Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NP), the parent company of Neptune Flood Incorporated, reported its financial results for Q4 and the full year ended December 31, 2025. The company experienced notable growth in revenue, with an increase of 39% in Q4, reaching $43.8 million. However, net income for the quarter fell by 63% to $4.3 million, influenced by $4.6 million in expenses related to its IPO.
Full-year figures also saw a positive trend, with total revenue growing 34% to $159.6 million and net income rising 8% to $37.4 million, despite the impact of $13.1 million in IPO-related costs. Adjusted net income for the year grew by 38% to $56.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA increased by 32% to $95 million at a 60% margin.
Key performance indicators highlight that written premium grew by 41% in Q4, totaling $100.3 million, and by 34% for the year, reaching $367.3 million. The company achieved record new business sales in both quarterly and annual metrics, reflecting strong demand for its insurance products amidst a competitive market.
Neptune's innovative approach, employing artificial intelligence through its Triton platform, allows for streamlined underwriting and coverage provision in the insurance sector, distinguishing it from traditional insurers that rely on human underwriters.
The company will host a conference call on February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, where management will discuss these results and provide further insights. Investors can view the earnings presentation through Neptune's investor relations website, demonstrating the company's commitment to transparency and investor engagement as it moves forward in the insurance landscape.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NP) has reported a robust fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, showcasing impressive revenue growth but significant fluctuations in net income, particularly reflecting IPO-related expenses. For Q4 2025, revenue surged by 39% to $43.8 million, indicating strong market demand. However, net income plummeted by 63% to $4.3 million due to those IPO-related costs, suggesting that investors should normalize this figure for a clearer picture of ongoing performance.
On an adjusted basis, Neptune's adjusted net income rose 25% to $15.3 million, complemented by an adjusted EBITDA growth of 34% to $25.9 million. This signals operational efficiency, with adjusted EBITDA margins holding strong at 59%. The full year figures echo similar trends, with total revenues growing 34% to $159.6 million and adjusted net income up by a notable 38%, highlighting the enduring strength of Neptune’s underlying business model despite the initial costs associated with its IPO.
Moreover, written premiums hit a record $100.3 million in Q4, up 41%, and $367.3 million for the year, indicating a strong sales pipeline and market penetration. With average revenue per employee rising significantly, Neptune exhibits not only growth but also improved productivity, which bodes well for future scalability.
Investors should take note of Neptune’s commitment to leveraging AI and data-driven approaches, as these are crucial in enhancing its competitive position within the flood insurance sector. While short-term net income volatility may raise concerns, the long-term growth indicators, particularly in adjusted metrics, make Neptune Insurance a potentially attractive investment as it continues to establish its foothold in the market. Above all, this momentum could result in enhanced shareholder value in the coming periods.
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Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NP), the parent company of Neptune Flood Incorporated, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, by posting an update on its Investor Relations website. The earnings presentation can be viewed by clicking here or visiting investors.neptuneflood.com .
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Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Revenue growth of 39% to $43.8 million
- Net income decrease of 63% to $4.3 million, at a 10% margin, including $4.6 million of IPO-related expenses 1
- Adjusted Net Income* growth of 25% to $15.3 million
- Adjusted EBITDA* growth of 34% to $25.9 million, at a 59% margin
- Written Premium* growth of 41% to $100.3 million
- Record quarterly new business sales
Full Year 2025 Highlights
- Revenue growth of 34% to $159.6 million
- Net income growth of 8% to $37.4 million, at a 23% margin, including $13.1 million of IPO-related expenses 1
- Adjusted Net Income* growth of 38% to $56.9 million
- Adjusted EBITDA* growth 32% to $95.0 million, at a 60% margin
- Written Premium* growth of 34% to $367.3 million
- Revenue per Employee* growth of 15% to $2.7 million
- Adjusted EBITDA per Employee* growth of 14% to $1.6 million
- Record annual new business sales
* See discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators below
Neptune management will host a live conference call and webcast at 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, February 18th.
