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Skyward Specialty Insurance

48.42 USD
-0.40
0.82%
Updated Feb 12, 12:39 PM EST
1 day
-0.82%
5 days
1.23%
1 month
12.63%
3 months
-3.18%
6 months
41.83%
Year to date
-1.28%
1 year
53.71%
5 years
153.51%
10 years
153.51%
 

About: Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc is a specialty insurance company that delivers commercial property and casualty products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. The firm has one reportable segment through which it offers a broad array of insurance coverages to several market niches. It operates multiple lines of business, including general liability, excess liability, professional liability, commercial auto, group accident, health, property, surety, and workers' compensation.

Employees: 515

0
Funds holding %
of 6,831 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

8,979% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.18M | Put options by funds: $24K

193% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 41 | Existing positions closed: 14

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q2] → 2 (+1) [Q3]

17% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 69 | Existing positions reduced: 59

16% more funds holding

Funds holding: 166 [Q2] → 192 (+26) [Q3]

16% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.29B [Q2] → $1.49B (+$201M) [Q3]

1.91% more ownership

Funds ownership: 88.9% [Q2] → 90.8% (+1.91%) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$53
9%
upside
Avg. target
$58
19%
upside
High target
$60
24%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
75%
neutral
25%
negative
0%
JMP Securities
Matthew Carletti
80% 1-year accuracy
49 / 61 met price target
24%upside
$60
Market Outperform
Reiterated
10 Feb 2025
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Meyer Shields
62% 1-year accuracy
67 / 108 met price target
24%upside
$60
Outperform
Maintained
6 Feb 2025
Piper Sandler
Paul Newsome
83% 1-year accuracy
39 / 47 met price target
18%upside
$57
Overweight
Maintained
6 Feb 2025
Barclays
Alex Scott
54% 1-year accuracy
41 / 76 met price target
9%upside
$53
Equal-Weight
Maintained
6 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about SKWD published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
19 hours ago
Skyward Specialty Doesn't Offer Much Upside Right Now
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. trades at a premium to its historical valuation and peers, and does not distribute dividends, making it less attractive for long-term investors. The company focuses on specialty Property & Casualty insurance lines underserved by traditional carriers, leveraging technology for competitive advantage. Despite strong growth in gross written premiums, Skyward's combined ratio remains at 91%, indicating room for improvement in underwriting profitability.
Skyward Specialty Doesn't Offer Much Upside Right Now
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Skyward (SKWD) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Skyward (SKWD) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Skyward (SKWD) Upgraded to Buy: Here's What You Should Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) reached a significant support level, and could be a good pick for investors from a technical perspective. Recently, SKWD broke through the 50-day moving average, which suggests a short-term bullish trend.
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) Just Overtook the 50-Day Moving Average
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 days ago
Skyward Specialty Commutes the LPT, Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Provides Guidance for 2025
HOUSTON, Feb. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Specialty” or the “Company”) today announced that it commuted the Loss Portfolio Transfer and Adverse Development and Retrocession Agreement (“LPT”) with R&Q Re (Bermuda) Ltd. ("R&Q") related to accident years 2018 and prior.
Skyward Specialty Commutes the LPT, Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2024 Results and Provides Guidance for 2025
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Skyward Specialty to Host Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Wednesday, February 26, 2025
HOUSTON, Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (NASDAQ: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company") expects to issue its fourth quarter 2024 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 25th which will be available on the Company website at investors.skywardinsurance.com/ under Quarterly Results.
Skyward Specialty to Host Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
SKWD Stock Trades Below 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do Now?
SKWD's focus on high-return areas, prudent pricing, better retention and shifting of the business mix toward more profitable lines makes it poised for growth.
SKWD Stock Trades Below 50-Day SMA: What Should Investors Do Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
All You Need to Know About Skyward (SKWD) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Skyward (SKWD) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
All You Need to Know About Skyward (SKWD) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Skyward Specialty Trading at a Premium: How Should You Play the Stock?
Focus on high-return areas, prudent pricing, better retention and shifting of the business mix toward more profitable lines poise SKWD for growth.
Skyward Specialty Trading at a Premium: How Should You Play the Stock?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
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Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Skyward Specialty Launches New Life Sciences Liability Insurance Product
HOUSTON, Nov. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.TM (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, today announced the launch of its new Life Sciences liability coverage. The strategic addition to the Company's Healthcare Solutions underwriting unit offers comprehensive and adaptable protection specifically tailored to meet the unique needs of the life sciences industry.
Skyward Specialty Launches New Life Sciences Liability Insurance Product
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