Zacks Research Has Bullish Estimate for KNSL FY2025 Earnings

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research upped their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a research note issued on Friday, December 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will post earnings of $18.87 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $18.72. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group’s current full-year earnings is $17.72 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group’s Q4 2025 earnings at $5.21 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $4.76 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $5.00 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $5.15 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $6.40 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $22.65 EPS.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 23rd. The financial services provider reported $5.21 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.79 by $0.42. Kinsale Capital Group had a net margin of 26.30% and a return on equity of 25.66%. The business had revenue of $497.51 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $446.00 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $4.20 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.0% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on KNSL. Royal Bank Of Canada assumed coverage on Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. They issued a “sector perform” rating and a $415.00 price objective for the company. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $448.00 to $442.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 4th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, December 14th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $460.00 to $450.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $483.78.

Kinsale Capital Group Trading Down 0.5%

NYSE KNSL opened at $397.52 on Monday. Kinsale Capital Group has a 1 year low of $349.00 and a 1 year high of $512.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a current ratio of 0.09 and a quick ratio of 0.09. The company has a market capitalization of $9.25 billion, a PE ratio of 19.52, a P/E/G ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.96. The company has a fifty day moving average of $397.07 and a 200 day moving average of $436.45.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kinsale Capital Group

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in KNSL. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 257.1% in the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 75 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares during the period. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group during the third quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 225.0% during the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 78 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the second quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 85.36% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Kinsale Capital Group announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Thursday, December 11th that authorizes the company to repurchase $250.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the financial services provider to buy up to 2.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Kinsale Capital Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, December 11th. Investors of record on Friday, November 28th were paid a $0.17 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 28th. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Kinsale Capital Group’s payout ratio is 3.34%.

About Kinsale Capital Group

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc (NYSE:KNSL) is a specialty property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 2009, the company focuses on underwriting complex and underserved risks across the United States. Kinsale operates through a network of wholesale brokers and independent agencies, offering tailored coverage solutions for a range of niche industries.

The company’s product portfolio includes general liability, business auto, professional liability, environmental liability, inland marine, cyber liability, and other specialty lines.