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$24.66
-$0.12(-0.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$24.66
-$0.12(-0.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$21.21 - $35.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.57K
Average Volume (3M)242.85K
Market Cap
$1.03B
Enterprise Value$908.69M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$893.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$146.51M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.7
Beta0.32
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.47Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.78
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 Cap0.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.56
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.53
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.31
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.50Price Target Upside27.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.97
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Strong Balance SheetNear-zero leverage and a rapidly expanding equity base (from ~$83M in 2022 to ~$458M TTM) provide durable capital capacity to underwrite growth, absorb volatility, and fund reinsurance or strategic initiatives without immediate reliance on dilutive equity or aggressive debt.
Consistent Cash Generation & FCFStrong, recurring operating cash flow and near-1.0 free cash flow conversion mean earnings reliably produce cash to fund underwriting, invest in digital platforms, and support capital actions; this reduces refinancing risk and sustains growth over the medium term.
Scalable Digital Underwriting TractionRapid adoption of Baleen and Express indicates scalable, lower-cost distribution and faster underwriting decisions. If sustained, digital channels can improve loss selection, lower acquisition costs, and increase margins as they capture a growing share of GWP over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
High Reserve Uncertainty (IBNR)A very high IBNR share signals reliance on external industry loss patterns and limited vintage data, increasing the risk that future reserve strengthening materially impacts earnings or capital. For specialty P&C, this creates persistent uncertainty over multi-quarter loss emergence.
Higher Quota-share Cession Impacts Net PremiumsIncreasing quota-share cessions transfers more premium (and corresponding float) to reinsurers, which supports balance sheet capacity but reduces net earned premium and the insurer's investable float. This structural shift can lower net margin and investment income durability over coming quarters.
Pricing Pressure And Rising Acquisition CostsCompetitive pricing in some casualty niches, coupled with growing broker commissions and hiring costs, can compress underwriting margins. If elevated acquisition expense trends persist, scale benefits may be offset and require sustained pricing discipline to protect long-term profitability.
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 $35.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s market cap?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s market cap is $1.03B.
When is Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.413 by $0.067.
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 0.47.
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 $0.413. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.689%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.50 (27.74% Upside)
$31.50 (27.74% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.39%
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.
BOW Company Deck
BOW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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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
$31.50
▲(27.74% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
61.15% Insiders
15.50% Mutual Funds
2.66% Other Institutional Investors
14.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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