Skyward Specialty Insurance Gains Positive Momentum After Acquisition Approval and Strong 2026 Guidance

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD) has received positive analyst ratings following its recent regulatory and shareholder approvals for the acquisition of Apollo Group Holdings Limited. This approval has driven a stock increase of over 5%. The company provided its 2026 guidance, projecting full-year gross written premiums between $2.65 billion and $2.8 billion, net investment income of $115 million to $120 million, and commission and fee income between $5 million and $8 million. Analyst Adam Klauber highlighted that the company’s adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $4.80 to $5.00 surpasses Wall Street estimates by 8%, underpinning improved investor sentiment. Skyward Specialty operates primarily in the U.S., offering commercial property and casualty insurance solutions on both admitted and non-admitted bases.