Piper Sandler Cuts Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) Price Target to $55.00

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) had its price objective reduced by Piper Sandler from $65.00 to $55.00 in a research report report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.

Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Citizens Jmp set a $80.00 price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Susquehanna set a $80.00 target price on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $66.00 to $69.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Barclays set a $63.00 price target on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $66.00 price objective on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Friday, December 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.80.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Trading Up 3.3%

Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock opened at $46.47 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $46.80 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.48. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has a 12-month low of $42.45 and a 12-month high of $65.05. The company has a market cap of $1.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.42 and a beta of 0.55.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last posted its earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.96 by $0.21. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 12.00% and a return on equity of 18.51%. The business had revenue of $385.59 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $380.86 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.80 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Sandip A. Kapadia sold 5,030 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.01, for a total transaction of $251,550.30. Following the transaction, the insider directly 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 is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Andrew S. Robinson bought 22,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $46.76 per share, with a total value of $1,033,396.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 167,674 shares in the company, valued at $7,840,436.24. The trade was a 15.18% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 8.01% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd boosted its position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 407.4% during the third quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 54,384 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,587,000 after buying an additional 43,666 shares during the period. Squarepoint Ops LLC boosted its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 116.6% during the 2nd quarter. Squarepoint Ops LLC now owns 89,436 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,169,000 after acquiring an additional 48,148 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc. boosted its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 5.5% during the 2nd quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 490,526 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,347,000 after acquiring an additional 25,711 shares during the period. Reinhart Partners LLC. grew its position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 68.2% during the 3rd quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. now owns 1,613,536 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,740,000 after acquiring an additional 654,500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. increased its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 6.0% in the 2nd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 598,762 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,602,000 after purchasing an additional 34,129 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 94.83% of the company’s stock.

More Skyward Specialty Insurance Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CEO Andrew S. Robinson purchased 22,100 shares (~$1.03M) on Feb 27, raising his stake by ~15%. Large insider buys are typically viewed as a strong signal of management confidence and can attract buyers. SEC Filing
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded SKWD to a Rank #2 (Buy), citing improving earnings prospects. Upgrades from a well-known research provider can drive near‑term buying interest. Zacks Article
• Positive Sentiment: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target from $69 to $70 and maintained an “outperform” rating — a bullish, high-upside signal (≈50% above current levels) that can attract momentum traders. Benzinga TickerReport
• Positive Sentiment: Aggregator American Banking News shows analysts’ consensus as roughly a “Moderate Buy,” reinforcing the market’s constructive stance. Consensus language supports continued investor interest. American Banking News
• Neutral Sentiment: Summary of the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call is available; recall SKWD reported a beat on EPS and revenue on Feb 23, which underpins the positive analyst activity but doesn’t add new catalyst today. Earnings Call Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Piper Sandler trimmed its price target from $65 to $55 while keeping an “overweight” rating. A lower PT from a mid‑tier sell‑side name may create some short‑term selling or reduce upside expectations. Benzinga

About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

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.