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

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 Price Performance

NASDAQ SKWD opened at $57.34 on Tuesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.37 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 firm’s 50-day moving average is $59.52 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.07.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWDGet Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.17 by $0.13. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group had a return on equity of 18.72% and a net margin of 10.84%.The firm had revenue of $489.53 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $706.59 million. As a group, analysts anticipate that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. will post 4.98 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in SKWD. Nykredit A S purchased a new stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 2nd quarter valued at $37,000. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 1st quarter worth $37,000. Quarry LP increased its position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 558.9% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 995 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 844 shares during the period. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $65,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the first quarter worth $60,000. 94.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts recently commented on SKWD shares. Texas Capital upgraded Skyward Specialty Insurance Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Piper Sandler restated an “overweight” rating on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in a report on Monday, August 24th. TD Cowen boosted their price target 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. Weiss Ratings upgraded Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $70.00.

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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 stock was 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 $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 8.52% of the company’s stock.

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

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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.

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