Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD)
NASDAQ:SKWD
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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 - $63.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume96.40K
Average Volume (3M)399.69K
Market Cap
$1.87B
Enterprise Value$2.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.45B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$486.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.5
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
1.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.39
Shares Outstanding40,543,064
10 Day Avg. Volume380,406
30 Day Avg. Volume399,685
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 Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.38
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.00Price Target Upside30.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)4.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.71B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profit GrowthSustained multi-year top-line expansion and improved net margin reflect durable scaling of niche underwriting platforms and improved underwriting outcomes. Larger premium base spreads fixed costs, supports reinvestment in distribution, and underpins steadier long-term earnings generation.
Strong Cash GenerationHigh and growing operating cash flow with free cash flow closely matching reported earnings indicates strong cash conversion and earnings quality. This durable cash generation supports reinsurance purchases, product investment, fee-growth initiatives, and capital resilience through underwriting cycles.
Fee Income & Strategic InitiativesExpanding fee-bearing business and new strategic products diversify revenue away from pure P&C underwriting. Growing fee income and proprietary partnerships (Uber autonomy, Lloyd's-backed life sciences, Syndicate launches) create more stable, higher-margin revenue streams over the medium term.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageA sharp step-up in debt and higher leverage materially reduces capital flexibility versus prior years. Elevated leverage constrains capacity to absorb large underwriting losses, limits strategic optionality for M&A or buybacks, and increases interest-cost sensitivity in a rising-rate environment.
Margin & Underwriting VariabilityMeaningful swings in underwriting margins and gross margin reflect mix shifts, claims volatility and exposure to cyclical lines. Persistent variability hinders predictable earnings and capital planning, increasing the risk that a future adverse cycle could erode returns or require more conservative underwriting.
Property Market & Reinsurance HeadwindsStructural softening in property markets and deteriorating reinsurance economics undermine pricing power and protective cover effectiveness. This can compress underwriting margins, force greater selectivity or capital deployment for reinsurance, and increase exposure to frequency/severity shocks over time.
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 $63.22 in the past 12 months.
What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s market cap?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s market cap is $1.87B.
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 63 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 1.19.
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
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$61.00 (30.26% Upside)
$61.00 (30.26% 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 ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-26.98%
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
$61.00
▲(30.26% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
9.33% Insiders
26.49% Mutual Funds
36.06% Other Institutional Investors
12.35% Public Companies and
Individual Investors