SKWDFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $72 — +24.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, 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 (95): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Accruals (11): 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 SKWD, 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $49 → $65 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $72 → $75 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $75 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $65 → $68 |
| 15 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $68 → $72 |
| 15 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | $65 → $72 |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $60 → $65 |
| 7 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $55 → $68 |
| 7 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Citizens | Maintains | Market 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. SKWD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 24 Aug 2026, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. returned +16.9% against +19.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
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Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
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Higher than 66% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a market value of $2.3B and an enterprise value of $2.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.7B. The latest quarter grew 53.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $187.9M, a 10.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.29.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $99.1M.
Trailing P/E: 13.2×; forward P/E: 10.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. employs 580 people — $3.0M of revenue per employee.
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Skyward Specialty is combining strong underwriting returns with lower costs, while its Apollo business is emerging as a key growth driver for the company.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers would care because the combination of strong underwriting results, reduced costs, and Apollo's growth potential points to continued strengthening in the company's core operations.
Skyward Group announced that CFO Mark Haushill will retire effective March 31, 2027, and will remain as Senior Advisor through the end of 2027. Taryn McHarg, currently CFO of Apollo and Skyward Group Deputy CFO, will succeed him upon his retirement.
Why it matters — This CFO succession outlines planned leadership continuity at the company's executive level, which SKWD watchers would track as part of governance and management transition.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) as a strong momentum stock, citing the Zacks Style Scores feature of its Premium research service. The piece presents SKWD as having favorable momentum characteristics according to Zacks' scoring system.
Why it matters — A Zacks recognition of SKWD as a strong momentum stock is relevant for watchers tracking how the company is positioned within the investment community's research rankings.
Skyward Specialty reported second-quarter earnings that beat estimates, with premium growth accelerating and strong contributions from Apollo along with profitable underwriting.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers would care because the company's earnings beat and accelerating premium growth point to strengthening financial performance in its latest quarter.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group has partnered with Uber, according to an Investors Business Daily report, and the property and casualty stock has hit a buy point of a cup-with-handle base following earnings.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers would follow this because the Uber partnership and the stock's movement into a buy zone signal notable developments for the company's business and market position.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $72, with estimates ranging from $56 to $80. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. 44 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, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. ranks 44 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 (95 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +24.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. 44 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 Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SKWD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $56 to $80 over the next 12 months.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. returned +16.9% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. is a diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 20 Aug 2026): "Strong ROE, Lower Costs, Bigger Apollo: What Comes Next for SKWD?". Skyward Specialty is combining strong underwriting returns with lower costs, while its Apollo business is emerging as a key growth driver for the company.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. is a diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company focused on providing innovative insurance solutions. The company serves various niche markets that require tailored industry-specific risk management and coverage. With its expertise in underwriting and risk assessment, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group addresses unique and complex insurance needs across sectors such as healthcare, energy, construction, and professional services. The company's offerings include professional liability, workers' compensation, and excess liability insurance, among others. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group operates nationwide, leveraging its extensive network of experienced underwriters and strategic partnerships to deliver high-quality products and services. The company plays a crucial role in the insurance market by filling gaps in coverage that traditional insurers might overlook, thereby supporting businesses that face specialized risk challenges. Skyward's commitment to understanding the intricacies of specific industries enables it to provide customized solutions that help clients mitigate risks effectively. With a focus on innovation and customer service, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is positioned as a key player in the specialized insurance segment.
CEO Mr. Andrew Scott Robinson · 580 employees · United States · https://skywardinsurance.com
