Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Acquires Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) Stock

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 10th. 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 Performance

Shares of SKWD traded down $0.81 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $56.53. 263,867 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 500,974. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $59.52 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $51.07. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a 12-month low of $40.60 and a 12-month high of $65.69. The company has a market cap of $2.51 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.18 and a beta of 0.33.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD) last announced its 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. The company had revenue of $489.53 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $706.59 million. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a net margin of 10.84% and a return on equity of 18.72%. On average, research analysts expect that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. will post 4.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC lifted its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 30.2% in the first quarter. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC now owns 6,285 shares of the company’s stock valued at $332,000 after buying an additional 1,456 shares during the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 4.6% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 22,096 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,169,000 after purchasing an additional 967 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC raised its position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 16.6% in the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 99,804 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,282,000 after acquiring an additional 14,217 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC lifted its stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 286.1% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 33,768 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,787,000 after purchasing an additional 25,022 shares during the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 5.9% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 106,039 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,128,000 after acquiring an additional 5,913 shares in the last quarter. 94.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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 report on Tuesday, August 25th. Truist Financial increased their target price on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $70.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Wall Street Zen raised Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $49.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $70.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

In other news, insider Thomas 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 completion of the sale, the insider owned 10,353 shares in the company, valued at $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 8.52% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Company Profile

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.