Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD)

Key Points

• Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. purchased $1,001–$15,000 of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group shares on July 10, according to a disclosure filed September 4.
• Skyward Specialty reported quarterly EPS of $1.30, exceeding estimates of $1.17, while revenue came in at $489.53 million. The stock opened at $57.34, with a market value of approximately $2.55 billion.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $70; institutional investors own 94.83% of the company.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock on July 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative's "150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA" account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust NYSE: MSB on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines NASDAQ: PRAX on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Alkermes NASDAQ: ALKS on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals NASDAQ: CRNX on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group NYSE: BABA on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Adobe NASDAQ: ADBE on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions NASDAQ: VIAV on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of SailPoint NASDAQ: SAIL on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp NYSE: GBCI on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of FedEx NYSE: FDX on 7/21/2026.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Price Performance

NASDAQ:SKWD opened at $57.34 on Tuesday. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a one year low of $40.60 and a one year high of $65.69. The company's 50-day simple moving average is $59.52 and its 200 day simple moving average is $51.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.37 and a beta of 0.33.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.13. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.84% and a return on equity of 18.72%. The business had revenue of $489.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $706.59 million. On average, equities research analysts expect that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. will post 4.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, insider Thomas Schmitt sold 8,397 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.32, for a total value of $430,934.04. Following the transaction, the insider owned 10,353 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 8.52% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms recently weighed in on SKWD. Barclays raised their price objective on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $65.00 to $68.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Texas Capital raised Skyward Specialty Insurance Group to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $72.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Truist Financial lifted their price target on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Finally, Piper Sandler reiterated an "overweight" rating on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Monday, August 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $70.00.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in SKWD. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. Nykredit A S bought a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. Quarry LP boosted its stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 558.9% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 995 shares of the company's stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 844 shares during the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 1st quarter worth $60,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the fourth quarter worth $65,000. 94.83% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor's degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master's in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master's degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

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.

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