Admiral Group earnings beat drives shares up

try{ var _=i o; . if(!_||_&&typeof _==="object"&&_.expiry Oil prices add to gains as Middle East war escalates; supply fears mount Futures lower, oil rises amid Iran conflict - what’s moving markets Iran conflict latest: Hegseth says Iran conflict has "only just begun" Gold hands back gains as US dollar rebounds; Middle East war continues (South Africa Philippines Nigeria) Admiral Group earnings beat drives shares up By Author Maria Ponnezhath Earnings Published 03/05/2026, 04:38 AM Admiral Group earnings beat drives shares up 0 ADML 4.20% Investing.com -- Admiral Group PLC (LON:ADML) on Thursday reported full-year 2025 earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares up 3.7% as the insurer delivered record profits and announced plans to shift from special dividends to share buybacks. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of 247.4p for continuing operations, approximately 3% ahead of consensus estimates. Group profit before tax from continuing operations reached a record £957.9 million, up 16% from £826.5 million in 2024. Total revenue was £5.90 billion, down 1% year-over-year. Stay ahead of the FTSE — premium UK stock insights and real-time market movers with InvestingPro UK Motor Insurance, the company’s core business, generated £1.024 billion in profit, surpassing £1 billion for the first time, though slightly below the £1.040 billion consensus. The division’s core current year loss ratio came in better than expected despite a 3.6 percentage point year-over-year deterioration. UK non-motor operations significantly outperformed, with profit 48% ahead of expectations at £62.3 million, while European Insurance returned to profitability at £6.6 million versus a £19.7 million loss in 2024. "2025 was an exceptional year for Admiral, reflecting the strength of our business model, our discipline and the quality of execution across the Group," said Group Chief Executive Officer Milena Mondini de Focatiis. The company proposed a final dividend of 90.0...