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Globe Life (GL) Earnings Surpass Estimates with 4Q Operating EPS at $2.80

By February 8, 2024 No Comments
  • Globe Life’s 4th quarter operating EPS has surpassed estimates, coming in at $2.80 as opposed to the estimated $2.73.
  • The adjusted book value per share is $76.21.
  • However, the book value per share fell short of estimates, with the actual being $47.10 against the estimated $50.67.
  • Total revenue was higher than estimated, with the company bringing in $1.42 billion against the estimated $1.4 billion.
  • Life insurance premium revenue slightly exceeded estimates at $794.8 million, compared to the estimated $793.9 million.
  • On the other hand, health insurance premium revenue was slightly below estimates at $335.9 million, compared to the estimated $337.3 million.
  • Insurance underwriting income surpassed estimates, with the company earning $327.8 million against the estimated $321.9 million.
  • Net investment income also exceeded estimates, coming in at $271.6 million against the estimated $268.4 million.
  • For the year ahead, Globe Life forecasts an operating EPS of $11.30 to $11.80, against an estimated $11.43.
  • Currently, Globe Life has 4 buys, 6 holds, and 0 sells in terms of stock ratings.

A look at Globe Life Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend1
Growth4
Resilience3
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.0

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Globe Life, a leading insurance company based in Texas, has received an overall Smart Score of 3 out of 5. This score is based on several factors, including value, dividend, growth, resilience, and momentum. While the company scored high in growth and momentum, with a score of 4 out of 5, its dividend score was only 1 out of 5, indicating a lower payout to shareholders.

Looking ahead, Globe Life’s long-term outlook appears to be positive, with a solid score of 3 out of 5 for both value and resilience. This suggests that the company is undervalued and has the ability to withstand potential challenges. With a score of 4 out of 5 for growth and momentum, Globe Life is also showing strong potential for future expansion and success. Overall, the Smart Scores indicate that Globe Life is a stable and promising company that is well-positioned for long-term growth and success in the insurance industry.


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