Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW)

NYSE: BOW · Real-Time Price · USD
28.68
+0.43 (1.52%)
At close: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
28.68
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: May 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
Market Cap941.79M -27.9%
Revenue (ttm)584.57M +27.7%
Net Income58.37M +36.8%
EPS1.73 +29.8%
Shares Out 32.84M
PE Ratio16.58
Forward PE13.85
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume201,829
Open28.19
Previous Close28.25
Day's Range28.04 - 29.03
52-Week Range21.21 - 39.33
Beta-0.16
AnalystsBuy
Price Target30.57 (+6.59%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 2026

About BOW

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. provides commercial specialty property and casualty insurance products in the United States. It underwrites casualty insurance solutions for risks in the construction, distribution, heavy manufacturing, real estate, and hospitality segments; professional liability insurance solutions, including directors and officers liability, errors and omissions liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability, fidelity liability and miscellaneous professional liability, crime insurance, and cyber for financial i... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date May 23, 2024
Employees 296
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BOW
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, BOW's revenue was $551.59 million, an increase of 29.58% compared to the previous year's $425.66 million. Earnings were $53.79 million, an increase of 40.64%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for BOW stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $30.57, which is an increase of 6.59% from the latest price.

Price Target
$30.57
(6.59% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Bowhead Specialty price target raised to $34 from $31 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette analyst Meyer Shields raised the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $34 from $31 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

5 days ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target raised to $27 from $25 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $27 from $25 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

6 days ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Transcript: Fireside chat

Leaders discussed how technology and AI are transforming specialty insurance by integrating digital and craft underwriting, improving speed, accuracy, and expense ratios. Proprietary data, organizational agility, and underwriting culture are seen as lasting advantages, with digital business lines expected to grow significantly.

12 days ago - Transcripts

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Gross written premiums rose 24% year-over-year to $217 million, with adjusted net income up 40% to $16 million. Digital underwriting platforms Baleen and Express drove significant growth, and the combined ratio improved to 95.3%.

13 days ago - Transcripts

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW), today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.(1) First Quarter 2026 Highlights Gross written pre...

13 days ago - Business Wire

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board elections, auditor ratification, and a strong 2025 financial performance, including 30% net income growth and improved operating metrics. Strategic plans for 2026 focus on premium growth, digital underwriting, and capital management.

18 days ago - Transcripts

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $35 from $38 at Citizens

Citizens lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $35 from $38 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm expects Q1 results to be highlighted…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $31 from $36 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette analyst Meyer Shields lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $31 from $36 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $25 from $27 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $25 from $27 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted target s in…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings on May 5, 2026; Also Announces Upcoming Investor Events

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (the “Company”, “Bowhead Specialty”) (NYSE: BOW) announced today that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2026 at appr...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $27 from $29 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $27 from $29 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm updated…

2 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $30 from $33 at RBC Capital

RBC Capital analyst Rowland Mayor lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $30 from $33 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The company demonstrated continued…

2 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $31 from $39 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank analyst Cave Montazeri lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $31 from $39 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated the…

2 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered 24% premium growth and over 30% adjusted net income growth in 2025, with strong performance across all divisions, especially casualty. Expense ratio improved to 29.8%, and digital initiatives are driving efficiency. 2026 guidance targets 20% GWP growth and a combined ratio in the mid to high 90s.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW), a specialty lines insurance group focused on providing casualty, professional liability and healthcare liability insurance produ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Bowhead Specialty to Announce Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings on February 24, 2026; Also Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (the “Company”, “Bowhead Specialty”) (NYSE: BOW) announced today that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 at app...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $38 from $40 at Citizens

Citizens lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $38 from $40 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Fourth quarter results are expected to reflect lighter…

4 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $36 from $38 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette analyst Meyer Shields lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $36 from $38 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares.

4 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty price target raised to $32 from $30 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome raised the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $32 from $30 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Discussing the sector, the…

5 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty resumed with an Outperform at RBC Capital

RBC Capital resumed coverage of Bowhead Specialty (BOW) with an Outperform rating and $33 price target as part of a broader research note launching coverage on P&C insurance carriers and…

6 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. Prices Senior Notes Offering

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW) (the “Company”, “Bowhead Specialty”, “we” or “our”) today announced that it priced a public offering of $150 million aggregate pr...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $29 from $31 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $29 from $31 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

6 months ago - TheFly

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2025

Gross written premiums rose 18% year over year to $232 million, with adjusted net income up 25.5% and a combined ratio of 95.4%. Technology-driven efficiencies reduced the expense ratio to 29.5%, and strong growth was seen in casualty, healthcare, and Baleen segments.

6 months ago - Transcripts

Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BOW), a specialty lines insurance group focused on providing casualty, professional liability and healthcare liability insurance produ...

6 months ago - Business Wire

Bowhead Specialty price target lowered to $40 from $43 at Citizens JMP

Citizens JMP lowered the firm’s price target on Bowhead Specialty (BOW) to $40 from $43 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm expects Q3 results for the…

7 months ago - TheFly