- Is Allstate (ALL) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Returns And Insurance Sector Headlines
May 11, 2026
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If you are wondering whether Allstate's current share price reflects its real worth, this article walks through the key numbers that matter for you as a shareholder or potential buyer. The stock recently closed at US$213.15, with returns of 4.6% year to date and 7.3% over the past year, while the share price has fallen 3.1% in the last week and is up 1.0% over the past month. Recent headlines around Allstate have centered on its position among major U.S. insurers, ongoing discussions about insurance pricing trends across the industry, and the broader attention on how insurers are handling catastrophe exposure and policyholder costs. Together, these themes help frame how investors are thinking about both risk and potential reward in the stock today. On Simply Wall St’s valuation checks, Allstate currently scores 5 out of 6. Next, you will see how traditional methods like P/E, P/B and discounted cash flow stack up, and then finish with a broader way to think about what valuation really means for your long term thesis.
Allstate delivered 7.3% returns over the last year. See how this stacks up to the rest of the Insurance industry.
Approach 1: Allstate Excess Returns Analysis
The Excess Returns model looks at how effectively Allstate turns shareholder capital into earnings above its estimated cost of equity. Instead of focusing on cash flows, it compares what shareholders put in with what the business is expected to earn on that equity over time.
For Allstate, the model uses a Book Value of $114.75 per share and a Stable EPS of $27.80 per share, based on weighted future Return on Equity estimates from 13 analysts. The Average Return on Equity is 19.63%, while the Cost of Equity is $10.06 per share. That gap feeds into an estimated Excess Return of $17.74 per share, alongside a Stable Book Value of $141.58 per share, sourced from weighted future Book Value estimates from 11 analysts.
Using these inputs together, the Excess Returns model arrives at an intrinsic value of about $638.65 per share. Compared with the recent share price of $213.15, this framework indicates the stock is trading at an implied discount of about 66.6%.
Result: UNDERVALUED
Our Excess Returns analysis suggests Allstate is undervalued by 66.6%. Track this in your watchlist or portfolio, or discover 49 more high quality undervalued stocks.ALL Discounted Cash Flow as at May 2026
Head to the Valuation section of our Company Report for more details on how we arrive at this Fair Value for Allstate.
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Approach 2: Allstate Price vs Earnings
For a profitable company like Allstate, the price to earnings, or P/E, ratio is a useful way to gauge how much you are paying for each dollar of current earnings. It connects directly to what the business is already earning today, rather than relying only on long term forecasts.
A “normal” or “fair” P/E ratio tends to be higher when investors expect stronger earnings growth or see lower risk, and lower when growth expectations are modest or risks are higher. Allstate currently trades on a P/E of 4.56x. This sits below the Insurance industry average P/E of 11.18x and the peer average of 8.77x.
Simply Wall St’s Fair Ratio for Allstate is 6.65x. This is a proprietary estimate of what Allstate’s P/E might be based on its earnings growth profile, profit margins, risk factors, industry, and market cap. Because it is tailored to the company’s own fundamentals, it can be more informative than simple comparisons with peers or the broad industry. Comparing the Fair Ratio of 6.65x with the current P/E of 4.56x suggests the stock is trading below this fair level.
Result: UNDERVALUEDNYSE:ALL P/E Ratio as at May 2026
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Upgrade Your Decision Making: Choose Your Allstate Narrative
Earlier it was mentioned that there is an even better way to understand valuation. Narratives are introduced as a simple way for you to write the story you believe about Allstate, link that story to a set of revenue, earnings and margin assumptions, and then see the fair value those assumptions imply next to today’s share price.
On Simply Wall St’s Community page, Narratives let you connect a company’s story to a financial forecast and a fair value. This allows you to quickly judge whether your view lines up with the current market price and decide if the gap between fair value and price looks attractive, stretched, or fairly balanced for your own goals.
Narratives are updated automatically as fresh information such as news or earnings is added. Your fair value view therefore moves with the data rather than staying frozen at one point in time.
For Allstate, one investor on the optimistic side might build a Narrative that lines up with a higher fair value such as US$289.12 per share. Another investor with a more cautious view might anchor on a lower fair value such as US$190.85. Seeing both side by side can help you decide which story and set of assumptions you find more reasonable.
