Cantor Fitzgerald Weighs in on KNSL FY2025 Earnings

Key Points

• Cantor Fitzgerald has set a FY2025 earnings estimate for Kinsale Capital Group at $18.74 per share, which is higher than the consensus estimate of $17.72.
• The company recently recorded a quarterly earnings of $4.78 per share, surpassing analysts' expectations and achieving a 22.2% year-over-year revenue growth.
• Kinsale Capital Group's stock currently holds a Hold rating from most analysts, with an average price target of $505.80.

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL - Free Report) - Cantor Fitzgerald issued their FY2025 earnings estimates for shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report issued on Wednesday, August 13th. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst R. Tunis forecasts that the financial services provider will earn $18.74 per share for the year. Cantor Fitzgerald currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group's current full-year earnings is $17.72 per share. Cantor Fitzgerald also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group's FY2026 earnings at $20.67 EPS.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 24th. The financial services provider reported $4.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $4.41 by $0.37. Kinsale Capital Group had a return on equity of 25.93% and a net margin of 25.92%. The firm had revenue of $458.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $436.25 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.75 earnings per share. Kinsale Capital Group's revenue for the quarter was up 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on KNSL. Compass Point raised their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $432.00 to $490.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday, July 28th. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Friday, June 20th. They set a "buy" rating and a $543.00 price objective on the stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Kinsale Capital Group from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Sunday, June 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $440.00 to $460.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $490.00 to $525.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, May 19th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $505.80.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Up 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:KNSL traded up $4.25 on Friday, hitting $446.09. 180,810 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 214,215. Kinsale Capital Group has a 1-year low of $405.00 and a 1-year high of $531.79. The company has a market capitalization of $10.39 billion, a PE ratio of 23.27, a P/E/G ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a current ratio of 0.10. The firm's 50-day moving average is $466.66 and its 200 day moving average is $463.08.

Kinsale Capital Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 29th will be issued a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.2%. Kinsale Capital Group's payout ratio is 3.55%.

Insider Activity at Kinsale Capital Group

In other news, EVP Diane D. Schnupp sold 1,398 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $472.00, for a total transaction of $659,856.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,646 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,136,912. This represents a 17.38% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 5.50% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Kinsale Capital Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Key Financial Inc increased its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 315.4% in the first quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 54 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 41 shares during the period. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the 1st quarter valued at $31,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. NBC Securities Inc. purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the 1st quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kinsale Capital Group in the 2nd quarter worth $38,000. 85.36% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Kinsale Capital Group Company Profile

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc, a specialty insurance company, engages in the provision of property and casualty insurance products in the United States. The company's commercial lines offerings include commercial property, small business casualty and property, excess and general casualty, construction, allied health, life sciences, entertainment, energy, environmental, excess professional, health care, public entity, commercial auto, inland marine, aviation, ocean marine, product recall, and railroad, as well as product, professional, and management liability insurance.