MGIC Investment (MTG)


Market Price (10/10/2026): $27.43 | Market Cap: $5.8 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Reinsurance

MGIC Investment (MTG)


Market Price (10/10/2026): $27.43
Market Cap: $5.8 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Reinsurance

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 15%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 11%, FCF Yield is 12%

Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -91%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 59%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 59%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.9 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Housing & Real Estate. Themes include Affordable Homeownership, and Real Estate Risk Management.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -24%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -8.8%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9%

Key risks
MTG key risks include [1] housing market downturns driving higher claim payouts, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 15%, Dividend Yield is 2.3%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 11%, FCF Yield is 12%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -91%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 59%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 59%
3 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.9 Bil
4 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 25%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Future of Housing & Real Estate. Themes include Affordable Homeownership, and Real Estate Risk Management.
6 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -24%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -8.8%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9%
8 Key risks
MTG key risks include [1] housing market downturns driving higher claim payouts, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/8/2026

MGIC Investment (MTG) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results.MGIC Investment reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.87 for fiscal Q2 2026, surpassing analyst consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.11. This positive earnings beat provided fundamental support for the stock. However, this was tempered by a 2.9% year-over-year decline in revenue, totaling $295.39 million, which also missed analysts' expectations. This combination of strong profitability but declining revenue likely resulted in a balanced market reaction, contributing to the stock's relatively stable trend during the period.

2. Increased Shareholder Returns and Affirmation of Financial Strength.In July 2026, the company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by increasing its quarterly cash dividend by 13%, raising it to $0.17 per share from $0.15 per share. This marked the sixth consecutive year of dividend increases. Further reinforcing investor confidence, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a" (Excellent) for MGIC's operating subsidiaries in October 2026, citing strongest balance sheet strength and strong operating performance with a stable outlook. These actions and ratings provided a strong floor for the stock's valuation.

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Updated on 10/8/2026

MGIC Investment (MTG) stock has remained largely at the same level since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Results.MGIC Investment reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.87 for fiscal Q2 2026, surpassing analyst consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.11. This positive earnings beat provided fundamental support for the stock. However, this was tempered by a 2.9% year-over-year decline in revenue, totaling $295.39 million, which also missed analysts' expectations. This combination of strong profitability but declining revenue likely resulted in a balanced market reaction, contributing to the stock's relatively stable trend during the period.

2. Increased Shareholder Returns and Affirmation of Financial Strength.In July 2026, the company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns by increasing its quarterly cash dividend by 13%, raising it to $0.17 per share from $0.15 per share. This marked the sixth consecutive year of dividend increases. Further reinforcing investor confidence, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a" (Excellent) for MGIC's operating subsidiaries in October 2026, citing strongest balance sheet strength and strong operating performance with a stable outlook. These actions and ratings provided a strong floor for the stock's valuation.

3. Neutral U.S. Housing Market Conditions.The broader U.S. housing market presented a mixed picture, characterized by persistent high mortgage rates, generally in the mid-6% area for 30-year fixed rates during fiscal Q3 2026. This led to affordability challenges and slowed existing home sales, with Zillow forecasting a 3.5% year-over-year decline in existing home sales for fiscal Q4 2026. While these conditions suggest headwinds for the mortgage sector, the market avoided a broad crash, and MGIC's new insurance written reached a multi-year high in fiscal Q2 2026, maintaining strong credit performance, indicating a degree of resilience within the mortgage insurance segment.

