Feb 18, 2026 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
Jackson Financial Inc. announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) (Jackson®) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
Fourth Quarter 2025 Key Highlights
Record retail annuity sales1 of $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 27% from the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting continued strong demand across our product suite
Variable annuity sales1 of $2.8 billion were up 1% from the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting higher sales of products without lifetime benefits
Record registered index-linked annuity (RILA) sales of $2.3 billion were up 53% from the fourth quarter of 2024
Fixed and fixed index annuity sales of $812 million were up 105% from the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by Jackson Income Assurance?, our recently launched fixed index annuity
Net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders of $(215) million, or $(3.13) per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $334 million, or $4.45 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024
Adjusted operating earnings2 of $455 million, or a record $6.61 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $349 million, or $4.65 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily reflecting higher spread income from growth in average RILA and Institutional assets under management (AUM), a comparatively favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update, and a reduced share count due to repurchases
Jackson (parent company only) net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $(15) million in the fourth quarter of 2025
Free cash flow2 in the fourth quarter of 2025 of $119 million reflecting distributions from our operating company of $300 million and initial funding of our new captive
Returned $205 million to common shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2025 through $150 million of common share repurchases and $55 million in common dividends
Full Year 2025 Key Highlights
Record retail annuity sales1 of $19.7 billion in 2025, up 10% from 2024, reflecting continued strong demand across our product suite
Variable annuity sales1 of $10.9 billion in 2025, up 3% from 2024, reflecting higher sales of products without lifetime benefits
Record RILA sales of $6.9 billion in 2025, up 22% from 2024
Record fixed and fixed index annuity sales of $1.9 billion in 2025, up 18% from 2024, driven by Jackson Income Assurance?, our recently launched fixed index annuity
Record Institutional sales of $3.5 billion in 2025 were up 77% compared to 2024
Robust sales for spread products are supported by capabilities added at PPM America, Inc. (PPM), our asset management subsidiary, to source higher yielding assets. These sales, combined with a focus on growing third-party business, contributed to a 26% increase in PPM AUM from the end of 2024.
Net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders of $(17) million, or $(0.24) per diluted share in 2025, compared to $902 million, or $11.74 per diluted share in 2024
Adjusted operating earnings3 of $1.6 billion, or $22.67 per diluted share in 2025, compared to $1.4 billion, or $18.79 per diluted share in 2024, primarily reflecting higher spread income from growth in average RILA AUM, a comparatively favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update, and a reduced share count due to repurchases
Robust capital position at the operating company, with total adjusted capital of more than $5.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, and a risk-based capital (RBC) ratio at Jackson National Life Insurance Company (JNL) of 567%
Jackson (parent company only) net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of $12 million in 2025
Free cash flow3 in 2025 of $838 million reflecting distributions from our operating company of over $1.1 billion and initial funding of our new captive
Exceeded capital return target by returning $862 million to common shareholders in 2025 through $634 million of common share repurchases and $228 million in common dividends. Capital return in 2025 totaled $12.11 per diluted share, up 47% from 2024.
Cash and highly liquid securities at the holding company of more than $650 million as of December 31, 2025, which was above Jackson's targeted $250 million minimum liquidity buffer
2026 Announcements
Increased first quarter 2026 common dividend by 12.5% to $0.90 per share
Established a 2026 capital return to common shareholders target of $900 million to $1.1 billion
Laura Prieskorn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jackson, stated, "2025 was a monumental year for Jackson, with our results highlighting success and growth across our business. Our full-year retail annuity sales delivered double-digit growth and a more diversified product mix, highlighting our distribution strength and operational capabilities. We have exceeded our financial targets by returning $862 million to common shareholders in 2025, ending the year with an RBC ratio of 567%, and holding robust levels of excess cash at the holding company. Furthermore, our recently announced long-term strategic partnership with TPG, along with enhanced capabilities at PPM, position us well to continue to grow and diversify our in-force business in a highly profitable way. These results give us confidence in our $900 million to $1.1 billion capital return target for 2026, and we look forward to continuing to deliver on our commitment to helping Americans achieve financial security."
Consolidated Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Fourth Quarter 2025
The Company reported net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders of $(215) million, or $(3.13) per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $334 million, or $4.45 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The current quarter net income reflected a $12 million loss from business reinsured to third parties, while the prior year reported a gain of $347 million. The current year also included a less favorable net hedging result versus the prior year's fourth quarter. The results of reinsured business can differ significantly from quarter to quarter; however, these results do not impact our statutory capital or free cash flow and have a minimal net impact on shareholders' equity because of the offset from related changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI). We believe the non-GAAP measure of adjusted operating earnings better represents the underlying performance of our business as adjusted operating earnings exclude, among other things, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments and market risk benefits tied to market movements.
Adjusted operating earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2025, were $455 million, or $6.61 per diluted share, compared to $349 million or $4.65 per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The current quarter per share amount benefited from higher spread income from growth in average RILA and Institutional AUM, a comparatively favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update, and a reduced share count due to repurchases.
