WAYNE, PA — Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN) posted second-quarter 2025 net income of $142 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, slightly down from $152 million in the same period last year but ahead on a per-share basis. Adjusted diluted net operating income per share held steady at $1.01.
The company saw book value per share grow to $33.18 as of June 30, a 12% year-over-year increase, reflecting improved earnings and stable investment performance despite unrealized losses from interest rate movements.
Primary mortgage insurance in force reached an all-time high of $276.7 billion, while new insurance written rose to $14.3 billion, up from $13.9 billion a year ago. Persistency remained solid at 84%.
Radian’s loss ratio stood at 5%, with claims paid totaling $7 million. Operating expenses rose to $89 million, largely due to share-based incentive grants.
CEO Rick Thornberry highlighted continued strong performance, noting, “We reported strong performance for Radian in the second quarter… and remain committed to creating long-term value.”
Radian repurchased $223 million in shares during the quarter and paid $35 million in dividends. It ended the quarter with $784 million in liquidity and $1.1 billion in total holding company liquidity. Its mortgage insurance unit, Radian Guaranty, paid a $200 million dividend in Q2 and held $2.0 billion in excess PMIERs assets.
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