For Allstate however we will make it really easy for you with previews of two leading Allstate Narratives:
🐂 Allstate Bull Case
Fair value in this bullish narrative: US$236.05 per share
Implied discount to this fair value versus the recent US$213.15 price: about 9.7% undervalued
Revenue growth assumption: 4.38% a year
Focuses on digital products, data analytics, and technology to support margins and improve the quality of growth. Frames exits from lower return segments and capital redeployment into property and casualty as a way to improve long term returns. Highlights industry and company specific risks such as climate exposure, regulation, and retention that could challenge this upbeat view.
🐻 Allstate Bear Case
Fair value in this bearish narrative: US$190.85 per share
Implied premium to this fair value versus the recent US$213.15 price: about 11.7% overvalued
Revenue growth assumption: 3.97% a year
Emphasizes long run pressure on auto insurance and catastrophe exposed lines from safety technology and extreme weather. Assumes only moderate revenue growth and tighter margins, with returns relying heavily on buybacks and capital management. Flags inflation, digital competition, and regulatory constraints as ongoing headwinds that could cap what investors are willing to pay for the stock.
Together, these Narratives frame a range of fair values and business outcomes using the same company data. Your next step is to decide which story, or version of the story, feels closer to how you see Allstate and then test your own numbers against it.
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- CelLBxHealth, Poolbeg Pharma, Caledonia Mining, Empire Metals, 88 Energy, Atlantic Lithium
May 11, 2026
CelLBxHealth PLC (AIM:CLBX, FRA:DWV) is in advanced talks with one of the largest private US healthcare providers to deploy its Parsortix cancer diagnostic platform. In a first quarter trading update, the company guided for revenues of at least £2.1 million this year, a 50% increase, with further upgrades possible if pipeline deals convert.
Poolbeg Pharma PLC (AIM:POLB, OTC:POLBF, FRA:POLBF) has secured a Canadian patent for its POLB 001 drug candidate in preventing cancer immunotherapy-induced cytokine release syndrome. CEO Jeremy Skillington says the grant strengthens the drug's appeal to partners ahead of interim trial data expected this summer.
Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC (AIM:CMCL, NYSE-A:CMCL, VFEX:CMCL) lifted EBITDA 50% to $33.87 million in the first quarter as a gold price of $4,816 per ounce more than offset lower production at its Blanket mine. Free cash flow more than doubled and the board has approved a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share.
Empire Metals Ltd (AIM:EEE, OTCQX:EPMLF) has raised £8 million from existing institutional investors to accelerate development at its Pitfield Titanium Project in Western Australia. The company now has around £14.5 million in cash and says its planned ASX dual listing remains on track for the second half of 2026.
88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTCQB:EEENF, FRA:POQ) has secured its 20% stake in Namibia's PEL 93 on an unconditional basis while cutting around $15 million of future funding obligations. The company retains exposure to a potentially basin-opening play while keeping its focus on its priority Alaskan assets.
Atlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM:ALL, ASX:A11, OTCID:ALLIF) has consented to Elevra Lithium transferring its 22.5% interest in the Ewoyaa Lithium Project in Ghana to Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt. The move is expected to simplify funding and accelerate development of what could be Ghana's first lithium mine.
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- How A Top-Performing Analyst-Driven Fund Beats The Market
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- Skyward Specialty Q1 Earnings Beat on Apollo Lift, Premium Growth
May 7, 2026
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. SKWD delivered a solid first quarter of 2026, with operating earnings per share of $1.25, increased 38.9% from a year ago and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.05. Total revenues were $475.87 million, up 44.8% year over year, and came in 19.4% above the consensus mark.
First quarter performance reflected stronger premiums, underlying underwriting results alongside the accretive impact of Apollo, while profitability held firm with a lower combined ratio.
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SKWD’s Premium Base Expanded Across Both Platforms
Gross written premiums totaled $667.7 million, up 9.9% versus the prior-year period. Growth was broad-based, led by an 8.7% increase in the Skyward Specialty segment and an 18.7% rise in the Apollo segment, supported by higher volume in syndicate 1969.
Net earned premiums climbed to $434 million from $300.4 million a year ago, reflecting higher business volumes and the expanded footprint following the Apollo consolidation. Underwriting fee income of $10.1 million also contributed to the quarter’s top-line mix, tied to Apollo’s managing agency activities.
