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White Mountains Insurance Q3 GAAP EPS of -$17.71, revenue of $641.1M

White Mountains Insurance reported Q3 GAAP EPS of -$17.71 and revenue of $641.1M, down 25.8% year-over-year. Book value per share was $2242.76, down 0.7% for the quarter but up 2.6% year-to-date, including dividends.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 5:25 PM UTC
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Primary signal
$WTM
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
7/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WTMBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss is likely to trigger a sell‑off in the stock and may influence sentiment toward similar insurers.

02

Market read

First‑time earnings disclosure with material negative numbers; actionable for short‑term traders.

03

What to watch

Potential cost‑cutting measures or reinsurance recoveries not yet disclosed.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours

Background

White Mountains Insurance Group released its Q3 2026 earnings, showing a GAAP loss per share and a significant revenue decline.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WTMBearishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 GAAP EPS of -$17.71 and revenue of $641.1M were disclosed in the press release.

Expected impact

likely downward pressure as the market prices in the negative EPS.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings miss and a 25.8% YoY revenue drop are material and new, prompting a sell‑side reaction.

Market effects

Sector

Insurance sector may see broader scrutiny on underwriting profitability.

Regional

U.S. insurers could face short‑term price pressure.

Global

Limited to U.S. insurance stocks; no global macro effect.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If the loss reflects a one‑time charge, the stock could rebound on a buy‑the‑dip basis.

Key entities

  • company
    White Mountains Insurance Group

    U.S.-listed insurer (ticker WTM) reporting Q3 results.

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StoryWhite Mountains reports 1% drop in Q3 2026 book value per share

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