Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:NWLI National Western Life Group (NWLI) Stock Forecast, Price & News $379.93 -4.93 (-1.28%) (As of 05/26/2023 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$376.05▼$383.0050-Day Range$230.00▼$405.0152-Week Range$166.94▼$427.96Volume10,300 shsAverage Volume9,615 shsMarket Capitalization$1.38 billionP/E Ratio17.39Dividend Yield0.09%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability National Western Life Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy1.43% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.24Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.64 out of 5 starsFinance Sector343rd out of 902 stocksLife Insurance Industry10th out of 21 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for National Western Life Group. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.43% of the float of National Western Life Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNational Western Life Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in National Western Life Group has recently decreased by 2.65%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldNational Western Life Group has a dividend yield of 0.09%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthNational Western Life Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of National Western Life Group is 1.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next 3.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreNational Western Life Group has received a 44.37% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is driven by its "Life annuities", "Life insurance services for individuals", and "Life insurance services for groups" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for National Western Life Group is -0.24. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNational Western Life Group has a news sentiment score of 1.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for National Western Life Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for NWLI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows1 people have added National Western Life Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, National Western Life Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.30% of the stock of National Western Life Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions77.26% of the stock of National Western Life Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of National Western Life Group is 17.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 124.16.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of National Western Life Group is 17.39, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 153.11.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNational Western Life Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.69. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About National Western Life Group (NASDAQ:NWLI) StockNational Western Life Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of life insurance services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Life Insurance, International Life Insurance, ONL and Affiliates, and Others. The Domestic Life Insurance segment includes annuities, universal life insurance, and traditional life insurance, which include both term and whole life products. The International Life Insurance segment focuses on foreign nationals in upper socioeconomic classes. It offers a broad portfolio of individual whole life, universal life and term insurance plans, and annuities, including supplementary riders. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.Read More Receive NWLI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for National Western Life Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address NWLI Stock News HeadlinesMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comNational Western Life Group (NASDAQ:NWLI) Earns Hold Rating from Analysts at StockNews.comMay 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comNational Western Life Group Shares Surge 20% on Strategic Alternative ExplorationMay 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 17, 2023 | msn.comKeysight Technologies, Triumph Group, Riskified And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On WednesdayMay 17, 2023 | msn.comPacWest Bancorp, SelectQuote among financials gainers; Stronghold Digital in losersMay 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comNational Western Life Group Shares Soar 40% on Strategic Alternative ExplorationMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNational Western Life Group, Inc. Announces Exploration of Strategic AlternativesMay 15, 2023 | msn.comNational Western Life Group GAAP EPS of $3.48, revenue of $152.61MMay 29, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)66,000% upside on tiny biotech?The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.May 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNational Western Life introduces new 10-year Fixed Indexed Annuity with an optional Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit Rider, NWL® Capital SolutionsApril 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNational Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWLI) insiders placed bullish bets worth US$1.2m in the last 12 monthsApril 5, 2023 | seekingalpha.comNWLI National Western Life Group, Inc.March 30, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comShort Interest in National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWLI) Increases By 24.8%March 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in National Western Life Group (NASDAQ:NWLI) three years ago would have delivered you a 36% gainMarch 10, 2023 | msn.comNational Western Life Group GAAP EPS of $3.52, revenue of $163.07MMarch 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comNational Western Life Group, Inc. Announces 2022 Full Year and Fourth Quarter EarningsJanuary 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 52% ownership of the shares, National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWLI) is heavily dominated by institutional ownersJanuary 23, 2023 | cbsnews.comNational Western Stock Show ends with a message of thanks from organizersJanuary 22, 2023 | msn.comPHOTOS: Pro Rodeo Finals at 2023 National Western Stock ShowJanuary 22, 2023 | news.yahoo.comNational Western Stock Show wraps up this weekendJanuary 20, 2023 | msn.comWatch the 2023 National Western Junior Livestock AuctionJanuary 17, 2023 | msn.comStolen pigs, trailer from National Western Stock Show safely recoveredJanuary 14, 2023 | msn.comNational Western Stock Show back in saddle after pandemic’s rough rideJanuary 10, 2023 | news.yahoo.comNewborn pigs spend time with their mother at National Western Stock ShowJanuary 7, 2023 | cbsnews.comColorado's National Western Stock Show returnsJanuary 6, 2023 | bizjournals.comCSU Spur opens final building at National Western campusJanuary 6, 2023 | cbsnews.comNational Western Stock Show kick-off parade hits the streets of DenverSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive NWLI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for National Western Life Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address NWLI Company Calendar Last Earnings3/10/2023Today5/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/14/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Life insurance Sub-IndustryLife & Health Insurance SectorFinance Current SymbolNASDAQ:NWLI CUSIP63852210 CIK1635984 Webwww.nwlgi.com Phone(512) 836-1010Fax512-719-8503Employees338Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$21.85 Trailing P/E Ratio17.39 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$101.14 million Net Margins13.02% Pretax Margin3.13% Return on Equity3.60% Return on Assets0.57% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.36 Quick Ratio0.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$558.40 million Price / Sales2.48 Cash Flow$29.73 per share Price / Cash Flow12.78 Book Value$634.27 per share Price / Book0.60Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares3,640,000Free Float3,007,000Market Cap$1.38 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.79 Key ExecutivesRoss Rankin MoodyChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerBrian Mark PribylChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior VPChad J. TopeChief Marketing Officer & Executive Vice PresidentCarlos Andres MartinezSenior VP & Head-Foreign National DistributionStephen M. van de BergSenior VP, Chief Actuary & Risk OfficerKey CompetitorsAmerican Equity Investment LifeNYSE:AELLincoln NationalNYSE:LNCJackson FinancialNYSE:JXNF&G Annuities & LifeNYSE:FGGenworth FinancialNYSE:GNWView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipAmeriprise Financial Inc.Sold 334 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 1.505%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 673 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.064%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 1,901 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.052%First Trust Advisors LPBought 488 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.176%Susquehanna International Group LLPBought 240 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.032%View All Institutional Transactions NWLI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have NWLI shares performed in 2023? National Western Life Group's stock was trading at $281.00 at the start of the year. Since then, NWLI shares have increased by 35.2% and is now trading at $379.93. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is National Western Life Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, August 14th 2023. View our NWLI earnings forecast. How were National Western Life Group's earnings last quarter? National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NWLI) announced its earnings results on Friday, March, 10th. The financial services provider reported $3.52 earnings per share for the quarter. The financial services provider earned $163.07 million during the quarter. National Western Life Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.60% and a net margin of 13.02%. How often does National Western Life Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for National Western Life Group? National Western Life Group announced an annual dividend on Friday, October 21st. Investors of record on Monday, November 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.36 per share on Thursday, December 1st. This represents a dividend yield of 0.19%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 4th. Read our dividend analysis for NWLI. What ETFs hold National Western Life Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of National Western Life Group (NASDAQ:NWLI) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF (ROSC) and WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Fund (EES).iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK). Is National Western Life Group a good dividend stock? National Western Life Group (NASDAQ:NWLI) pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.09%. The dividend payout ratio is 1.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for NWLI. What is Robert L. Moody's approval rating as National Western Life Group's CEO? 6 employees have rated National Western Life Group Chief Executive Officer Robert L. Moody on Glassdoor.com. Robert L. Moody has an approval rating of 19% among the company's employees. This puts Robert L. Moody in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of National Western Life Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other National Western Life Group investors own include American Equity Investment Life (AEL), British American Tobacco (BTI), Dominion Energy (D), Consolidated Edison (ED), Harley-Davidson (HOG), Helmerich & Payne (HP), International Business Machines (IBM), MetLife (MET), Altria Group (MO) and Pfizer (PFE). What is National Western Life Group's stock symbol? National Western Life Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NWLI." Who are National Western Life Group's major shareholders? National Western Life Group's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Moody National Bank Trust Division (32.06%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.34%), BlackRock Inc. (4.90%), FMR LLC (4.13%), Brandes Investment Partners LP (2.94%) and Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.25%). Insiders that own company stock include David S Boone, Rey Perez, Jr, Ross R Moody and Thomas A Blackwell. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of National Western Life Group? Shares of NWLI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is National Western Life Group's stock price today? One share of NWLI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $379.93. How much money does National Western Life Group make? National Western Life Group (NASDAQ:NWLI) has a market capitalization of $1.38 billion and generates $558.40 million in revenue each year. The financial services provider earns $101.14 million in net income (profit) each year or $21.85 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does National Western Life Group have? The company employs 338 workers across the globe. How can I contact National Western Life Group? National Western Life Group's mailing address is 10801 N. MOPAC EXPY BLDG 3, AUSTIN TX, 78759. The official website for the company is www.nwlgi.com. The financial services provider can be reached via phone at (512) 836-1010, via email at bpribyl@nationalwesternlife.com, or via fax at 512-719-8503. 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