RLI Corp. Common Stock (DE) (RLI)

Over the past six months, RLI’s shares (currently trading at $70.72) have posted a disappointing 5.9% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 7.6% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.

RLI has a regular quarterly dividend, and periodically pays special dividends as well.

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