Root Inc
ROOT
$88.82 12.17%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Financial Services | Industry: Insurance Property Casualty
Q4 2023
Published: Feb 21, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $194.80M up 173.2% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-1.64 decreased by 125.7% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 100.0%
  • Net income of -24.00M
  • "Alex Timm: 'The challenges of the past 2 years have galvanized our team, who believe in our mission and vision more than ever.'" - Alex Timm

Root Inc (ROOT) Q4 2023 Financial Results Report: Transformational Growth in Auto Insurance

Executive Summary

In Q4 2023, Root Inc delivered strong financial results, highlighting a shift towards profitability after navigating recent operational challenges. The company reported a remarkable 173.21% rise in revenue year-over-year, reaching $194.8 million, aided by a 31% increase in gross written premiums. Notably, the gross accident period loss ratio improved to 66%, solidifying Root's position as a competitive player in the auto insurance market. Management emphasized the company’s growth trajectory, with a focus on profitability driven by strategic investments in technology and data science. With a robust cash position of $679.7 million, Root is poised to expand its market share while maintaining disciplined expense management.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

194.80M
QoQ: 68.95% | YoY:173.21%

Gross Profit

194.80M
1.00% margin
QoQ: 68.95% | YoY:173.21%

Operating Income

-24.00M
QoQ: 47.60% | YoY:-171.01%

Net Income

-24.00M
QoQ: 47.60% | YoY:-126.64%

EPS

-1.64
QoQ: 48.10% | YoY:-125.67%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Q4 2023 Revenue:** $194.8M, a 173.21% YoY increase and a 68.95% QoQ increase.
  • **EPS (Diluted):** -$1.64, reflecting continued investment in growth despite operational losses.
  • **Gross Profit:** $194.8M, maintaining a gross profit margin of 100%.
  • **Operating Loss:** $24M, with an operating loss ratio of -0.123.
  • **Net Loss:** $24M, marking a 59% improvement year-over-year.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q4 2024 326.70 1.23 +67.7% View
Q3 2024 305.70 1.35 +165.1% View
Q2 2024 289.20 -0.52 +286.6% View
Q1 2024 254.90 -0.42 +263.6% View
Q4 2023 194.80 -1.64 +173.2% View