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SKWD Stock Chart & Stats
$60.46
$0.99(1.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$60.46
$0.99(1.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$40.60 - $65.69
Previous Close$61.75
Volume293.85K
Average Volume (3M)639.54K
Market Cap
$2.53B
Enterprise Value$3.10K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.41B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$437.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.9
Beta0.51
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
1.21Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.42
Shares Outstanding44,396,492
10 Day Avg. Volume512,838
30 Day Avg. Volume639,544
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.00Price Target Upside14.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)5.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue And Earnings GrowthMulti-year expansion in revenue and net income indicates strong market adoption and operating scale. Net margins have improved to roughly 10–12%, suggesting growth is translating into durable profitability rather than relying solely on premium volume.
Disciplined Specialty UnderwritingCombined ratios below 100% demonstrate profitable underwriting, while lower expenses show operating leverage from scale and technology. Continued specialty-market expertise and selective risk selection can support margins as the platform grows.
Strong Cash Generation And Earnings QualityRobust operating and free cash flow provides internal funding for claims, growth, debt service and shareholder returns. The close relationship between free cash flow and net income also supports the quality and repeatability of reported earnings.
Bears Say
Higher Leverage Reduces FlexibilityAlthough leverage remains described as manageable, the sharp debt increase reduces balance-sheet flexibility versus the prior year. Higher obligations can constrain capital deployment and make the company more sensitive to underwriting volatility or adverse investment results.
Margin Volatility And Slower Cash-Flow MomentumThe substantial gross-margin swing signals changing business mix, underwriting economics or cost structure that could make profitability less predictable. Slightly declining free cash flow further suggests earnings and cash generation have entered a plateau phase.
Loss-Cost And Pricing PressureMix shifts toward higher-loss businesses and persistent pricing competition can weaken underwriting margins over several quarters. Loss-cost inflation in liability lines and selective market participation may also limit premium growth and increase reserve uncertainty.
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 $65.69 in the past 12 months.
What is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s market cap?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s market cap is $2.53B.
When is Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $1.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.175 by $0.125.
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 1.21.
How many shares outstanding does Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. have?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has 44,396,492 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 $1.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.175. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.388%.
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:
$69.00 (14.13% Upside)
$69.00 (14.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SKWD Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 180.5K 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 ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
61.02%
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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple strong performance indicators: double-digit premium growth, a 46% increase in diluted operating EPS, robust underwriting results (group Combined Ratio 89.5% and Skyward Specialty Combined Ratio 86.9%), meaningful investment income improvement (>60% increase), improved capital metrics (book value +15%, leverage down) and growing fee-based revenue at Apollo. Notable challenges include Apollo's higher quarterly Combined Ratio (97.6%) due to Middle East-related catastrophe losses, pressure in alternative investments (small portion of the portfolio), mix-driven higher loss ratios from A&H and Global Agriculture as they earn in, and ongoing softness/competitive pressure in parts of the property and E&S markets. Overall, the positives — strong earnings, underwriting discipline at Skyward Specialty, capital strength, and scalable fee growth — materially outweigh the headwinds, which are either limited in scale or tied to seasonality/portfolio mix.View all SKWD earnings summariesSKWD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$69.00
▲(14.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.50% Insiders
23.80% Mutual Funds
30.23% Other Institutional Investors
20.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors