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OXBRIDGE RE HOLDINGS Ltd (OXBR)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 was dominated by a full-limit catastrophe loss (Hurricane Milton) that drove a 621% combined ratio and a net loss of $1.87M (-$0.25 EPS), versus a 111% combined ratio and -$0.14 EPS in Q2 2024 .
- Results materially missed Wall Street consensus: EPS -$0.25 vs +$0.03 consensus and revenue $0.664M vs $1.105M consensus, reflecting the storm loss and higher G&A; estimate set size was thin (1 analyst)*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Management advanced its tokenized reinsurance strategy: announced a strategic partnership with Midnight Foundation (privacy-focused blockchain) and reiterated its position as the first Nasdaq-listed issuer of a tokenized reinsurance security; an EGM was scheduled to accelerate strategic initiatives .
- Liquidity improved via capital raises; cash and restricted cash totaled
$6.65M at quarter-end (up from $5.89M at YE), supported by a registered direct offering ($2.7M net) and ongoing ATM sales .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Net premiums earned increased slightly year over year to $0.582M (Q2 2025) from $0.564M (Q2 2024) on higher rates on contracts in force .
- Strategic progress in Web3/tokenized reinsurance: partnership with Midnight Foundation to bring tokenized reinsurance securities to a privacy-first chain; management highlighted first-mover status in tokenized reinsurance .
- Liquidity and balance sheet: total cash and restricted cash reached ~$6.65M at quarter end, aided by capital markets activity (registered direct + ATM), adding financial flexibility during storm-driven volatility .
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What Went Wrong
- Hurricane Milton: Recognized a full limit loss of ~$2.29M on one reinsurance contract; loss ratio surged to 394% and combined ratio to 621% for Q2 2025, overwhelming underlying premium growth .
- Operating expense pressure: total expenses rose to $3.61M (vs $0.628M in Q2 2024), driven by the storm loss and higher IR/marketing, web3 tokenization, S-3, HR, and legal costs .
- Bottom line deterioration: net loss widened to -$1.87M (vs -$0.82M in Q2 2024) as catastrophe losses and higher G&A offset modest revenue improvements .
Financial Results
Quarterly trend (oldest → newest)
Year-over-year comparison (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024)
Vs. S&P Global consensus (Q2 2025)
Note: Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Additional KPIs and balance sheet
- Cash and cash equivalents + restricted cash and cash equivalents: $6.653M at 6/30/25, up from $5.893M at 12/31/24 .
- Unearned premiums reserve: $2.037M at 6/30/25 (vs $0.991M at 12/31/24), reflecting new 2025–2026 contracts .
- Company reports a single operating segment (Web3/Property & Casualty Reinsurance) .
Guidance Changes
Management did not issue quantitative financial guidance for revenue, margins, or EPS.
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- CEO tone and positioning: “We have not only expanded our footprint in the rapidly growing tokenized reinsurance market but also forged strategic partnerships that position us for accelerated growth. As the first Nasdaq-listed company to issue a tokenized reinsurance security, we are proving that innovation and compliance can go hand-in-hand.”
- Strategy acceleration: “We have scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting to approve measures that will accelerate our strategy and strengthen our leadership.”
- Partnership milestone: Midnight Foundation partnership “positions SurancePlus at the forefront of next-generation high-yield, confidential RWAs,” marrying audit-grade transparency with programmable privacy for institutional distribution .
- Loss drivers: CFO detailed the Milton-driven loss and ratio impact, citing a full limit loss of ~$2.3M and higher G&A tied to IR, web3 tokenization, legal, and S-3-related costs .
Q&A Highlights
- Compliance and transparency as adoption drivers: “Investors…want to know what kind of compliance and transparency are part of our tokenized product…there’s no leverage on our product…PCOAB [PCAOB]-audited financials” .
- EGM rationale: Building blocks now to move quickly “when the timing is right” for blockchain/RWA expansion; highlights massive TAM for reinsurance (~$700B) and tokenization opportunity .
- Conferences and distribution: Engagement across blockchain/RWA events opened doors and partnerships to broaden reach (e.g., Midnight, Plume) .
Estimates Context
- Q2 2025 misses: EPS -$0.25 vs +$0.03 consensus; Revenue $0.664M vs $1.105M consensus; one estimate each*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Implications: The full-limit cat loss and higher G&A likely drive near-term estimate cuts for profitability; expense run-rate and catastrophe seasonality may force models to reflect higher volatility until loss activity normalizes .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Cat volatility is the swing factor: A full-limit loss pushed the combined ratio to 621%; near-term trading likely remains sensitive to storm headlines and further loss development .
- Liquidity cushion improved: ~$6.65M cash + restricted cash and recent equity inflows add flexibility to fund growth and absorb volatility .
- Strategy catalysts: Midnight Foundation partnership and an EGM to accelerate strategic options (including a potential SurancePlus carve-out) could reshape the narrative toward distribution and platform value over time .
- Expense trajectory matters: Elevated G&A tied to IR, tokenization, and legal/S-3 costs hurt the expense ratio; watch for normalization as scaling benefits materialize .
- Estimate resets likely: Given the Q2 miss and cat loss, expect downward revisions to near-term earnings expectations and a wider range of outcomes during hurricane season*. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Execution watchlist: Progress converting partnerships (Midnight/Plume) into assets under management and fee income, plus disciplined underwriting into 2025/26, will be key to re-rating .
Appendix: Additional Detail on Loss Drivers and Ratios
- Hurricane Milton details: Full limit loss ~$2.29M; net equity impact ~$1.18M after tokenholder share .
- Performance ratios (Q2 2025): Loss ratio 394.0%; Expense ratio 227.0%; Combined ratio 621.0% .
- Expense bridge: Increase driven by storm loss plus higher IR/marketing, web3 tokenization, S-3, HR, and legal versus prior year .
Sources: Q2 2025 press release and 8-K (Item 2.02), Q2 2025 earnings call transcript, Q2 2025 10-Q, Q1 2025 press release and call, FY 2024 materials, and partnership/strategic update press releases .