4. Market Anticipation for Fiscal Q3 2026 Earnings Amidst Insider Selling.The stock's largely stable trajectory can also be attributed to investors awaiting fresh financial data from the company. MGIC Investment scheduled the release of its fiscal Q3 2026 financial results for November 4, 2026, which served as the next major catalyst for market re-evaluation. Simultaneously, insider selling activities, including a COO selling 30,000 shares and total insider sales reaching $5.9 million in the last quarter prior to October 5, 2026, may have acted as a counterbalancing force, limiting significant upward momentum despite a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -2.2% change in MTG stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/9/2026 was primarily driven by a -3.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610092026Change
Stock Price ($)28.0527.43-2.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2041,196-0.7%
Net Income Margin (%)59.6%59.2%-0.7%
P/E Multiple8.48.1-3.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2162103.0%
Cumulative Contribution-2.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MTG-2.2% 
Market (SPY)4.3%10.6%
Sector (XLF)2.1%38.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5.7% change in MTG stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 5.9% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)331202610092026Change
Stock Price ($)25.9627.435.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2141,196-1.5%
Net Income Margin (%)60.8%59.2%-2.7%
P/E Multiple7.88.14.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2222105.9%
Cumulative Contribution5.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MTG5.7% 
Market (SPY)20.0%-0.3%
Sector (XLF)11.2%33.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.1% change in MTG stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/9/2026 was primarily driven by a -5.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510092026Change
Stock Price ($)27.7527.43-1.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,2191,196-1.9%
Net Income Margin (%)62.6%59.2%-5.4%
P/E Multiple8.68.1-5.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)23621012.6%
Cumulative Contribution-1.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MTG-1.1% 
Market (SPY)17.8%7.4%
Sector (XLF)2.8%41.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 75.7% change in MTG stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/9/2026 was primarily driven by a 43.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)930202310092026Change
Stock Price ($)15.6127.4375.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1601,1963.1%
Net Income Margin (%)67.8%59.2%-12.7%
P/E Multiple5.78.143.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28621036.2%
Cumulative Contribution75.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/9/2026
ReturnCorrelation
MTG75.7% 
Market (SPY)88.4%38.9%
Sector (XLF)72.2%59.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
MTG Return17%-7%52%26%26%-3%154%
Peers Return4%6%36%27%13%14%147%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%107%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
MTG Win Rate58%58%75%75%75%50% 
Peers Win Rate53%53%65%60%60%64% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
MTG Max Drawdown-19%-30%-13%-13%-12%-18% 
Peers Max Drawdown-23%-29%-16%-14%-18%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: RGA, RNR, EG, MTG, SPNT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/9/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventMTGS&P 500
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-11.6%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven13.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven20 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven49 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-62.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven167.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven279 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven57 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-48.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven92.9%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven373 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-32.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven267 days15 days

Compare to RGA, RNR, EG, MTG, SPNT

In The Past

MGIC Investment's stock fell -8.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 9.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventMTGS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-20.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven49 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-62.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven167.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven279 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.5%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven57 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-48.2%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven92.9%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven373 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-32.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.9%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven267 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-60.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven155.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven99 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-39.9%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven66.3%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven191 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-96.4%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven2678.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven5487 days1085 days

Compare to RGA, RNR, EG, MTG, SPNT

In The Past

MGIC Investment's stock fell -8.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 9.5% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About MGIC Investment (MTG)

MGIC Investment Corporation (MTG) is a financial services company primarily focused on providing private mortgage insurance and other mortgage credit risk management solutions. Operating across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam, MGIC helps mitigate the financial risks associated with residential mortgage lending for its clients.

The core offering from MGIC is primary mortgage insurance, which safeguards lenders against potential losses if a borrower defaults on an individual home loan. This insurance covers the unpaid principal, delinquent interest, and various costs related to a default and subsequent foreclosure. Beyond this, the company also offers contract underwriting services and reinsurance, further supporting the mortgage industry's risk management needs.

MGIC serves a broad spectrum of residential mortgage loan originators. Its clientele includes savings institutions, commercial banks, mortgage brokers, credit unions, and mortgage bankers, among other lenders. By providing essential risk protection, MGIC enables these entities to offer home loans more securely, ultimately facilitating access to homeownership.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe MGIC Investment (MTG):

  • They're like Allstate for mortgage lenders, providing insurance to protect lenders specifically against homeowners defaulting on their loans.
  • They're like the Fannie Mae of mortgage insurance, specializing in providing the risk coverage that helps make loans acceptable to lenders and the secondary market.

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  • Private Mortgage Insurance: Provides mortgage default protection on individual loans, covering unpaid principal, delinquent interest, and various foreclosure-related expenses.
  • Contract Underwriting Services: Offers specialized services for evaluating and approving mortgage loan applications on behalf of lenders.
  • Reinsurance: Provides insurance to other insurance companies, allowing them to transfer a portion of their assumed risks.
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MGIC Investment (MTG) sells primarily to other companies, specifically financial institutions and government sponsored entities involved in originating residential mortgage loans.

