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

Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twelve ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $65.80.

SKWD has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Zacks Research downgraded Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Barclays set a $63.00 target price on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Citizens Jmp set a $80.00 price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a report on Thursday, December 4th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 8th.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:SKWD opened at $48.65 on Thursday. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has a 52 week low of $42.45 and a 52 week high of $65.05. The firm has a market cap of $2.16 billion, a PE ratio of 11.95 and a beta of 0.54. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $46.59 and its 200-day moving average is $47.48.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last announced its earnings results on Monday, February 23rd. The company reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.96 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $385.59 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $380.86 million. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a return on equity of 17.98% and a net margin of 12.00%.During the same period last year, the company earned $0.80 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group will post 3.05 EPS for the current year.

More Skyward Specialty Insurance Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 earnings/call highlighted strength: management reported record earnings momentum, beat on EPS and revenue for the quarter, and reiterated disciplined underwriting and margin performance — a driver for investor confidence. Skyward Specialty Shines With Record Earnings Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Significant insider buying by senior directors (Christopher Locke Peirce bought 3,200 shares; Anthony Kuczinski added multiple purchases totaling several thousand shares; CFO made a small purchase) — insider accumulation signals management confidence and can support the stock. Insider Buying: Director Buys 3,200 Shares
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/technical momentum: several sell‑side firms have raised targets or maintain buy/outperform views and SKWD recently cleared its 50‑day moving average — supports a near‑term bullish technical case. SKWD Broke Out Above the 50-Day Moving Average
• Neutral Sentiment: High institutional ownership (most shares held by hedge funds/institutions) and recent position changes by large managers mean trades by a few funds could move the stock; this concentration is both a liquidity consideration and a stability factor. MarketBeat SKWD Profile
• Negative Sentiment: Newly disclosed risks around the Apollo deal: analysts flag integration, accounting and regulatory risks that could pressure near‑term financials or create uncertainty until integration milestones and accounting treatments are resolved. That risk disclosure likely offsets some of the positive news. Apollo Deal Faces Integration, Accounting, and Regulatory Risks

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, Director Christopher Locke Peirce acquired 3,200 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $47.30 per share, with a total value of $151,360.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 3,200 shares in the company, valued at approximately $151,360. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Andrew S. Robinson bought 22,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 27th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $46.76 per share, with a total value of $1,033,396.00. Following the purchase, the chief executive officer directly owned 167,674 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,840,436.24. This trade represents a 15.18% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have bought 30,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,433,546. 8.01% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SKWD. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 5.1% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 1,451,648 shares of the company’s stock worth $74,194,000 after acquiring an additional 70,255 shares in the last quarter. Vident Advisory LLC purchased a new position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the fourth quarter worth about $257,000. VARCOV Co. bought a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 4th quarter worth about $524,000. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC grew its position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 370.3% in the 4th quarter. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC now owns 40,213 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,055,000 after purchasing an additional 31,663 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Man Group plc purchased a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,171,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 94.83% of the company’s stock.

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.