Athene Reports $1.973 Billion Q1 Net Loss Driven by $1.7 Billion One-Time Tax Expense

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Athene Holding Ltd. reported a Q1 2026 GAAP net loss of $1.973 billion, primarily due to a $1.7 billion one-time tax expense related to a change in Bermuda tax election, alongside a decrease in revenues and non-GAAP spread related earnings.

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• Q1 GAAP Net Loss Reported

  The company reported a GAAP net loss of $1.973 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a significant decrease from a net income of $420 million in Q1 2025. This follows the 8-K filing on the same day which pre-announced the Q1 GAAP net loss.

• One-Time Tax Expense Impact

  The net loss was primarily driven by a $1.7 billion one-time tax expense. This expense resulted from recording a full valuation allowance against Bermuda deferred tax assets after revoking ACRA's election to be subject to the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023, in response to new OECD guidance.

• Revenue Decline

  Total revenues decreased by $518 million to $3.7 billion in Q1 2026 from $4.2 billion in Q1 2025, mainly due to a $1.3 billion decrease in investment-related gains (losses), partially offset by an increase in net investment income.

• Decreased Spread Related Earnings

  Non-GAAP spread related earnings decreased by $85 million, or 11%, to $719 million in Q1 2026 from $804 million in Q1 2025, primarily due to an increase in cost of funds and interest and other financing costs.

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Athene Holding Ltd. reported a substantial GAAP net loss of $1.973 billion for Q1 2026, primarily due to a $1.7 billion one-time tax expense. This expense resulted from a strategic decision to revoke an election related to Bermuda corporate income tax, following new OECD guidance. While the company expects long-term tax benefits, the immediate impact is a significant reduction in reported earnings. Additionally, the company experienced a decline in total revenues and a decrease in its non-GAAP spread related earnings, indicating some operational challenges. Investors should closely monitor the company's core profitability trends and the realization of anticipated long-term tax advantages. The reported $6.2 billion in deployable capital offers financial flexibility for future growth initiatives.