Strong ROE, Lower Costs, Bigger Apollo: What Comes Next for SKWD?
Skyward Specialty is pairing strong underwriting returns with lower costs, while Apollo is emerging as a key growth driver.
SKWD - Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$66.33
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HIGH:
$72.00
LOW:
$59.00
MEDIAN:
$68.00
CONSENSUS:
$66.33
UPSIDE:
14.52%
Stock News
Skyward Group Announces CFO Transition Effective March 31, 2027
HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.® (“Skyward Specialty”) and Apollo Group Holdings Ltd. (“Apollo”), announced the planned succession of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mark Haushill, Skyward Group CFO, has informed the Company of his intention to retire effective March 31, 2027, after a distinguished career with the Company. To support a seamless transition, Mark will continue serving as a Senior Advisor to the Company through the end of 2027. Taryn McHarg, CFO of Apollo and Skyward Group Deputy CFO, will step in as his successor upon his retirement.
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SKWD Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates as Premium Growth Accelerates
Skyward Specialty's Q2 earnings beat estimates as premium growth accelerates, with strong contributions from Apollo and profitable underwriting.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group NASDAQ: SKWD reported higher second-quarter earnings and premium volume, supported by underwriting profitability, growth in several specialty businesses and increased investment income.
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Skyward (SKWD) Q2 Earnings
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Skyward (SKWD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.89 per share a year ago.
Skyward Group Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Group” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Summary Financial Data ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, unaudited 2026 2025(1) 2026 2025(1) Managed Premiums $ 1,058,675 $ 900,849 $ 2,026,384 $ 1,710,234 Gross written premiums(2) $ 740,554 $ 653,861 $ 1,408,258 $ 1,248,431 Fee generating gross written premiums(2) $ 318,121 $ 246,988 $ 618,126 $ 461,803 Net written premiums $ 485,616 $ 339,213 $ 918,499 $ 682,484 Net income $ 49,038 $ 38,839 $ 98,769 $ 80,897 Net operating income(3) $ 59,198 $ 37,496 $ 116,091 $ 75,233 Basic earnings per share $ 1.10 $ 0.96 $ 2.22 $ 2.01 Diluted operating earnings per share $ 1.30 $ 0.89 $ 2.55 $ 1.78 Annualized ROE (4) 15.7 % 17.7 % 17.3 % 19.1 % Annualized operating ROE (5) 19.0 % 17.1 % 20.4 % 17.8 % (1) Select second quarter 2025 metrics for the Skyward Group and Apollo are presented on a pro forma basis for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that Skyward Group would have recognized had the acquisition actually been completed on January 1, 2025.
Can Skyward Specialty Beat Q2 Earnings on Premium Growth?
SKWD heads into Q2 earnings with strong premium and investment income growth expected, while rising costs remain a key watchpoint.
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Skyward (SKWD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Apollo strengthens industry-recognised product recall line with senior appointment
LONDON, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo, a Skyward Group company (Nasdaq: SKWD), the innovation inspired insurance platform, announces the appointment of David Burke as class lead to its product recall line, highlighting Apollo's continued investment in underwriting talent and specialist expertise.
Will Skyward (SKWD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
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Skyward Specialty to Host Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call Wednesday, August 5, 2026
HOUSTON, July 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.TM (NASDAQ: SKWD) ("Skyward Group" or "the Company") expects to issue its second quarter 2026 earnings results, inclusive of Apollo Group Holdings Ltd., after the market closes on Tuesday, August 4 which will be available on the Company website at investors.skywardinsurance.com/ under Quarterly Results.
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Skyward (SKWD) Surges 6.8%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?
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SKWD is Beating the Industry on Profitability: Can it Sustain?
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. SKWD has earned investor attention by consistently delivering profitability metrics that stand out in the insurance industry. As the company expands into new specialty markets and integrates acquisitions, the key question is whether it can sustain that performance.
Price Targets
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $68 from $65 at Barclays
$68.00
(was $61.57)
Barclays
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $72 from $68 at Piper Sandler
$72.00
(was $58.36)
Paul Newsome
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Piper Sandler
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $65 from $60 at Barclays
$65.00
(was $61.64)
Barclays
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $68 from $55 at Piper Sandler
$68.00
(was $60.20)
Piper Sandler
Texas Capital Securities Starts Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) at Buy
$59.00
(was $46.76)
Capital One Financial
Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) Reiterated at Market Outperform by Citizens
$80.00
(was $46.48)
Susquehanna
Skyward Specialty Insurance reinstated with an Overweight at Barclays
$63.00
(was $46.47)
Barclays
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) PT Raised to $66 at KBW
$66.00
(was $47.52)
Raymond James
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $64 from $62 at Piper Sandler
$64.00
(was $45.18)
Piper Sandler
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $80 from $75 at Citizens JMP
$80.00
(was $45.18)
Matthew Carletti
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JMP Securities
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $75 from $70 at Citizens JMP
$75.00
(was $45.01)
Matthew Carletti
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JMP Securities
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $55 from $52 at BMO Capital
$55.00
(was $50.23)
Michael Zaremski
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BMO Capital
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $70 from $65 at Citizens JMP
$70.00
(was $48.87)
Matthew Carletti
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JMP Securities
Skyward Specialty Insurance price target raised to $66 from $57 at Piper Sandler
$66.00
(was $59.36)
Paul Newsome
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Piper Sandler
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) PT Raised to $58 at Piper Sandler on Positive 2024 Results
$58.00
(was $52.48)
Paul Newsome
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Piper Sandler
Barclays Starts Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) at Equalweight
$44.00
(was $40.09)
Alex Scott
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Barclays
Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight Rating on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD)
$48.00
(was $36.73)
Paul Newsome
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Piper Sandler
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) PT Raised to $42 at BMO Capital
$42.00
(was $37.61)
Michael Zaremski
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BMO Capital
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) PT Raised to $42 at JMP Securities
$42.00
(was $35.50)
Matthew Carletti
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JMP Securities
Raymond James Initiates Coverage On Skyward Specialty with Strong Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $22
$22.00
(was $19.25)
Raymond James