RLIFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering RLI Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $58 — -9.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 59 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores RLI Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (88): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Accruals (22): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RLI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −9.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $70 → $74 |
| 29 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Underweight | $57 |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $55 → $62 |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $67 → $70 |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Citizens | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Hold | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Compass Point | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 24 Apr 2025 | JMP Securities | Reiterates | Market Perform | — |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Compass Point | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Jan 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 24 Jan 2025 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RLI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
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Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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RLI announced a Q3 regular cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026.
Why it matters — Investors and shareholders of RLI would be interested in the declared dividend payment date, record date, and per-share amount.
RLI reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst estimates, driven by premium growth, higher investment income, and favorable reserve development.
Why it matters — This earnings beat signals that RLI's core underwriting and investment operations are performing well, which could support investor confidence in the insurer's financial health.
RLI reported Q2 results featuring profitable underwriting and higher investment income, while management stressed disciplined growth, capital returns, and selectivity in competitive specialty insurance markets.
Why it matters — The quarter shows RLI is maintaining underwriting discipline and improving investment income in a tough market environment.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering RLI Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $58, with estimates ranging from $53 to $74. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering RLI Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks RLI Corp. 59 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, RLI Corp. ranks 59 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (88 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies -9.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks RLI Corp. 59 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering RLI Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RLI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $53 to $74 over the next 12 months.
RLI Corp. returned +2.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
RLI Corp. is a specialty insurance company that delivers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 13 Aug 2026): "RLI Declares Regular Dividend". RLI announced a Q3 regular cash dividend of $0.18 per share, payable on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2026.
RLI Corp. is a specialty insurance company that delivers a wide range of property and casualty insurance products. Focused primarily on writing diverse and tailored coverage options, RLI Corp. serves various niche markets, offering lines such as general liability, professional liability, and commercial property insurance. The company's unique approach caters to industries that require specialized coverage options not typically provided by traditional insurers, including specialty property, casualty programs, and surety bonds. Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, RLI Corp. leverages its extensive expertise and innovative underwriting capabilities to provide solutions that help businesses manage complex risks. Its essential role in the financial market stems from its ability to mitigate risk, ensuring that businesses and professionals have the security to operate efficiently and confidently. With a robust financial strength and a commitment to long-term client relationships, RLI Corp. underlines its position as a dynamic force within the specialty insurance sector.
CEO Mr. Craig William Kliethermes CPCU, FCAS, MAAA · 1,193 employees · United States · https://www.rlicorp.com