Arch Capital Group Ltd. has reported a net income of $1.0 billion for the first quarter of 2026, translating to a net income per share of $2.50, which slightly beats expectations. The company achieved a remarkable 74.6% increase in underwriting income, bolstered by gross premiums totaling $6.4 billion. Despite competition tightening in the underwriting space and some net premium headwinds projected, Arch's consolidated combined ratio stands at a commendable 81.7%. With a current stock price of $95.28, the company maintains a consensus rating of 'Moderate Buy', underscoring its status as a leading large-cap stock under $100.
“Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACGL) · is · one of the best large cap stocks to buy · under $100”
“Arch Capital Group · reported · net income available to common shareholders · $1.0 billion”
“Arch Capital Group · reported · net income per share · $2.88”
“Arch Capital Group · reported · net income in Q1 2025 · $564 million”
“Arch Capital Group · achieved · annualized operating return on average common equity · 15.4%”
“Arch Capital Group · supported by · after-tax operating income · $901 million”
“Arch Capital Group · featured · consolidated combined ratio · 81.7%”
“Arch Capital Group · was supported by · favorable development from prior year loss reserves · $200 million”
“Arch Capital Group · totaled · catastrophic losses · $174 million”
“Arch Capital Group · wrote · gross premiums · $6.4 billion”
“Arch Capital Group · saw a substantial increase in underwriting income · 74.6%”
“Arch Capital Group · repurchased · common shares · $783 million”
