Kingstone Companies stock gains 1.98 percent after record Q2 profit
Published on 10/04/2026 at 11:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Kingstone Companies stock (ISIN US4967191051) gained 1.98 percent to USD 18.50 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, after the insurer reported record second-quarter profitability. StockTitan reported on August 6, 2026 that Kingstone posted its most profitable quarter for the period ended June 30, 2026.
Record profit strengthens the case
Net income reached USD 15.5 million in Q2 2026, up 37.5 percent from the prior-year quarter, while diluted EPS rose to USD 1.05. Net premiums earned increased 30.8 percent to USD 60.5 million, and direct premiums written climbed 18.7 percent to USD 72.5 million, according to StockTitan.
The operating figures point to more than top-line expansion. Kingstone's GAAP net combined ratio was 70.2 percent in Q2 2026, while annualized return on equity reached 50.8 percent and net investment income rose 49.1 percent to USD 3.4 million.
Guidance keeps growth in view
At a September 23, 2026 investor conference, management reaffirmed 2026 guidance for direct written premium growth of 16-20 percent, a net combined ratio of 81-86 percent, diluted EPS of USD 2.20-2.90 and return on equity of 24-30 percent, as Investing.com reported.
The same presentation set a longer-term target of USD 500 million in premium by year-end 2029. Kingstone is expanding beyond its New York base into California and Connecticut, but catastrophe exposure and regulatory execution remain central variables for the property and casualty insurer.
Consensus target remains above price
The published 12-month consensus target is USD 24.00, which is 29.73 percent above the October 2 price of USD 18.50. The target comes from WallStSmart, while its displayed 52-week range is USD 13.00 to USD 21.00.
Kingstone Companies stock trades below yearly high
KINS was last at USD 18.50 on Nasdaq on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up USD 0.36 from the prior close of USD 18.14. The finance data snapshot showed market capitalization of USD 268.0 million and volume of 68,032 shares.
Kingstone Companies stock facts
- Company: Kingstone Companies, Inc.
- ISIN: US4967191051
- Ticker: KINS
- Trading venue: NASDAQ
- Price (as of October 2, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 18.50
- Market capitalization: USD 268.0 million (as of October 2, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 13.83-20.90
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance - Property and Casualty
Upcoming dates for Kingstone Companies stock
- October 9, 2026: CEO Meryl Golden participates in a FoolFest 2026 interview.
