Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) Stock Bought Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock on July 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SailPoint (NASDAQ:SAIL) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:GBCI) on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 7/21/2026.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Price Performance

SKWD stock traded down $0.48 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $56.85. 116,237 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 500,045. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a twelve month low of $40.60 and a twelve month high of $65.69. The company has a 50-day moving average of $59.52 and a two-hundred day moving average of $51.07. The company has a market capitalization of $2.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.26 and a beta of 0.33.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $489.53 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $706.59 million. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.84% and a return on equity of 18.72%. On average, analysts forecast that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. will post 4.98 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Thomas Schmitt sold 8,397 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.32, for a total transaction of $430,934.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 10,353 shares in the company, valued at $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 8.52% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of SKWD. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 1st quarter valued at about $37,000. Nykredit A S acquired a new position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Quarry LP boosted its stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 558.9% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 995 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 844 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the first quarter valued at about $60,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $65,000. 94.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on SKWD shares. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Texas Capital raised Skyward Specialty Insurance Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $49.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $70.00.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.