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

Posted by Brian Himes on Sep 8th, 2026

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 Price Performance

Shares of SKWD traded down $0.49 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $56.85. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 116,237 shares, compared to its average volume of 500,045. Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. has a 52-week low of $40.60 and a 52-week high of $65.69. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $59.52 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $51.07. The company has a market cap of $2.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.26 and a beta of 0.33.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (NASDAQ:SKWD – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $706.59 million. Research analysts predict that Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. will post 4.98 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Skyward Specialty Insurance Group news, insider Thomas 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 value of $430,934.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 10,353 shares in the company, valued at approximately $531,315.96. This represents a 44.78% decrease in their position. 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 owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Skyward Specialty Insurance Group

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 1st quarter worth $37,000. Nykredit A S acquired a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $37,000. Quarry LP grew its stake in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group by 558.9% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 995 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 844 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the first quarter valued at $60,000. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $65,000. 94.83% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their price target on Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $72.00 to $75.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, August 8th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 25th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group from $49.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Texas Capital raised shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. One equities 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’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Skyward Specialty Insurance Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $70.00.

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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

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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.