RLI Corp. (RLI) Stock Forecast
RLI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.62 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $56.25 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −7.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 19, 2026 EPS estimate $0.58
- 52-week range
- $47.77 – $66.62
RLI analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
RLI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
RLI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.53 | $0.41 | $0.64 | $0.83 | −35.7% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.88 | $2.70 | $3.00 | $3.47 | −17.1% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.69 | $2.55 | $2.85 | $2.88 | −6.6% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
RLI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $467.1M | $466.3M | $468.1M | −8.3% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.94B | $1.94B | $1.94B | +3.1% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.94B | $1.92B | $1.96B | +0.1% | 3 |
RLI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
RLI revenue: reported and forecast
RLI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.52 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.51 | $0.53 | +3.7% | 2 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.75 | $2.84 | $2.84 | $2.85 | $2.88 | +4.6% | 7 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.78 | $2.70 | $2.70 | $2.70 | $2.69 | −3.2% | 1 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
RLI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; RLI beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from RLI
8 analysts cover RLI; their consensus rating is hold (2.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $56.25, 7.9% below the latest close of $61.07. Analysts expect earnings of $2.88 per share for 2026, −17.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.69 per share on revenue of $1.9 billion. RLI beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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RLI forecast FAQ
What is RLI's price target?
The average analyst price target for RLI is $56.25, 7.9% below the latest close of $61.07.
Is RLI a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering RLI, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is RLI's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.88 per share for 2026 (range $2.70 to $3.00); for 2027 the estimate is $2.69.
What is RLI's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $1.9 billion, growth of 3.1%; for 2027 it is $1.9 billion.
When does RLI report earnings?
RLI is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.58.
Does RLI usually beat earnings estimates?
RLI reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.