Reinsurance Group (RGA) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Reinsurance Group (RGA) reported $5.49 billion in revenue for the quarter ended December 2024, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.3%. EPS of $4.99 for the same period compares to $4.73 a year ago.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.46 billion, representing a surprise of +0.46%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -4.77%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $5.24.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.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 Reinsurance Group performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Net investment income: $1.19 billion versus $1.12 billion estimated by five analysts on average. Revenues- Net premiums: $4.16 billion versus the five-analyst average estimate of $4.24 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +1.2%. Revenues- Other revenues: $147 million versus $99.23 million estimated by five analysts on average. View all Key Company Metrics for Reinsurance Group here>>>Shares of Reinsurance Group have returned +3.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform 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 Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA): 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