HCI Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Second Quarter Pre-Tax Income of $111 million

Diluted EPS of $5.60

Gross Loss Ratio of 22%

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), reported pre-tax income of $111 million and net income of $83 million in the second quarter of 2026 compared with pre-tax income of $94 million and net income of $70 million in the second quarter of 2025. Net income after noncontrolling interests in the second quarter of 2026 was $74 million compared with $66 million in the second quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share were $5.60 in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $5.18 diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2025.

Management Commentary

“HCI Group capped a strong start to the year delivering record second quarter financial results for the first half of 2026,” said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. “Our focus continues to be on achieving exceptional performance in all types of operating environments.”

Second Quarter 2026 Results

Gross premiums earned in the second quarter of 2026 were $321 million compared with $303 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase of 6% was driven by a higher volume of insurance policies in force while average premium per policy remained relatively consistent.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance in the second quarter of 2026 were $102 million compared with $103 million in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease was a result of the lower costs associated with the company’s new 2026-2027 catastrophe reinsurance programs, which began on June 1, 2026.

Net investment income in the second quarter of 2026 was $19 million compared with $16 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by growth in invested assets.

Other revenue in the second quarter of 2026 was $5 million compared with $3 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by the addition of new insurance carrier customers to Exzeo's insurance technology platform.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $71 million compared with $64 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven largely by a higher volume of policies in force. The gross loss and loss adjustment expense ratio for the second quarter of 2026 was 22.2%.

Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $32 million compared with $31 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by a greater amount of premiums in force.

General and administrative personnel expenses in the second quarter of 2026 were $24 million compared with $20 million in the second quarter of 2025. The increase was driven by additional personnel, annual merit increases, and stock-based compensation.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026 Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, HCI Group reported pre-tax income of $226 million and net income of $168 million compared with pre-tax income of $195 million and net income of $145 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $147 million compared with $136 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Diluted earnings per share were $11.05 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $10.57 for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Gross premiums earned for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $647 million compared with $603 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase of 7% was driven by a higher volume of insurance policies in force while average premium per policy remained relatively consistent.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $206 million compared with $202 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was a result of a higher number of policies in force and partially offset by the company’s new 2026-2027 catastrophe reinsurance programs, which started on June 1, 2026.

Net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $36 million compared with $30 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was driven by growth in invested assets.

Other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $8 million compared with $3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was primarily driven by the addition of new insurance carrier customers to Exzeo's insurance technology platform.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $137 million compared with $124 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was largely driven by a higher volume of policies in force. The gross loss and loss adjustment expense ratio for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was 21.1%.

Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $64 million compared with $58 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was driven by a greater amount of premiums in force.

General and administrative personnel expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $46 million compared with $40 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase was driven by additional personnel, annual merit increases, and stock-based compensation.

Share Repurchase

On March 3, 2026, HCI Group announced a share repurchase program to repurchase up to $80 million of shares of HCI common stock through February 27, 2027. In the second quarter of 2026, HCI Group repurchased 363,538 shares for $57.0 million. During the first six months of 2026, HCI Group repurchased 473,609 shares for $74.5 million. The share repurchase program was completed on July 17, 2026, with a total of 504,330 shares repurchased for $80.0 million.

Conference Call

HCI Group will hold a conference call later today, August 6, 2026, to discuss these financial results. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel, Chief Operating Officer Karin Coleman and Chief Financial Officer Mark Harmsworth will host the call starting at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time.

Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com.

Toll-free number: (888) 506-0062

International number: (973) 528-0011

Entry Code: 202996

Webcast

Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Group at (949) 574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available after 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day through August 20, 2026 and a replay of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the HCI Group website at www.hcigroup.com through August 6, 2027.

Toll-free replay number: (877) 481-4010

International replay number: (919) 882-2331

Replay ID: 54257

About HCI Group, Inc.

HCI Group, Inc. is a diversified holding company engaged in insurance, reinsurance, real estate, claims services, and insurance technology. The HCI Group portfolio of companies includes multiple property and casualty underwriters and exchanges, two captive reinsurers, a claims management business, a commercial real estate investment company and a leading insurance technology company, Exzeo Group. HCI Group was founded in 2006 and operates in 13 states.

HCI Group's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com. Exzeo’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “XZO.” For more information about Exzeo, visit www.exzeo.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "confident," "prospects" and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, the estimation of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses is an inherently imprecise process involving many assumptions and considerable management judgment. Further, future cash flow and earnings may limit HCI’s ability or willingness to engage in share buybacks. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on the company's business, financial condition and results of operations. HCI Group, Inc. disclaims all obligations to update any forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:

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Investor Relations

HCI Group, Inc.

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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Earnings Per Share

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)

The computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods presented were as follows: