Zacks Research Analysts Increase Earnings Estimates for KNSL

Key Points

• Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for Kinsale Capital Group to $21.83 from $20.93, slightly above the $21.80 consensus forecast.
• Kinsale’s latest quarterly results beat expectations: EPS was $5.70 versus $5.11 expected, while revenue reached $454.8 million against $401.43 million forecast.
• Analyst sentiment remains cautious, with a consensus “Reduce” rating and an average price target of $352.88; ratings include one Buy, eight Holds, and two Sells.

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a research report issued on Thursday, November 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the financial services provider will earn $21.83 per share for the year, up from their prior forecast of $20.93. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group's current full-year earnings is $21.80 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group's Q4 2026 earnings at $5.48 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.99 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.36 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $5.90 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $5.30 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $6.59 EPS and Q3 2028 earnings at $5.19 EPS.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on KNSL. Weiss Ratings upgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a "hold (c-)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a report on Tuesday, October 6th. Cantor Fitzgerald boosted their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $264.00 to $285.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Monday, October 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their target price on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $390.00 to $375.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 9th. BMO Capital Markets restated an "underperform" rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Thursday, October 29th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $375.00 to $400.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Monday, October 26th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Reduce" and a consensus target price of $352.88.

Kinsale Capital Group Price Performance

KNSL stock opened at $397.10 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $8.94 billion, a PE ratio of 17.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a current ratio of 0.07, a quick ratio of 0.07 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.12. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $358.56 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $352.11. Kinsale Capital Group has a 12-month low of $287.20 and a 12-month high of $421.90.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The financial services provider reported $5.70 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $5.11 by $0.59. Kinsale Capital Group had a return on equity of 25.73% and a net margin of 26.89%. The firm had revenue of $454.80 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $401.43 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $5.21 earnings per share.

Kinsale Capital Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 14th. Investors of record on Friday, August 28th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 28th. Kinsale Capital Group's dividend payout ratio is currently 4.36%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of KNSL. MGO One Seven LLC raised its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 2.7% during the third quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 1,113 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $359,000 after purchasing an additional 29 shares during the period. Inspire Investing LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 2.7% in the 3rd quarter. Inspire Investing LLC now owns 1,315 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $424,000 after buying an additional 35 shares during the period. Signaturefd LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 56.5% in the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 108 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 39 shares during the period. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 4.6% in the 3rd quarter. Kingswood Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 950 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $307,000 after buying an additional 42 shares during the period. Finally, Sanctuary Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 3.6% during the 1st quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 1,361 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $465,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 85.36% of the company's stock.

Kinsale Capital Group Company Profile

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc is a specialty insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Through its insurance subsidiaries, the company focuses primarily on the excess and surplus lines market, providing coverage for risks that may be difficult to insure through standard commercial insurance channels.

Kinsale offers a range of commercial property and casualty products, including coverage for commercial property, general liability, professional liability, inland marine, commercial auto, workers' compensation and other specialty risks.

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