PLMRFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Palomar Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $166 — +29.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 54 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Palomar Holdings, 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
Growth (89): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Accruals (12): 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 PLMR, 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 +29.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $166 → $167 |
| 20 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $150 → $167 |
| 20 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $132 → $165 |
| 15 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $162 → $166 |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Nov 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 Oct 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 11 Aug 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
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. PLMR 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 88% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
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Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted Palomar (PLMR) as a strong growth stock through its Style Scores tool, which helps investors find top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Why it matters — PLMR watchers would care because the piece positions Palomar favorably among growth-oriented stock screeners, potentially influencing investor attention.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Palomar Holdings, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call, covering the company's second-quarter results and executive commentary. The item is a transcript of the company's earnings presentation.
Why it matters — PLMR watchers would look to this transcript for management's discussion of the company's quarterly performance and outlook.
Palomar Holdings reported second-quarter earnings that topped expectations, driven by strong premium growth and a year-over-year rise in investment income. The report also notes that higher losses and expenses are pressuring underwriting margins.
Why it matters — PLMR watchers would focus on whether premium growth and investment income can offset rising losses and expenses that weighed on underwriting margins.
Palomar reported record second-quarter adjusted net income and raised its full-year outlook for the third time, citing growth across its diversified specialty insurance portfolio, higher net earned premiums, underwriting discipline, and stronger investment income.
Why it matters — PLMR watchers would care because the company delivered record profitability and again upgraded its full-year guidance, pointing to continued strength across its specialty insurance business.
Zacks Investment Research published a review of Palomar Holdings' Q2 earnings (quarter ended June 2026), observing that while revenue and EPS show how the business performed, it is worth examining how key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and year-ago numbers.
Why it matters — PLMR watchers gain context on how the company's key operating metrics stacked up against analyst estimates and prior-year results, beyond just headline revenue and EPS.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Palomar Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $166, with estimates ranging from $152 to $168. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Palomar Holdings, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Palomar Holdings, Inc. 54 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Aug 2026, Palomar Holdings, Inc. ranks 54 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 Growth (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +29.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Palomar Holdings, Inc. 54 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Palomar Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PLMR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $152 to $168 over the next 12 months.
Palomar Holdings, Inc. returned +6.3% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Palomar Holdings Inc. is a specialty insurance company that focuses on providing tailored insurance products for residential and commercial clients.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "Here's Why Palomar (PLMR) is a Strong Growth Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlighted Palomar (PLMR) as a strong growth stock through its Style Scores tool, which helps investors find top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Palomar Holdings Inc. is a specialty insurance company that focuses on providing tailored insurance products for residential and commercial clients. The company's primary function is to underwrite catastrophe and specialty property insurance, including earthquake, wind, and flood insurance. With a strategic emphasis on niche markets often underserved by larger insurers, Palomar delivers customized risk management solutions and financial protection for homeowners and businesses. Their operations not only cover property insurance but also extend to various specialty lines of business, significantly impacting sectors such as real estate, construction, and personal property. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, the company leverages sophisticated technology and data analytics to assess risk, underwrite policies, and manage claims efficiently. Palomar's role in the financial market is marked by its commitment to providing accessible and affordable insurance products while maintaining strong capital management practices. The firm operates through both admitted and excess and surplus lines in various states across the United States, illustrating its flexibility and broad reach in the insurance industry. Palomar Holdings plays a pivotal role in safeguarding communities against natural disasters and catastrophic events, thereby reinforcing economic stability and resilience.
CEO Mr. D. McDonald Armstrong · 439 employees · United States · https://plmr.com