SLDE earnings analysis
What we found in SLDE's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.
Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed
Slide Insurance (SLDE) reported robust earnings for Q1 2026, with total revenue reaching $389.3 million, a significant increase of 38.2% compared to $281.6 million in Q1 2025. The company also showcased improved profitability, evidenced by a diluted EPS of $1.02, beating expectations of $0.85. Management remains confident in the growth trajectory, reiterating gross written premiums guidance of $1.85B to $1.95B for the year.
The parts that mattered.
Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.
- Revenue Growth of 38.2% YoY
- Total revenue rose to $389.3 million in Q1 2026 from $281.6 million in Q1 2025, marking a robust 38.2% increase.
- EPS Beat Consensus by 20%
- Diluted EPS was reported at $1.02, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.85 by 20%.
- Improved Combined Ratio of 55.5%
- The combined ratio improved to 55.5% from 58.9%, reflecting better underwriting performance.
- Significant Increase in Cash Flow from Operations
- Operating cash flow surged to $289.5 million, increasing by 199% year-over-year, indicating strong business performance.
- New Stock Repurchase Program
- Announced a new stock repurchase authorization of $125 million following the previous completion of a $120 million program.
- Substantial Growth in Premiums Written
- Gross premiums written increased to $414.8 million, a 49.1% rise compared to $278.2 million the prior year.
And the other side of it.
The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.
- Increased Catastrophe Reinsurance Costs
- Ceded premiums increased to $115.1 million from $84.9 million, a 35.7% rise due to higher reinsurance costs.
- Stock Repurchase Program Costs Capital
- Implementation of the stock repurchase program could impact the availability of cash reserves for other investments or operational needs.
- Volatility in Coastal Insurance Markets
- The business remains vulnerable to fluctuations in the coastal insurance market, influenced by weather events and regulatory changes.
What they reported.
What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.
- Earnings per share
- $1.02
What they said about what is next.
Full-year gross written premiums guidance reiterated at $1.85B–$1.95B.
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