Due to the nature of the private mortgage insurance business, MGIC Investment serves a broad base of lenders rather than having a few publicly identified "major customers" by name. Specific customer names are not typically disclosed. However, its customer base consists of the following categories of organizations:

  • Savings institutions
  • Commercial banks
  • Mortgage brokers
  • Credit unions
  • Mortgage bankers
  • Other lenders
  • Government sponsored entities

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Timothy J. Mattke Chief Executive Officer

Timothy J. Mattke is the chief executive officer of MGIC Investment Corporation, having joined the company in 2006. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as executive vice president and chief financial officer from 2014 to 2019, and as controller from 2009 to 2014. Before joining MGIC, Mr. Mattke was an audit manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He holds a bachelor's in business administration and an MA in accountancy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and is a CPA.

Nathan Colson Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer

Nathan Colson is an executive vice president, the chief financial officer, and the chief risk officer of MGIC Investment Corporation. He joined the company in 2014. Before becoming CFO, he served as vice president of finance from January 2019 through July 2019 and as assistant treasurer from 2016 to 2019. Mr. Colson also held positions within MGIC's Risk Management department. Prior to joining MGIC, he was a senior audit manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He holds a BS in accounting from Marquette University and an MBA from the University of Chicago and is a CPA.

Sal Miosi President and Chief Operating Officer

Sal Miosi is the president and chief operating officer of MGIC Investment Corporation. He has been with the company since 1988. Before his current role, he served as executive vice president of business strategies and operations from 2017 to 2019, and as senior vice president of business strategies and operations from 2015 to 2017. Mr. Miosi also held positions as vice president of marketing from 2004 to 2015, and various leadership roles in technology, sales, and marketing. He earned a BBA from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and an MBA from Marquette University.

Paula Maggio Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Paula Maggio serves as an executive vice president, the general counsel, and secretary of MGIC Investment Corporation, having joined in 2018. Prior to MGIC, Ms. Maggio held the same role for two years at Retail Properties of America, Inc., and spent 15 years in various leadership positions at Strategic Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Earlier in her career, she was in private practice with the law firm Altheimer & Gray. Ms. Maggio holds a BA and JD from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.

Danny Garcia-Velez Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development

Danny Garcia-Velez is MGIC's senior vice president of sales and business development. He joined the company in 2017 as a senior marketing program manager. Before being appointed SVP in 2023, he served as vice president of business development. Prior to his time at MGIC, Mr. Garcia-Velez was the vice president of programs and counseling for the Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF). He holds a BS in urban planning from Metropolitan State University.

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The key risks to MGIC Investment's business are primarily tied to the cyclical nature of the housing market and regulatory shifts.

Key Risks to MGIC Investment (MTG)

  • Economic and Housing Market Volatility: MGIC's business is highly dependent on the health of the U.S. housing market and broader economic conditions. Economic downturns, fluctuations in interest rates, and declines in home prices can directly reduce the demand for private mortgage insurance and lead to increased loan delinquencies and claims. For example, elevated or rapidly rising mortgage rates compress purchase and refinance volumes, thereby reducing the demand for new mortgage insurance. An increase in overall mortgage delinquencies directly expands the pool of loans at risk of default and claims.

  • Regulatory and Legislative Changes: The company faces significant risks from changes in government regulations and legislation, particularly those concerning government-sponsored entities (GSEs) like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as updates to Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs). Such changes could potentially decrease revenues, increase losses, or necessitate higher capital and reserve requirements, impacting MGIC's financial performance.

  • Intense Competition: The private mortgage insurance industry is highly competitive, with MGIC contending with both other private insurers and government agencies. This competitive environment can lead to pricing pressures, which may adversely affect MGIC's profitability and market share.

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The addressable market for MGIC Investment's primary product, private mortgage insurance, is substantial within the regions it serves, predominantly the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

The global private mortgage insurance market was approximately $6.24 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $9.71 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. Another projection estimates the global market size to grow from approximately $6.1 billion in 2023 to an estimated $12.4 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.9%. North America holds the largest share of the private mortgage insurance market as of 2024, with the United States being a primary driver of this market's growth.

