FY2026 EPS Estimates for Radian Group Decreased by Analyst

Key Points

• FY2026 EPS estimates for Radian Group were lowered by DOWLING & PARTN to $4.54 from $4.75, below the $4.93 consensus estimate. The firm forecasts EPS of $4.70 for FY2027 and $4.75 for FY2028.
• Radian’s latest quarterly results were mixed: EPS of $1.14 missed the $1.34 consensus, but revenue reached $574.96 million, above estimates and up 92.3% year over year.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive overall, with five Buy and three Hold ratings and a consensus price target of $42.17 versus the stock’s $37.00 opening price. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.255, implying a 2.8% yield.

Radian Group Inc. (NYSE:RDN - Free Report) - Analysts at DOWLING & PARTN dropped their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Radian Group in a report issued on Friday, August 14th. DOWLING & PARTN analyst G. Dunn now anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings of $4.54 per share for the year, down from their previous forecast of $4.75. The consensus estimate for Radian Group's current full-year earnings is $4.93 per share. DOWLING & PARTN also issued estimates for Radian Group's FY2027 earnings at $4.70 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.75 EPS.

Radian Group (NYSE:RDN - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The insurance provider reported $1.14 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.34 by ($0.20). The firm had revenue of $574.96 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $556.55 million. Radian Group had a return on equity of 13.65% and a net margin of 32.60%.The company's quarterly revenue was up 92.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.01 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on the stock. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods decreased their price objective on shares of Radian Group from $46.00 to $44.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Zacks Research cut shares of Radian Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Radian Group from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b+)" rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on shares of Radian Group in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. They issued an "outperform" rating and a $47.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Radian Group from $39.00 to $35.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Monday, August 10th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Radian Group has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $42.17.

Radian Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE RDN opened at $37.00 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14. The company has a market capitalization of $4.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 0.72. Radian Group has a twelve month low of $31.50 and a twelve month high of $41.05. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $37.27 and a 200-day simple moving average of $35.43.

Institutional Trading of Radian Group

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its position in Radian Group by 178.9% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 742 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 476 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Radian Group by 191.3% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 871 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 572 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp increased its holdings in shares of Radian Group by 65.8% during the fourth quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 907 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 360 shares during the period. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Radian Group during the third quarter valued at $34,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Radian Group during the second quarter valued at about $37,000. 95.33% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In other news, Chairman Howard Bernard Culang sold 5,000 shares of Radian Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $36.20, for a total transaction of $181,000.00. Following the sale, the chairman owned 11,662 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $422,164.40. The trade was a 30.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Michael S. Weinbach acquired 120,487 shares of Radian Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The shares were acquired at an average price of $33.89 per share, with a total value of $4,083,304.43. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 120,487 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,083,304.43. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 15,517 shares of company stock worth $557,610 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 2.03% of the company's stock.

Radian Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, August 24th will be given a $0.255 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 24th. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.8%. Radian Group's dividend payout ratio is 26.22%.

About Radian Group

Radian Group Inc NYSE: RDN is a leading provider of private mortgage insurance and related risk management solutions in the United States. Through its primary subsidiary, Radian Guaranty Inc, the company underwrites borrower-paid and lender-paid mortgage insurance that protects lenders and investors from potential losses arising from borrower defaults. Radian's core business focuses on supporting residential mortgage originations and servicing by offering capital-efficient credit protection and credit risk transfer strategies.

Beyond mortgage insurance, Radian offers an array of real estate transaction services under its Radian Title division.

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