$ORI

Old Republic International (ORI) raised its quarterly dividend by 8.6% to $0.315 per share, totaling $1.26 annually. The stock, trading at $42.45, shows strong long-term returns but recent momentum has eased. Analysts debate its valuation, with some seeing it as 2% undervalued at $43.50 fair value, citing growth and competitive advantages, while others point to profit contraction and market pressures.

A review of Q2 earnings for 32 property and casualty insurers found group revenues 2.3% above consensus and next-quarter guidance 0.9% higher, while shares fell 1.1% on average. Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) reported $1.39B revenue (+4.6% YoY), beating revenue estimates; shares fell 6%. Essent (ESNT) rose 6% after a revenue beat; Radian (RDN) fell 5.4% after an EPS miss.

Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) said its board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.315 per share. The dividend is payable Sept. 15, 2026 to shareholders of record Sept. 4, 2026. The company expects a full-year dividend of $1.26 per share versus $1.16 in 2025, an 8.6% rise.

All five publicly traded title insurers reported higher year-over-year net income in 2Q, with Old Republic citing higher pretax operating income. KBW’s reactions were mixed: it cut earnings estimates and ratings for Stewart Information Services and cut estimates and price target for Fidelity National Financial, while raising estimates and price target for First American Financial. Radian Group later announced a deal to sell its title business to PLACE.

Old Republic International said John Paulk was appointed Chief Operating Officer of its Old Republic Excess & Surplus unit, reporting to President Ralph Sabbagh. The company said Paulk will focus on optimizing business performance and operational excellence, citing his 20+ years of executive experience in specialty E&S. Old Republic is a Chicago-based specialty insurer.

India’s FSSAI has banned certain alcohol brands including United Spirits’ Antiquity Blue Whisky and Royal Challenge Whisky, Mohan Rocky Springwater’s Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky and Old Cask Deluxe XXX Rum, and variants of Old Monk. FSSAI says tests found artificial flavourings mimicking whiskey and rum, which it says violates 2018 regulations. Notices were issued to multiple manufacturers, per Reuters.

Simply Wall St reports Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI) fell 0.4% as Q2 2026 profitability faced margin pressure. Consolidated combined ratio rose to 95.3% from 93.6%, and Specialty’s to 95.5% from 90.7%. Revenue rose to $2,503.8M and net income excl. items to $322.3M; EPS rose to $1.34.

LANGE JEFFREY (SVPUnderwriting & Distribution) sold 14,075 shares of OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP (ORI) at $43.76 ($0.62M total) on 2026-07-29.

OBERST STEPHEN J (Executive Vice President) sold 13,125 shares of OLD REPUBLIC INTERNATIONAL CORP (ORI) at $43.96 ($0.58M total) on 2026-07-28.

Simply Wall St reports Old Republic International (ORI) Q2 2026 results: revenue rose to $2,503.8 million and net income to $322.3 million, with materially higher EPS year over year. Title Insurance premiums and fees increased about 10% to 11% and pretax income reached $56 million, offset by weaker Specialty Insurance, reserve additions, and higher technology spending. The company continued share repurchases under its Aug 2025 buyback.