In terms of the volume of mortgages covered, the private mortgage insurance industry in the United States insured nearly $1.6 trillion in outstanding mortgages with active private mortgage insurance coverage by the end of 2023 and 2024. Furthermore, in 2024, the U.S. private mortgage insurance industry supported approximately $300 billion in mortgage originations. While specific market revenue figures for Puerto Rico and Guam are not separately identified in the available data, these regions are part of MGIC Investment's operational scope, contributing to the broader market for private mortgage insurance.

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For MGIC Investment (MTG), a provider of private mortgage insurance, expected drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years are primarily tied to the dynamics of the housing and mortgage markets, as well as the company's strategic management of its insurance portfolio and reinsurance programs.

Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth:

  1. Overall Mortgage Origination Volume and Market Size: MGIC's revenue growth is heavily dependent on the total volume of new residential mortgage loans originated, as this directly translates into opportunities for new private mortgage insurance policies. While consensus forecasts suggest the mortgage insurance market in 2026 will be similar in size to 2025 with elevated mortgage rates, any growth in the overall market would positively impact MGIC's new business opportunities.
  2. Growth in New Insurance Written (NIW) and Maintenance of Insurance in Force (IIF): Sustained writing of new mortgage insurance business is crucial for revenue growth. MGIC reported an 8% increase in new business written for the full year 2025, contributing to a 3% year-over-year growth in direct primary insurance in force to over $303 billion. Although insurance in force is expected to remain relatively flat in 2026, continued strong new insurance written is necessary to offset policies that run off and to drive long-term portfolio expansion.
  3. Impact of Mortgage Rates on Refinance Activity and Persistency: Future changes in mortgage rates are a significant driver. A decrease in mortgage rates more substantial than currently predicted could stimulate increased refinance volumes, which would benefit the overall mortgage insurance market. However, this increased refinance activity could also be partially offset by lower persistency, meaning existing policies are paid off or terminated sooner.
  4. Effective Management of the In-Force Portfolio and Premium Yield: The revenue generated from the existing insurance in force is a substantial component of MGIC's total revenue. Maintaining a stable in-force premium yield, which was near 38 basis points in 2025 and expected to remain so in 2026, is essential. Efficient management of this portfolio ensures consistent premium income.
  5. Strategic Reinsurance Program Structure and Cost Management: The structure and ongoing costs of MGIC's reinsurance program directly influence net premiums earned. Renegotiations of quota share treaties, which reduced ongoing costs by approximately 40% starting in 2026, can enhance net premiums written and earned. The amount of premiums ceded under these transactions, and the associated profit commissions, directly impact the company's reported revenue.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, MGIC Investment Corporation returned approximately $915 million in capital to shareholders, which included significant share repurchases.
  • The company repurchased 9.5 million shares for $262.3 million in 2025, with 6.8 million in Q4 2025 and an additional 2.7 million in January 2026.
  • In April 2025, MGIC's board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back up to $750 million of its common stock through December 31, 2027.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuances (e.g., public offerings) by MGIC Investment Corporation were identified during the last 3-5 years, with activity primarily focused on share repurchases and dividends.

Capital Expenditures

  • MGIC Investment Corporation has been focusing on technology and innovation spending to maintain and enhance its competitive position.
  • The company's investment in its Information Security Program and risk management frameworks demonstrates its commitment to leveraging technological advancements for operational efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences.

