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$31.11
$0.10(0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$31.11
$0.10(0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.21 - $35.07
Previous Close$31.21
Volume141.48K
Average Volume (3M)242.85K
Market Cap
$1.00B
Enterprise Value$1.15K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.75B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.51Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.87
Shares Outstanding32,838,036
10 Day Avg. Volume231,272
30 Day Avg. Volume242,849
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.69
Price to Book (P/B)2.08
Price to Sales (P/S)1.70
P/FCF Ratio2.87
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$33.50Price Target Upside7.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetBowhead's balance sheet shows low leverage, modest debt levels and strong equity growth, with TTM returning to zero debt. This conservatism supports underwriting capacity, cushions underwriting/investment volatility and preserves financial flexibility over the next several quarters.
Strong Cash GenerationOperating and free cash flow consistently track reported earnings and have grown multi-year. Durable cash generation funds organic growth, reinsurance collateral, and strategic investments without relying on external financing, enhancing long-term financial self-sufficiency.
Robust GWP Growth & Digital TractionSustained GWP growth (20–28% quarterly) and rapid digital underwriting scale (Baleen >3x YoY; Express traction) create a scalable distribution channel. This supports revenue diversification, operating leverage and management's 20% GWP growth aim for 2026 with durable structural upside.
Bears Say
Reserve Uncertainty (High IBNR)A very high IBNR share (91%) reflects limited internal long-tail loss history and reliance on industry loss patterns. This increases the risk of future reserve adjustments and earnings volatility, posing a structural underwriting uncertainty over multiple reporting periods.
Rising Acquisition & Underwriting ExpensesHigher broker commissions, ceding fees and hiring drove underwriting and acquisition costs higher. If expense inflation persists, it can structurally compress margins and require sustained premium or efficiency gains to restore prior profitability levels across the insurance cycle.
Rapid Asset Growth Increases Cycle SensitivityQuick asset growth and episodic changes in leverage (debt spike in 2025 then zero debt TTM) raise sensitivity to underwriting and investment cycles. Maintaining underwriting discipline and capital allocation consistency will be required to avoid margin and capital strain.
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. News
BOW FAQ
What was Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. lowest stock price was $21.21 and its highest was $35.07 in the past 12 months.
What is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s market cap is $1.00B.
When is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 98 days.
How were Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 03, 2026. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.468 by $0.012.
Is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. pay dividends?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.51.
How many shares outstanding does Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. have?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. has 32,838,036 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. reported an EPS of $0.48 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.468. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.134%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BOW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$33.50 (7.68% Upside)
$33.50 (7.68% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
BOW Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
40.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.
Operating across the United States, Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. delivers a range of specialized property and casualty insurance products. The company, established in New York in 2020, provides diverse coverage, encompassing: casualty insurance specifically designed for sectors such as construction, distribution, heavy manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality; professional liability protection for financial institutions, both private and public company directors and officers, errors and omissions, and cyber-related exposures; and healthcare-specific solutions tailored for hospitals, senior care providers, managed care organizations, various medical facilities, and healthcare management liability. These offerings are disseminated through a network of wholesale and retail distribution partners. Known as Bowhead Holdings Inc. until its renaming in March 2024, the entity functions as a subsidiary of Bowhead Insurance Holdings LP.
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BOW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a decidedly positive operational and financial picture: strong top-line growth (24% GWP), meaningful earnings improvement (~40% higher adjusted net income), profitable combined ratio (95.3%), and rapid early traction in digital underwriting (Baleen >3x YoY). Management acknowledges some competitive pricing pressure in pockets of casualty, higher acquisition mix costs, high IBNR percentage due to limited internal loss history, and persistent healthcare and cyber risks. Overall, the scale and quality of the growth, improved expense efficiency, and constructive capital/reinsurance moves outweigh the noted headwinds.View all BOW earnings summariesBOW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$33.50
▲(7.68% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
61.05% Insiders
17.15% Mutual Funds
1.76% Other Institutional Investors
12.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors