Slide raises 2026 net income outlook to $500 million-$520 million; declares $1.50 special dividend
Slide reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $138.2 million, up 24.5% from a year earlier, and raised its full-year 2026 net income outlook to $500 million to $520 million. The combined ratio rose to 59.3% from 48.5% on higher catastrophe losses, a headwind for underwriting profitability. The company also entered a $1.072 billion secured credit agreement with Huntington National Bank and declared a $1.50 per share special dividend, payable November 30, 2026.
Key points
- Q3 2026 net income $138.2 million, up 24.5%; diluted EPS $1.09, up 37.3% from $0.79
- Full-year 2026 net income outlook raised to $500 million-$520 million from $455 million-$470 million
- New credit agreement with Huntington National Bank totals $1.072 billion, maturing October 26, 2031, replacing the $530.4 million existing facility
- One-time special dividend of $1.50 per share plus $0.07 quarterly dividend, payable November 30, 2026 to holders of record November 23, 2026
The filing
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