Peer Outperformance in Reinsurance

MTG has trailed 60% of its 5 Reinsurance peers over 5Y. Reinsurance ranks 1st of 18 industries in Financials by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Reinsurance constituents that MTG has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
20%
of 5 industry peers · 4.3% return
3Y
60%
of 5 industry peers · 68.8% return
5Y
40%
of 5 industry peers · 95.1% return
No Reinsurance peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten MTG by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Financials sector, ranked by 5Y. Reinsurance is MTG's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Reinsurance ← 6 17.9%66.4%114.2% SPNT 165% · RGA 137% · RNR 133%
Investment Banking & Brokerage 13 -5.5%94.1%96.0% IBKR 404% · SNEX 198% · HOOD 161%
Diversified Banks 12 29.4%125.8%94.2% CM 135% · RY 123% · JPM 121%
Life & Health Insurance 20 10.6%52.1%83.5% JXN 493% · UNM 276% · MFC 172%
Multi-Sector Holdings 4 4.4%50.4%71.2% JONE 361% · BRK-B 81% · VOYA 61%
Property & Casualty Insurance 42 6.1%71.8%59.1% ASIC 2592900% · HRTG 397% · UVE 312%
Multi-line Insurance 9 4.6%69.4%51.0% GNW 129% · L 89% · AIZ 79%
Regional Banks 263 24.9%86.1%46.9% GCBC 326% · ESQ 299% · NBN 246%
Financial Exchanges & Data 15 2.7%21.5%30.2% VIRT 168% · CBOE 157% · CME 72%
Consumer Finance 30 4.2%82.8%22.9% ENVA 394% · EZPW 288% · FCFS 163%
Asset Management & Custody Banks 82 -8.7%18.2%13.7% WT 337% · SII 264% · VCTR 257%
Diversified Financial Services 4 -7.8%17.5%13.5% FRHC 165% · EQH 90% · TMS -63%
Insurance Brokers 16 -22.1%-6.6%8.5% LIFE 316% · ARX 89% · CRD-A 63%
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 14 -51.8%19.8%-2.4% FNMA 443% · FMCC 411% · ACT 176%
Specialized Finance 3 11.1%34.0%-11.0% EFC 16% · CACC -11% · HASI -14%
Mortgage REITs 33 -15.6%-0.8%-30.7% NREF 45% · RITM 29% · DX 19%
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 17 -4.5%-4.7%-39.6% V 74% · MA 71% · CPAY 52%
Diversified Capital Markets 20 -50.6%23.6%-61.5% OPY 152% · LPLA 102% · GOLD 41%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

MTGRGARNREGSPNTMedian
NameMGIC Inv.Reinsura.Renaissa.Everest SiriusPo. 
Mkt Price27.43256.08331.52365.6424.96256.08
Mkt Cap5.816.613.714.22.913.7
Rev LTM1,19625,87811,06316,4353,23811,063
Op Inc LTM------
FCF LTM7065,1993,6062,0002662,000
FCF 3Y Avg7316,3453,5613,7862303,561
CFO LTM7085,1993,6062,0002662,000
CFO 3Y Avg7326,3483,5613,7862303,561

Growth & Margins

MTGRGARNREGSPNTMedian
NameMGIC Inv.Reinsura.Renaissa.Everest SiriusPo. 
Rev Chg LTM-1.9%19.5%-14.1%-6.2%22.4%-1.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.0%16.3%17.1%7.9%7.7%7.9%
Rev Chg Q-2.9%18.2%-13.7%-11.2%2.0%-2.9%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.7%4.1%-3.8%-2.9%0.4%-0.7%
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Op Mgn 3Y Avg------
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM------
CFO/Rev LTM59.2%20.1%32.6%12.2%8.2%20.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg61.1%28.3%31.1%22.9%7.9%28.3%
FCF/Rev LTM59.1%20.1%32.6%12.2%8.2%20.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg61.0%28.2%31.1%22.9%7.9%28.2%

Valuation

MTGRGARNREGSPNTMedian
NameMGIC Inv.Reinsura.Renaissa.Everest SiriusPo. 
Mkt Cap5.816.613.714.22.913.7
P/S4.80.61.20.90.90.9
P/Op Inc------
P/EBIT6.37.33.05.94.35.9
P/E8.111.05.27.45.87.4
P/CFO8.13.23.87.111.07.1
Total Yield14.6%10.5%19.7%15.7%17.4%15.7%
Dividend Yield2.3%1.5%0.5%2.3%0.0%1.5%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg12.0%47.0%29.7%24.6%9.7%24.6%
D/E0.10.30.20.30.20.2
Net D/E-0.9-0.8-0.8-1.1-0.8-0.8

