Reinsurance Group Q4 net income rises

Overview

• Life and health reinsurer's Q4 net income rose sharply yr/yr

• Adjusted operating income for Q4 increased yr/yr

• Company repurchased $50 mln of common shares

Outlook

• Company emphasizes strong balance sheet and favorable business conditions for future success

Result Drivers

• INVESTMENT INCOME - Strong investment results, including favorable variable investment income, contributed to Q4 performance

• PENSION RISK TRANSFER - Net premiums included a contribution from single premium pension risk transfer transactions

• TAX RATE - Effective tax rate was below expected range, aiding net income growth

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 6 "strong buy" or "buy", 3 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the reinsurance peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Reinsurance Group of America Inc is $233.50, about 13.9% above its February 4 closing price of $205.08

• The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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