Primerica (PRI) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) is anticipated to release its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, May 6th. Analysts expect Primerica to post earnings of $5.45 per share and revenue of $855.3580 million for the quarter. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Primerica (NYSE:PRI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The financial services provider reported $6.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.69 by $0.44. The business had revenue of $853.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $839.65 million. Primerica had a net margin of 22.82% and a return on equity of 32.30%. The business’s revenue was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $5.03 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Primerica to post $24 EPS for the current fiscal year and $26 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Primerica Price Performance

Primerica stock opened at $276.80 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $260.45 and a 200-day simple moving average of $260.04. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.76 billion, a PE ratio of 12.07 and a beta of 0.91. Primerica has a 12-month low of $230.09 and a 12-month high of $288.03.

Primerica Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 23rd were issued a $1.20 dividend. This represents a $4.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. This is a boost from Primerica’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.04. The ex-dividend date was Monday, February 23rd. Primerica’s payout ratio is 20.93%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PRI has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Primerica from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $290.00 price objective on shares of Primerica in a report on Thursday, March 26th. Zacks Research cut shares of Primerica from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 24th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price objective on shares of Primerica from $292.00 to $285.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Primerica in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $293.60.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, President Peter W. Schneider sold 1,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $252.38, for a total transaction of $454,284.00. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 11,611 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,930,384.18. This trade represents a 13.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Glenn J. Williams sold 2,500 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $256.41, for a total transaction of $641,025.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 27,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,023,582.72. The trade was a 8.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Primerica

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Primerica in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $387,000. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in shares of Primerica by 200.3% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 357,696 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $92,414,000 after acquiring an additional 238,571 shares in the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Primerica by 413.6% in the 4th quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 48,049 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $12,414,000 after acquiring an additional 38,694 shares in the last quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Primerica by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. SkyView Investment Advisors LLC now owns 6,942 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,794,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Primerica by 7.2% in the 4th quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. now owns 284,890 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $73,604,000 after acquiring an additional 19,167 shares in the last quarter. 90.88% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Primerica

Primerica, Inc is a financial services company that focuses on delivering term life insurance and investment products to middle-income households in the United States and Canada. The firm operates a network of independent, licensed representatives who provide personalized guidance on coverage needs, retirement planning, and wealth accumulation. Primerica’s core mission is to help clients obtain affordable life insurance protection while also offering a suite of savings and investment solutions designed for long-term financial security.

In addition to term life insurance, Primerica offers a range of financial products and services that include mutual funds, annuities, auto and home insurance through partner carriers, and personal lending solutions such as secured and unsecured loans.