Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:KINS) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:KINS) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.200-2.900 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.500. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

KINS has been the subject of a number of research reports. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Kingstone Companies from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of Kingstone Companies in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Kingstone Companies to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Kingstone Companies Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ KINS opened at $15.58 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $220.46 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 5.52 and a beta of 0.42. Kingstone Companies has a 12 month low of $13.08 and a 12 month high of $22.40. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $16.11 and its 200-day simple moving average is $15.21.

Kingstone Companies (NASDAQ:KINS) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The insurance provider reported $1.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.05 by $0.03. Kingstone Companies had a net margin of 18.97% and a return on equity of 41.01%. The firm had revenue of $56.42 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $83.00 million. Kingstone Companies has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.900 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Kingstone Companies will post 1.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Kingstone Companies Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, February 26th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 11th were given a $0.05 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, February 11th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Kingstone Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 9.13%.

More Kingstone Companies News

Here are the key news stories impacting Kingstone Companies this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported record quarterly and full‑year results: Q4 GAAP combined ratio of 64.2%, Q4 operating diluted EPS of $1.08, FY net income up 122% and FY book value per share up 75% — metrics point to strong underwriting performance and capital growth. Kingstone Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat on the quarter — reported $1.08 operating EPS (GAAP diluted EPS $1.03), slightly above the $1.05 consensus — supports profitability thesis despite top‑line weakness. MarketBeat Q4 Results Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Management set an aggressive growth roadmap: targeting 16%–20% premium growth in 2026, entry into California this year, and a long‑term goal of $500M direct premiums by 2029 — initiatives that, if executed, could materially expand scale and earnings. Kingstone targets 16%-20% premium growth and California entry in 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Management hosted an earnings call; transcripts and recaps provide detail on growth plans, capital deployment and market expansion but contained no immediate surprises beyond the press release and guidance. Investors should read the call for execution milestones. Fool Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Seeking Alpha Earnings Call Transcript Yahoo Finance Call Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations materially: Q4 revenue of $56.42M vs. analyst estimate of ~$83M — the top‑line shortfall raises questions about the pace of premium realization or timing of revenue recognition. MarketBeat Q4 Results Summary
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance set to a range of $2.20–$2.90 versus a ~$2.50 consensus — the low end looks conservative and likely disappointed traders who wanted a clearer upside baseline, contributing to selling pressure. Press Release / Slide Deck with Guidance

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kingstone Companies

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Millennium Management LLC raised its holdings in Kingstone Companies by 484.9% in the 1st quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 285,834 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $4,759,000 after purchasing an additional 236,968 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Kingstone Companies by 130.9% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 253,624 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $3,909,000 after buying an additional 143,806 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of Kingstone Companies by 125,492.8% in the second quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 104,242 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,606,000 after buying an additional 104,159 shares in the last quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP raised its stake in shares of Kingstone Companies by 154.5% during the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 150,143 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $2,207,000 after buying an additional 91,146 shares during the period. Finally, Man Group plc raised its stake in shares of Kingstone Companies by 389.5% during the 2nd quarter. Man Group plc now owns 85,787 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $1,322,000 after buying an additional 68,263 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 14.91% of the company’s stock.

About Kingstone Companies

Kingstone Companies, Inc is a publicly traded property and casualty insurance holding company whose primary focus lies in personal and commercial insurance products. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company, the firm underwrites a broad portfolio of property and casualty lines, including private passenger auto, homeowners, inland marine, umbrella, and various small‐commercial coverage options. Distribution is handled predominantly through a network of independent agents, allowing Kingstone to maintain strong broker relationships and responsive service for policyholders.

The company was incorporated in Delaware in 2010 and commenced operations following the acquisition of Kingstone Insurance Company in early 2011.