SKWDFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $72 — +21.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 +21.3% 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 14 Oct 2026, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. returned +17.3% against +17.5% 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 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 78% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a market value of $2.6B and an enterprise value of $2.5B.
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: 13.8×; forward P/E: 10.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. employs 611 people — $2.8M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Skyward has a record of earnings surprises and currently has two key factors it associates with a likely beat in the next quarterly report.
Why it matters — The item highlights indicators Zacks considers relevant to whether SKWD may exceed earnings estimates in its upcoming report.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting increased optimism about its earnings prospects. The excerpt says this might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers may note the improved Zacks rating as a signal of growing optimism about the company’s earnings prospects.
A Zacks Investment Research headline characterizes Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) as a top momentum stock for the long term. The excerpt points to Zacks Style Scores as a feature of its Zacks Premium research service for finding stocks across investment styles.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers may note the article’s favorable momentum framing and its reference to Zacks’ stock-screening feature.
Skyward Specialty expects to release third-quarter 2026 earnings results, inclusive of Apollo Group Holdings Ltd., after market close on November 5. The company is scheduled to host an earnings call on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers can note the scheduled timing of the company’s third-quarter results and related earnings call.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group is expanding its autonomous vehicle insurance offerings through ibott's push into the U.S. market. The company is targeting manufacturers, developers and fleet operators with specialty coverage.
Why it matters — SKWD watchers would care because this expansion into the autonomous vehicle insurance segment could broaden the company's specialty coverage offerings and address an emerging market demand.
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. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. ranks 49 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 +21.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 +17.3% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance holding company that provides commercial property and casualty coverage in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Will Skyward (SKWD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?". Zacks Investment Research says Skyward has a record of earnings surprises and currently has two key factors it associates with a likely beat in the next quarterly report.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance holding company that provides commercial property and casualty coverage in the United States. The company focuses on niche markets and offers a broad portfolio that includes general liability, excess liability, professional liability, cyber and media liability, commercial auto, property, agriculture, credit, surety, workers’ compensation, and accident and health solutions. It also writes specialty reinsurance in selected lines, serving brokers and agents with products designed for more complex or underserved risks. Skyward Specialty operates across both admitted and non-admitted markets, with an emphasis on underwriting expertise, tailored solutions, and disciplined execution. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. plays a specialized role in the insurance market by supporting businesses with coverage options suited to distinct industry exposures and operational needs.
CEO Mr. Andrew Scott Robinson · 611 employees · United States · https://skywardinsurance.com
