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Get filing alertsRyan Specialty reports 7.2% Q2 revenue growth, returns $284.5M to shareholders
Filed July 30, 2026 · Period ending July 30, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Q2 revenue grew 7.2% to $916.6M with 6.7% organic growth driven by new clients, strong retention, and specialty market flow; Adjusted EBITDAC up 6.0% to $326.9M but margin compressed 40bp to 35.7%
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Returned $284.5M to shareholders in Q2: $260.0M in share repurchases (8.1M shares) and $24.5M in dividends; $300.0M repurchase authorization remains
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR → -
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Board declared $0.13 per share quarterly dividend on Class A common stock, payable August 25, 2026 to shareholders of record August 11, 2026
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Maintained full-year 2026 organic revenue growth guidance at mid-single digits; updated Adjusted EBITDAC margin guidance to down 50-100bp versus 2025
Exhibit 99.1 view on EDGAR →
Summary
Ryan Specialty reported solid Q2 2026 results with 7.2% revenue growth to $916.6 million, driven by 6.7% organic growth across most casualty lines. The company's specialty and E&S market positioning continues to generate new client wins and strong renewal retention.
However, profitability metrics show margin pressure: Adjusted EBITDAC grew 6.0% but the margin compressed 40 basis points to 35.7%, reflecting higher compensation and general/administrative expenses outpacing revenue growth. The company updated full-year margin guidance to down 50-100 basis points versus 2025, signaling this trend may persist. Capital allocation remains aggressive.
Ryan Specialty returned $284.5 million to shareholders in Q2 through $260.0 million in share repurchases (8.1 million shares) and $24.5 million in dividends, with $300.0 million of repurchase authorization remaining. The board declared a $0.13 per share quarterly dividend payable August 25, 2026. The combination of sustained organic growth and substantial capital return demonstrates management's confidence in cash generation, though investors should monitor whether margin compression stabilizes or accelerates through the second half of 2026.
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Event · Exhibit 99.1
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Adjusted EBITDAC* grew 6.0% year-over-year to $326.9 million ... Adjusted EBITDAC Margin* of 35.7%, compared to 36.1% in the prior-year period ... Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share grew 12.1% or $0.74 per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDAC increased 6.0% to $326.9 million, though the margin compressed 40 basis points to 35.7% from 36.1% in the prior year. Adjusted Diluted EPS grew 12.1% to $0.74, outpacing revenue and EBITDAC growth due to share repurchases reducing the share count. Net income decreased 13.1% to $108.4 million, primarily due to higher operating expenses and income tax expense.
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