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    Earnings call· Mar 2026(Q1 FY26)

    Neptune Insurance Holdings Q1 FY26 earnings call NP

    Apr 22, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Neptune Insurance Holdings Q1 FY26 — Record Q1 Sales and Increased Full-Year Outlook Driven by AI-Native Platform

    Neptune Insurance Holdings delivered a strong Q1 FY26, marked by record sales and robust growth, underpinned by its AI-native platform and proprietary data advantage. The company raised its full-year revenue guidance and announced a significant stock repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its scalable model and cash generation. While Q1 margins were seasonally lower, management reiterated full-year profitability targets, emphasizing the widening gap between its technology-driven approach and traditional insurance platforms.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue of $37.8 million, a 29% increase year-over-year.

    • Adjusted EBITDA of $21.6 million, growing 26% year-over-year.

    • Written premium of $86.7 million, driving 32% year-over-year Premium in Force growth.

    • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance increased to $195 million.

    • Board approved a $100 million stock repurchase program.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q1 adjusted EBITDA margin was 57.1%, lower than the full-year expectation of 60%-61% due to seasonality and front-loaded public company costs.

    • Slow real estate market continues to be a headwind, limiting new business opportunities from housing turnover.

    • Revenue retention ticked down slightly to 90% (from 92% in 2025) due to positive rate increases on renewals.

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Revenue
    $195 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    60% to 61%
    high materiality
    High
    Stock Repurchase Program Utilization
    $100 million
    high materiality
    High
    Target Debt to EBITDA Ratio
    Below 2.5x
    medium materiality
    High
    Earthquake Product Launch Decision
    Decision after 3-4 months
    medium materiality
    Medium

    Operational metrics

    26
    Revenue
    $37.8 million29% increase YoY
    Q1 FY26

    Record first quarter for Neptune.

    Adjusted Net Income
    $13.4 million
    Q1 FY26

    Reported alongside GAAP net income of $7.3 million.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $21.6 million26% growth YoY
    Q1 FY26
    Written Premium
    $86.7 million
    Q1 FY26

    Driving Premium in Force growth.

    Premium in Force
    $389 million32% YoY growth
    Q1 FY26 end

    Approaching $400 million threshold.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    57.1%
    Q1 FY26

    Seasonally lowest margin quarter due to front-loaded public company audit and compliance costs.

    Revenue per Employee
    $2.8 millionup double digits YoY
    TTM

    Reached record levels, indicating efficiency and scalability of the platform.

    Adjusted EBITDA per Employee
    $1.7 millionup double digits YoY
    TTM

    Reached record levels, highlighting operating efficiency.

    Total Employees
    62
    Q1 FY26

    Small team supporting significant revenue and EBITDA.

    Total Debt Outstanding
    $227 million
    Q1 FY26 end

    On revolving credit facility, reduced to $222 million post-quarter end.

    Debt to Trailing Adjusted EBITDA
    2.2x
    Q1 FY26 end

    Leverage ratio, with management targeting below 2.5x.

    Debt Repayment
    $5 million
    Post Q1 FY26

    Paid down on the revolver, bringing current balance to $222 million.

    RSU Tax Settlement Cash Usage
    $12 million
    Annually

    Estimated amount at current stock price for RSU net tax settlements.

    Atlas+ Agent Interactions
    Thousands
    First couple of weeks of beta

    Observed in the initial beta release of Atlas+.

    Proteus Engineering Tickets Completed
    30%nearly a 50% increase in work shipped
    March

    Proteus, an internally developed AI software developer, was responsible for this portion of engineering tickets.

    Individual Agents Signed Up for Direct Access
    45,000+continues to grow daily
    Since December

    Since launching new user-based log-in system.

    Users Binding New Business Policies
    Nearly 11,000
    December to March

    From the 45,000+ agents who signed up for direct access.

    New Business Sales Growth
    44%
    Q1 FY26

    First quarter growth rate disclosed.

    Uninsured Properties for Flood Risk
    Tens of millions
    Current

    Represents a significant market expansion opportunity.

    NFIP Market Share
    85%
    Current

    NFIP remains the dominant force in flood insurance.

    NFIP Policies with Potential Savings
    1.7 million to 1.8 million
    Current

    Policyholders who could save money by switching to Neptune.

    Average Price Increase on Renewals
    13%
    Last year

    Contributed to revenue retention trends.

    Average Price Increase on Renewals
    mid- to high single digits
    Current year

    Still positive, contributing to revenue retention trends.

    Long-Term Average Landfall Hurricanes
    1.8
    Long term average

    Assumption for storm activity in full-year guidance.

    Microsoft Word Annual Cost (example)
    $5,000
    Annually

    Used as an example of commodity software cost vs. in-house development.

