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Meritz Financial Group Q1 2026 Operating Profit $574M, Up 18.4% YoY

Meritz Financial Group posted consolidated operating profit of $574M in Q1 2026 (January–March), up 18.4% year-over-year. Revenue surged 98.2% YoY to $10.9B.

Justin Jeon·May 14, 2026 at 16:00·Updated May 14, 2026 at 18:00·3 min read

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Meritz Financial Group's Q1 2026 operating profit rose 18.4% YoY to $574M
Revenue nearly doubled to $10.9B, while net income grew 9.6% to $456M

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Updated May 14, 04:50 PM

Meritz Financial Group reported consolidated operating profit of $574M in Q1 2026, up 18.4% year-over-year. (DART regulatory filing, May 14, 2026)

Earnings at a Glance

Revenue, operating profit, and net income all came in above year-ago levels in Q1 2026 (January–March). Operating profit more than doubled compared to the prior quarter (Q4 2025).

Revenue: $10.9B, +98.2% YoY, +58.3% QoQ
Operating Profit: $574M, +18.4% YoY, +152.2% QoQ
Pre-tax Income: $618M, +9.8% YoY
Net Income: $456M, +9.6% YoY
Net Income Attributable to Controlling Shareholders: $448M, +9.4% YoY

Market Reaction

According to media reports ahead of the filing, Meritz Financial Group's shares underperformed relative to other financial sector names, which broadly trended higher during the same period. Several brokerages were reported to have trimmed earnings estimates and downgraded their investment ratings. As context, the company posted a record full-year 2025 net income of $1.58B, with a shareholder return ratio of 67.1% — also an all-time high.

This article was auto-generated based on the original DART regulatory filing and domestic and international media reports. It is intended to deliver key data points promptly following the announcement. Readers are advised to consult the company's official filing before making any investment decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did revenue surge roughly 58% quarter-over-quarter?

The filing does not specify a precise cause. However, Meritz Financial Group's revenue includes insurance premium income, reinsurance income, interest income, and fee income, among other items. Revenue can fluctuate significantly between quarters depending on factors such as the timing of insurance contract recognition.

What does 'net income attributable to controlling shareholders' mean?

As a holding company with multiple subsidiaries, a portion of Meritz Financial Group's total net income belongs to minority shareholders (i.e., shareholders of the individual subsidiaries). Net income attributable to controlling shareholders excludes those minority interests and represents the earnings that flow directly to Meritz Financial Group's own shareholders. This figure was $448M for the quarter.

Are these results preliminary or final?

These are preliminary figures. They were disclosed prior to the completion of an external auditor's review and are subject to revision once the audit process is finalized.