Net investment income increased to $27.1 million from $19.4 million a year ago, driven by the addition of the Apollo portfolio, a higher yield environment, and a larger invested asset base.
Skyward Group’s Underwriting Mix Drove Growth
Within Skyward Group’s U.S. specialty operations, several underwriting divisions posted notable momentum. Accident & Health gross written premiums increased 45.7% year over year, Credit & Surety rose 42.5%, Global Agriculture advanced 27.0%, and Specialty Programs jumped 51.2%, helping offset declines in Energy Solutions and Global Property.
The portfolio’s evolving composition also reflected a sharper emphasis on businesses positioned for steadier growth. Management highlighted continued diversification, including expansion in areas with lower exposure to property-and-casualty underwriting cycles, as it aims to sustain disciplined top-line and bottom-line progress.
SKWD’s Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $265.22 million, up from $187.31 million in the prior-year quarter, in line with the larger premium base. Still, the total loss ratio improved to 61.1% from 62.4% a year ago, supporting underwriting profitability despite business-mix shifts within the Skyward Specialty segment. Total Cat loss and LAE of 1.8% declined from 2.2% a year ago.
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Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses rose to $124.6 million from $86.6 million a year ago, reflecting higher activity levels and a larger operating platform. On the ratio side, net policy acquisition costs improved to 13.9% from 14.8% in the year-ago quarter, pointing to operating leverage as premium volume expanded.
The combined ratio of 89.5% decreased from 90.5% a year ago.
SKWD’s Financials (As of March 31, 2026)
On the balance sheet, cash and cash equivalentsrose to $255.9 million at first-quarter end, from $168.5 million at 2025-end. Total assets reached $6.55 billion as of March 31, 2026, up from $4.79 billion at 2025-end.
Notes payable jumped to $466.4 million from $100.4 million at 2025-end.
Book value per share of $27.50 in the first quarter increased from $24.92 a year ago.
Skyward Specialty currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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How Did Other Insurers Perform?
Companies like The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. HIG, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. RNR and The Allstate Corporation ALL have also reported earnings for the March quarter. Here’s how they have performed:
Hartford posted first-quarter 2026 core earnings per share of $3.09, up 40.5% from $2.20 in the prior-year quarter, but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.29. Less favorable prior-year reserve development, higher expenses and pressure in Employee Benefits affected results. The negatives were partially offset by high demand for expensive risk events, stronger investment income and a massive turnaround in Hartford’s Personal Insurance.
RenaissanceRe reported first-quarter 2026 operating income of $13.75 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24.2% and improved from the year-ago quarter’s operating loss of $1.49. The quarterly earnings were aided by a decline in expenses and strong underwriting performance in both segments. RenaissanceRe’s improved combined ratio and fee income also contributed to the upside.
Allstate reported a first-quarter 2026 adjusted net income of $10.65 per share, which outpaced the consensus estimate by 43.3% and surged 201.7% year over year.Results were driven by higher property and casualty insurance premiums, improved net investment income and lower catastrophe losses. Lower expenses and strong underwriting performance further aided Allstate’s results.
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- Piper Sandler Raises its Price Target on Allstate (ALL) to $268
May 7, 2026
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) is one of the
10 Must-Buy Stocks with the Strongest 1Q2026 Earnings Beats.
On May 1, 2026, Piper Sandler raised its price target on The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) to $268 from $252 and maintained an Overweight rating after a Q1 earnings beat. The firm said results exceeded both its estimates and consensus, driven by better-than-expected favorable development, while noting top-line growth came in lighter than expected. Piper Sandler added that total company year-over-year policies in force growth slowed from the prior quarter, though auto PIF growth accelerated.
Citi has also increased its price target on The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) to $226 from $221 previously, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the shares.Piper Sandler Raises its Price Target on Allstate (ALL) to $268
On April 29, 2026, The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $10.65 versus $7.24 consensus and revenue of $16.9B compared to two estimates of $17.29B. Tom Wilson said results reflect “strong earnings” and growth, with policies in force reaching 212 million and expansion across auto, homeowners, and Protection Plans. The company also reported improved combined ratios across personal lines and a 9.8% increase in investment income.
