Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD):

• 2/27/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 2/27/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $69.00 to $70.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 2/26/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target lowered by Piper Sandler from $65.00 to $55.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 2/9/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 1/28/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 1/16/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was given a new $80.00 price target by Susquehanna.
• 1/16/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 1/8/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was given a new $63.00 price target by Barclays PLC.
• 1/8/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded by Barclays PLC to “strong-buy”.
• 1/6/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $66.00 to $69.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, Director Christopher Locke Peirce acquired 3,200 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 2nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $47.30 per share, with a total value of $151,360.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 3,200 shares in the company, valued at approximately $151,360. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Sandip A. Kapadia sold 5,030 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.01, for a total transaction of $251,550.30. Following the sale, the insider owned 8,059 shares in the company, valued at approximately $403,030.59. This trade represents a 38.43% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have bought a total of 25,500 shares of company stock valued at $1,194,076 in the last quarter. Insiders own 7.86% of the company’s stock.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc (NASDAQ: SKWD) is a publicly traded specialty property and casualty insurance underwriter. The company focuses on niche market segments, offering tailored insurance solutions designed to address the specific risk profiles of its target industries.

Through its underwriting platform, Skyward Specialty provides coverage in areas including general liability, professional liability, commercial package, inland marine and other selected specialty lines. Its products are distributed primarily through a network of wholesale brokers, program administrators and managing general agents, enabling the company to reach a diverse client base and adapt quickly to evolving market needs.

Headquartered in the United States, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group operates across multiple states and applies data-driven underwriting and risk management practices to maintain disciplined reserving and consistent performance.