Research Analysts Offer Predictions for KNSL Q2 Earnings

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Kinsale Capital Group in a note issued to investors on Monday, April 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the financial services provider will post earnings per share of $4.90 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $4.94. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group’s current full-year earnings is $20.34 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group’s Q3 2026 earnings at $4.91 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $5.61 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $20.12 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $4.87 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.41 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $5.58 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $6.15 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $22.01 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $5.36 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $23.81 EPS.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The financial services provider reported $5.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $5.30 by $0.51. Kinsale Capital Group had a return on equity of 25.45% and a net margin of 26.87%.The firm had revenue of $483.27 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $467.66 million. During the same period last year, the business posted $4.62 earnings per share.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on KNSL. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $447.00 to $420.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Cantor Fitzgerald cut their target price on Kinsale Capital Group from $360.00 to $280.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 4th. Jefferies Financial Group cut Kinsale Capital Group from a “hold” rating to an “underperform” rating and cut their target price for the company from $392.00 to $312.00 in a research note on Thursday, March 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price objective on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $450.00 to $410.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $405.45.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Performance

KNSL stock opened at $358.71 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a quick ratio of 0.08 and a current ratio of 0.08. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.55, a PEG ratio of 1.17 and a beta of 1.08. Kinsale Capital Group has a 1 year low of $321.97 and a 1 year high of $512.76. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $360.54 and its two-hundred day moving average is $388.19.

Kinsale Capital Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, February 26th were given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. This is a boost from Kinsale Capital Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 26th. Kinsale Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 4.61%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kinsale Capital Group

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of KNSL. Life Cycle Investment Partners Ltd purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the 4th quarter worth about $229,653,000. Capital World Investors increased its stake in Kinsale Capital Group by 117.4% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 987,844 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $386,366,000 after purchasing an additional 533,499 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the 4th quarter worth about $107,916,000. First Manhattan CO. LLC. grew its stake in Kinsale Capital Group by 19.6% during the 4th quarter. First Manhattan CO. LLC. now owns 614,647 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $240,401,000 after acquiring an additional 100,600 shares in the last quarter. Finally, M&T Bank Corp grew its stake in Kinsale Capital Group by 2,621.6% during the 4th quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 91,118 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $35,638,000 after acquiring an additional 87,770 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.36% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Kinsale Capital Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Kinsale Capital Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Recent fundamentals remain supportive: Kinsale posted a strong quarterly beat earlier this year (robust EPS, revenue and margins), and the company still trades at a P/E (~16.6) that many investors see as reasonable given expected earnings growth. This helps cushion the stock against small estimate cuts.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a preview/analysis of Kinsale’s upcoming Q1 results and key metrics, which highlights areas investors should watch beyond headline revenue and EPS (loss ratio, combined ratio, premium growth). That preview provides context but does not itself move the consensus materially. Seeking Clues to Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut a series of EPS forecasts across 2026–2028 in a note issued Apr. 20 — small but broad downward revisions (examples: Q2 2026 4.94→4.90, Q3 2026 4.93→4.91, Q4 2026 5.65→5.61, FY2026 20.23→20.12, FY2027 22.17→22.01, FY2028 24.22→23.81). These trims (generally a few cents to a few tenths) may pressure sentiment if investors focus on near‑term beat/miss risk, though the revisions are modest relative to Kinsale’s multi‑year growth outlook.

About Kinsale Capital Group

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc (NYSE:KNSL) is a specialty property and casualty insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Established in 2009, the company focuses on underwriting complex and underserved risks across the United States. Kinsale operates through a network of wholesale brokers and independent agencies, offering tailored coverage solutions for a range of niche industries.

The company’s product portfolio includes general liability, business auto, professional liability, environmental liability, inland marine, cyber liability, and other specialty lines.