Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) – Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

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

• 8/25/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.
• 8/24/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by Piper Sandler.
• 8/11/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $49.00 to $65.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 8/10/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $72.00 to $75.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/8/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 8/6/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $70.00 to $75.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/5/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $65.00 to $68.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/15/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $68.00 to $72.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/8/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 7/8/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods from $65.00 to $72.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $60.00 to $65.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $55.00 to $68.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

In related news, insider Thomas N. Schmitt sold 8,397 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.32, for a total value of $430,934.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 10,353 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Company insiders own 8.52% 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.