When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Dial-in Number: (800) 715-9871 or (646) 307-1963 (international)
Q4 & FY 25 Earnings Presentation: View here
Webcast: View here
Investor Relations: View here
The webcast will be archived on the company’s website following the call.
Effectiveness of Information
The targets included in our earnings presentation and the statements made during the earnings conference call, each of which is available on Neptune's investor relations website at investors.neptuneflood.com (collectively, the “Earnings Materials”), represent Neptune’s expectations and beliefs as of February 18, 2026. Although these Earnings Materials will remain available on Neptune’s website through the date of the earnings call for the fiscal year 2027, their continued availability through such date does not mean that Neptune is reaffirming or confirming their continued validity. Neptune undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events, or otherwise update the targets given in this press release, the earnings presentation, or earnings conference call, except as required by law.
1 $4.1 million of non-cash expense during the period is associated with a one-time accelerated vesting of Time-Vested and Performance-Vested employee stock options upon consummation of our IPO |
About Neptune Insurance Holdings, Inc.
Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE: NP) is the parent company of Neptune Flood Incorporated. Neptune Flood is a leading, data-driven managing general agent offering a range of easy-to-purchase residential and commercial insurance products, including primary flood and excess flood insurance, distributed through a nationwide network of agencies. Leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence and advanced data science, Neptune delivers fast, accurate, and accessible coverage for residential and commercial properties across the United States. The Company operates without human underwriters, using Triton®, its cutting-edge platform to streamline underwriting, pricing, and policy issuance.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance Indicators
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP), we use the following non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Adjusted Net Income, and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share. The presentation of these financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures as an analytical tool. In addition, these measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes. We compensate for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from these non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with useful supplemental information about the financial performance of our business, enable comparison of financial results between periods where certain items may vary independent of business performance, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in operating our business. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in our earnings presentation for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from net income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) adjusted to exclude interest expense (net of interest income), loss on extinguishment of debt, income taxes, amortization expense, share-based compensation, corporate transaction related expenses, and other one-time expenses. By removing these expenses, we believe Adjusted EBITDA provides a clearer representation of operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA margin is a useful measurement of operating profitability for the same reasons we find Adjusted EBITDA useful and also because it provides a period-to-period comparison of our operating performance.
Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from net income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure), adjusted to exclude loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization expense, share-based compensation, corporate transaction related expenses, and other one-time expenses, and the related tax effect of those adjustments. By removing these expenses, we believe Adjusted net income provides a clearer representation of operating performance.
Additionally, we discuss certain key performance indicators, described below, which provide useful information about the Company’s business and the operational factors underlying the Company’s financial performance.
Written Premium is a key performance indicator defined as the total premium we placed with insurance programs during a reporting period, less “return premiums” refunded to policyholders due to cancellations, endorsement of policies, or otherwise. We believe written premium is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it is the primary driver of our commission revenue.
Revenue per Employee is a key performance indicator defined as revenue for the trailing four quarters, determined in accordance with GAAP, divided by the average number of our employees for the trailing four quarters. We monitor this as a metric of scaling growth and believe it to be a leading indicator of sustained profitability and efficiency.
Adjusted EBITDA per Employee is a key performance indicator defined as Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure (defined above) for the trailing four quarters divided by the average number of our employees for the trailing four quarters. We monitor this as a metric of scaling growth and believe it to be a leading indicator of sustained profitability and efficiency.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release, our earnings presentation, and the earnings conference call contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this release, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “outlook,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “continue,” the negative of these terms, and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us, include, among others, projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and business strategies, anticipated trends in our business, capital allocation plans, technology initiatives, and other future events or development. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed under the captions entitled “Risk factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, once filed, and the other documents that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: www.sec.gov and on Neptune’s investor relations website at investors.neptuneflood.com .
Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin
Below is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure), as well as our Adjusted EBITDA margin to net income margin (the most directly comparable GAAP measure), for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | Change %/pp | ||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 159,551 | $ | 119,299 | 33.7 | % | |||||
Net income | $ | 37,413 | $ | 34,592 | 8.2 | % | |||||
Interest expense (net of interest income) | 17,320 | 16,640 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 16,222 | 11,788 | |||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 5,426 | |||||||||
Amortization expense | 3,713 | 3,027 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation | 11,420 | 296 | |||||||||
Corporate transaction related (1) | 8,913 | 100 | |||||||||
One-time expenses (2) | — | 230 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 95,001 | $ | 72,099 | 31.8 | % | |||||
Net income margin (3) | 23.4 | % | 29.0 | % | (5.6 | ) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3) | 59.5 | % | 60.4 | % | (0.9 | ) |
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | Change %/pp | ||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 43,767 | $ | 31,503 | 38.9 | % | |||||
Net income | $ | 4,343 | $ | 11,612 | (62.6 | %) | |||||
Interest expense (net of interest income) | 4,230 | 2,916 | |||||||||
Income tax expense | 4,765 | 3,862 | |||||||||
Amortization expense | 979 | 820 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation | 11,121 | 79 | |||||||||
Corporate transaction related (1) | 473 | — | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 25,911 | $ | 19,289 | 34.3 | % | |||||
Net income margin (3) | 9.9 | % | 36.9 | % | (27.0 | ) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3) | 59.2 | % | 61.2 | % | (2.0 | ) |
(1) | Corporate transaction expenses during the three month and full year ended December 31, 2025, were comprised of accounting and legal fees and other expenses related to the preparation for and execution of our IPO. Corporate transaction expenses during the three month and full year ended December 31, 2024, were related to an administrative fee incurred in connection with the refinancing and extinguishment of our prior credit facility. | |
(2) | One-time expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024, were entirely related to the corporate rebrand that was completed in that period. | |
(3) | Year-over-year changes in percentages are reported in percentage points (pp). |
Years Ended December 31, | Change | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | Amount | Change %/pp | |||||||||||
Average number of employees | 60 | 52 | 8 | 15.8 | % | ||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 159,551 | $ | 119,299 | $ | 40,252 | 33.7 | % | |||||||
Revenue per employee | $ | 2,659 | $ | 2,303 | $ | 356 | 15.5 | % | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 95,001 | $ | 72,099 | $ | 22,902 | 31.8 | % | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA per employee | $ | 1,583 | $ | 1,392 | $ | 191 | 13.7 | % | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 59.5 | % | 60.4 | % | (0.9 | ) | pp | (0.9 | ) |
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings (Basic and Diluted) Per Share The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted net income to net income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure), as well as our Adjusted earnings (basic and diluted) per share to basic earnings (loss) and diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock, respectively (the most directly comparable GAAP measure), for each of the three months and full years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | Change % | ||||||||
Adjusted diluted and basic earnings per share | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 37,413 | $ | 34,592 | 8.2 | % | |||||
Income tax expense | 16,222 | 11,788 | |||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 5,426 | |||||||||
Amortization expense | 3,713 | 3,027 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation | 11,420 | 296 | |||||||||
Corporate transaction related | 8,913 | 100 | |||||||||
One-time expenses (1) | — | 230 | |||||||||
Adjusted Income before income tax expense | $ | 77,681 | $ | 55,459 | 40.1 | % | |||||
Adjusted income taxes (2) | $ | (20,749 | ) | $ | (14,096 | ) | |||||
Adjusted net income | $ | 56,932 | $ | 41,363 | 37.6 | % | |||||
Weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Basic | 104,502,838 | 93,350,000 | |||||||||
Plus: Impact of conversion of redeemable, convertible preferred stock (3) | 31,330,328 | 41,850,000 | |||||||||
Adjusted Weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Basic | 135,833,166 | 135,200,000 | |||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | 0.16 | ||||||
Effect of conversion of redeemable, convertible preferred stock and net loss attributable to preferred stock holders (4) | 0.66 | 0.18 | |||||||||
