SKWD

Skyward (SKWD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Skyward Specialty is pairing strong underwriting returns with lower costs, while Apollo is emerging as a key growth driver.

HOUSTON, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.® (“Skyward Specialty”) and Apollo Group Holdings Ltd. (“Apollo”), announced the planned succession of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mark Haushill, Skyward Group CFO, has informed the Company of his intention to retire effective March 31, 2027, after a distinguished career with the Company. To support a seamless transition, Mark will continue serving as a Senior Advisor to the Company through the end of 2027. Taryn McHarg, CFO of Apollo and Skyward Group Deputy CFO, will step in as his successor upon his retirement.

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Skyward Specialty's Q2 earnings beat estimates as premium growth accelerates, with strong contributions from Apollo and profitable underwriting.

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group NASDAQ: SKWD reported higher second-quarter earnings and premium volume, supported by underwriting profitability, growth in several specialty businesses and increased investment income.

HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Group” or the “Company”) today reported second quarter 2026 results. Summary Financial Data               ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Three months ended June 30,   Six months ended June 30, unaudited 2026   2025(1)   2026   2025(1) Managed Premiums $ 1,058,675     $ 900,849     $ 2,026,384     $ 1,710,234   Gross written premiums(2) $ 740,554     $ 653,861     $ 1,408,258     $ 1,248,431   Fee generating gross written premiums(2) $ 318,121     $ 246,988     $ 618,126     $ 461,803   Net written premiums $ 485,616     $ 339,213     $ 918,499     $ 682,484   Net income $ 49,038     $ 38,839     $ 98,769     $ 80,897   Net operating income(3) $ 59,198     $ 37,496     $ 116,091     $ 75,233   Basic earnings per share $ 1.10     $ 0.96     $ 2.22     $ 2.01   Diluted operating earnings per share $ 1.30     $ 0.89     $ 2.55     $ 1.78   Annualized ROE (4)   15.7 %     17.7 %     17.3 %     19.1 % Annualized operating ROE (5)   19.0 %     17.1 %     20.4 %     17.8 % (1) Select second quarter 2025 metrics for the Skyward Group and Apollo are presented on a pro forma basis for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that Skyward Group would have recognized had the acquisition actually been completed on January 1, 2025.

SKWD heads into Q2 earnings with strong premium and investment income growth expected, while rising costs remain a key watchpoint.

Skyward (SKWD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.