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RLI Stock Chart & Stats
$64.86
$1.68(2.71%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$64.86
$1.68(2.71%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$47.26 - $68.29
Previous CloseN/A
Volume65.98K
Average Volume (3M)773.55K
Market Cap
$5.81B
Enterprise Value$5.76K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$238.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$296.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
Oct 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.76
Shares Outstanding91,772,970
10 Day Avg. Volume593,037
30 Day Avg. Volume773,548
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.92
Price to Book (P/B)3.32
Price to Sales (P/S)3.13
P/FCF Ratio9.69
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.50Price Target Upside-6.72% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained ProfitabilityRLI has maintained strong operating profitability across recent periods, while its mid-80s combined ratio shows meaningful underwriting discipline. This earnings base supports resilience through normal claims variation and provides capacity to reinvest or return capital.
Conservative Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationLow leverage and cash generation broadly aligned with reported earnings give RLI financial flexibility to absorb losses, purchase investments, and fund shareholder returns. Growing equity also strengthens the capital base supporting future underwriting capacity.
Specialty Growth And Investment IncomeRLI is expanding selectively in specialty areas such as casualty, personal umbrella, and transportation while benefiting from its sizable investment portfolio. This combination broadens premium opportunities and reinforces the recurring float-based income model.
Bears Say
Casualty Underwriting Near Break-EvenCasualty is a key growth engine, but its near-break-even underwriting leaves little margin for adverse claims development. Persistent auto and transportation loss pressure could dilute group profitability if pricing and risk selection fail to keep pace.
Structural Expense PressureHigher personnel, acquisition, and technology spending is reducing operating leverage as RLI grows. Unless these investments generate durable productivity or distribution benefits, elevated expenses could limit margin expansion even when premium growth remains positive.
Competitive And Segment PressureIntensifying competition is pressuring terms, retention, and premium volume in E&S property, while surety faces weaker renewable-energy construction activity and rising industry loss ratios. Selective underwriting protects quality but may constrain durable top-line growth.
RLI News
RLI FAQ
What was RLI Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
RLI Corp lowest stock price was $47.26 and its highest was $68.29 in the past 12 months.
What is RLI Corp’s market cap?
RLI Corp’s market cap is $5.81B.
When is RLI Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
RLI Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 26, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were RLI Corp’s earnings last quarter?
RLI Corp released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.723 by $0.107.
Is RLI Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts RLI Corp’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does RLI Corp pay dividends?
RLI Corp pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.39%. See more information on RLI Corp dividends here
What is RLI Corp’s EPS estimate?
RLI Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does RLI Corp have?
RLI Corp has 91,772,970 shares outstanding.
What happened to RLI Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
RLI Corp reported an EPS of $0.83 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.723. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.679%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of RLI Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RLI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
RLI Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$60.50 (-6.72% Downside)
$60.50 (-6.72% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
RLI Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $492.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.09%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
RLI Corp
RLI Corp. is an insurance holding company that underwrites a comprehensive portfolio of property and casualty (P&C) insurance products, operating across the United States and internationally. Its business is primarily structured into three segments: The Casualty segment offers a diverse range of commercial and personal coverage. This includes general liability policies for commercial clients like manufacturers, contractors, apartments, and retail businesses, protecting them from third-party claims. It also provides specialized liability coverages for security guards, onshore energy-related operations, and environmental risks, such as underground storage tanks, asbestos removal, and remediation specialists. Professional liability (Errors & Omissions) insurance is tailored for small to medium-sized design, technical, computer, and various other professional firms. Furthermore, this segment provides commercial automobile liability and physical damage insurance for truckers (local, intermediate, and long-haul), public transportation entities, and other niche commercial auto risks. Additional offerings within Casualty encompass incidental and related insurance products, inland marine coverages, management liability (including Directors & Officers, fiduciary, and employment practice liability for public and private businesses), healthcare liability, and home business insurance. The Property segment provides a variety of property insurance solutions. This includes commercial property coverage, various marine insurance products (cargo, hull, protection and indemnity, marine liability, inland marine), homeowners' policies, dwelling fire insurance, and other property-related coverages. The Surety segment issues a range of surety bonds. These include commercial surety bonds designed for medium to large businesses, smaller bonds for individuals and businesses, and bonds specifically for small to medium-sized contractors. Beyond these direct insurance offerings, RLI Corp. also engages in underwriting various reinsurance coverages. The company distributes its products through a multi-channel network, which includes its own branch offices, brokers, carrier partners, and both underwriting and independent agents. RLI Corp. was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
RLI Company Deck
RLI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive operational and capital position: RLI delivered stable operating earnings, strong ROE (25%), higher investment income, favorable reserve development, and substantial capital returns (special dividend and buybacks). Management emphasized disciplined underwriting, selective growth, and service differentiation in a competitive market. Key headwinds include near-100% casualty combined ratio, expense ratio pressure, declining premiums in certain segments (E&S property and surety), and decelerating rate momentum in some lines. Overall, the company appears well-capitalized and executing a conservative, owner-minded strategy while navigating competitive and market-cycle challenges.View all RLI earnings summariesRLI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$60.50
▼(-6.72% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.40% Insiders
18.94% Mutual Funds
31.35% Other Institutional Investors
21.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors