Janney Montgomery Scott has initiated coverage on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD) with a Buy rating as of October 5, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company, reflecting its analysis of Skyward's business dynamics and growth prospects in the insurance sector.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a holding company that provides commercial property and casualty insurance products on both a non-admitted and admitted basis. The company operates through various underwriting divisions, including Accident & Health, Agriculture and Credit (Re)insurance, and Global Property, among others. It employs approximately 580 full-time staff and went public on January 13, 2023.
As of November 20, 2025, Skyward's market capitalization stands at $1.9 billion, with a trailing P/E ratio of 13.36 and an EPS of 3.38. Upcoming earnings are anticipated on April 24, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.11 and revenue of $424.9 million. Recent performance has shown positive surprises in earnings, with Q3 2025 reporting an EPS of $1.05, exceeding estimates by 16.1%.
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