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Can MGIC Investment’s (MTG) Surge in Buybacks Reveal a Shift in Long-Term Capital Strategy?

Simply Wall St·11/01/2025 18:32:23
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  • MGIC Investment Corporation reported third-quarter 2025 earnings with net income of US$191.1 million and diluted earnings per share of US$0.83, exceeding analyst expectations despite slightly lower revenue compared to the prior year.
  • Alongside its earnings release, MGIC completed two share repurchase programs, buying back more than 9.3 million shares for over US$253.5 million, while also maintaining its quarterly dividend payout.
  • We'll explore how MGIC's consistent capital returns, highlighted by large-scale share repurchases, influence its long-term investment outlook.

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MGIC Investment Investment Narrative Recap

To be a shareholder in MGIC Investment, you need confidence in the company’s ability to generate consistent earnings and capital returns, while managing the cyclical and competitive challenges of the mortgage insurance industry. The recent third-quarter earnings report delivered a meaningful beat on per-share earnings, but did not materially change the biggest short term catalyst, potential for improved loan origination and policy growth if mortgage market conditions strengthen, nor did it shift the primary risk of persistently low portfolio growth and revenue pressure from muted housing activity.

Among recent announcements, MGIC’s completed share repurchase of 7.4 million shares for over US$201.5 million directly reinforces its focus on capital returns. While these buybacks can boost earnings per share and reward shareholders, they underscore the importance of organic growth opportunities, particularly as limited new policy growth remains the most significant catalyst for future performance.

By contrast, investors should be aware that even with healthy buybacks and dividends, MGIC’s long term earnings outlook may face pressure if...

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MGIC Investment's narrative projects $1.3 billion revenue and $633.5 million earnings by 2028. This requires 2.8% yearly revenue growth and a $129.1 million decrease in earnings from $762.6 million today.

Uncover how MGIC Investment's forecasts yield a $27.67 fair value, in line with its current price.

Exploring Other Perspectives

MTG Community Fair Values as at Nov 2025
MTG Community Fair Values as at Nov 2025

Retail investors in the Simply Wall St Community placed MGIC Investment’s fair value between US$27.67 and US$59.92 from three opinions, revealing wide valuation gaps. However, limited new policy growth remains a key factor shaping future performance, so be sure to explore why community members’ perspectives differ this much.

Explore 3 other fair value estimates on MGIC Investment - why the stock might be worth over 2x more than the current price!

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