Brokers Offer Predictions for 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) - Analysts at Cantor Fitzgerald issued their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Kinsale Capital Group in a research note issued on Wednesday, August 13th. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst R. Tunis forecasts that the financial services provider will post earnings of $18.74 per share for the year. Cantor Fitzgerald 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.

KNSL has been the topic of several other research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $440.00 to $460.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Truist Financial boosted their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $500.00 to $560.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $429.00 to $474.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 29th. Compass Point boosted their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $432.00 to $490.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $490.00 to $525.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, May 19th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $505.80.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of KNSL traded up $5.9450 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $467.7950. 161,843 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 207,186. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $466.69 and a 200-day moving average price of $463.07. The company has a market cap of $10.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.12. Kinsale Capital Group has a 1-year low of $405.00 and a 1-year high of $531.79. The company has a current ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 0.10 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.

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

Institutional Trading of Kinsale Capital Group

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in KNSL. Key Financial Inc increased its position in Kinsale Capital Group by 315.4% in the 1st quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 54 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the period. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $31,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $31,000. NBC Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. 85.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Kinsale Capital Group

In other news, EVP Diane D. Schnupp sold 1,398 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $472.00, for a total transaction of $659,856.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 6,646 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,136,912. This represents a 17.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 5.50% of the company's stock.

Kinsale Capital Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 29th will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. Kinsale Capital Group's payout ratio is 3.55%.

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.