The Allstate Corporation (NYSE:ALL) provides property and casualty and other insurance products in the United States and Canada.
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- Will Higher Costs Hurt Skyward Specialty's Q1 Earnings?
May 5, 2026
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. SKWD is set to report its first-quarter 2026 results on May 6, 2026, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter’s earnings is currently pegged at $1.05 per shareon revenues of $398.43 million.
The first-quarter earnings estimate witnessed one downward revision and one upward revision over the past 60 days. The bottom-line projection indicates a year-over-year increase of 16.7%. Also, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for quarterly revenues implies a year-over-year growth of 21.3%.Zacks Investment Research
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For 2026, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Skyward Specialty’s revenues is pegged at $1.77 billion, implying a jump of 25% year over year. The consensus mark for 2026 EPS is pegged at $4.69, indicating 17.3% year-over-year growth.
Skyward Specialty’searnings beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 16.1%. This is depicted in the figure below.
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Q1 Earnings Whispers for SKWD
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for the company this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the odds of an earnings beat. That is not the case here.
SKWD currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.48%, but a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
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What’s Shaping SKWD’s Q1 Results?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for net earned premiums indicates 18.2% growth from the year-ago period’s $300.4 million. Growth in accident & health and specialty programs is expected to have benefited the metric in the to-be-reported quarter.
The consensus estimate for commission and fee income indicates a 5.1% increase from the year-ago period. Moreover, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for net investment income indicates 24.6% growth from the year-ago period’s $19.3 million. These are likely to have positioned the company for a year-over-year growth in the first quarter.
However, the consensus estimate for the combined ratio is pegged at 90.8, higher than the year-ago level of 90.5. The same for loss ratio currently stands at 62.3, lower than the year-ago level of 62.4. But the estimate for expense ratio is pegged at 28.5, above 28.1 a year ago. Higher acquisition costs from business mix shift are expected to push the figure higher. These make an earnings beat uncertain.
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How Did Peers Perform?
Companies like RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. RNR, The Allstate Corporation ALL and The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc. HIG have already reported earnings for the March quarter. Here’s how they have performed:
RenaissanceRe reported first-quarter 2026 operating income of $13.75 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 24.2% and improved from the year-ago quarter’s operating loss of $1.49. The quarterly earnings were aided by a decline in expenses and strong underwriting performance in both segments. RenaissanceRe’s improved combined ratio and fee income also contributed to the upside.
Allstate reported a first-quarter 2026 adjusted net income of $10.65 per share, which outpaced the consensus estimate by 43.3% and surged 201.7% year over year.Results were driven by higher property and casualty insurance premiums, improved net investment income and lower catastrophe losses. Lower expenses and strong underwriting performance further aided Allstate’s results.
Hartford posted first-quarter 2026 core earnings per share of $3.09, up 40.5% from $2.20 in the prior-year quarter, but missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.29. Less favorable prior-year reserve development, higher expenses and pressure in Employee Benefits affected results. The negatives were partially offset by high demand for expensive risk events, stronger investment income and a massive turnaround in Hartford’s Personal Insurance.
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- University of Virginia coxswain and volunteer firefighter and EMT Shelby Bavin named captain of the Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works Team
May 5, 2026
Bavin is devoted to supporting Charlottesville families, serving as the first volunteer firefighter and EMT to lead the Good Works Team, which recognizes 20 spring season student-athletes for their commitment to community service
Key takeaways:
Allstate and NACDA named 20 student-athletes to the 2025-26 Spring Good Works Team for their excellence in community service, academics and athletics. UVA senior Shelby Bavin was selected as team captain for her dedication to protecting families in Charlottesville, Virginia as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was created to spotlight and reward student-athletes at all levels of college sports for their outstanding community service.
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) today announced the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring), a group of 20 student-athletes who lead in their sport, academics and in communities across the country. University of Virginia (UVA) women's rowing coxswain Shelby Bavin was named team captain for her dedication to service as a first responder, protecting families across Charlottesville.Allstate logo. (PRNewsFoto/Allstate Insurance Company) (PRNewsFoto/)
The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was created to spotlight student-athletes for their meaningful community service. Honorees include men and women from NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and junior/community colleges, with student-athletes recognized each season across spring, fall and winter sports.
