Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) has earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the fourteen ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $64.5455.

A number of brokerages have issued reports on SKWD. Citizens Jmp raised their price objective on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a “market outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Citigroup reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Raymond James Financial set a $66.00 price objective on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Friday, December 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, Piper Sandler increased their target price on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $62.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 4th.

Insider Activity at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

In related news, insider Sandip A. Kapadia sold 5,030 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.01, for a total transaction of $251,550.30. Following the sale, the insider owned 8,059 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $403,030.59. This trade represents a 38.43% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 7.86% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 75.8% during the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 575 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 248 shares during the period. Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. now owns 27,316 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,299,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 36,490 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,109,000 after purchasing an additional 341 shares in the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey raised its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 5.7% during the 2nd quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 8,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $492,000 after buying an additional 460 shares during the period. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 4.7% in the second quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 10,756 shares of the company’s stock valued at $622,000 after buying an additional 479 shares in the last quarter. 94.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Skyward Specialty Insurance Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target to $69 (from $66) and maintains an “outperform” rating—a meaningful analyst endorsement that supports upside expectations. Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $69 from $66 at Keefe Bruyette
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights that upward earnings estimate revisions are supporting the stock and could drive further gains if the trend continues. This improves the fundamental outlook and investor sentiment. Can Skyward (SKWD) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
• Neutral Sentiment: Skyward announced the formation of “Skyward Group” as the unified holding‑company brand following the Apollo acquisition; the operating brands will remain in place. This is organizational and strategic messaging that should aid integration but has limited immediate earnings impact. Skyward Specialty Introduces Skyward Group as New Holding Company Brand
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple trade press outlets covered the holding‑company launch and integration plans, increasing visibility but not providing new financial detail. Skyward Specialty introduces new holding company following Apollo acquisition
• Negative Sentiment: Skyward completed the Apollo acquisition and an associated equity issuance; reports note the company also entered into a new unsecured instrument. The equity issuance could be dilutive and the new financing could affect leverage—factors that likely contributed to downward pressure on the stock. Skyward Specialty Completes Apollo Acquisition and Equity Issuance

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock Performance

Shares of SKWD opened at $47.43 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $48.59 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $49.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.99 and a beta of 0.54. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has a 52 week low of $41.28 and a 52 week high of $65.05.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.85 by $0.20. The company had revenue of $382.53 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $334.54 million. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.57% and a return on equity of 17.30%. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.71 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group will post 3.05 EPS for the current year.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Company Profile

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc (NASDAQ: SKWD) is a publicly traded specialty property and casualty insurance underwriter. The company focuses on niche market segments, offering tailored insurance solutions designed to address the specific risk profiles of its target industries.

Through its underwriting platform, Skyward Specialty provides coverage in areas including general liability, professional liability, commercial package, inland marine and other selected specialty lines. Its products are distributed primarily through a network of wholesale brokers, program administrators and managing general agents, enabling the company to reach a diverse client base and adapt quickly to evolving market needs.

Headquartered in the United States, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group operates across multiple states and applies data-driven underwriting and risk management practices to maintain disciplined reserving and consistent performance.