Globe Life raises 2026 EPS guidance as Q2 net income rises 20%
Globe Life reported second quarter 2026 net income of $3.65 per diluted share, up from $3.05 a year earlier, and net operating income of $3.61 per share, up from $3.27. The company raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to $15.55 to $15.95 per share, an increase of $0.10 at the midpoint.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net income was $3.65 per diluted share vs. $3.05 in Q2 2025, up 20%.
- Q2 2026 net operating income was $3.61 per diluted share vs. $3.27, up 10%.
- Full-year 2026 EPS guidance raised to $15.55 to $15.95, up $0.10 at the midpoint.
- The company repurchased 1.1 million shares for $175 million during the quarter.
The filing
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