RLI (RLI) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

RLI (NYSE:RLI) is anticipated to release its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, April 22nd. Analysts expect RLI to post earnings of $0.7280 per share and revenue of $564.4680 million for the quarter. Interested persons can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.

RLI (NYSE:RLI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 21st. The insurance provider reported $0.94 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.18. RLI had a return on equity of 18.67% and a net margin of 21.43%.The firm had revenue of $465.69 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $447.53 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.41 EPS. On average, analysts expect RLI to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

RLI Stock Performance

RLI stock opened at $59.04 on Monday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $59.88 and its 200 day moving average price is $61.21. The firm has a market cap of $5.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.54 and a beta of 0.52. RLI has a 1 year low of $55.80 and a 1 year high of $79.55.

RLI Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a $0.16 dividend. This represents a $0.64 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. RLI’s payout ratio is 14.68%.

Insider Buying and Selling at RLI

In other RLI news, COO Jennifer L. Klobnak acquired 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $57.99 per share, with a total value of $115,980.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 100,318 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,817,440.82. This trade represents a 2.03% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Craig W. Kliethermes bought 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $57.45 per share, with a total value of $287,250.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 143,990 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,272,225.50. The trade was a 3.60% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 2.39% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC boosted its position in shares of RLI by 18.3% in the fourth quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 4,324 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $277,000 after acquiring an additional 669 shares during the last quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group increased its position in RLI by 514.4% during the third quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 4,000 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $261,000 after purchasing an additional 3,349 shares during the last quarter. Meeder Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new position in RLI during the fourth quarter worth approximately $252,000. nVerses Capital LLC purchased a new position in RLI during the fourth quarter worth approximately $244,000. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust raised its stake in RLI by 59.2% during the fourth quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 3,599 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $230,000 after purchasing an additional 1,339 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 77.89% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citizens Jmp reaffirmed a “market perform” rating on shares of RLI in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of RLI in a research note on Thursday, April 2nd. Zacks Research upgraded shares of RLI from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group raised shares of RLI from an “underperform” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $52.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Truist Financial set a $58.00 price target on shares of RLI in a report on Friday, January 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, RLI has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $64.40.

RLI Company Profile

RLI Corporation (NYSE:RLI) is a specialty property and casualty insurance company focused on underwriting niche risks for businesses and individuals. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, the company operates through a network of independent agents and brokers, offering customized coverage solutions. RLI’s approach emphasizes disciplined underwriting, targeted product development and strong customer service to maintain profitability and long-term growth.

Founded in 1965 as Replacement Lens, Inc, RLI initially provided insurance for contact lens manufacturers before shifting its focus to specialty insurance in the 1980s.