Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) Shares Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD). In a filing disclosed on September 04th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group stock on July 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Mesabi Trust (NYSE:MSB) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Praxis Precision Medicines (NASDAQ:PRAX) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Alkermes (NASDAQ:ALKS) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Crinetics Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:CRNX) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $100,001 – $250,000 in shares of Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) on 7/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SailPoint (NASDAQ:SAIL) on 7/21/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Glacier Bancorp (NYSE:GBCI) on 7/21/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 7/21/2026.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of NASDAQ:SKWD traded down $0.46 during midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $56.88. The stock had a trading volume of 30,245 shares, compared to its average volume of 499,546. The company has a market cap of $2.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.25 and a beta of 0.33. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a 12 month low of $40.60 and a 12 month high of $65.69. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $59.52 and its 200-day simple moving average is $51.07.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.17 by $0.13. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.84% and a return on equity of 18.72%. The firm had revenue of $489.53 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $706.59 million. As a group, equities analysts predict that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. will post 4.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently issued reports on SKWD. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Capital One Financial set a $59.00 price objective on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Texas Capital raised Skyward Specialty Insurance Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Finally, TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $49.00 to $65.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.00.

Insider Transactions at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, insider Thomas Schmitt sold 8,397 shares of the company’s 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 directly owned 10,353 shares in the company, valued at approximately $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 8.52% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Nykredit A S acquired a new stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the first quarter valued at about $37,000. Quarry LP grew its holdings in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 558.9% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 995 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 844 shares during the last quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the fourth quarter worth $65,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp bought a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 1st quarter worth $60,000. 94.83% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

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.