Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) Given New $405.00 Price Target at Truist Financial

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) had its price objective reduced by Truist Financial from $450.00 to $405.00 in a report released on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have a buy rating on the financial services provider’s stock.

Several other brokerages also recently weighed in on KNSL. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Kinsale Capital Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Saturday. Morgan Stanley reissued an “equal weight” rating and issued a $350.00 price target (down from $450.00) on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a research report on Monday, April 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $450.00 to $410.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $447.00 to $420.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $392.00.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Performance

Shares of Kinsale Capital Group stock opened at $328.26 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.60 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.45, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.08. 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 $356.99 and a 200 day moving average of $384.46. Kinsale Capital Group has a 12 month low of $321.97 and a 12 month high of $512.76.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The financial services provider reported $5.11 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.70 by $0.41. The company had revenue of $466.71 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $410.25 million. Kinsale Capital Group had a net margin of 27.48% and a return on equity of 25.82%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.71 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Kinsale Capital Group will post 20.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Kinsale Capital Group Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, February 26th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 26th. This is an increase from Kinsale Capital Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. Kinsale Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 4.40%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kinsale Capital Group

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KNSL. V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new position in Kinsale Capital Group in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Bayban purchased a new stake in shares of Kinsale Capital Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. eCIO Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Kinsale Capital Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Kinsale Capital Group in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Kinsale Capital Group by 257.1% in the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 75 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.36% of the company’s stock.

Kinsale Capital Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — EPS of $5.11 topped consensus and reflected strong underwriting gains; revenue also beat estimates and EPS rose sharply year-over-year, supporting the company’s core performance. KNSL Q1 Estimates Beat on Strong Underwriting, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings-call takeaways: management highlighted underwriting strength and profitable premium growth, which helped margins despite some expense pressure; these operational points support medium-term earnings quality. Kinsale Capital Group Inc (KNSL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Earnings Growth Amid …
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings-call transcript is available for detail on management’s commentary and forward commentary; useful for investors who want to verify guidance nuances and underwriting commentary. Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo downgraded KNSL from “overweight” to “equal weight” and cut its price target to $357 (from $420), reducing buy-side conviction and adding near-term selling pressure. Wells Fargo Downgrade / Finviz
• Negative Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada trimmed its price target to $375 and set a “sector perform,” signaling more cautious sentiment from another large shop. RBC Price Target Cut
• Negative Sentiment: Truist lowered its price target to $405 (from $450) though it kept a “buy” rating — a softer target that still reduces upside expectations and likely contributed to the stock’s pullback. Truist Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Market coverage pieces note the downgrades and target cuts as the proximate cause of today’s price decline, with investors selling into the news despite the solid quarter. Why Kinsale Capital Group (KNSL) Stock Is Falling Today

Kinsale Capital Group Company Profile

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.