This season's team was selected from 137 student-athletes nominated by their schools. Honorees receive a monetary contribution from Allstate to further support their community service, with the team captain receiving an additional contribution and surprise in-person recognition by ESPN sports commentator Holly Rowe.
Chris DeBiase, Allstate executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel and collegiate sports ambassador: "Allstate has long believed in the power of college athletics to shape leaders. We are proud to recognize these spring honorees who are demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact through community service, and to help fuel the causes they care about. Service is leadership and we want to reward and empower the young people who prove it every day."
Holly Rowe, ESPN Sports Commentator: "Programs like the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team make sure service and leadership are recognized alongside athletic excellence. Allstate and NACDA's commitment to celebrating student-athletes across every sport and division helps elevate stories that deserve a national spotlight, and I'm proud to help highlight student-athletes who rise to meet the needs of their communities."
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UVA coxswain, volunteer firefighter and EMT Shelby Bavin named Spring Good Works Team captain Bavin has devoted more than 2,000 hours as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT), serving with the Seminole Trail Volunteer Fire Department to provide critical emergency response to the Charlottesville and Albemarle County communities.
In addition to her work as a first responder, Bavin leads a variety of community service initiatives. She is part of the servant leadership team with Athletes in Action and has co-led organizational and fundraising efforts for UVA's Operation Christmas Child initiative that provided nearly 800 gift boxes for children across the world. She also volunteers as a student-athlete coach with Run Charlottesville, mentoring children in sportsmanship, teamwork and skill development.
As a coxswain, Bavin also leads on the water, guiding the UVA women's rowing team through every stroke.
Shelby Bavin, captain of the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring): "Competing for the University of Virginia is a privilege, but the greatest blessing has been being part of a team that supports each other far beyond the water. Service is at the heart of Virginia Rowing, and I truly strive to carry that into every aspect of my life. Through my work with the Seminole Trail Fire Department and Athletes in Action (FCA), I've pursued a deeper calling to serve others and love my neighbor. I'm grateful to Allstate and NACDA for recognizing the service that means so much to me. It is an honor to be named captain and stand alongside teammates who use their platforms to make a difference. I hope our stories inspire others to step into their communities to serve."
Meet the 20 Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works Team honorees The 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring) includes 10 men and 10 women across all divisions, representing collegiate sports such as rowing, beach volleyball, outdoor track and field, softball, lacrosse and tennis. Honorees support a breadth of service causes and ways student-athletes today are giving back, including:
Allyson Alden, Boise State University, Beach Volleyball: Launched the Allyson Alden's Block Party fundraiser to support mental wellness initiatives for the BroncoBOLD High School Ambassador Program. Andrew Fang, Binghamton University, Men's Tennis: Mentors youth at Tennis Charities of Binghamton, helping them overcome social and personal obstacles through tennis. Daniel "DJ" Freese, Columbia College, Men's Golf: Volunteers with multiple Summer Kids Camps, inspiring campers through lessons on building meaningful relationships, confidence and character. Isaiah Frost, University of Missouri, Baseball: Serves as a recess and lunch mentor at Columbia Public Schools and participates in back-to-school events, holiday outreach initiatives and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service programming. Regan Kelly, Hartwick College, Women's Lacrosse: Organizes campus drives with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) to expand donor registration and raise awareness in honor of her dad's blood cancer diagnosis following his service as a New York City fireman at ground zero on 9/11. Jacy Knox, University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy, Softball: Organizes campus blood drives with the American Red Cross, collecting 80 units of blood to help save more than 200 lives. Kamden O'Connor, Rice University, Men's Outdoor Track and Field: Devoted nearly 2,000 volunteer hours at Camp Blessing Texas, serving as a caregiver and clinician to special needs and geriatric patients.
Pat Manak, NACDA chief executive officer: "The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team initiative continues to bring out the best in college athletics, highlighting student-athletes who are setting incredible examples as leaders and role models. To witness the impact that these young people have in communities and on campuses of all sizes across the country is special, and it is a privilege to tell their stories."
The full 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Spring) roster, along with the inspiring stories of each student-athlete, can be found here.
