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Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO)
NYSE:AGO
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
2.55Last Year’s EPS
1.96Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2025
|% Change Since: -3.29%
|Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant achievements such as record highs in key financial metrics, strong stock performance, new business production, geographic expansion, and successful litigation outcomes. However, these were countered by increased loss expenses, a decline in adjusted operating income, and ongoing uncertainty in Puerto Rico exposure. While the highlights present a positive outlook with strategic growth and successful initiatives, the lowlights indicate challenges that need to be addressed.Company Guidance
During the Assured Guaranty Limited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call, significant metrics were highlighted related to the company's performance and strategic initiatives in 2024. The company reported an adjusted operating income per share of $7.10. Notably, they achieved record year-end highs for adjusted book value per share at $170.12, adjusted operating shareholders' equity per share at $114.75, and shareholders' equity per share at $108.80. Assured Guaranty repurchased 11% of its common shares, amounting to $500 million, and reported a 20% rise in their common stock share price to $90.01. The company also noted strong new business production with PVP exceeding $400 million across its three financial guaranty businesses for the second consecutive year. Additionally, they opened new offices in Australia and Singapore, further expanding their geographic reach. These achievements underscore Assured Guaranty's strategic moves to enhance growth, profitability, and corporate efficiency, positioning them well for success in 2025.Record Highs in Key Financial Metrics
Assured Guaranty reached record year-end highs for adjusted book value per share at $170.12, adjusted operating shareholders equity per share at $114.75, and shareholders' equity per share at $108.80.
Strong Stock Performance and Share Repurchase
AGO's common stock share price rose 20% for the year to $90.01, and they repurchased 11% of the common shares outstanding at December 31, 2023, meeting their 2024 target of repurchasing $500 million of shares.
Successful New Business Production
PVP across their three financial guaranty businesses topped $400 million for the second year in a row. US public finance originated $270 million in PVP, its highest annual total in four years.
Geographic Expansion
Opened offices in Australia and Singapore and made further inroads in Continental Europe, expanding their geographic reach and pursuing opportunities in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
Successful Litigation Outcome
In early February 2025, they concluded litigation with Lehman Brothers International Europe, recognizing a pre-tax gain of approximately $103 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Dividend Increase
The Board of Directors approved a 10% increase to their quarterly dividend per share from $0.31 to $0.34.
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AGO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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AGO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | $91.84 | $86.99 | -5.28% |
| Nov 11, 2024 | $88.91 | $90.74 | +2.06% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | $75.43 | $73.64 | -2.37% |
| May 07, 2024 | $77.22 | $80.83 | +4.67% |
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FAQ
When does Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO) report earnings?
Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO) earnings time?
Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO) earnings time is at May 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is AGO EPS forecast?
AGO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 2.55.
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