Amid uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election and potential interest rate cuts, the market is expected to experience ongoing volatility. Hence, investors should brace for fluctuations as these key events shape market sentiment. Given the backdrop, constructing a portfolio of low-beta stocks may be prudent.In this regard, stocks like JD.com Inc (JD) , Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Inc (SKWD) , Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (CORT) and ProAssurance Corporation (PRA) are worth betting on.What Does Beta ...

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) is expected to witness an improvement in its top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 29, after the closing bell.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKWD’s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $292.4 million, indicating 22.2% growth from the year-ago reported figure.The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at 64 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate ...

Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate. ...

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, could be a great candidate to consider. When looking at the last two reports, this property and casualty insurance holding company has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 17.42%, on avera ...

HOUSTON, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (NASDAQ: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company") expects to issue its third quarter 2024 earnings results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29 which will be available on the Company website at investors.skywardinsurance.com/ under Quarterly Results. Skyward Specialty will host its earnings call to review the third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Investors may access th ...

HOUSTON, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.™ (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, announced the expansion of its renewable energy solutions. As the renewable energy market continues to experience unprecedented growth, the need for specialized risk management solutions becomes increasingly important. However, many of these risks remain underserved by conventional coverage options. "The risin ...

Shares of Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (SKWD) closed at $40.73 on Monday, near its 52-week high of $42.26, after having gained 48.8% in a year. Shares outperformed the industry, the Finance sector as well as the Zacks S&P 500 composite index in the same time frame. This specialty property and casualty insurer delivered an earnings surprise in the last four quarters. The insurer stated that all eight underwriting divisions in which it operates are individually producing more than $100 million in g ...

HOUSTON, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.TM (Nasdaq: SKWD) ("Skyward Specialty" or "the Company"), a leader in the specialty property and casualty (P&C) market, is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance for 2024, as determined by Business Insurance and Best Companies Group, for its second consecutive year. This prestigious award underscores Skyward Specialty's ongoing commitment to cultivating an exceptional workplace ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. Eve ...

Investors looking for stocks in the Insurance - Property and Casualty sector might want to consider either Skyward Specialty Insurance (SKWD) or Progressive (PGR) . But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks? Let's take a closer look. There are plenty of strategies for discovering value stocks, but we have found that pairing a strong Zacks Rank with an impressive grade in the Value category of our Style Scores system produces the best returns. The proven Zac ...