Full Year 2025
The Company reported net income (loss) attributable to Jackson Financial Inc. common shareholders of $(17) million, or $(0.24) per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $902 million, or $11.74 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024. The current year net income reflected a $449 million loss from business reinsured to third parties, while the prior year included a loss on that business of $28 million. The current year also included a less favorable net hedging result compared to the prior year.
Adjusted operating earnings for the year ended December 31, 2025, were $1.6 billion, or $22.67 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 billion or $18.79 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2024. The current year per share amount benefited from higher spread income from growth in average RILA and Institutional AUM, a comparatively favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update, and a reduced share count due to repurchases.
Total common shareholders' equity was $9.4 billion or $138.17 per diluted share as of December 31, 2025, compared to $9.2 billion or $124.21 per diluted share as of December 31, 2024. Adjusted book value attributed to common shareholders4 was $10.6 billion or $155.78 per diluted share as of December 31, 2025, compared to $11.2 billion or $150.11 per diluted share as of December 31, 2024. The per share increase was driven primarily by a reduction in the diluted share count due to common share repurchases and year-to-date adjusted operating earnings of $1.6 billion. This was partially offset by capital return to shareholders during 2025. Return on equity attributable to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2025 was (0.2)%. Adjusted operating return on equity attributable to common shareholders4 for the year ended December 31, 2025, was 14.7%, up from 12.9% in the prior year.
Retail Annuities
Retail Annuities reported pretax adjusted operating earnings of $532 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $513 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The current quarter results primarily reflect higher spread income resulting from growth in average RILA AUM, partially offset by a less favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update.
Full year 2025 pretax adjusted operating earnings were $1.9 billion, broadly unchanged from full year 2024. The current year results primarily reflect higher spread income resulting from growth in average RILA AUM, mostly offset by higher other policyholder benefits expense and a less favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update.
Total retail annuity sales6 of $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 were up from $4.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. Traditional variable annuity sales6 of $2.8 billion in the current quarter were up slightly from the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting higher sales of products without lifetime benefits. Record RILA sales of $2.3 billion in the current quarter were up from $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. Fixed and fixed index annuity sales in the current quarter of $812 million were up from $397 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.
For the full year 2025, total retail annuity sales6 of $19.7 billion were up from $17.8 billion in the full year 2024. Traditional variable annuity sales6 of $10.9 billion in 2025 were up from $10.6 billion in 2024, reflecting higher sales of products without lifetime benefits. Record RILA sales of $6.9 billion in 2025 were up from $5.7 billion in 2024. Record fixed and fixed index annuity sales of $1.9 billion in 2025 were up from $1.6 billion in 2024.
Institutional Products
Institutional Products reported pretax adjusted operating earnings of $24 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $19 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, driven by higher spread income. Net flows were $(109) million at the end of the current quarter, and total account value of $11.0 billion at the end of 2025 was up from $8.4 billion at the end of 2024.
For the full year 2025, pretax adjusted operating earnings were $92 million, relatively flat compared to $96 million in the full year 2024. Net flows were $1.5 billion in the full year 2025. Sales results underscore our continued ability to capitalize on robust demand for spread lending, demonstrating the effectiveness of our opportunistic sales strategy and our strong market positioning.
Closed Life and Annuity Blocks
Closed Life and Annuity Blocks reported pretax adjusted operating income (loss) of $5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $(70) million in the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a comparatively favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update.
For the full year 2025, the segment reported pretax adjusted operating income (loss) of $70 million, compared to $(9) million in the full year of 2024, reflecting higher spread income and a comparatively favorable impact from the annual actuarial assumptions update. Net flows were $(69) million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $(277) million in the full year 2025.
Corporate and Other
Corporate and Other reported a pretax adjusted operating (loss) of $(32) million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $(57) million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to higher net investment income and lower general and administrative expense.
For the full year 2025, the pretax adjusted operating income (loss) was $(143) million, compared to $(264) million in full year 2024, primarily due to lower general and administrative expense, higher net investment income, and a one-time reinsurance related adjustment in 2024.
Corporate and Other also includes the results of PPM, which has experienced a 26% growth in AUM from the fourth quarter of 2024. AUM as of December 31, 2025 was $93.7 billion, up from $74.4 billion as of December 31, 2024, driven by growth in both Jackson's general account and third-party AUM.
Capitalization and Liquidity
Statutory TAC at JNL was $5.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, compared to $5.6 billion as of September 30, 2025. TAC was supported by strong earnings on in-force business, partially offset by a $300 million distribution to JNL's parent during the fourth quarter of 2025 and the related reduction in deferred tax asset admissibility. JNL's RBC ratio was 567% as of December 31, 2025, down from the third quarter of 2025 due to the reduction in TAC. Holding company free cash flow totaled $119 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 and $838 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 2025, reflecting more than $1.1 billion of distributions from the operating company.
Cash and highly liquid securities at the holding company totaled over $650 million as of December 31, 2025, which was above our targeted minimum liquidity buffer of $250 million.
Earnings Conference Call
Jackson will host a conference call on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET to review the fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and discuss the company's 2026 outlook.
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