RLI Corp. (RLI) Earnings History
Elite Compounder37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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RLI Corp. (RLI) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, RLI Corp. (RLI) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $395M, reflecting +16.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $4.28 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 21.4%.
Looking at the long-term picture, RLI's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +20.3%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $583M in fiscal 2022.
RLI Corp. maintains industry-leading profitability with a gross margin of 29.8%, operating margin of 27.5%, and net margin of 21.4%. This margin structure demonstrates strong pricing power and operational efficiency. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including KNSL ($527M net income, 26.9% margin), JRVR ($29M net income, 6.9% margin), ACGL ($4.40B net income, 22.1% margin), RLI has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare RLI vs KNSL →
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RLI Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $403M | +16.6% | $518M | $4.36 | 21.4% | 27.5% |
| 2024 | $346M | +13.5% | $428M | $3.74 | 19.5% | 24.2% |
| 2023 | $305M | -47.8% | $377M | $3.31 | 20.1% | 25.0% |
| 2022 | $583M | +108.8% | $721M | $6.37 | 34.4% | 42.4% |
| 2021 | $279M | +77.8% | $344M | $3.06 | 23.6% | 29.1% |
| 2020 | $157M | -18.0% | $190M | $1.73 | 15.9% | 19.2% |
| 2019 | $192M | +198.6% | $233M | $2.12 | 19.0% | 23.1% |
| 2018 | $64M | -38.9% | $68M | $0.71 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| 2017 | $105M | -8.6% | $85M | $1.18 | 13.1% | 10.6% |
| 2016 | $115M | -16.4% | $157M | $1.29 | 14.1% | 19.2% |
| 2015 | $138M | +1.5% | $197M | $1.56 | 17.3% | 24.7% |
| 2014 | $135M | +7.3% | $189M | $1.54 | 17.4% | 24.4% |
| 2013 | $126M | +22.2% | $176M | $1.28 | 17.8% | 24.8% |
| 2012 | $103M | -18.4% | $143M | $1.20 | 15.6% | 21.5% |
| 2011 | $127M | -0.7% | $184M | $1.52 | 20.4% | 29.5% |
| 2010 | $127M | +35.8% | $178M | $1.50 | 21.8% | 30.5% |
| 2009 | $94M | +19.3% | $132M | $1.08 | 17.1% | 24.1% |
| 2008 | $79M | -55.3% | $107M | $0.90 | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| 2007 | $176M | +30.6% | $254M | $1.82 | 27.0% | 39.0% |
| 2006 | $135M | +25.7% | $187M | $1.32 | 21.3% | 29.5% |
| 2005 | $107M | +46.7% | $144M | $1.02 | 18.8% | 25.3% |
| 2004 | $73M | +2.4% | $100M | $0.70 | 12.6% | 17.3% |
| 2003 | $71M | +98.8% | $94M | $0.69 | 13.7% | 18.1% |
| 2002 | $36M | +15.5% | $49M | $0.44 | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| 2001 | $31M | +8.2% | $41M | $0.39 | 10.0% | 13.3% |
| 2000 | $29M | -8.8% | $38M | $0.36 | 10.9% | 14.5% |
| 1999 | $31M | +11.4% | $43M | $0.39 | 13.9% | 19.1% |
| 1998 | $28M | -6.5% | $38M | $0.33 | 16.8% | 22.4% |
| 1997 | $30M | +17.5% | $122M | $0.34 | 17.7% | 71.4% |
| 1996 | $26M | +225.3% | $35M | $0.28 | 16.5% | 22.7% |
| 1995 | $8M | +264.6% | $108M | $0.10 | 5.0% | 69.1% |
| 1994 | -$5M | -130.4% | $105M | $-0.07 | -3.0% | 66.2% |
| 1993 | $16M | +20.6% | $124M | $0.23 | 10.2% | 79.9% |
| 1992 | $13M | +4.0% | $106M | $0.18 | 10.1% | 82.2% |
| 1991 | $13M | +8.6% | $88M | $0.18 | 12.4% | 86.5% |
| 1990 | $12M | +41.5% | $75M | $0.17 | 12.6% | 81.5% |
| 1989 | $8M | - | $71M | $0.12 | 9.2% | 79.2% |
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RLI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RLI stock.
What is RLI earnings per share (EPS)?
RLI trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $4.28, reflecting +16.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +20.3%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is RLI Corp.'s net income?
RLI Corp. (RLI) trailing twelve-month net income is $395M as of 2025. Earnings grew +16.6% year-over-year. RLI Corp. has been profitable for 31 consecutive years.
Is RLI profitable?
Yes, RLI is profitable with a TTM net income of $395M and a net profit margin of +21.4%. RLI Corp. has generated profits for 31 consecutive years.
What is RLI's earnings growth rate?
RLI compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +16.6%, 3-Year: -11.9%, 5-Year: +20.3%, 10-Year: +10.8%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are RLI's profit margins?
RLI Corp. net profit margin is +21.4%, operating margin is +27.5%, and gross margin is +29.8%. Above-average net margins reflect strong pricing power and competitive moat. Return on Equity is +24.4%.
Is RLI growing earnings?
Yes, RLI earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +16.6% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +20.3%. TTM net income reached $395M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was RLI's best earnings year?
RLI Corp.'s highest annual net income on record is $583M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were RLI's earnings last quarter?
RLI's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $55M with diluted EPS of $0.60. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.