KINSFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering Kingstone Cos., Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $24 — +21.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Kingstone Cos., Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (97): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (13): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on KINS, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.2% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Buy | $6.50 |
| 16 July 2024 | Janney Montgomery Scott | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 13 Feb 2023 | Piper Sandler | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 16 May 2022 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 12 Nov 2021 | Boenning & Scattergood | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 6 Apr 2020 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 2 Apr 2014 | Compass Point | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Dec 2013 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 20 Dec 2013 | Sandler O'Neill | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. KINS appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 76% of US stocks
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Higher than 87% of US stocks
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Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US dividend payers
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Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Kingstone Companies, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and management discussion.
Why it matters — The earnings call transcript gives Kingstone shareholders and analysts direct access to management's commentary on the company's Q2 2026 performance.
Kingstone Companies reported its most profitable quarter on record in Q2 2026, citing premium growth, underwriting profitability, expense leverage, and higher investment income. The company said it remains on track with its full-year outlook while noting increasing competition in parts of its markets.
Why it matters — A KINS watcher would care because the record quarterly profitability and reaffirmed full-year outlook signal strong operational momentum, even as rising competition could pressure future performance.
Kingstone Companies, Inc. reported second-quarter earnings of $1.04 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.95 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.75 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat indicates KINS's quarterly results came in ahead of analyst expectations and improved compared to the prior-year quarter.
Kingstone reported its second quarter 2026 results, calling it the most profitable quarter in company history. The company posted diluted net income of $1.05 per share, a 50.8% annualized return on equity, 31% growth in net premiums earned, and a GAAP net combined ratio of 70.2%, while reaffirming its full-year 2026 guidance.
Why it matters — A KINS watcher would care because the record profitability, strong premium growth, and reaffirmed guidance signal improved underwriting and earnings performance for the company.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Kingstone Cos., Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $24, with estimates ranging from $24 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering Kingstone Cos., Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Kingstone Cos., Inc. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Kingstone Cos., Inc. ranks 69 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +21.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Kingstone Cos., Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Kingstone Cos., Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for KINS are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $24 to $24 over the next 12 months.
Kingstone Cos., Inc. returned +42.9% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Kingstone Companies Inc. is a property and casualty insurance holding company.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Kingstone Companies, Inc. (KINS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Kingstone Companies, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 financial results and management discussion.
Kingstone Companies Inc. is a property and casualty insurance holding company. The primary function of Kingstone Companies Inc. is to provide coverage for personal lines such as homeowners, multi-peril, and commercial automobile insurance. The company's insurance products serve both individual and commercial clients, ensuring financial protection against various risks and liabilities. A distinguishing feature of Kingstone is its focus on niche markets, particularly within the Northeastern United States, which allows for specialized service offerings tailored to regional customer needs. Headquartered in Kingston, New York, the company's strategic approach involves underwriting discipline and agile claims management, aiming to offer comprehensive and customer-oriented insurance solutions. In the financial market, Kingstone plays a significant role by supporting economic stability and risk management in its operating regions, contributing to the overall health of the insurance sector by adapting to regulatory changes and evolving market conditions.
CEO Ms. Meryl S. Golden · 113 employees · United States · https://www.kingstonecompanies.com