Voya Financial releases transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call

Voya Financial discussed its Q2 2026 earnings on an investor call led by the CEO, CFO, workplace solutions CEO, and investment management CEO.

• Adjusted operating earnings were $1.51 per share; this included about a $0.90 per share hit from weak alternative investment performance and severance.
• Management expects alternative investment results to improve in Q3; severance savings are expected to fully offset upfront costs by year-end.
• Retirement posted $8.1 billion in defined contribution net inflows; segment adjusted operating earnings were $190 million, with a 38% margin.
• Excess capital generation was about $150 million; the company returned about $200 million through buybacks and dividends, and plans at least $100 million in buybacks for Q3.