Net Earnings and Profitability Improvement
Net earnings increased by approximately 9.2% quarter-over-quarter (an increase of nearly $600k) to roughly $7.0M, driven by a 5.6% reduction in total expenses and operational efficiency improvements across the company.
Mortgage Segment Loss Reduction and Productivity Gains
Security National Mortgage reduced its pretax net loss by 65% (from a $2.0M loss to a $698k loss). Originations were $489M (down 6% YoY) but market share held steady at 9 basis points. Refinance mix rose to 24% from 19%, and average loans per loan officer per month increased 23% YoY.
Cemetery & Mortuary Revenue and Operating Improvement
Segment revenue rose 4.4% to $8.47M and operating earnings before investment results increased 15.7% to $1.52M. Cemetery earnings before tax increased 37.6% to $996k and cemetery revenue grew 18.5% to $4.21M.
Strong Preneed Cemetery Sales
Net preneed land sales increased 35.1% and the number of preneed land contracts written rose 15.8% YoY, supporting higher cemetery revenue and future cash flows.
Life Insurance Segment Margin and Expense Discipline
Life segment underwriting profit (statutory basis) improved; premium margins improved even as GAAP revenues modestly declined. Total life segment expenses rose by less than 3% YoY despite meaningful talent and infrastructure investments, indicating operational discipline.
Balance Sheet and Equity Growth
Total equity increased by $15M (3.7%) compared to year-end 2025. Cash balances increased significantly in Q1 and management has been active deploying cash in Q2; real estate investments increased while certain portfolios were rebalanced.
Net Portfolio Yield Above Industry Average
Management reports the company's net portfolio yield remains approximately 100 basis points above industry averages despite near-term investment income headwinds.
Operational Wins in Funeral Homes
Funeral home average sales per family increased 6.6% and the percentage of families choosing cremation with a memorial/service increased 22.5%, offsetting a 6.7% decline in families served and helping stabilize segment revenue.