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Revenue:$109 million, up 29% year over year.
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Gross Profit:$91 million, resulting in an 83% gross margin.
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Adjusted EBITDA:$20 million, an 18% margin.
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Reciprocal Written Premium (RWP):$114 million, up 18% year over year.
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Insurance Services Revenue:$75 million, growth of 50% over the prior year.
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Statutory Surplus:$165 million, supporting over $800 million in premiums.
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Cash and Investments:$134 million, up $13 million from December 31, 2025.
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Software & Data Revenue:$22 million, with a 75% gross margin.
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Consumer Services Revenue:$15 million, with an 87% gross margin.
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Annualized Revenue per Company (Software & Data):$3,918.
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Annualized Revenue per Monetized Service (Consumer Services):$220.
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2026 Revenue Guidance:Raised to $495 million to $507 million, representing 20% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
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2026 Gross Profit Guidance:Raised to $401 million to $413 million, with an 81% gross margin at the midpoint.
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2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance:Raised to $103 million to $109 million, with a 21% adjusted EBITDA margin at the midpoint.
Release Date: April 28, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Porch Group Inc ( NASDAQ:PRCH ) reported a strong start to 2026, exceeding expectations in Q1 results and raising full-year guidance for revenue, gross profit, and adjusted EBITDA.
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Insurance Services segment delivered 50% year-over-year revenue growth, showcasing significant and sustainable growth.
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The company achieved an 83% gross margin in Q1, with a gross profit of $91 million, indicating strong profitability.
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Porch Group Inc ( NASDAQ:PRCH ) has a robust capital foundation with a Q1 statutory surplus of $165 million, supporting over $800 million in premiums.
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The company is leveraging AI to improve engineering velocity and operations, enhancing productivity and efficiency across the business.
Negative Points
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The housing market remains challenging, impacting the Software & Data and Consumer Services segments, which are tied to US housing activity.
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Q1 2025 had a $16 million benefit from legacy captive reinsurance terms, creating a tough comparison for Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA growth.
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The premium per policy written decreased due to a mix shift, although it was not driven by competition or price reductions.
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The company faces a seasonal cash flow timing issue, with Q2 typically seeing more claims due to weather, which could pressure statutory surplus.
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The sales cycle for commercializing Home Factors data is lengthy, requiring testing and procurement processes with carriers, delaying revenue realization.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Is there any update on the Reciprocal Written Premium (RWP) guidance for the year given the strong Q1 results? A: Matt Ehrlichman, CEO, explained that Porch Insurance will have a growing impact as the year progresses, potentially increasing the premium per new policy. Shawn Tabak, CFO, noted that while it's early in the year, the strong funnel performance in Q1 gives confidence. They raised revenue guidance by 4 percentage points, now expecting 20% year-over-year growth.
Q: Can you discuss the loss ratios or combined ratio trends for Q1 and how they compare to historic quarters? A: Matt Ehrlichman, CEO, stated that the gross loss ratio was 24% and the attritional loss ratio was 19%, which are exceptional results. Porch Group has consistently been among the top performers in the industry for loss ratios, maintaining stability over several years.
Q: How are you leveraging AI in your operations, and do you see any disruption risk from AI in the insurance industry? A: Matthew Neagle, COO, explained that AI is improving engineering velocity and customer support efficiency. AI does not change the fundamental nature of insurance, which requires financial backing and regulation. Porch is using AI to enhance underwriting and customer interactions but sees no disruption risk to the core insurance model.
Q: What is the status of the Porch Insurance product rollout, and what feedback are you receiving from agents and homeowners? A: Matthew Neagle, COO, reported excitement from agents about the Porch Insurance product, which includes unique features like a warranty and moving services. The product offers higher commissions, generating positive feedback and energy in the market. The rollout is expected to ramp up over time.
Q: How do you view the potential for M&A using the excess surplus at the Reciprocal? A: Matt Ehrlichman, CEO, mentioned that they are building an M&A pipeline and are prepared to execute when the right opportunities arise. They have the capital to support growth through acquisitions but will approach it with discipline and pragmatism.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
