What one share of RLI holds
As a specialty insurance company with a niche focus, we offer insurance coverages in the specialty admitted and excess and surplus markets. We distribute our property, casualty and surety products through locations across the country that market to wholesale and retail brokers, independent agents and carrier partners.
RLI’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $21.05 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $4.28 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.09 |
| Free cash flow | $5.76 |
| Dividends | $4.66 |
| Cash and investments | $0.50 |
| Debt | $3.24 |
| Book value | $18.49 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $6.42 | $0.90 | $0.07 | $1.78 | $0.25 | $8.22 |
| 2009 | $6.29 | $1.08 | $0.13 | $1.34 | $0.27 | $9.51 |
| 2010 | $6.87 | $1.51 | $0.03 | $1.15 | $2.04 | $9.17 |
| 2011 | $7.22 | $1.48 | $0.06 | $1.31 | $1.55 | $9.36 |
| 2012 | $7.65 | $1.20 | $0.18 | $0.24 | $1.56 | $9.36 |
| 2013 | $8.11 | $1.45 | $0.20 | $1.35 | $1.08 | $9.64 |
| 2014 | $8.85 | $1.55 | $0.08 | $1.32 | $1.85 | $9.80 |
| 2015 | $9.00 | $1.56 | $0.11 | $1.62 | $1.38 | $9.46 |
| 2016 | $9.19 | $1.29 | $0.18 | $1.78 | $1.40 | $9.37 |
| 2017 | $8.96 | $1.18 | $0.10 | $2.12 | $1.29 | $9.67 |
| 2018 | $9.12 | $0.72 | $0.07 | $2.35 | $0.94 | $9.06 |
| 2019 | $11.09 | $2.12 | $0.08 | $2.98 | $0.95 | $11.09 |
| 2020 | $10.84 | $1.73 | $0.06 | $2.84 | $0.97 | $12.58 |
| 2021 | $12.90 | $3.06 | $0.09 | $4.12 | $1.50 | $13.57 |
| 2022 | $18.54 | $6.37 | $0.06 | $2.67 | $4.02 | $12.95 |
| 2023 | $16.41 | $3.31 | $0.06 | $4.97 | $1.54 | $15.49 |
| 2024 | $19.15 | $3.74 | $0.05 | $6.01 | $2.57 | $16.59 |
| 2025 | $20.37 | $4.37 | $0.06 | $6.59 | $2.63 | $19.35 |
Common questions about RLI
How much does one share of RLI earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of RLI earned $4.28 of profit on $21.05 of sales, keeping about 20¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does RLI pay a dividend?
Yes. RLI paid $4.66 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2008 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 109¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is RLI’s book value per share?
RLI’s book value is $18.49 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of RLI have?
Each share of RLI has $0.50 of cash and investments and $3.24 of debt, as of September 30, 2026.
What is RLI’s free cash flow per share?
$5.76 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has RLI’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.90 in 2008 to $4.37 in 2025, growing about 9.7% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has RLI bought back shares?
RLI’s share count rose about 6% from 2008 to 2025. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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