Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) – Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD):

• 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.
• 6/16/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, Director Anthony J. Kuczinski acquired 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 21st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $47.10 per share, for a total transaction of $94,200.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 15,977 shares in the company, valued at $752,516.70. This trade represents a 14.31% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Thomas N. Schmitt sold 8,397 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.32, for a total transaction of $430,934.04. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 10,353 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $531,315.96. The trade was a 44.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 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.