Accelerant (ARX) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
13 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Exchange Written Premium grew 20% year-over-year to $2.46B for the six months ended June 30, 2026, with 314 Members and 97 Risk Capital Partners on the platform.
Net income attributable to common shareholders was $73.5M for the six months, up from $15.3M in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA for the six months was $159.2M (28% margin), up from $102.4M (26% margin) in the prior year.
Announced agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo Discover Fund V at $20.25 per share, with a ticking fee for regulatory delays; company will become private and future guidance suspended.
Third-party direct written premium comprised 47% of quarterly volume.
Financial highlights
Total revenues for the six months were $630.2M, up 59% year-over-year; Q2 revenues were $356.9M, up 63%.
Net earned premiums rose 94% to $258.9M for the six months.
Direct commission income increased 130% to $143.3M for the six months.
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 31% from 29% year-over-year.
Repurchased 4.7 million Class A shares for $66M; $123M remains authorized for repurchases.
Outlook and guidance
No guidance provided for Q3 or full year 2026 due to the pending Thoma Bravo acquisition.
The merger with Thoma Bravo is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
Anticipates ongoing investment in technology and data analytics to support platform scalability and member growth.
Latest events from Accelerant
- Board and major holders back $20.25/share take-private merger, with strong governance and compliance.ARX
Proxy filing - Definitive agreement for acquisition by Thoma Bravo prompts shareholder vote on merger.ARX
Proxy filing - Shareholders will vote on a merger to take the company private under Thoma Bravo, with key risks disclosed.ARX
Proxy filing - To be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $20.25/share, going private after strong Q2 growth.ARX
Proxy filing - Accelerant's tech-enabled MGA marketplace drives efficient, resilient growth and strong margins.ARX
46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference - Q1 2026 saw 16% premium growth, 70% higher EBITDA, and strong 2026 guidance.ARX
Q1 2026 - Shareholders will vote on director elections and auditor ratification at the May 2026 meeting.ARX
Proxy filing - FY 2025 saw 35% premium growth, 149% EBITDA increase, and a $200M buyback plan.ARX
Q4 2025 - Exchange Written Premium up 17% and adjusted EBITDA up 302%, offset by IPO-related expense.ARX
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