Other adjustments to earnings (loss) per share (5) | 0.18 | 0.07 | |||||||||
Adjusted income taxes per share | (0.15 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted basic earnings per share | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.31 | 35.5 | % | |||||
Weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Diluted | 104,502,838 | 93,350,000 | |||||||||
Plus: Impact of dilutive RSUs and stock options (6) | 4,208,597 | — | |||||||||
Plus: Impact of conversion of redeemable, convertible preferred stock (2) | 31,330,328 | 41,850,000 | |||||||||
Adjusted weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Diluted | 140,041,763 | 135,200,000 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | 0.16 | ||||||
Effect of conversion of redeemable,convertible preferred stock (4) | 0.65 | 0.18 | |||||||||
Other adjustments to earnings (loss) per share (5) | 0.17 | 0.07 | |||||||||
Adjusted income taxes per share | (0.15 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | Change % | ||||||||
Adjusted diluted and basic earnings per share | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,343 | $ | 11,612 | (62.6 | %) | |||||
Income tax expense | 4,765 | 3,862 | |||||||||
Amortization expense | 979 | 820 | |||||||||
Share-based compensation | 11,121 | 79 | |||||||||
Corporate transaction related | 473 | — | |||||||||
Adjusted Income before income tax expense | 21,681 | 16,373 | 32.4 | % | |||||||
Adjusted income taxes (2) | $ | (6,346 | ) | $ | (4,087 | ) | |||||
Adjusted net income | $ | 15,335 | $ | 12,286 | 24.8 | % | |||||
Weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Basic | 138,069,793 | 93,350,000 | |||||||||
Plus: Impact of conversion of redeemable, convertible preferred stock (3) | 454,891 | 41,850,000 | |||||||||
Adjusted Weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Basic | 138,524,684 | 135,200,000 | |||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.06 | |||||||
Effect of conversion of redeemable,convertible preferred stock and net loss attributable to preferred stock holders (4) | 0.04 | 0.05 | |||||||||
Other adjustments to earnings (loss) per share (5) | 0.09 | 0.01 | |||||||||
Adjusted income taxes per share | (0.05 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted basic earnings per share | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.09 | 22.2 | % | |||||
Weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Diluted | 147,676,485 | 93,350,000 | |||||||||
Plus: Impact of conversion of redeemable, convertible preferred stock (2) | 454,891 | 41,850,000 | |||||||||
Adjusted weighted average Common Stock outstanding - Diluted | 148,131,376 | 135,200,000 | |||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.03 | $ | 0.06 | |||||||
Effect of conversion of redeemable,convertible preferred stock (4) | 0.03 | 0.05 | |||||||||
Other adjustments to earnings (loss) per share (5) | 0.08 | 0.01 | |||||||||
Adjusted income taxes per share | (0.04 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.09 | 11.1 | % |
(1) | One-time expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024, were entirely related to the corporate rebrand that was completed in that period. | |
(2) | This represents the tax impact using the applicable effective tax rate for each respective period presented, excluding items that are non-deductible/non-taxable or subject to a specific tax treatment. | |
(3) | Assumes the conversion of all shares of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock into an equivalent number of shares of common stock. | |
(4) | For comparability purposes, this calculation reflects net income that would be distributable to holders of common stock, assuming all redeemable preferred shares had been converted and therefore no longer impacted the numerator. For the year ended December 31, 2025, $10.4 million of accretion adjustments and $54.2 million of cash dividends paid on redeemable preferred stock were added back, totaling $64.6 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, $13.3 million of accretion and $6.6 million of allocations to participating preferred stock were added back, totaling $19.9 million. These adjustments were divided by the weighted-average shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 to calculate Adjusted earnings (basic and diluted) per share. | |
(5) | Other adjustments to earnings (loss) represent loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization expense, share-based compensation, corporate transaction related expenses, and one-time expenses. | |
(6) | Represents the impact of 3,531,938 stock options and 676,659 RSUs that were considered anti-dilutive in the GAAP diluted weighted-average common stock outstanding calculation but are included for purposes of Adjusted diluted earnings per share, for the year ended December 31, 2025. |
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