What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for KNSL FY2026 Earnings?

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE:KNSL) – Zacks Research issued their FY2026 earnings estimates for Kinsale Capital Group in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, August 4th. Zacks Research analyst Team anticipates that the financial services provider will earn $20.93 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Kinsale Capital Group’s current full-year earnings is $21.12 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Kinsale Capital Group’s Q1 2027 earnings at $4.97 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.32 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $21.41 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $5.08 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $6.35 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $23.09 EPS.

KNSL has been the subject of a number of other reports. Truist Financial decreased their price objective on Kinsale Capital Group from $450.00 to $405.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Kinsale Capital Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, June 20th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on Kinsale Capital Group from $350.00 to $330.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Kinsale Capital Group from $366.00 to $377.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Kinsale Capital Group in a research note on Tuesday, June 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $362.11.

Kinsale Capital Group Stock Performance

KNSL stock opened at $371.87 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $329.43 and its 200-day moving average is $347.19. The company has a quick ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 0.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The company has a market cap of $8.47 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.07, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 0.89. Kinsale Capital Group has a twelve month low of $287.20 and a twelve month high of $485.00.

Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The financial services provider reported $5.54 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.11 by $0.43. The firm had revenue of $548.52 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $445.13 million. Kinsale Capital Group had a net margin of 28.49% and a return on equity of 25.54%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $4.78 EPS.

Institutional Trading of Kinsale Capital Group

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in Kinsale Capital Group during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Bayban acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Kinsale Capital Group in the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Kinsale Capital Group by 257.1% during the 3rd quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 75 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Kinsale Capital Group by 225.0% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 78 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 85.36% of the company’s stock.

Insider Transactions at Kinsale Capital Group

In related news, insider Salmaan K. Allibhai sold 250 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $311.17, for a total transaction of $77,792.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 3,645 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,134,214.65. This trade represents a 6.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Christopher R. Tangard bought 330 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 8th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $304.00 per share, for a total transaction of $100,320.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 380 shares in the company, valued at $115,520. The trade was a 660.00% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 5.60% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Kinsale Capital Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 11th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 28th were given a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 28th. Kinsale Capital Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 4.05%.

Key Kinsale Capital Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its EPS forecasts for several periods, including Q1 2027 to $4.97 from $4.88, Q2 2027 to $5.32 from $4.98, FY2027 to $21.41 from $21.31, Q1 2028 to $5.08 from $4.98, Q2 2028 to $6.35 from $5.66, and FY2028 to $23.09 from $22.31. The broad upward revisions indicate improving expectations for Kinsale’s longer-term earnings power.
• Positive Sentiment: The FY2028 estimate of $23.09 per share is above the company’s current-year consensus forecast of $21.12, reinforcing expectations for earnings expansion over time.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks initiated a FY2026 EPS estimate of $20.93, slightly below the current consensus estimate of $21.12. This suggests near-term expectations remain stable but do not yet imply an earnings beat.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced several later-2026 and 2027 forecasts: Q3 2026 EPS to $4.75 from $4.84, Q4 2026 to $5.53 from $5.73, Q3 2027 to $5.11 from $5.34, and Q4 2027 to $6.02 from $6.11. These cuts could limit near-term enthusiasm and indicate some pressure on quarterly results.

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.