Heritage Insurance Reports Q4 Net Income Up 228.5% and EPS Up 225.8% on Strong Underwriting

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Heritage Insurance Holdings reported a significant operational and financial turnaround in Q4 and full-year 2025, with net income and EPS more than tripling, driven by improved underwriting and a substantial increase in book value per share.

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• Record Q4 & Full-Year Profitability

  Net income for Q4 2025 surged 228.5% to $66.7 million, with diluted EPS increasing 225.8% to $2.15. Full-year 2025 net income rose 217.8% to $195.6 million, and EPS increased 214.4% to $6.32.

• Significant Operational Improvement

  The net combined ratio improved by 27.7 percentage points to 62.0% in Q4 2025, reflecting a 23.4 percentage point improvement in the net loss ratio to 31.3% and a 4.3 percentage point improvement in the net expense ratio to 30.7%.

• Strong Book Value Growth

  Book value per share increased 72.5% year-over-year to $16.39 as of December 31, 2025, driven by net income and a reduction in unrealized losses on fixed income securities.

• Strategic Growth & Capital Management

  The company continues its dividend suspension to prioritize strategic growth, established a new $25.0 million share repurchase plan through 2026, and plans to enter the Texas excess and surplus lines market.

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Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. reported exceptionally strong fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, significantly exceeding preliminary projections. The company achieved a 228.5% year-over-year increase in Q4 net income and a 225.8% rise in diluted EPS, driven by substantial improvements in underwriting profitability. The net combined ratio dramatically improved by 27.7 percentage points to 62.0% in Q4, reflecting successful strategic initiatives focused on rate adequacy and disciplined underwriting. This operational turnaround is further evidenced by a 72.5% increase in book value per share. While the company continues to suspend its dividend to prioritize strategic growth, it has authorized a new $25.0 million share repurchase plan and plans to expand into the Texas excess and surplus lines market, signaling confidence in future growth and shareholder value creation. This filing finalizes the preliminary Q4 2025 results announced on February 23, 2026, providing comprehensive details and confirming a strong performance.