- American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
May 6, 2026
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.42 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -11.36%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this property and casualty insurance company would post earnings of $0.42 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.51, delivering a surprise of +21.43%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
American Coastal, which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $71.22 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.01%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $72.2 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
American Coastal shares have lost about 7.8% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.2%.
What's Next for American Coastal?
While American Coastal has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for American Coastal was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.46 on $73.77 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $1.48 on $309.39 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
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Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
HCI Group (HCI), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 6.
This property and casualty insurance holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $5.13 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -4.1%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
HCI Group's revenues are expected to be $251.3 million, up 16.1% from the year-ago quarter.
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- American Coastal Insurance Corporation (ACIC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
May 5, 2026 · seekingalpha.com
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- American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
May 5, 2026 · zacks.com
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.44 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.42 per share a year ago.
- American Coastal (ACIC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
May 5, 2026 · zacks.com
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for American Coastal (ACIC) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
- American Coastal Insurance Corporation Reports Financial Results for Its First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026
May 5, 2026 · globenewswire.com
Company to Host Quarterly Conference Call at 5:00 P.M. ET on May 5, 2026 The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with an earnings presentation that is available on the Company's website at investors.amcoastal.com/events-and-presentations.
- AMERICAN COASTAL INSURANCE CORPORATION REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR ITS FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
May 5, 2026
COMPANY TO HOST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE CALL AT 5:00 P.M. ET ON MAY 5, 2026 THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESS RELEASE SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EARNINGS PRESENTATION THAT IS AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE AT INVESTORS.AMCOASTAL.COM/EVENTS-AND-PRESENTATIONS.
- Three Top Dividend Stocks For Reliable Income
Apr 27, 2026
In the last week, the United States market has stayed flat but is up 30% over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks that offer reliable income and potential for growth can be particularly appealing to investors seeking stability and returns.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks In The United States
Name Dividend Yield Dividend Rating Provident Financial Services (PFS) 4.29% ★★★★★★ OTC Markets Group (OTCM) 5.32% ★★★★★★ Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) 5.77% ★★★★★★ First Interstate BancSystem (FIBK) 5.39% ★★★★★★ First Community Bankshares (FCBC) 5.27% ★★★★★★ Ennis (EBF) 4.92% ★★★★★★ Donegal Group (DGIC.A) 4.34% ★★★★★★ Dillard's (DDS) 5.24% ★★★★★★ Columbia Banking System (COLB) 5.07% ★★★★★★ Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior S. A (BLX) 4.87% ★★★★★☆
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Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.
American Coastal Insurance
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: American Coastal Insurance Corporation operates through its subsidiaries in the commercial and personal property and casualty insurance sector in the United States, with a market cap of $574.15 million.
Operations: American Coastal Insurance Corporation generates revenue from its Commercial Lines Business, which amounts to $335.44 million.
Dividend Yield: 6.2%
American Coastal Insurance's dividend yield ranks in the top 25% of US market payers, but its dividend history is marked by volatility and unreliability over the past decade. Despite this, recent earnings growth of 39.9% suggests potential for future stability. The company's dividends are currently covered by cash flows with a reasonable cash payout ratio of 50.5%. However, trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value may appeal to value-focused investors despite an unstable dividend track record.
Take a closer look at American Coastal Insurance's potential here in our dividend report. Our expertly prepared valuation report American Coastal Insurance implies its share price may be lower than expected.ACIC Dividend History as at Apr 2026
J&J Snack Foods
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures, markets, and distributes nutritional snack foods and beverages to the food service and retail supermarket industries in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with a market cap of approximately $16 billion.
Operations: J&J Snack Foods' revenue segments consist of Food Service at $981.63 million, Frozen Beverages at $367.81 million, and Retail Supermarket at $214.97 million.
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Dividend Yield: 3.8%
J&J Snack Foods offers a stable dividend history with consistent growth over the past decade. However, its current dividend yield of 3.8% is below the top 25% of US market payers and is not well covered by earnings, given a high payout ratio of 100.1%. Despite trading at 33.6% below estimated fair value, recent earnings decline may concern investors; however, ongoing share buybacks aim to enhance shareholder returns.
Click here and access our complete dividend analysis report to understand the dynamics of J&J Snack Foods. The valuation report we've compiled suggests that J&J Snack Foods' current price could be inflated.JJSF Dividend History as at Apr 2026
Ennis
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Ennis, Inc. produces and sells business forms and other printed products in the United States, with a market cap of $514.20 million.
Operations: Ennis, Inc. generates revenue from its print segment, which accounts for $392.40 million.
Dividend Yield: 4.9%
Ennis, Inc. offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.92%, placing it in the top 25% of US dividend payers. The company maintains a sustainable payout ratio of 60.1%, with dividends well-covered by both earnings and cash flows, indicated by a cash payout ratio of 48%. Despite a slight decline in quarterly net income to US$8.85 million, Ennis has consistently increased its dividends over the past decade, demonstrating stability and reliability for investors seeking income.
Get an in-depth perspective on Ennis' performance by reading our dividend report here. Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Ennis' share price might be too pessimistic.EBF Dividend History as at Apr 2026
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- RLI Corp. (RLI) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates
Apr 22, 2026
RLI Corp. (RLI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.92 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this specialty insurance company would post earnings of $0.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.94, delivering a surprise of +23.68%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
RLI Corp., which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $453.71 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.06%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $435.07 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
RLI Corp. shares have lost about 8.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.2%.
What's Next for RLI Corp.?
While RLI Corp. has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for RLI Corp. was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.72 on $457.49 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.78 on $1.82 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
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Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the top 24% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, American Coastal Insurance (ACIC), has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.
This property and casualty insurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
American Coastal Insurance's revenues are expected to be $75.78 million, up 5% from the year-ago quarter.
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- RLI Corp. (RLI) Q1 Earnings Lag Estimates
Apr 22, 2026
RLI Corp. (RLI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.83 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.92 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this specialty insurance company would post earnings of $0.76 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.94, delivering a surprise of +23.68%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
RLI Corp., which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, posted revenues of $453.71 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.06%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $435.07 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
RLI Corp. shares have lost about 8.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 3.2%.
What's Next for RLI Corp.?
While RLI Corp. has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for RLI Corp. was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.72 on $457.49 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.78 on $1.82 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Story Continues
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Insurance - Property and Casualty is currently in the top 24% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Another stock from the same industry, American Coastal Insurance (ACIC), has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.
This property and casualty insurance company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +4.8%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
American Coastal Insurance's revenues are expected to be $75.78 million, up 5% from the year-ago quarter.
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- American Coastal Insurance Corporation Schedules First Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
Apr 21, 2026 · globenewswire.com
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Coastal Insurance Corporation (Nasdaq Ticker: ACIC) (“the Company”, “American Coastal” or “ACIC”), the insurance holding company of American Coastal Insurance Company (“AmCoastal”), announced today that it expects to release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after the close of the market. Its quarterly conference call will be held immediately thereafter, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