About the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was established in 2024 to recognize male and female student-athletes annually across all sports and divisions for their leadership in community service, academics and athletics. The initiative surpassed 500 nominees during its inaugural year. Past honorees include women's basketball center Audi Crooks, who launched the Audi Crooks Foundation in 2025 to provide financial assistance and resources to youth engaged in education, athletics and arts programming; Loyola Chicago goalkeeper Aidan Crawford, who founded Special Olympics Loyola University Chicago to support adults with disabilities; Penn State golfer Jami Morris, who launched Hit Fore Hope, a cancer research fundraiser; and Auburn gymnast Sophia Groth, who supported student parents through nonprofit advocacy with Baby Steps. These student-athletes were recognized as Allstate NACDA Good Works Team captains for their leadership and dedication.
About Allstate's Impact Through Collegiate Athletics Allstate's longstanding support of collegiate athletics is part of its commitment to empowering young people to lead in their communities. Allstate has been a proud member of the college athletics community for over 20 years through its university and conference sponsorships, academic scholarships, and community impact initiatives. Since 2005, the Allstate Good Hands Nets program has raised millions of dollars in scholarships with every field goal and extra point scored. Allstate recently increased donations per kick, funding more scholarships for student-athletes across all sports. Since 2008, the Allstate Good Works Teams have honored hundreds of student-athletes for their service off the field, supporting causes such as youth empowerment and hunger relief. Allstate is the title sponsor of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, one of the premier events in college football.
About NACDA Now in its 61st year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 24,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts and/or has a presence at seven major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.2025-26 Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works TeamShelby Bavin, captain of the 2025-26 Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works TeamCision
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- University of Virginia coxswain and volunteer firefighter and EMT Shelby Bavin named captain of the Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works Team
May 5, 2026 · prnewswire.com
Bavin is devoted to supporting Charlottesville families, serving as the first volunteer firefighter and EMT to lead the Good Works Team, which recognizes 20 spring season student-athletes for their commitment to community service Key takeaways: Allstate and NACDA named 20 student-athletes to the 2025-26 Spring Good Works Team for their excellence in community service, academics and athletics. UVA senior Shelby Bavin was selected as team captain for her dedication to protecting families in Charlottesville, Virginia as a volunteer firefighter and EMT.
- UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA COXSWAIN AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND EMT SHELBY BAVIN NAMED CAPTAIN OF THE ALLSTATE NACDA SPRING GOOD WORKS TEAM
May 5, 2026
BAVIN IS DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING CHARLOTTESVILLE FAMILIES, SERVING AS THE FIRST VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND EMT TO LEAD THE GOOD WORKS TEAM, WHICH RECOGNIZES 20 SPRING SEASON STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE KEY TAKEAWAYS: ALLSTATE AND NACDA NAMED 20 STUDENT-ATHLETES TO THE 2025-26 SPRING GOOD WORKS TEAM FOR THEIR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE, ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS. UVA SENIOR SHELBY BAVIN WAS SELECTED AS TEAM CAPTAIN FOR HER DEDICATION TO PROTECTING FAMILIES IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA AS A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER AND EMT.
- Berkshire earnings: Greg Abel still has 'big shoes to fill' as CEO
May 4, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-A, BRK-B) CEO Greg Abel led the charge at the company's annual shareholder meeting over the weekend, the first event since Abel took over from long-time chief executive Warren Buffett at the beginning of this year. Buffett maintains his role as executive chairman on Berkshire's board.
CFRA Research vice president Cathy Seifert examines current sentiments around the new CEO and Berkshire's messaging to investors.
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00:00 Speaker A
What would be the argument to to hold own this stock right now? Do you think there is still an argument for someone who doesn't hold Berkshire to buy it today?
00:20 Cathy
I that's a good question and at this juncture, I I still have a hold on the shares. Um, first quarter earnings were about in line. Well, they actually were a little better than I was expecting, but there are a couple of things sort of below the surface that I think could potentially be problematic. Um, but, you know, first quarter results, revenues were up 4%. I was looking for three to 7%. Earnings on an operating basis, I was looking for 510, they came in at 526. There was a currency boost there. So, you know, on the surface things look okay. Um, one of the things I noticed that I think is worth keeping an eye on is the deterioration in underwriting results at GEICO. It's a significant business for Berkshire Hathaway and the results at GEICO posted this quarter were significantly worse than a lot of its peers and I think, you know, in the insurance business trends tend to not turn around on a dime. So, I'm concerned that results at GEICO are deteriorating and we didn't really hear a lot of detail about that either.
