Globe Life Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $4.62 per diluted common share, down from $4.73 in the year-ago period, while net operating income rose slightly to $4.84 per share. Total premium revenue grew 7% to $1.31 billion, driven by a 16% increase in health premiums and a 2% rise in life premiums. The company repurchased 1.1 million shares for $185 million during the quarter. Management adjusted full-year 2026 earnings guidance upward to a range of $15.35 to $15.65 per share, citing higher-than-expected claims at its United American division and Medicare processing delays. For 2027, net operating income is estimated between $16.10 and $17.10 per share. Globe Life Inc. operates in the life and supplemental health insurance industry.
