Jackson Financial Inc. reported a strong third quarter with improved profitability driven by higher spread income and effective expense management, alongside robust capital returns to shareholders.
Adjusted operating earnings increased 24% to $433 million, or $6.16 per diluted share, compared to $350 million, or $4.60 per diluted share in Q3 2024.
positiveRetail annuity sales grew 2% to $5.4 billion, with record registered index-linked annuity (RILA) sales up 28% to $2.1 billion.
positiveInstitutional sales increased 34% to $1 billion for the quarter.
positiveFree cash flow was $216 million in Q3 2025, and nearly $1 billion over the trailing twelve months.
positiveReturned $210 million to common shareholders in Q3 2025 through repurchases and dividends.
positiveEstimated risk-based capital (RBC) ratio at Jackson National Life Insurance Company (JNL) was a robust 579%.
positiveNet income attributable to common shareholders was $65 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, a significant decrease from a $(480) million loss in Q3 2024, though this is attributed to non-operating adjustments.
attentionFixed and fixed index annuity sales decreased 57% to $444 million compared to a strong sales level in Q3 2024.
attentionHigher mortality in the closed block segment partially offset gains in adjusted operating earnings.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
Retail annuity sales grew year over year, driven by a broad and innovative product portfolio, including record RILA sales and successful new fixed index annuity launches.
The robust in-force book continued to deliver healthy free cash flow, generating $216 million in the quarter and nearly $1 billion over the past year.
Returned $210 million to common shareholders, increased estimated RBC ratio, and enhanced excess cash position at the holding company.
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