Shares of auto insurance provider Mercury General (NYSE:MCY) jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported stellar second-quarter results that blew past Wall Street estimates. The property and casualty insurer posted earnings per share of $2.67, starkly contrasting with the consensus forecast which had anticipated a loss of $0.10 per share. Revenue for the quarter also came in ahead of expectations. A significant factor behind the surge in profitability was a massive drop in catastrophe losses, which plummeted to just $13 million compared to $125 million in the same period last year. The strong performance was further supported by a 10.6% increase in net premiums earned and an improved combined ratio, a key measure of underwriting profitability for insurers.
Auto insurance provider Mercury General (NYSE:MCY) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 12.7% year on year to $1.48 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.01 per share was significantly above analysts’ consensus estimates.
MERCURY GENERAL CORP (MCY) beats Q2 2025 earnings and revenue estimates, driving a 2% stock surge. Strong performance in auto and homeowners insurance fuels investor optimism.
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As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at property & casualty insurance stocks, starting with Mercury General (NYSE:MCY).
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Let's have a look at what is happening on the US markets after the closing bell on Tuesday. Below you can find the top gainers and losers in today's after hours session.
