Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for KNSL Earnings

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) – Research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report issued on Thursday, February 26th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will post earnings of $5.00 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $5.07. 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 Q3 2026 earnings at $4.97 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $20.41 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $6.38 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $24.50 EPS.

KNSL has been the subject of a number of other reports. Cantor Fitzgerald decreased their price objective on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $422.00 to $360.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. TD Cowen reduced their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $448.00 to $442.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Thursday, January 15th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $490.00 target price for the company. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $441.91.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Performance

Shares of KNSL opened at $392.45 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $9.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.01. The company’s fifty day moving average is $393.36 and its 200-day moving average is $410.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 0.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. Kinsale Capital Group has a 12 month low of $341.06 and a 12 month high of $512.76.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The financial services provider reported $5.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.30 by $0.51. The firm had revenue of $483.27 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $467.66 million. Kinsale Capital Group had a net margin of 26.87% and a return on equity of 25.45%. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $4.62 earnings per share.

Kinsale Capital Group announced that its board has initiated a stock repurchase 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 purchase up to 2.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Kinsale Capital Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Investors of record on Thursday, February 26th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 26th. This is a positive change from Kinsale Capital Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. Kinsale Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.61%.

Institutional Trading of Kinsale Capital Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. eCIO Inc. bought a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Kinsale Capital Group by 257.1% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 75 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 54 shares during the period. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.36% of the company’s stock.

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.