    Net Income
    $7.3 million
    Q1 FY26

    Reported alongside adjusted net income of $13.4 million.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capital returns$100 millionUSD
    Retention persistency90%%
    Net premiums written earned$86.7 millionUSD
    Renewal rate change pricing13%%

    Product announcements

    4
    ProductTypeDetails
    Atlas+launch
    Neptune application inside ChatGPTlaunch
    Proteuslaunch
    Earthquake Productroadmap

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    42 capacity providers (total panel)Renewal and expansion of one of 8 reinsurance programs, adding 2 new reinsurers.2026-2027 treaty period

    Reflects long-term relationships and consistent underwriting performance. Neptune operates as an asset-light MGA, taking no balance sheet risk.

    Risks & headwinds

    5
    Lower Q1 Adjusted EBITDA MarginQ1 FY26

    57.1% in Q1 FY26

    Mitigation: Management states this is a timing dynamic, not structural, and expects full-year margins of 60%-61%.

    Headwind to New Business SalesOngoing

    Unquantified, but described as 'ongoing slow real estate market'

    Mitigation: Focus on existing NFIP policyholders who could save money by switching; expects a housing market upturn to be a significant tailwind.

    Uncertainty around storm activity and weather patterns2026 hurricane season

    Assumes 1.8 landfall hurricanes (long-term average) in FY26 guidance.

    Mitigation: Team constantly improving systems; prepared to flex and bring on customers in case of significant storm activity or government policy changes.

    New flood insurance initiatives from competitorsOngoing

    Not seeing meaningful impact from competitors (except NFIP).

    Mitigation: Emphasizes Neptune's proprietary data, AI-driven underwriting, and experience through 21 landfall hurricanes as a durable and widening moat.

    Potential changes in government flood insurance policy (e.g., depopulation)Uncertain, but potential for changes without Congressional involvement.

    No added information or communication from FEMA, only press reports on extended timeframe.

    Mitigation: Taken specific actions to ensure readiness and capacity to flex and onboard many customers if the U.S. government reduces its exposure.

    What to watch in Q2 FY26

    5

    Atlas+ functionality and adoption

    Coming quarters
    CurrentThousands of agent interactions in first weeks of beta
    TargetExpanded interface, core part of user interaction, continued sales impact

    Why it matters

    Atlas+ is key to turning agents into 'super agents' and driving distribution efficiency, directly impacting sales and market expansion.

    Over the coming quarters, we expect Atlas+ to expand beyond this initial interface and become a core part of how users interact with Neptune across our platform.

    Q&A highlights

    6

    Seeking more detail on Atlas+ and its expected impact on the business in 2026, given the rapid pace of AI development.

    Trevor Burgess explained Atlas+ as a chat interface for agents, generating emails, explaining coverage, and interacting with quotes. He highlighted its role in turning agents into "super agents" and addressing the historical barrier of agent education and behavior change. He noted that the impact is already visible and rapid development is expected.

    “What agentic AI has allowed us to do now is to turn every agent into a super agent, and that's what we've really been focused on building with Atlas+.”

    asked by Robert Cox · answered by Trevor Burgess

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    AI-Native Strategy and Competitive Moat

    Neptune emphasizes its foundational AI-native approach, built from day one to leverage technology for speed and consistency, rather than optimizing around existing constraints. This strategy, combined with proprietary data from millions of quotes and policies, creates a widening gap between Neptune and traditional insurers. The company believes this data advantage will compound over time⏳, forming a structural barrier to entry in an AI-driven market.

    02

    Product Innovation: Atlas+ and Proteus

    Neptune launched Atlas+, an AI-powered agent assistant in beta, enabling conversational interaction with quotes and sales material generation. Early feedback is strong, with policies already sold through these interactions. Internally, Proteus, an AI software developer, now handles over 30% of engineering tickets, significantly accelerating product development and allowing engineers to focus on higher-value design work.

    03

    Market Expansion Opportunity

    AI is seen as a key driver to expand the flood insurance market, with tens of millions of uninsured properties in the U.S. By improving risk awareness, simplifying the buying process, and empowering agents, Neptune aims to meaningfully grow the insured base. The company also highlights that 1.7-1.8 million NFIP policyholders could save money by switching to Neptune, representing a significant market opportunity.

    04

    Capacity and Distribution Strength

    Neptune successfully renewed one of its 8 programs, increasing its size and adding two new reinsurers, bringing the total capacity providers to 42. This reflects strong long-term relationships and consistent underwriting performance. The agent network remains a critical distribution channel, with over 45,000 individual agents signing up for direct access since December, and nearly 11,000 binding new business policies.

    05

    Capital Allocation and Debt Management

    The company's capital allocation prioritizes platform investment, followed by shareholder returns. Neptune refinanced its term debt into a $260 million revolving credit facility, ending Q1 with $227 million outstanding (2.2x trailing adjusted EBITDA). Management aims to keep leverage below 2.5x and has repaid $5 million of debt recently, demonstrating a disciplined approach to enhancing equity value.

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