Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:SKWD Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) Stock Price, News & Analysis $47.11 +0.09 (+0.19%) Closing price 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$47.14 +0.03 (+0.06%) As of 07:17 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock (NASDAQ:SKWD) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get SKWD alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$45.74▼$47.3050-Day Range$45.53▼$53.5052-Week Range$40.29▼$65.05Volume322,052 shsAverage Volume555,206 shsMarket Capitalization$1.91 billionP/E Ratio14.81Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$60.78Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company Overview 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. The firm’s leadership team comprises seasoned insurance professionals who guide strategic initiatives, foster strong partnerships with distribution channels and prioritize timely service and claims handling.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks88th Percentile Overall ScoreSKWD MarketRank™: Skyward Specialty Insurance Group scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 218th out of 943 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.4 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.82, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has a consensus price target of $60.78, representing about 29.0% upside from its current price of $47.11.Amount of Analyst CoverageSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth11.80% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group are expected to grow by 11.80% in the coming year, from $3.05 to $3.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is 14.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 281.40.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is 14.81, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 240.27.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.38. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's valuation and earnings. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted2.08% of the float of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has recently decreased by 5.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldSkyward Specialty Insurance Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthSkyward Specialty Insurance Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted2.08% of the float of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has recently decreased by 5.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media3.2 / 5News Sentiment1.72 News SentimentSkyward Specialty Insurance Group has a news sentiment score of 1.72. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 1.03 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest4 people have searched for SKWD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.86% of the stock of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.83% of the stock of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's insider trading history. 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SKWD Stock News HeadlinesSkyward Specialty: Recent Developments Have Improved Its Investment CaseSeptember 26 at 4:04 PM | seekingalpha.comSkyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Gets a Buy from BarclaysSeptember 16, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comCapital Gains Tax Strategies for SeniorsCapital gains taxes can take a bite out of your retirement income—unless you have a smart strategy. From holding investments longer to using tax-advantaged accounts and strategic loss offsetting, there are ways to reduce your exposure. SmartAsset outlines three capital gains tax strategies for seniors and offers a free tool to connect you with vetted fiduciary financial advisors who can help tailor these tactics to your situation.September 29 at 2:00 AM | SmartAsset (Ad)Barclays Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD)September 16, 2025 | theglobeandmail.comSkyward Specialty assumed with Outperform from Peer Perform at Wolfe ResearchSeptember 16, 2025 | msn.comSkyward Specialty Insurance Group Appoints Christopher Zitzmann as President of Inland Marine and Transactional PropertySeptember 15, 2025 | quiverquant.comQSkyward Specialty Recruits Christopher Zitzmann to Lead Inland Marine and Transactional PropertySeptember 15, 2025 | globenewswire.comAssessing Skyward Specialty Insurance After Recent Share Price Drop and Market VolatilitySeptember 15, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines SKWD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SKWD shares performed this year? Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's stock was trading at $50.54 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SKWD stock has decreased by 6.8% and is now trading at $47.11. How were Skyward Specialty Insurance Group's earnings last quarter? Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 30th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.86 by $0.03. The firm earned $319.90 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $324.64 million. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.53% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.40%. Read the conference call transcript. When did Skyward Specialty Insurance Group IPO? Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) raised $134 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, January 13th 2023. The company issued 8,952,383 shares at a price of $14.00-$16.00 per share. How do I buy shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group? Shares of SKWD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Meta Platforms (META), Arista Networks (ANET), Adobe (ADBE), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) and Jabil (JBL). Company Calendar Last Earnings7/30/2025Today9/29/2025Next Earnings (Estimated)11/04/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry INS - PROP&CASLTY Sub-IndustryInsurance Current SymbolNASDAQ:SKWD CIK1519449 Webwww.skywardinsurance.com Phone713-935-4800FaxN/AEmployees400Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Price Target for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group$60.78 High Price Target$72.00 Low Price Target$43.00 Potential Upside/Downside+30.5%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.82 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$3.18 Trailing P/E Ratio14.64 Forward P/E Ratio15.27 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$118.83 million Net Margins10.53% Pretax Margin13.29% Return on Equity16.40% Return on Assets3.49% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.50 Quick Ratio0.50 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$1.15 billion Price / Sales1.64 Cash Flow$3.21 per share Price / Cash Flow14.50 Book Value$19.80 per share Price / Book2.35Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares40,490,000Free Float37,305,000Market Cap$1.89 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.62 Analysts Agree—These Gold Picks Outshine the RestUnlock the timeless value of gold with our exclusive 2025 Gold Forecasting Report. 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