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SKWD Stock Chart & Stats
$46.83
$0.25(0.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$46.83
$0.25(0.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$40.60 - $61.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume96.40K
Average Volume (3M)398.57K
Market Cap
$2.37B
Enterprise Value$2.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$486.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.0
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.28
Shares Outstanding40,543,064
10 Day Avg. Volume358,047
30 Day Avg. Volume398,575
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)2.05
Price to Sales (P/S)1.46
P/FCF Ratio5.13
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.96
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.53
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.07
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.67Price Target Upside29.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)4.92
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSkyward’s operating cash flow has scaled materially and free cash flow tracks closely to net income (~0.99x), indicating high earnings quality. Durable cash generation supports reserve funding, reinsurance purchases, organic growth and targeted investments without immediate reliance on external financing.
Capital StrengthShareholders’ equity growth has expanded the firm’s capital base substantially, improving loss-absorption capacity and underwriting capacity. A stronger capital position enables disciplined premium growth, supports program launches and syndicate activity, and provides a buffer against underwriting volatility over the medium term.
Business DiversificationRapid expansion of fee-generating premiums and strategic product launches (Uber autonomy, life sciences, Syndicate 1972) diversifies revenue beyond pure underwriting. Fee income reduces earnings cyclicality, enhances margins and creates more predictable, scaleable revenue streams supporting durable profitability.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA notable increase in debt materially raises financial leverage versus prior conservative levels, reducing capital flexibility. Higher leverage can constrain capital deployment, raise funding costs and amplify solvency stress during large loss periods, limiting strategic optionality over coming quarters.
Margin VolatilitySignificant swings in underwriting and gross margins point to mix and claims variability across specialty lines. Persistent margin volatility undermines earnings predictability, complicates pricing and reserving decisions, and can force reactive rate or underwriting changes that pressure medium-term profitability.
Property / Reinsurance PressureSoftening property markets and weaker reinsurance economics alter risk-transfer costs and pricing power. Reduced reinsurance attachment or cheaper terms shift risk/return tradeoffs and can compress underwriting margins or increase retained volatility, posing a multi-month headwind to underwriting stability.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. News
SKWD FAQ
What was Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. lowest stock price was $40.60 and its highest was $61.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s market cap?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s market cap is $2.37B.
When is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 41 days.
How were Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.126 by $0.124.
Is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. pay dividends?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.18.
How many shares outstanding does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. have?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has 40,543,064 shares outstanding.
What happened to Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. reported an EPS of $1.25 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.126. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.809%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SKWD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$60.67 (29.55% Upside)
$60.67 (29.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SKWD Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 204.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $94.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 18.5%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
17.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
69.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Incorporated in 2006 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. functions as an insurance holding company. The firm specializes in writing commercial property and casualty insurance policies for clients across the United States. Its extensive range of coverages includes general liability, excess liability, professional liability, commercial auto, group accident and health, property, surety, and workers' compensation.
SKWD Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a largely positive tone driven by strong quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year financial performance: 39% EPS growth, 20%+ operating ROE, double-digit premium growth on a pro forma basis, expanding fee-generating premiums (up 49%), and solid underwriting results (combined ratio 89.5, 87.7 ex-cat). Management reiterated 2026 guidance and highlighted strategic initiatives (Uber autonomy, life sciences product, Syndicate 1972) that should support future growth. Headwinds discussed include an aggressive/softening property market, reinsurance price deterioration on certain covers, a meaningful but contained decline in the captives & risk specialty segment, and some volatility in alternative investments. Overall the positives (strong profitability, capital strength, premium and fee growth, disciplined underwriting) outweigh the identified challenges, supporting a constructive outlook.View all SKWD earnings summariesSKWD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$60.67
▲(29.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
9.31% Insiders
26.07% Mutual Funds
36.06% Other Institutional Investors
11.55% Public Companies and
Individual Investors