Christopher Locke Peirce Buys 3,200 Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) Stock

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) Director Christopher Locke Peirce acquired 3,200 shares of the company’s 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 completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 3,200 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $151,360. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Trading Up 0.9%

SKWD opened at $48.65 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $46.59 and its 200 day moving average price is $47.48. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $42.45 and a 12-month high of $65.05. The firm has a market cap of $2.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.95 and a beta of 0.54.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have commented on SKWD shares. Susquehanna set a $80.00 price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Zacks Research lowered Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Citizens Jmp set a $80.00 target price on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Thursday, December 4th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “market outperform” rating on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $69.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have issued a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.80.

More Skyward Specialty Insurance Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings momentum — Q4 results and the company’s earnings call highlighted record momentum (EPS and revenue beat) that underpin the recent re-rating. Skyward Specialty Shines With Record Earnings Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying by directors — multiple Form 4 filings show Director Anthony J. Kuczinski and Director Christopher Locke Peirce buying material blocks (several thousand shares total), a typical signal of management confidence. Kuczinski SEC Filing
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support and price-targets — recent research notes include upgraded ratings and higher targets from several firms, reinforcing upside expectations vs. peers. Analysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies
• Positive Sentiment: Technical setup — the stock recently cleared its 50-day moving average, signaling short-term technical strength that can attract momentum traders. Zacks: Broke Out Above 50-Day MA
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and coverage pieces — recent articles revisit valuation after the share move; these provide context but don’t change the underlying fundamentals. A Look At Skyward Specialty Valuation
• Negative Sentiment: Apollo deal risks disclosed — management explicitly flagged integration, accounting and regulatory risks related to the Apollo transaction; these could weigh on near-term results or create execution uncertainty. Apollo Deal Faces Integration, Accounting, Regulatory Risks

Institutional Trading of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of SKWD. Financial Management Professionals Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 4th quarter worth about $27,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its holdings 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. Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 1,210.5% in the third quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 747 shares of the company’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 690 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP raised its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 558.9% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 995 shares of the company’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 844 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the fourth quarter worth approximately $65,000. 94.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.