NMI Holdings (NMIH) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

For the quarter ended December 2024, NMI Holdings (NMIH) reported revenue of $166.5 million, up 10% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.07, compared to $1.01 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.65% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $169.29 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.11, the EPS surprise was -3.60%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how NMI Holdings performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Insurance in force (IIF): $210.18 billion versus the three-analyst average estimate of $210.88 billion. Risk in force(RIF): $56.11 billion versus $55.53 billion estimated by three analysts on average. Combined ratio: 33.7% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 33.3%. Loss ratio: 12% versus 12.3% estimated by three analysts on average. Expense Ratio: 21.7% compared to the 21% average estimate based on three analysts. Net investment income: $22.72 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $22.80 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +24.5%. Net Premiums Earned: $143.52 million compared to the $146.26 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8% year over year. Other Revenues: $0.23 million versus $0.23 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +20.7% change. View all Key Company Metrics for NMI Holdings here>>>Shares of NMI Holdings have returned +9.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +24.3% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report NMI Holdings Inc (NMIH): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks