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GL · Q2 2026
Archived report (Q2 2026). Latest deep dive →
The quarter in brief
Revenue grew 8.0% y/y to $1.60B, pre-tax margin 22.2% vs 21.2%, net income $288M (+13.8% y/y).
Net income
$288M
up 13.8% y/y
Total revenue
$1,600M
up 8.0% y/y
All figures in $M.
| Line item | Amount and change |
|---|---|
| Life premium | $861 · +2.5% |
| Health premium | $437 · +15.5% |
| Net investment income | $294 · +4.1% |
| Realized gains (losses) | $7.1 · vs −$18.6 |
| Other income | $1.2 · ×23 |
| Total revenue | $1,600 · +8.0% |
| Life policyholder benefits | $514 · −1.0% |
| Health policyholder benefits | $277 · +20.5% |
| Other policyholder benefits | $7.3 · +8.3% |
| Amortization of deferred acquisition costs | $121 · +8.2% |
| Commissions, premium taxes, and non-deferred acquisition costs | $174 · +10.4% |
| Other operating expense | $116 · +7.3% |
| Interest expense | $36.1 · +3.3% |
| Income before income taxes | $355 · +13.3% · 22.2% margin |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | $67.1 · +10.9% · 18.9% effective rate |
| Net income | $288 · +13.8% · $3.65/sh · 18.0% margin |
Verdict: revenue grew 8.0% y/y to $1.60B, pre-tax margin 22.2% vs 21.2%, net income $288M (+13.8% y/y).
Source and notation
Source: Globe Life press release, 8-K EX-99.1 of 07/22/2026 (SEC EDGAR). Every figure was matched against the income statement in the release and checked against SEC XBRL.
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- Pre-tax income was $355M, a 22.2% margin vs 21.2% a year earlier.
- The effective tax rate was 18.9% vs 19.3% a year earlier.
- Diluted EPS was $3.65 vs $3.05 a year earlier.
What distorts the picture in this report and what to watch beyond the headlines.
GL — an insurance holding company that sells individual life and supplemental health insurance, including Medicare Supplement, to lower-middle and middle-income Americans through exclusive agencies (American Income, Liberty National, Family Heritage) and direct-to-consumer channels.
It reports three segments: life insurance, supplemental health insurance and investments. · Source: annual report (Form 10-K, SEC)
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