RLI Corp. (RLI) Up 6.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

RLI Corp. (RLI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 20, 2026

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for RLI Corp. and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A++ (Superior) from A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “aa+” (Superior) from “aa” (Superior) for the members of RLI Group (RLI). In addition, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to “a+” (Excellent) from “a” (Excellent) of RLI's publicly traded parent holding company, RLI Corp. [NYSE: RLI]. The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) has been revised to stable fr.

Business Wire • Feb 20, 2026

AM Best Upgrades Financial Strength Rating to A++ (Superior) and Revises Outlook to Stable for RLI Corp., RLI Insurance Co., Mt. Hawley Insurance Co. and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Co.

PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AMBest--RLI Corp. announces AM Best has upgraded its financial strength rating to A++ Superior.

Business Wire • Feb 20, 2026

FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund Q4 2025 Performance Review

We believe Fabrinet will be a compounder for many years, and we continue to hold a position. We like InterDigital 's long-term prospects but began trimming the Fund's position this year on valuation. We are pleased with UGI Corp's improved financial position, green shoots at Amerigas and the upgrade to UGI's long-term EPS growth rate announced during fiscal Q4 earnings.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 20, 2026

RLI Declares Regular Dividend

PEORIA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #casualtyinsurance--RLI declares a first quarter dividend of $0.16 per share marking 50 consecutive years of dividend increases.

Business Wire • Feb 18, 2026

Dividend Kings: No Ideal Buys In February's 57

Dividend Kings remain broadly overvalued, with only a handful approaching fair price despite elevated yields. Three Dividend Kings—Canadian Utilities, Fortis, and Hormel—currently meet the dogcatcher 'ideal' but face dividend safety concerns due to negative free cash flow margins. Analyst projections estimate 14.16% to 27.77% net gains for top-yielding Dividend Kings by February 2027, with ABBV and NWN ranking in the top 20 across yield, target, and returns.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 10, 2026

Underwriting First, Dividends Second: Why RLI's Discipline Finally Earned A Buy Rating

RLI Corp. delivered an outstanding FY2025, with a combined ratio of 83.6% and $403 million in net income, confirming its best-in-class underwriting model. Underwriting discipline remains the core of the thesis, with RLI prioritizing margin over growth across niche property and surety lines. Dividend growth remains well supported with a 10% increase in 2025, a $2 special dividend, and a payout ratio below 20%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 27, 2026

Best Dividend Kings: January 2026

Dividend Kings underperformed SPY in 2025, averaging 4.91% total return versus SPY's 17.72%, though 14 Kings outperformed the index. 2026 began strongly for Dividend Kings, up 4.66% through January 23rd, outpacing SPY's 1.07% gain. Nineteen Dividend Kings appear both potentially undervalued and offer long-term annualized expected returns of at least 10%.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 26, 2026

RLI Corp. (RLI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

RLI Corp. (RLI) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jan 22, 2026

RLI's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Strong Net Investment Income

RLI's Q4 earnings reflect higher premiums, improved investment income, reduced expenses, and solid underwriting income.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026