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Dec 31, 2022
Investors Title Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Net income and revenues decreased due to decline in real estate transaction volumes and changes in fair value of equity security investments.
Key Takeaways
Investors Title Company reported a decrease in net income by 60.2% to $7.5 million, or $3.97 per diluted share, and a decrease in revenues by 28.1% to $65.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a decline in net premiums written and changes in the estimated fair value of equity security investments.
Net income decreased 60.2% to $7.5 million, or $3.97 per diluted share.
Revenues decreased 28.1% to $65.5 million.
Net premiums written decreased 32.1% due to an overall decline in real estate transaction volumes.
Escrow and other title-related fees increased 27.1%.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects market headwinds to persist, but sees positive signs with moderating inflation and slightly fallen mortgage rates. They are focused on disciplined management balancing cost control with long-term growth opportunities.
Positive Outlook
- Inflation data has moderated in recent months.
- Mortgage rates have already fallen slightly from their peak in December.
- Moderating inflation data may enable the Fed to moderate or cease its inflation fighting program.
- Real estate markets are cyclical in nature.
- Company is focused on disciplined management approach.
Challenges Ahead
- The impact of Federal Reserve efforts to fight inflation by slowing economic activity came into sharper focus in the fourth quarter.
- The rapid rise in mortgage interest rates over the course of the year and the appreciation in home prices in recent years combined to dampen financial results for the fourth quarter relative to the record performance of the prior year.
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