Weekly Investment Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ: SKWD) in the last few weeks:

• 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.
• 6/13/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 6/9/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was given a new $59.00 price target by Capital One Financial Corporation.
• 6/9/2026 – Skyward Specialty Insurance Group was upgraded by Texas Capital to “strong-buy”.

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Thomas N. Schmitt sold 8,397 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, June 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.32, for a total value of $430,934.04. Following the sale, the insider owned 10,353 shares in the company, valued at approximately $531,315.96. This trade represents a 44.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Gena L. Ashe sold 740 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $46.35, for a total value of $34,299.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,570 shares in the company, valued at approximately $211,819.50. The trade was a 13.94% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 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.