$SKWD

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.

No enriched coverage for $SKWD in the last 7 days.

No SEC Form 4 filings for $SKWD in the last 30 days.

See all $SKWD insider activity →
Low

Piper Sandler reiterates Skyward Specialty stock rating after CFO news

Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating and $72.00 price target for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) after its CFO announced retirement. The firm views the retirement as planned and does not see it as a negative. SKWD reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.30 per share, beating estimates, with revenue of $489.53 million. The stock trades at $58.23 with a P/E ratio of 14.41 and a PEG ratio of 0.37.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EXHIBIT 99.1 SKYWARD GROUP ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2027 HOUSTON, TX – [August 20, 2026] – Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, I

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Skyward Specialty Insurance’s Q2 Earnings Call

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) reported Q2 revenue of $489.5 million versus $468.9 million expected and adjusted EPS of $1.30 versus $1.17, citing premium growth and margin improvements across Accident & Health, Credit & Surety, and Global Agriculture. Analyst questions covered share repurchases, expense ratio drivers including AI, and scaling of Apollo fee income.

SKWD sentiment & insider activity

Recent SKWD coverage spans earnings, financial news and corporate actions.

What's driving SKWD

  • Analyst rating reaffirmation may support modest upside but no new catalyst.

    uk.investing.com · Aug 24, 2026

  • Executive transition may affect financial strategy and investor perception.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Aug 20, 2026

  • The article frames a post-earnings setup where capital allocation (repurchases) and AI-driven expense ratio improvements are the key near-term drivers.

    financialcontent.com · Aug 11, 2026

  • Selective underwriting shift plus strong earnings metrics and growth in agriculture/A&H could support estimates, while property/captives contraction may cap near-term premium growth.

    insurancebusinessmag.com · Aug 5, 2026

  • Q2 shows strong underwriting profitability (89.5% combined, 87.6% ex-cat) alongside premium growth and an increased buyback plan, supporting near-term sentiment and capital-return expectations.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Aug 4, 2026

alphai scores every news story that mentions SKWD with an AI model for sentiment and relevance, and aggregates insider trades from Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.'s SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Figures refresh continuously.

News on $SKWD

Score

Piper Sandler reiterates Skyward Specialty stock rating after CFO news

Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating and $72.00 price target for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) after its CFO announced retirement. The firm views the retirement as planned and does not see it as a negative. SKWD reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.30 per share, beating estimates, with revenue of $489.53 million. The stock trades at $58.23 with a P/E ratio of 14.41 and a PEG ratio of 0.37.

$SKWDLow

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD): Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EXHIBIT 99.1 SKYWARD GROUP ANNOUNCES CFO TRANSITION EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2027 HOUSTON, TX – [August 20, 2026] – Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, I

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Skyward Specialty Insurance’s Q2 Earnings Call

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) reported Q2 revenue of $489.5 million versus $468.9 million expected and adjusted EPS of $1.30 versus $1.17, citing premium growth and margin improvements across Accident & Health, Credit & Surety, and Global Agriculture. Analyst questions covered share repurchases, expense ratio drivers including AI, and scaling of Apollo fee income.

Skyward Specialty grows agriculture and A&H as it trims property and captives

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reported Q2 2026 combined ratio of 89.5% and diluted operating EPS of $1.30, up 46% YoY. Gross written premiums rose 13.3% to $740.6M pro forma, with net written premiums at $485.6M. Management grew agriculture and A&H while reducing property and captives; Apollo acquisition closed Jan 1. Book value per share rose to $28.55 and it repurchased 223k shares for $9.7M.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 Skyward Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Houston, TX – August 4, 2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Group” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Summary Financial Data ($ in thousands, except per s

$SKWDLow

AI Is Starting To Bind Insurance Policies On Its Own

Sixfold, a New York AI underwriting firm, launched its “AI Underwriter” for property and casualty insurers on June 15, aiming to move submissions to quote- and bind-ready status with human sign-off. The company says testing at Skyward Specialty helped improve processing and underwriting metrics. Skyward reported $667.7m gross written premiums and a 89.5% combined ratio in 1Q 2026.

$SKWDMed

Wall Street's Mixed Signals: One Buy, Two Sells in May 2026 Analysis

A recent StockStory analysis reveals Wall Street's divided opinions on three stocks, with a buy recommendation for Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) and sell signals for Transcat (TRNS) and Purple (PRPL). While analysts generally project significant upside, sell ratings are rare due to potential conflicts of interest. The report outlines specific financial concerns for TRNS and PRPL, contrasting them with SKWD's strong performance indicators.

Skyward Specialty Q1 Earnings Beat on Apollo Lift, Premium Growth

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with operating earnings per share increasing 38.9% year-over-year and beating analyst estimates. Total revenues surged 44.8%, driven by stronger premiums, improved underwriting results, and the accretive impact of its Apollo acquisition. The company's premium base expanded across both its Skyward Specialty and Apollo segments, with a notable decrease in its combined ratio, indicating improved profitability.

Related tickers