Zacks Investment Research
24 Sept 2026, 16:41 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline leans bearish. We score KNSL −0.40 across three claims.
Score confirms the headline.
Leans bearish
From its wording — no explicit rating
−0.40moderately bearish
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 3 priced in
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kinsale Capital's 2027 EPS and revenues indicates an increase of 1.9% and 0.8%, respectively, from 2026.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatThis represents a sharp deceleration from the 8.2% EPS growth expected for 2026, suggesting a significant pivot in the growth trajectory by FY2027.
More negative than 86% of claims this week
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In the second quarter of 2026, Kinsale Capital's underwriting income rose 10.5% to $105.4 million.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 2026 results
So whatThe result supports the current ROE of 25.5%, which is 18 percentage points above the industry average.
More positive than 64% of claims this week
Kinsale Capital shares have fallen 18.3% over the past year while the industry grew 1.6%.
Priced inmulti-year trend analysis
So whatThe significant underperformance relative to peers like Arch Capital (6.2%) indicates a compression in the stock's historical premium multiple.
More negative than 71% of claims this week
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Shares have lost 18.3% over the past year due to investor caution regarding growth, pricing, and competition.
More positive than 59% of ticker scores this week
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More positive than 53% of ticker scores this week
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More negative than 65% of ticker scores this week
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[mutual] Both are identified as industry players in the insurance sector.
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[mutual] Both are identified as industry players in the insurance sector.
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[mutual] Both are identified as industry players in the insurance sector.
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Price agrees with the score
$337.36 vs $339.38 close before publication (Sep 23) · not market-adjusted
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