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Admiral Group PLC (GB:ADM)
LSE:ADM
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 19, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.21Last Year’s EPS
1.33Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 11 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveys a predominantly positive tone: Admiral delivered record profits, strong shareholder returns, robust capital ratios and meaningful strategic progress (AI, diversification, Europe recovery, Admiral Money growth). These positives are tempered by short-term market and pricing pressures in U.K. Motor, higher loss ratios versus the exceptionally strong 2024 comparators, and some one-off/restructuring impacts in parts of Europe. Management expects flat group profit in 2026 as the less-profitable 2025 underwriting year feeds through but emphasises continued strategic investment, internal-model progress and optionality from buybacks and M&A to drive medium-term value.Company Guidance
Record Group Profit
Group profit hit a record GBP 958m in 2025, up 16% year-on-year (or +28% if excluding the Ogden impact), reflecting disciplined execution and group-wide contribution.
U.K. Insurance and U.K. Motor Milestones
U.K. Insurance profit reached GBP 1.1bn and U.K. Motor profit passed the GBP 1bn mark (record). Customer base reached 9.6m in the U.K. (U.K. customers +9% y/y) and vehicles covered have grown at a 5% CAGR since 2020.
Strong Capital Metrics and Shareholder Returns
Solvency ratio of 193%, return on equity of 53%, and total dividend of 205p per share (final 90p), a 7% increase in dividend per share versus 2024. Share scheme purchases started and buyback/cancel introduced as a new distribution option from 2026.
Customer Growth and Experience
Group customer base increased ~7% overall; Net Promoter Score above 50 (U.K. NPS >55); multi-product customers reached ~1.6m, up 14% year-on-year, improving retention and lifetime value.
Admiral Money Strong Performance
Admiral Money profit doubled versus 2024, supported by balance sheet growth and profitable use of forward-flow loan sales and newly originated loan sales off-balance-sheet; credit loss experience remains solid.
Europe Return to Profitability
Europe returned to combined profitability with a regional combined ratio of 94% (improvement of >10 points y/y). Italy recovered to a small profit (c. GBP 30m improvement), France delivered GBP 16m profit and double-digit turnover/profit growth.
Technology, AI and Efficiency Progress
Accelerated AI and data progress: more than 150 gen AI initiatives supporting 4,000+ colleagues; predictive AI delivered >GBP 100m of incremental loss-ratio value to date; target of >GBP 100m annual efficiency benefit by 2028 from automation and gen AI.
M&A and Strategic Moves
Integration of More Than completed and contributed positively; Elephant disposal completed; announced intention to acquire Flock (telemetry-based fleet proposition) subject to regulatory approval, seen as strategic fit to extend fleet/commercial footprint.
GB:ADM Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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GB:ADM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 05, 2026 | 2860.00 p | 3078.00 p | +7.62% |
Aug 14, 2025 | 3258.09 p | 3474.78 p | +6.65% |
Mar 06, 2025 | 2704.54 p | 2839.72 p | +5.00% |
Aug 15, 2024 | 2556.24 p | 2722.72 p | +6.51% |
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FAQ
When does Admiral Group PLC (GB:ADM) report earnings?
Admiral Group PLC (GB:ADM) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 19, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Admiral Group PLC (GB:ADM) earnings time?
Admiral Group PLC (GB:ADM) earnings time is at Aug 19, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is the P/E ratio of Admiral Group PLC stock?
The P/E ratio of Admiral is N/A.
What is GB:ADM EPS forecast?
GB:ADM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.21.