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Assured Guaranty's Selloff Has Created A Strong Buying Opportunity
Assured Guaranty (AGO) trades at a steep 39.8% of adjusted book value per share, despite strong compounding and robust capital allocation. Management's strategic pivot reduces buybacks to fund growth in financial guaranty and annuity reinsurance, signaling a focus on organic expansion. Q1 2026 results were strong, with adjusted operating income of $2.50/share and new business production nearly doubling year-over-year.
Assured Guaranty Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Assured Guaranty NYSE: AGO reported a stronger start to 2026 in new business production, with management pointing to higher demand across U.S. public finance, non-U.S. public finance and global structured finance, while also signaling a near-term slowdown in share repurchases as it allocates capital toward growth opportunities.
Assured Guaranty Ltd. Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE Curtis Ellergodt Rothschild Investment LLC | 1,204 | $101,918.2 | $99,932 | -$1,986.2 | -1.95% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 105 | $8,555.4 | $8,748.6 | $193.2 | 2.26% |
| SN Stephanie Nee HARBOR CAPITAL ADVISORS Inc. | 33,836 | $2.9M | $2.81M | -$91,056.56 | -3.14% |
| BG Bart Gancher Intech Investment Management LLC | 22,451 | $2.02M | $1.87M | -$148,176.6 | -7.33% |
 Bridgewater Associates LP Bridgewater Associates LP | 71,447 | $6.19M | $5.95M | -$237,593.99 | -3.84% |
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Assured Guaranty Ltd. Profile
| Insurance Industry | Financials Sector | Dominic Frederico CEO | NYSE Exchange | G0585R106 CUSIP |
| BM Country | 367 Employees | 15 May 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 23 Apr 2004 IPO Date |
Overview
Assured Guaranty Ltd. operates as a key entity in the realm of financial security, offering a broad range of credit protection products across various markets including public finance, infrastructure, and structured finance markets both in the United States and on an international scale. The company is structured into two primary segments, Insurance and Asset Management, allowing it to diversify its services effectively. Established in 2003 and with its headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda, Assured Guaranty has carved a niche in providing financial guaranty insurance to assure investors against defaults in scheduled payments. Its operations cover a vast array of debt obligations, extending its reach to sectors as wide-ranging as municipal utility, healthcare, education, and renewable energy, amongst others. In addition to its insurance services, the company also offers asset management services, further broadening its portfolio and market relevance.
Products and Services
- Financial Guaranty Insurance:
This core service offers protection to holders of debt instruments and other obligations against defaults in scheduled payments. It encompasses a wide variety of debt obligations, including bonds issued by US state governmental authorities and notes for financing infrastructure projects, ensuring a broad coverage across different sectors.
- Reinsurance Services:
Assured Guaranty provides reinsurance for various debt obligations, enhancing the security of investments in public finance obligations like general obligation bonds, tax-backed, and municipal utility bonds, among others. This service extends to both U.S. and non-U.S. public finance obligations, covering areas such as regulated utilities and renewable energy bonds.
- Structured Finance Obligations Insurance:
The company insures and reinsures U.S. and non-U.S. Structured finance obligations. This includes a diverse range of securities such as residential mortgage-backed securities, life insurance transactions, and consumer receivables securities, further showcasing Assured Guaranty's versatility in the financial market.
- Specialty Business Services:
Apart from its primary insurance services, Assured Guaranty also engages in the insuring and reinsuring of specialty business sectors. These include real estate properties, insurance securitizations, and aircraft residual value insurance transactions, indicating the company's capability to cater to niche markets.
- Asset Management Services:
Under its Asset Management segment, Assured Guaranty offers investment advisory services. This sector complements its insurance services by providing options for asset management, focusing on the strategic growth and protection of investments.
