Cincinnati Financial Corporation reported a strong first quarter in 2021, marked by a significant increase in net income and non-GAAP operating income. The company's combined ratio improved, and net written premiums grew, reflecting price increases and premium growth initiatives. The book value per share also saw an increase.
First-quarter net income was $620 million, or $3.82 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.226 billion, or $7.56 per share, in the first quarter of 2020.
Non-GAAP operating income increased by 62% to $222 million, or $1.37 per share, compared to $137 million, or 84 cents per share, in the first quarter of last year.
Book value per share at March 31, 2021, was $69.16, up $2.12 since year-end.
The property casualty combined ratio for the first quarter of 2021 was 91.2%, improved from 98.5% for the first quarter of 2020.
Cincinnati Financial's ample capital allows the company to execute on long-term strategies and continue to pay dividends to shareholders through the normal variability of investment and insurance markets.
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