Selective Insurance Group reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $2.11 per diluted share, up from $1.85 a year earlier, and non-GAAP operating income of $2.37 per share, up from $1.75. Net premiums written fell 7% to $1,122.8 million, and the company raised its 2026 after-tax net investment income outlook to $490 million from $480 million. The board also raised the quarterly dividend 12% to $0.48 per share and authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program.
Net income per diluted share was $2.11 versus $1.85 a year ago; non-GAAP operating income per share was $2.37 versus $1.75.
GAAP combined ratio improved to 96.8% from 98.6%, with no prior year casualty reserve development in the quarter.
Net premiums written fell 7% to $1,122.8 million, driven by an 8% decrease in Standard Commercial Lines.
Quarterly dividend rose to $0.48 per share, payable December 1, 2026; the new $200 million buyback adds to $53 million remaining under the existing authorization.
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From Selective Insurance Group's 10-Q and 10-K filings (SEC XBRL). YoY compares each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier; it is blank when the year-ago figure is missing or negative.
Annual results
Fiscal year
Revenue
Growth
EPS (diluted)
Growth
Net margin
FY2025
$5.34B
+9.8%
$7.49
+131.9%
8.7%
FY2024
$4.86B
+14.9%
$3.23
-44.7%
4.3%
FY2023
$4.23B
+18.9%
$5.84
+65.0%
8.6%
FY2022
$3.56B
+5.3%
$3.54
-45.5%
6.3%
FY2021
$3.38B
+15.6%
$6.50
+58.9%
12.0%
Frequently asked questions
When is Selective Insurance's next earnings date?
Selective Insurance has not announced a report date within the next three weeks. US companies usually report three to six weeks after each quarter ends; this page updates as soon as the date is on the calendar.
What did Selective Insurance earn last quarter?
For the quarter ended Sep 2026, Selective Insurance reported diluted EPS of $2.11 (+14.1% year over year) on revenue of $1.33B (-2.5%).
Where do these numbers come from?
Reported revenue, net income and EPS come from the company's own 10-Q and 10-K filings with the SEC (XBRL data). The report date and consensus estimate come from the Nasdaq earnings calendar.
Not investment advice. Figures can be restated by the company in later filings.