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Intact Financial Corporation (IFCZF)
OTHER OTC:IFCZF
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 05, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.99Last Year’s EPS
2.94Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strong operational and financial quarter with significant margin expansion, high ROE, solid capital generation, meaningful AI-driven productivity gains and continued top-line momentum in key markets (Canada and U.S.). Management flagged near-term headwinds including persistent personal auto industry losses, UK&I top-line softness, a one-time drag on personal property growth, modest expense ratio pressure, and elevated catastrophe expectations. On balance, concrete performance improvements, capital flexibility and clear strategic levers (AI, distribution M&A, targeted underwriting) outweigh the identifiable challenges.Company Guidance
Strong earnings and per-share growth
Net operating income per share rose 12% in Q4 to $5.50 and 33% for the full year to $19.21; compounded annual net operating income per share growth of 18% over 3 years and 12% over the past decade, exceeding the 10% growth objective.
Improved underwriting performance and combined ratios
Consolidated Q4 combined ratio of 85.9% (improved 0.6 points YoY) and full year combined ratio of 88.2% (improved 4 points YoY). Strong segment results included Commercial Canada combined ratio of 77.1% and U.S. combined ratio of 82.8% (improved >3 points YoY); U.S. marked the 10th consecutive quarter with sub-90 combined ratio.
High ROE, book value and capital position
Operating ROE of 19.5% (upper‑teens structural ROE) with estimated ROE outperformance of ~750 basis points versus industry; book value per share increased 16% to $107.35; total capital margin grew $800 million to $3.7 billion and adjusted debt-to-total-capital improved to 16.5%.
Top-line growth and commercial wins
Canada personal auto premiums +9% in Q4 (units +2%), personal property premiums +6% (units +2%), U.S. premiums +5% with new business +11%. In Canadian Commercial P&C competed quotes +24% and new business +8% YoY, supporting market share gains.
Material AI and productivity gains
Deployed AI models are generating over $200 million of recurring benefits (primary focus on pricing and risk selection) and are on track to exceed $0.5 billion by 2030; software engineering output increased ~20% per dollar invested in under 24 months.
Dividend increase and active capital deployment
Raised quarterly dividend 11% to $1.47 (21st consecutive annual increase); repurchased $200 million of shares in the last six months and renewed NCIB to repurchase up to 3% of shares outstanding; management signaling opportunistic buybacks while preserving M&A dry powder.
Distribution expansion via BrokerLink
BrokerLink completed over 20 transactions in 2025, acquired $570 million of premiums to surpass $5 billion in premiums; distribution income has grown at a mid-teens CAGR over 5 and 10 years and management expects at least 10% annual growth in distribution going forward.
Reserve discipline and favorable prior-year development
Underlying current accident-year loss ratio improved 0.5 points YoY to 55.9% in Q4; favorable prior-year development of 5.5% in Q4 (near the upper end of the 2%–4% guidance range), reflecting prudent reserving and contributing to margin expansion.
IFCZF Earnings History
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Missed
IFCZF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 10, 2026 | $194.00 | $187.73 | -3.23% |
Nov 04, 2025 | $187.11 | $190.25 | +1.68% |
Jul 29, 2025 | $219.46 | $205.49 | -6.37% |
May 06, 2025 | $219.37 | $222.38 | +1.37% |
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FAQ
When does Intact Financial Corporation (IFCZF) report earnings?
Intact Financial Corporation (IFCZF) is schdueled to report earning on May 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Intact Financial Corporation (IFCZF) earnings time?
Intact Financial Corporation (IFCZF) earnings time is at May 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is IFCZF EPS forecast?
IFCZF EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 2.99.