United Fire Group Turns To Profit In Q4 - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) reported consolidated net income of $26.5 million or $1.04 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.4 million or $0.10 per share, prior year. Consolidated operating income was $1.00 per share for quarter.

Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.62 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues increased to $228.99 million, from $213.32 million, last year. Analysts expected revenue of $222.36 million for the quarter. Net premiums earned was $197.44 million, compared to $186.87 million, a year ago.