Zacks Research Has Pessimistic View of GBLI Q2 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research cut its Q2 2026 EPS estimate for Global Indemnity (NASDAQ:GBLI) to $0.72 from $0.89 and projects Q3 EPS of $0.74 and FY2027 EPS of $3.30, while the consensus full‑year estimate is $3.25.
• GBLI announced a $0.35 quarterly dividend (annualized $1.40, ~4.9% yield) with an ex‑dividend date of March 20; the stock trades around $28.54 (market cap ≈ $409M, P/E ~16.7) and carries a payout ratio of about 81.9%.

Global Indemnity Group, LLC (NASDAQ:GBLI - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Global Indemnity Group in a report released on Thursday, March 19th. Zacks Research analyst T. Kerr now expects that the insurance provider will earn $0.72 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.89. The consensus estimate for Global Indemnity Group's current full-year earnings is $3.25 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Global Indemnity Group's Q3 2026 earnings at $0.74 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.30 EPS.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Global Indemnity Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Global Indemnity Group presently has an average rating of "Hold".

Global Indemnity Group Trading Down 0.8%

GBLI opened at $28.54 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $28.64 and a 200 day moving average price of $28.68. Global Indemnity Group has a 1 year low of $25.88 and a 1 year high of $37.00. The stock has a market cap of $408.69 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.69 and a beta of 0.41.

Global Indemnity Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Investors of record on Friday, March 20th will be issued a $0.35 dividend. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 20th. Global Indemnity Group's payout ratio is 81.87%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Global Indemnity Group

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Clearstead Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Global Indemnity Group by 190.8% during the 4th quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,454 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 954 shares during the period. State of Wyoming boosted its holdings in Global Indemnity Group by 23.8% during the fourth quarter. State of Wyoming now owns 4,898 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $139,000 after acquiring an additional 942 shares during the period. Flagship Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Global Indemnity Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $241,000. Maryland Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Global Indemnity Group in the fourth quarter worth about $330,000. Finally, Cove Street Capital LLC lifted its position in shares of Global Indemnity Group by 5.6% during the 3rd quarter. Cove Street Capital LLC now owns 18,746 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $545,000 after purchasing an additional 1,000 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 37.40% of the company's stock.

About Global Indemnity Group

Global Indemnity Group NASDAQ: GBLI is a specialty property and casualty insurance holding company headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Through its subsidiaries, the company focuses on underwriting commercial niche insurance products designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and select specialty markets. Its approach centers on disciplined underwriting, customized policy structures and targeted distribution channels to address coverage gaps often underserved by standard carriers.

The company's product portfolio encompasses surety and fidelity bonds, workers' compensation, general liability, commercial auto, professional liability and environmental liability.

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