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SKWD 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock (SKWD)

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock (SKWD) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/01/2025: SKWD (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

12 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $61.7

1 Year Target Price $61.7

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$61.7 Target price
52w Low $41.28
Current$47.6
52w High $65.05

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 54.43%
Avg. Invested days 61
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/01/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.98B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.53
1Y Target Price 61.7
Price to earnings Ratio 14.53
1Y Target Price 61.7
Volume (30-day avg) 12
Beta 0.56
52 Weeks Range 41.28 - 65.05
Updated Date 11/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 41.28 - 65.05
Updated Date 11/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.37

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 10.57%
Operating Margin (TTM) 16.33%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 2.87%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.06%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.53
Forward PE 10.76
Enterprise Value 1941754390
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48
Enterprise Value 1941754390
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.48
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.45
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 40487365
Shares Floating 37430164
Shares Outstanding 40487365
Shares Floating 37430164
Percent Insiders 12.53
Percent Institutions 94.57

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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in 2007 as Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG). It was rebranded as Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in January 2021. The company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, focusing on specialty insurance markets.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Accident & Health: Offers a range of customized accident and health insurance products, including employer stop loss, medical excess, and managed care errors and omissions.
  • Specialty Lines: Provides insurance coverage for various niche markets, such as aviation, construction, energy, and environmental risks.
  • Commercial Property: Offers commercial property insurance solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.
  • Surety: Offers contract, commercial and fidelity surety bonds.
  • Global Property & Casualty: Addresses the property and casualty marketplace with targeted solutions for large risks.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Skyward Specialty is led by Andrew Robinson (CEO) and has a traditional corporate structure with a board of directors and executive management team overseeing various business segments and support functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Employer Stop Loss: Protects employers from catastrophic medical expenses exceeding specific limits. Market share data is proprietary but the segment is competitive. Competitors include Tokio Marine HCC, HM Insurance Group, and Berkley Accident and Health.
  • Aviation Insurance: Provides coverage for general aviation, commercial aviation and airport liability. Market share data is proprietary, but competition includes Global Aerospace, Starr Aviation, and AIG.
  • Contract Surety Bonds: Provides payment and performance bonds for the construction industry. Competitors include Travelers, CNA Surety and Old Republic Surety.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The specialty insurance market is characterized by niche products, higher underwriting margins, and specialized expertise. It is influenced by economic cycles, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.

Positioning

Skyward Specialty focuses on underserved and complex risks, differentiating itself through underwriting expertise, specialized product offerings, and agility. Their advantage is flexibility and speed.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for specialty insurance in the US is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Skyward Specialty aims to capture a growing share of this market through targeted product offerings and geographic expansion.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Specialized underwriting expertise
  • Agile and entrepreneurial culture
  • Strong distribution network
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Smaller scale compared to larger competitors
  • Reliance on niche markets
  • Potential for volatility in underwriting results
  • Limited brand recognition compared to established players

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new specialty markets
  • Increased demand for specialized insurance solutions
  • Strategic acquisitions
  • Technological innovation to improve efficiency
  • Growing awareness of emerging risks (cyber, climate)

Threats

  • Increased competition from larger players
  • Economic downturn impacting premium volume
  • Regulatory changes
  • Catastrophic events leading to large losses
  • Rising reinsurance costs

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • WRB (W. R. Berkley Corporation)
  • SIGI (Selective Insurance Group, Inc.)
  • THG (The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.)

Competitive Landscape

Skyward Specialty competes with larger, more established players. Its advantages include its niche focus, underwriting expertise, and agile culture. Disadvantages include its smaller size and brand recognition.

Major Acquisitions

StarStone Aviation, Inc.

  • Year: 2020
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 42
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Skyward Specialty's presence in the aviation insurance market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Evaluation of Skyward Specialty's historical growth trends requires access to the company's investor relations website and financial statements.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates and future growth projections require access to financial data and research reports.

Recent Initiatives: Skyward Specialty continues to expand its presence in various specialty lines. Recent initiatives include forming a new surety platform and expanding in the global property and casualty space.

Summary

Skyward Specialty is a smaller player in the specialty insurance market, focusing on niche products and agile underwriting. It's growing through acquisitions and organic expansion. The company faces competition from larger, more established players and must effectively manage underwriting risk. Successful execution of strategic initiatives and maintaining underwriting discipline will be key to future success.

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About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. Common Stock

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-01-13
CEO & Chairperson of the Board Mr. Andrew Scott Robinson
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
Full time employees 580
Full time employees 580

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc., an insurance holding company, underwrites commercial property and casualty insurance products in the United States. It offers general liability, excess liability, professional liability, commercial auto, group accident and health, property, surety, agriculture, credit, and workers' compensation insurance products, as well as cannabis insurance. The company was formerly known as Houston International Insurance Group, Ltd. and changed its name to Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. in November 2020. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.