Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for KNSL Earnings

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research cut their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Kinsale Capital Group in a report released on Tuesday, August 4th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the financial services provider will post earnings of $4.75 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $4.84. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group’s current full-year earnings is $21.12 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group’s Q4 2026 earnings at $5.53 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.11 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $6.02 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on KNSL. TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $366.00 to $377.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, July 27th. Truist Financial reduced their target price on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $450.00 to $405.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $380.00 to $390.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Kinsale Capital Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $362.11.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Performance

NYSE:KNSL opened at $363.09 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $328.12 and a 200 day simple moving average of $347.38. The stock has a market cap of $8.27 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.71, a PEG ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.89. Kinsale Capital Group has a 1-year low of $287.20 and a 1-year high of $485.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.09, a quick ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The financial services provider reported $5.54 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.11 by $0.43. The company had revenue of $548.52 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $445.13 million. Kinsale Capital Group had a return on equity of 25.54% and a net margin of 28.49%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 16.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.78 earnings per share.

Kinsale Capital Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 11th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 28th were paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 28th. Kinsale Capital Group’s payout ratio is 4.05%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Kinsale Capital Group news, insider Salmaan K. Allibhai sold 250 shares of Kinsale Capital Group stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $311.17, for a total value of $77,792.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 3,645 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,134,214.65. The trade was a 6.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CAO Christopher R. Tangard acquired 330 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 8th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $304.00 per share, with a total value of $100,320.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief accounting officer directly owned 380 shares in the company, valued at approximately $115,520. This represents a 660.00% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 5.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Bayban acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Kinsale Capital Group by 257.1% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 75 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 54 shares during the period. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 225.0% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 78 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.36% of the company’s stock.

About Kinsale Capital Group

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc (NYSE:KNSL) is a specialty property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 2009, the company focuses on underwriting complex and underserved risks across the United States. Kinsale operates through a network of wholesale brokers and independent agencies, offering tailored coverage solutions for a range of niche industries.

The company’s product portfolio includes general liability, business auto, professional liability, environmental liability, inland marine, cyber liability, and other specialty lines.