01:43 Speaker A
So, so we don't know why that's happening necessarily.
01:50 Cathy
Well, because claim accident frequency and severity rose. And the thing is, those results differed pretty significantly from GEICO's closest competitors, Allstate and Progressive. And, you know, last year I would note that it was a year of record underwriting profits for particularly the personal lines auto insurance industry, which is why there's now price competition because they had such a profitable year. And GEICO seems to be sort of going against that trend and not in a good way. So I, you know, I think it's something that bear that that bears um watching.
02:37 Speaker A
And and what did you think of of Greg Abel's performance there? I mean, you know, obviously, a lot of people have held Berkshire Hathaway for so long because of Warren Buffett and because of Charlie Munger, too, of course. Um, does Greg Abel give them enough of a reason, sort of just from a a personality and a leadership perspective to look at Berkshire?
03:03 Cathy
I mean, candidly, I thought the performance at the annual meeting was okay. I mean it, you know, I he he's not Warren and I think some of the weakness in Berkshire stock was the so-called Buffet premium being extracted from the shares over the last year. Um, Greg obviously has big shoes to fill and he's a very capable business leader. Um, I think Berkshire Hathaway in general needs to do a better job telling its story. Um, the there were a number of questions that I think were left unanswered, not the least of which is one of Warren Buffett's um, strengths was capital allocation and his investment, you know, and and his investment prowess he brought to the table. And with his role decreasing, and at some point he won't be here, I think Berkshire needs to do a better job articulating to investors what the plan is to manage the investment portfolios that they continue to have. I mean, granted they have, you know, five significant holdings that constitute a a big swath of the portfolio, but during the quarter they sold a lot of holdings. There was a lot of back and forth, and I don't think they necessarily gave investors enough information um, to increase their confidence about that function. Um, I think the other thing is, um, Berkshire Hathaway's capital allocation plan also include share buybacks. They didn't buy back any shares in 2025 and earlier this year, they announced they were going into the market to buy back shares and only bought $235 million. Now, this is against a cash hoard of about $380 billion. So I think investors are disappointed in the activity of share repurchases or lack thereof. And, you know, I think it just begs the question, if if Berkshire isn't buying back their stock, why should you?
05:35 Speaker A
Yeah. Yeah, I definitely think that that's a a valid question and one that uh that investors are are asking here. and you know, to sort of go back to the the future of this company, Kathy. I mean and and something that Greg Abel said is that, you know, he doesn't think that Berkshire would be better served by breaking it up, right? By selling by sort of um separating it into its component parts. But I have to think that if you look out 5, 10 years from now, that Berkshire could look very different or might not even exist in this, you know, despite him saying that, I mean, what do you think that that kind of future picture looks like for Berkshire?
06:21 Cathy
I mean, my sense was that Greg might be a little more buttoned up in terms of the operations and the sort of the structure of this kind of far-flung empire if you will. Um, Berkshire has a lot of subsidiaries. I think an argument could be made to consolidate some of the small subsidiaries and kind of get some economies of scale. I mean that's something that historically Berkshire Hathaway has not done. Um, I was getting a sense that Greg may be leaning in that direction, but I do think that unequivocally Berkshire has no plans of breaking up and they will maintain their conglomerate structure. To answer your question about what they look like in five years, I think that's going to depend on the degree to which they grow organically or they grow through acquisitions. Um, having said that, my sense is Greg's comfort zone is in sort of the energy and industrial space and you could see that during the meeting when he was talking about Berkshire Hathaway Energy, when he was talking about BNSF. He felt very comfortable. When the conversation sort of got over to either long-term strategy or um, you know, acquisitions or capital allocation, you just didn't get the same degree of confidence in his voice. So, you know, my sense is in terms of the mix of businesses at Berkshire, given Greg's background, it looks like if if anything they may go deeper in the industrial and energy space, but I mean, they're not giving any indications. so, you know, honestly, it's just speculation at this point.
08:08 Speaker A
We have to guess until they tell us, Kathy. But it's uh, it's going to be very interesting to watch to see what happens. Thank you so much. Really appreciate it.
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