Returns

MTGRGARNREGSPNTMedian
NameMGIC Inv.Reinsura.Renaissa.Everest SiriusPo. 
1M Rtn-11.1%4.5%2.9%-0.6%2.9%2.9%
3M Rtn-2.0%11.2%5.4%-0.8%1.3%1.3%
6M Rtn2.0%25.9%9.7%12.1%9.3%9.7%
12M Rtn4.3%33.8%28.5%6.5%34.9%28.5%
3Y Rtn68.8%86.4%64.0%1.3%149.1%68.8%
1M Excs Rtn-14.0%0.6%-1.2%-4.3%-0.4%-1.2%
3M Excs Rtn-6.9%4.1%-0.4%-6.6%-4.8%-4.8%
6M Excs Rtn-12.6%11.3%-4.9%-2.4%-5.3%-4.9%
12M Excs Rtn-11.7%16.5%11.5%-11.5%20.7%11.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-8.8%6.4%-16.4%-81.3%54.7%-8.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Mortgage Insurance1,2141,2081,1551,1731,186
Total1,2141,2081,1551,1731,186


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$27.43 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.8 
First Trading Date08/07/1991 
Distance from 52W High-12.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$29.83$27.60
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA-8.0%-0.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.0%25.0%
Downside Capture88.3619.59
Upside Capture63.3420.85
Correlation (SPY)12.0%7.9%
MTG Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.560.710.23-0.010.140.61
Up Beta-0.500.41-0.190.100.340.71
Down Beta-2.76-1.37-1.04-0.63-0.150.60
Up Capture19%50%41%8%8%27%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days8202964128410
Down Capture282%199%99%19%32%76%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days14223460119334

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MTG
MTG4.0%24.9%0.11-
Sector ETF (XLF)3.5%14.8%0.0141.2%
Equity (SPY)16.7%13.0%0.917.5%
Gold (GLD)3.3%29.5%0.11-9.2%
Commodities (DBC)44.8%20.9%1.67-19.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.8%13.8%0.0926.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-33.8%44.2%-0.81-6.5%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MTG
MTG14.8%25.3%0.52-
Sector ETF (XLF)9.3%18.3%0.3765.7%
Equity (SPY)13.9%17.1%0.6251.7%
Gold (GLD)18.5%18.9%0.79-2.1%
Commodities (DBC)10.0%19.6%0.394.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.8%-0.0452.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.2%52.0%0.3922.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with MTG
MTG15.1%37.1%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLF)13.2%22.1%0.5465.4%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7353.4%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.4%0.59-1.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.3716.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.5%20.7%0.1853.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.3%66.2%1.0314.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity8.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 83120265.3%
Average Daily Volume1.9 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity209.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/31/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/2026-0.4%0.6%2.2%
4/29/2026-9.1%-8.9%-12.9%
2/2/2026-5.2%-3.4%-1.8%
10/29/20254.3%6.5%8.8%
7/30/20252.1%6.5%9.7%
4/30/20251.6%5.2%6.7%
2/3/20251.8%-0.5%-5.1%
11/4/20241.4%6.5%9.5%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141415
# Negative111110
Median Positive1.7%5.8%6.7%
Median Negative-2.5%-3.6%-2.3%
Max Positive4.4%9.7%16.4%
Max Negative-9.1%-10.7%-12.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/2026-0.4%0.6%2.2%
4/29/2026-9.1%-8.9%-12.9%
2/2/2026-5.2%-3.4%-1.8%
10/29/20254.3%6.5%8.8%
7/30/20252.1%6.5%9.7%
4/30/20251.6%5.2%6.7%
2/3/20251.8%-0.5%-5.1%
11/4/20241.4%6.5%9.5%
7/31/2024-1.3%-5.7%1.9%
5/1/2024-0.2%2.2%2.7%
1/31/20240.7%-3.9%0.5%
10/31/20230.5%4.6%5.1%
8/2/20234.4%7.5%4.7%
5/3/2023-1.3%1.4%7.6%
2/1/20230.4%-1.9%-1.6%
11/2/2022-0.7%-1.1%-0.7%
8/3/20221.9%3.9%-1.4%
5/4/2022-2.5%-5.4%0.4%
2/2/20220.4%4.9%-3.1%
11/3/2021-4.0%-3.6%-11.0%
8/4/20213.8%9.6%13.8%
5/5/2021-5.4%-10.7%-1.4%
2/23/20210.6%-1.4%-2.9%
11/4/2020-4.8%7.0%16.4%
8/4/20202.2%9.7%16.1%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141415
# Negative111110
Median Positive1.7%5.8%6.7%
Median Negative-2.5%-3.6%-2.3%
Max Positive4.4%9.7%16.4%
Max Negative-9.1%-10.7%-12.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/30/202510-Q
12/31/202402/26/202510-K
09/30/202411/04/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/02/202310-Q
03/31/202305/03/202310-Q
12/31/202202/22/202310-K
09/30/202211/02/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/04/202210-Q
12/31/202102/23/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/23/202110-K
09/30/202011/04/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/24/202010-K
09/30/201911/06/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 10/4/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2027 Reinsurance CoverageReported 168.00 Mil    
2028 Share RepurchasesReported 750.00 Mil 0 AffirmedGuidance: 750.00 Mil for 2028


Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 DividendsReported 0.15    
2028 Share RepurchasesReported 750.00 Mil    

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/2/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Operating ExpensesReported260.00 Mil265.00 Mil270.00 Mil   
2026 Effective Tax RateReported20.0%21.0%22.0%   
2026 Capital ExpendituresReported15.00 Mil17.50 Mil20.00 Mil   

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/29/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 Quota Share Cede RateReported 0.28    
2025 Reinsurance CoverageReported 250.00 Mil    
2027 Quota Share Reinsurance TransactionReported 0.4    

Insider Activity

Updated 10/2/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell1002202626.0630,000781,80011,491,192Form
2Mattke, Timothy JChief Executive OfficerDirectSell1002202626.23137,1143,597,18622,136,526Form
3Colson, Nathaniel HOfficer EVP, CFO & CRODirectSell925202629.4820,000589,6009,469,742Form
4Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell902202630.7330,000921,90014,472,335Form
5Maggio, Paula CEVP and General CounselDirectSell810202630.3020,000606,0004,533,476Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell1002202626.0630,000781,80011,491,192Form
2Mattke, Timothy JChief Executive OfficerDirectSell1002202626.23137,1143,597,18622,136,526Form
3Colson, Nathaniel HOfficer EVP, CFO & CRODirectSell925202629.4820,000589,6009,469,742Form
4Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell902202630.7330,000921,90014,472,335Form
5Maggio, Paula CEVP and General CounselDirectSell810202630.3020,000606,0004,533,476Form
6Mattke, Timothy JChief Executive OfficerDirectSell806202630.52137,1134,184,27729,933,893Form
7Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell804202629.7030,000891,00014,878,255Form
8Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell702202628.2330,000846,90014,988,757Form
9Colson, Nathaniel HOfficer EVP, CFO & CRODirectSell626202627.1020,000542,0009,247,224Form
10Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell609202625.3830,000761,40014,236,946Form
11Maggio, Paula CEVP and General CounselDirectSell601202625.5520,937534,9404,333,783Form
12Mattke, Timothy JChief Executive OfficerDirectSell403202626.49139,2023,687,87929,619,317Form
13Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell402202626.2510,931286,98215,514,837Form
14Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell303202627.0430,000811,05019,768,083Form
15Maggio, Paula CEVP and General CounselDirectSell209202627.5120,000550,1603,154,856Form
16Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell203202627.2730,000817,98012,385,454Form
17Mattke, Timothy JChief Executive OfficerDirectSell114202626.51139,2033,689,85021,804,326Form
18Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell105202629.1330,000873,9602,895,760Form
19Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell1202202528.4030,000852,0303,675,128Form
20Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell1104202527.5230,000825,6004,386,725Form
21Maggio, Paula CEVP and General CounselDirectSell1103202527.4420,000548,8203,221,427Form
22Mattke, Timothy JChief Executive OfficerDirectSell1008202527.09139,2033,771,67726,059,546Form
23Miosi, Salvatore APresident & COODirectSell1002202528.1530,000844,6325,332,482Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 10, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Permit Capital, LLC$9.0 Mil3.0%19Hold13F
Active Manager
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Permit Capital, LLC$9.0 Mil3.0%19Hold13F
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