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Primerica Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
DULUTH, Ga., May 06, 2026--PRIMERICA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
About this update from Primerica, Inc.
Record Investment and Savings Products (ISP) sales of $4.3 billion, up 22% ISP client asset values ended the quarter at $127 billion, up 15% Life-licensed sales force totaled 149,732 at March 31, 2026 Net premiums increased 2%; adjusted direct premiums increased 4% Net earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $5.97 increased 18%; return on stockholders’ equity (ROE) of 30.6% Diluted adjusted operating EPS of $5.96 increased 19%; adjusted net operating income return on adjusted stockholders’ equity (ROAE) of 31.5% Repurchases of $135 million of common stock during the quarter; declared dividend of $1.20 per share payable on June 12, 2026 DULUTH, Ga., May 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primerica, Inc. (NYSE: PRI) reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Total revenues of $872.7 million increased 8% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Net income of $190.1 million increased 12% and net earnings per diluted share of $5.97 increased 18% compared to the prior year period. Adjusted operating revenues of $872.3 million increased 9% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted net operating income of $189.8 million increased 13%, while adjusted operating earnings per diluted share of $5.96 increased 19% compared to the prior year period. The Company delivered solid financial results during the first quarter of 2026, driven by record sales performance and higher client asset values in the Investment and Savings Products segment. Sales growth was supported by a broad product offering and continued sales momentum, while favorable equity market performance contributed to asset growth. The Term Life business also produced solid financial results, driven by the Company’s large in-force block of term life insurance policies. "Another quarter of strong financial performance was driven by continued momentum in our Investment and Savings Products business and supported by the stability of our Term Life business. ISP remains a key driver of growth and reflects the trust clients place in our long‑term savings solutions," said Glenn Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Primerica, Inc. "As middle‑income families continue to navigate a changing economic environment, the need for financial education and guidance remains critical. We believe our strong fundamentals position Primerica well for long-term growth and to effectively meet the evolving ...