Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. $SKWD Shares Acquired by Vanguard Group Inc.

Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) by 5.2% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,452,842 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 120,663 shares during the quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. owned about 0.06% of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group worth $116,657,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in SKWD. Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 1.0% during the third quarter. Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. now owns 27,316 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,299,000 after purchasing an additional 265 shares in the last quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System raised its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 0.9% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 36,490 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,109,000 after acquiring an additional 341 shares in the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey lifted its position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 5.7% in the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 8,516 shares of the company’s stock valued at $492,000 after acquiring an additional 460 shares during the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. boosted 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 acquiring an additional 690 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rhumbline Advisers grew its holdings in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 1.6% during the second quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 54,062 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,124,000 after purchasing an additional 838 shares during the last quarter. 94.83% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently weighed in on SKWD. Raymond James Financial set a $66.00 target price on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a report on Friday, December 5th. Zacks Research cut Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Citizens Jmp set a $80.00 target price on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. Piper Sandler reduced their price target on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $65.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Citigroup reiterated a “market outperform” rating on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $65.80.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock Up 0.9%

Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock opened at $48.65 on Thursday. 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, Inc. has a 52-week low of $42.45 and a 52-week high of $65.05. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $46.59 and its 200-day simple moving average is $47.48.

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

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group News Summary

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 business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $47.30 per share, for a total transaction of $151,360.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 3,200 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $151,360. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Andrew S. Robinson bought 22,100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 27th. The shares were bought at an average price of $46.76 per share, for a total transaction of $1,033,396.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 167,674 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,840,436.24. This represents a 15.18% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 30,500 shares of company stock worth $1,433,546. Insiders own 8.01% 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.