Radian's Capital Return Strategy and Liquidity Management in 2025
Radian expects to pay up to $795 million in total distributions to shareholders in 2025, with $400 million already paid in the first half.
The company maintains a stable PMIERs cushion of $2 billion, indicating strong capital buffers.
Total holding company liquidity was $784 million at the end of Q2, down from over $1 billion two years ago due to share repurchases.
The company has an undrawn credit facility of $275 million, providing additional financial flexibility.
Management emphasizes a cautious yet opportunistic approach to liquidity and capital allocation, balancing share repurchases with maintaining sufficient buffers.
Adjusted book value per share reached a record high of $176.95 and adjusted operating shareholders' equity per share reached $120.11 at the end of Q2 2025.
Adjusted operating income for Q2 2025 was $50 million or $1.01 per share, down from $80 million or $1.44 per share in Q2 2024.
Loss expense increased by $27 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to additional reserves on certain U.K. regulated utility and U.S. municipal revenue exposures.
Net earned premiums and net investment income both increased in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024, reflecting earnings from new large transactions and higher-yielding assets.
The Insurance segment contributed $76 million and the Asset Management segment $4 million to earnings in Q2 2025, offset by a $29 million loss in the corporate division.
Significant Growth in Core Earnings and Deposit Franchise
Core pretax pre-provision income increased from $28 million in Q2 2024 to $49 million in Q2 2025, a substantial year-over-year growth.
Core deposits grew by $1.2 billion year-over-year, with deposit teams expanding their portfolios to approximately $2.2 billion, enabling the bank to reduce broker deposits and strengthen liquidity.
Management emphasized the differentiation of their franchise through growth trajectory and talent attraction, highlighting a strategic focus on organic growth and deposit stability.