurchases, $44 million dividends); 2025 share repurchases totaled $300 million (top end of range); year‑end liquidity of $887 million; 2026 repurchase plan increased to $250–$350 million.
M&A and Technology Investments
Completed four small acquisitions in 2025, including RL Circular Operations (Australia/New Zealand) to strengthen reverse logistics and AI capabilities; continued investments in AI, robotics and device care automation.
2026 Outlook (Underlying Growth)
Company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA and EPS to be consistent with 2025 excluding CATS; excluding the $113 million favorable prior‑year development in 2025, expects mid‑ to high‑single‑digit growth in adjusted EBITDA and EPS excluding CATS, with Global Lifestyle leading growth (high single‑digit earnings expansion).