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    Should Old Republic’s US$2.50 Special Dividend Shift Capital Return Priorities for Old Republic (ORI) Investors?

    Simply Wall St·12/17/2025 04:33:36
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    • Old Republic International Corporation recently announced that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of US$2.50 per share, payable on January 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026, returning about US$620.00 million to investors.
    • This one-off payout highlights the company’s willingness to return excess capital to shareholders, adding another layer to how investors may assess its broader capital management story.
    • Next, we’ll examine how this US$2.50 per-share special dividend interacts with Old Republic’s existing plans for capital returns and earnings.

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    Old Republic International Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Old Republic International, you need to believe in its ability to generate steady insurance earnings and translate them into consistent, shareholder friendly capital returns. The new US$2.50 per share special dividend reinforces that capital return story, but does not fundamentally change the key short term swing factors: how quickly real estate and title activity recover, and whether rising costs and weaker reserve releases pressure margins.

    Among recent announcements, the regular quarterly dividend of US$0.29 per share, implying US$1.16 for 2025, ties in most directly with this special payout. Taken together, the recurring and special dividends show that Old Republic is committing a meaningful portion of its financial resources to current shareholders, at the same time as it faces potential earnings pressure from higher expense ratios and a smaller invested asset base.

    But while extra cash returns are welcome, investors should be aware that shrinking invested assets could eventually affect...

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    Old Republic International's narrative projects $10.2 billion revenue and $865.3 million earnings by 2028.

    Uncover how Old Republic International's forecasts yield a $46.50 fair value, a 3% upside to its current price.

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    Simply Wall St Community members see Old Republic’s fair value between US$46.50 and US$69.30 across 3 different views, highlighting wide dispersion in expectations. Against that backdrop, the company’s generous special dividend invites closer attention to how ongoing capital returns might influence its ability to sustain earnings over time.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.