Jackson Financial Inc. reported a net loss of $(710) million for Q4 2022, but adjusted operating earnings were $491 million. The company saw significant growth in RILA sales, up from $108 million to $560 million year-over-year. Jackson returned $86 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter. The company is increasing its dividend and share repurchase authorization for 2023.
Net loss attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. was $(710) million, or $(8.48) per diluted share.
Adjusted operating earnings were $491 million, or $5.66 per diluted share, a 31% decrease from Q4 2021.
Returned $86 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
Registered index-linked annuity (RILA) sales increased to $560 million, up from $108 million in Q4 2021.
Jackson is increasing its first quarter 2023 dividend by nearly 13% to $0.62 per share, announcing a $450 million increase to the existing share repurchase authorization, and establishing a 2023 capital return target of $450-$550 million.