Q3 EPS Estimate for Kinsale Capital Group Lifted by Analyst

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research raised their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for Kinsale Capital Group in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 5th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the financial services provider will earn $4.53 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $4.46. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group’s current full-year earnings is $17.72 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group’s Q4 2025 earnings at $4.99 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $4.30 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $4.39 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $19.46 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $5.16 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $5.12 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, June 22nd. Compass Point increased their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $432.00 to $490.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Truist Financial increased their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $500.00 to $560.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Bank of America started coverage on Kinsale Capital Group in a research note on Friday, June 20th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $543.00 target price for the company. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $440.00 to $460.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, July 28th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $506.44.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:KNSL opened at $438.94 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.23 billion, a PE ratio of 22.90, a P/E/G ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a current ratio of 0.10 and a quick ratio of 0.10. The business has a 50-day moving average of $470.49 and a two-hundred day moving average of $462.55. Kinsale Capital Group has a 12 month low of $405.00 and a 12 month high of $531.79.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 24th. The financial services provider reported $4.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $4.41 by $0.37. Kinsale Capital Group had a return on equity of 25.93% and a net margin of 25.92%. The firm had revenue of $458.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $436.25 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $3.75 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 22.2% compared to the same quarter last year.

Kinsale Capital Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 12th. Investors of record on Friday, May 30th were given a $0.17 dividend. This represents a yield of 15.0%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, May 29th. Kinsale Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 3.55%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, EVP Diane D. Schnupp sold 1,398 shares of Kinsale Capital Group stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $472.00, for a total transaction of $659,856.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,646 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,136,912. This trade represents a 17.38% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 5.50% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kinsale Capital Group

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Key Financial Inc grew its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 315.4% in the 1st quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 54 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 41 shares during the last quarter. N.E.W. Advisory Services LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group in the 1st quarter worth $31,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group in the 2nd quarter worth $31,000. NBC Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Kinsale Capital Group in the first quarter worth $35,000. Finally, von Borstel & Associates Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Kinsale Capital Group in the first quarter worth $42,000. 85.36% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Kinsale Capital Group

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc, a specialty insurance company, engages in the provision of property and casualty insurance products in the United States. The company’s commercial lines offerings include commercial property, small business casualty and property, excess and general casualty, construction, allied health, life sciences, entertainment, energy, environmental, excess professional, health care, public entity, commercial auto, inland marine, aviation, ocean marine, product recall, and railroad, as well as product, professional, and management liability insurance.