earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.65
Kingstone reports Q1 net loss of $5.8M, diluted EPS -$0.40; underlying combined ratio improves to 88.3%
KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC.
2026-Q1 EPS reported
-$0.40
revenue$59,775,736
- Net premium earned $55.9M (+28% YoY); direct premiums written $69.6M (+20%).
- GAAP net combined ratio 112.0% (vs 93.7%) due to 11 winter catastrophe events; catastrophe loss ratio 26.0% (vs 1.7%).
- Underlying combined ratio improved 5.1 points to 88.3%, reflecting lower non-cat loss frequency and expense discipline.
- Net loss $5.8M ($0.40 diluted loss per share) vs net income $3.9M ($0.27 profit) in prior year.
- Reaffirms full year 2026 guidance; plans California entry Q2 and Connecticut launch via Kingstone America in Q3.