RLI Corp. (RLI) Stock Price & Analysis
RLI Corp. (RLI) closed at USD 67.01 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.87% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 63.9; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 63.28–67.28 on volume of 1,130,692 shares. Market capitalization is $6.15B, with a 52-week range of USD 47.26–67.28 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (RLI)
- Last four reported quarters (through Sep 30, 2026): revenue $1.94B, net income $395M (20.3% margin), free cash flow $532M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 15.6x (avg 18.9x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $251M.
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold RLI (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (8 analysts), mean target USD 58.25 (range 48–74).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +19.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +55.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-19, EPS estimate USD 0.7, revenue estimate $473M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (RLI)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.18B | $1.70B | $1.51B | $1.77B | $1.88B | $1.94B |
| Net income | $279M | $583M | $305M | $346M | $403M | $395M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.06 | $6.37 | $3.31 | $3.74 | $4.37 | — |
| Free cash flow | $377M | $245M | $458M | $556M | $609M | $532M |
| Net margin | 23.7% | 34.4% | 20.1% | 19.5% | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Revenue growth | +19.9% | +44.0% | -11.0% | +17.1% | +6.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $88.8M | $22.8M | $36.4M | $39.8M | $51.6M | — |
| Total debt | $200M | $200M | $200M | $200M | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 30, 2026) (RLI)
P/E 15.6x · P/S 3.2x · EV/Sales 3.3x · P/FCF 11.6x · P/B 3.6x · FCF yield 8.64% · Earnings yield 6.42% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 7.00% · Net debt $251M · EV $6.40B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 14.7x, Dec 2024 22.0x, Dec 2023 20.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (RLI)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold RLI. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 1.48% | $149M | Added +188.9% |
| Thomas Gayner | Markel Group | 1.08% | $141M | Unchanged |
Analysts (RLI)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 8 analysts; mean target USD 58.25 (low 48, high 74).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $69 → $74 |
| 2026-10-21 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Underweight | $51 → $53 |
| 2026-10-12 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Underweight | $57 → $51 |
| 2026-08-25 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold → Underperform | $53 |
| 2026-07-29 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $70 → $74 |
| 2026-07-29 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight → Underweight | $57 |
| 2026-07-09 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $55 → $62 |
| 2026-07-08 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $67 → $70 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RLI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +19.1% | +55.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +19.1% | +9.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.4% | 24.0% |
| Max drawdown | -27.9% (Dec 2025→May 2026) | -41.8% (Nov 2024→May 2026) |
RLI analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.69 | $0.67 | +3.3% | $473.4M | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $0.78 | $0.78 | -0.2% | $477.7M | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $3.18 | $2.78 | +14.3% | $1.91B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.77 | $2.70 | +2.3% | $1.94B | 8 |
RLI options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 34.2% | ±8.1% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 29.3% | ±8.0% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 27.2% | ±13.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 25.5% | ±16.4% |
30-day implied volatility 24.5% vs 26.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.14. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 67.01 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.87% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 63.9 |
| Open | USD 63.28 |
| Day Range | USD 63.28 – 67.28 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 47.26 – 67.28 |
| Volume | 1,130,692 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.15B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RLI)
Nexqual's technical model rates RLI "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 78.33 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 60.59) |
| MACD | 1.15 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (RLI)
Wall Street analysts rate RLI "Hold" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 58.25 (range USD 48–74), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 58.25 |
| High Target | USD 74 |
| Low Target | USD 48 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 5 / 2 |
Earnings (RLI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-19 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.7 |
| Revenue Estimate | $473.38M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 0.86 vs est 0.53 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.83 vs est 0.72 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.83 vs est 0.78 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.94 vs est 0.81 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RLI)
| Total Revenue | $1.94B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -6.30% |
| Gross Margin | +33.48% |
| Operating Margin | +22.52% |
| Profit Margin | +20.34% |
| ROE | +22.13% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.18 |
| Current Ratio | 1.07 |
| Total Cash | $300.48M |
| Total Debt | $297.04M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $531.54M (27.4% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RLI)
Nexqual rates RLI Corp.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +6% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 33%, operating 23% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $46M cash and investments vs $297M debt (Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $532M (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), 27% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 22%, ROA 5.1% |
Ownership (RLI)
| Insider Ownership | +1.60% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +97.42% |
| Shares Outstanding | 91.77M |
| Float | 81.45M |
| Short % of Float | +10.86% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Leadership (RLI)
RLI Corp. is led by Craig William Kliethermes CPCU, FCAS, MAAA, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Craig William Kliethermes CPCU, FCAS, MAAA |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Aaron Paul Diefenthaler |
| Chief Operating Officer | Jennifer Leigh Klobnak |
| Vice President of Marketing & Communications | Lisa T. Gates |
| President of RLI Marine | Robert J. Schauer |
Major Backers & Investors (RLI)
Notable institutional backers of RLI Corp. include Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC, Wasatch Advisors LP, Ariel Investments, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC | 7.34% |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 4.4% |
| Ariel Investments, LLC | 2.75% |
| Markel Group Inc | 2.61% |
| Invesco | 2.57% |
| Virtus Equity Trust-Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund | 1.06% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Street | 9.75% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.69% |
| BlackRock | 9.08% |
| Geode Capital | 2.85% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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