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ORI·Old Republic International Corporation

$38.01
+0.22 (+0.58%)
Overnight$38.01+0.00 (+0.00%)
High
$38.14
Open
$37.84
Market Cap
9.12B
52W High
$47.31
Low
$37.79
P. Close
$38.01
P/E
8.01
52W Low
$36.65
Fwd P/E
11.45
DailyIQ Est.
$43.95
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
4.38%
Days to Cover
9.1
Technical Score (1D)
18
BEARISH
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
On Oct 6, a recap of Q2 earnings highlighted Old Republic International (ORI) among other property and casualty insurers, noting that its results were part of a broader sector analysis. The article discussed how the cyclical nature of hard and soft markets influenced underwriting margins for ORI and its peers. It also pointed out that rising interest rates were affecting investment yields across the industry. Additionally, the piece mentioned the growing catastrophe risk from climate change as a key pressure on insurers. No specific financial figures or guidance changes were disclosed, and the coverage framed ORI’s performance within the wider industry context rather than as a standalone event.
LOW TARGET
$39 +2.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$44 +14.4%
5 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$48 +26.3%
3 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$39.00 - $48.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/2/4/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$43.95 (+15.6%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
196,734 shares
$8.5M
MONROE CAROLYNSVP - Title Insurance
Sell4,386 shares2026-09-01
MONROE CAROLYNSVP - Title Insurance
Option Exercise15,080 shares2026-08-11
MONROE CAROLYNSVP - Title Insurance
Sell1,788 shares2026-08-11
MONROE CAROLYNSVP - Title Insurance
Tax Withholding13,292 shares2026-08-11
MONROE CAROLYNSVP - Title Insurance
Option Exercise15,080 shares2026-08-11
67/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
10.2%
Revenue CAGR
6.3%
Return on Equity
15.8%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.76$0.77$0.78$0.79$0.80Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$0.80 - -
Q3'25$0.76$0.78+2.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.4B$2.4B$2.5B$2.5B$2.5BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.5B - -
Q3'25 - $2.4B -

Market Data

ORI Stock Snapshot

BEARISH18/100
$38.01+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
9.12B
P/E ratio
8.0
Day range
$37.79 – $38.14
News sentiment
50/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$43.50 (+14.4%)
Consensus
Hold · 10 analysts
52-week range+3.7% off low · -19.7% from high
$36.65$47.31
Price $38.01 DailyIQ Est. $43.95

Momentum has rolled over on Old Republic International Corporation, which is what drives the bearish read. Thinner liquidity means moves can extend past what the fundamentals alone justify.

Behaviour On Record

What ORI's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
19.1% 43rd pct
Below its peak
-19.0%
vs 200-day average
-7.9%
Up days (1y)
49%

Old Republic International Corporation is currently running 19.1% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ORI's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 43rd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 20.4%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ORI is trading -19.0% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -14.3%, and the deepest was -47.5% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -7.9% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 10th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year ORI closed higher on 49% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, ORI finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +3.9% and an average of +3.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +4.8% on average, its weakest September at -3.1%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ORI has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 142 of 3,267 sessions (4.3% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.0% and -7.0%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ORI's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ORI's sector?

Old Republic International Corporation sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ORI?

CallsPuts

For Old Republic International Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.35), with at-the-money implied volatility around 57.2%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±8.8% move by that expiry — a range of about $35.34–$42.15.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.35
ATM implied volatility
57.2%
Total open interest
736
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±8.8% ($35.34–$42.15)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ORI?

Piper Sandler most recently reiterated its rating on Old Republic International Corporation to Neutral on Jul 24, 2026 with a price target of $39 (from $40). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Piper Sandler — Neutral
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Jul 24, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$40 → $39
Apr 24, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$38 → $40
Jan 22, 2026Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight → Neutral$51 → $38
Dec 8, 2025Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$46 → $51
Oct 24, 2025Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$47 → $46
Oct 6, 2025Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$45 → $47
Sep 22, 2025Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform → Strong Buy$43 → $47
Sep 2, 2025Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$41 → $45
Jul 25, 2025Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$42 → $41
Apr 1, 2025Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$41 → $43
Oct 21, 2024Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$36 → $37
Oct 4, 2024Piper SandlerMaintainedOverweight$35 → $36

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

50/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
The article lists Old Republic International (ORI) among cash‑heavy companies that may not be attractive to investors. It argues that a large cash position can signal weakness if the business model is limited or cash flow is inconsistent. ORI’s net cash of $366.8 million is highlighted as a cautionary example, suggesting that the company’s growth prospects are uncertain. The piece advises readers to scrutinize such firms before adding them to a portfolio.
What did this article say?
Old Republic International (ORI) has entered a national partnership with the American Red Cross under its Disaster Responder Program. The alliance will enable ORI to support the Red Cross in maintaining preparedness for potential disasters across the United States. While the collaboration strengthens community resilience, it does not represent a material shift in ORI’s financial outlook or core operations. The deal is likely to be priced into the market as a modest positive catalyst.
What did this article say?
Old Republic International (ORI) continues to offer stable dividends, but the company lacks clear profit‑growth catalysts. Recent analysis highlights that margin compression is curbing upside potential, leaving earnings growth uncertain. Investors may view the stock as a hold, focusing on dividend income rather than capital appreciation.
What did this article say?
Old Republic International (ORI) has been downgraded to "Sell" by analysts citing persistent underwriting margin pressures, elevated operating expenses, and a valuation premium relative to peers. The company’s low‑risk, coinsurance‑focused model drives higher combined ratios and limits margin expansion opportunities. Technology investments and reserve additions are projected to keep costs high through 2028, constraining near‑term earnings growth. Despite a modest dividend and special payout, the market’s 14x earnings multiple exceeds peer valuations, prompting the downgrade.
What did this article say?
Old Republic International (ORI) announced a regular quarterly dividend of 31.5 cents per share, payable September 15, 2026. The dividend will total $1.26 per share for the year, up 8.6% from $1.16 in 2025. This marks the 45th consecutive year of dividend increases and the 85th year of uninterrupted payments, underscoring the company’s long‑term payout commitment. The move reinforces ORI’s cash‑flow stability and may support its dividend‑growth narrative for investors.
What did this article say?
Old Republic International (ORI) appointed John Paulk as Chief Operating Officer of its Excess & Surplus division, reporting to President Ralph Sabbagh. Paulk brings over two decades of executive experience in the specialty insurance sector and is expected to drive performance optimization and operational excellence. The hire signals ORI’s focus on strengthening its E&S business, which is a key growth area for the insurer. While the announcement is largely neutral, it may influence expectations for future earnings from the division.
What did this article say?
Old Republic International’s Q2 earnings call featured several analyst questions that shed light on the company’s performance and outlook. Topics included underwriting profitability, capital allocation, and the impact of regulatory changes on the specialty insurance market. The discussion highlighted ORI’s focus on maintaining strong underwriting discipline while pursuing growth in its core segments.
What did this article say?
An insider at Old Republic International sold shares valued at $576,975, indicating a modest divestiture that may reflect personal portfolio rebalancing rather than a strategic shift. The transaction does not signal a broader change in company fundamentals, but it could prompt investors to reassess the insider confidence level. Monitoring subsequent insider activity and any related earnings guidance will help gauge potential future sentiment shifts.

Technical Analysis

Real-time indicators across multiple timeframes

18
BEARISH
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Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$32.5K est. traded value · 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-05-122025-06-22