Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) Price Target Raised to $70.00 at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) had its target price boosted by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $69.00 to $70.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods currently has an outperform rating on the stock.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on SKWD. Barclays set a $63.00 target price on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 11th. Citizens Jmp set a $80.00 target price on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Raymond James Financial set a $66.00 price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $65.80.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock Up 3.3%

SKWD stock traded up $1.47 during trading on Friday, reaching $46.47. 597,506 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 534,304. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has a 1-year low of $42.45 and a 1-year high of $65.05. The firm has a market cap of $1.88 billion, a PE ratio of 11.42 and a beta of 0.55. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $46.80 and its 200-day moving average price is $47.49.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, February 23rd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.96 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $385.59 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $380.86 million. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 12.00% and a return on equity of 18.51%. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.80 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group will post 3.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, CEO Andrew S. Robinson acquired 22,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $46.76 per share, for a total transaction of $1,033,396.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 167,674 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,840,436.24. The trade was a 15.18% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Sandip A. Kapadia sold 5,030 shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.01, for a total value of $251,550.30. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 8,059 shares in the company, valued at approximately $403,030.59. This trade represents a 38.43% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 8.01% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 75.8% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 575 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 248 shares in the last quarter. Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $1,299,000 after buying an additional 265 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC grew its stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 19.4% in the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,013 shares of the company’s stock valued at $103,000 after buying an additional 327 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 0.9% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 36,490 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,109,000 after buying an additional 341 shares during the last quarter. Finally, ProShare Advisors LLC raised its position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 6.9% during the fourth quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 6,536 shares of the company’s stock valued at $334,000 after acquiring an additional 423 shares in the last quarter. 94.83% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key 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

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.