Kinsale Capital (US:KNSL) ZACKS·2025-04-18 14:20Core Insights - Wall Street analysts forecast Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) will report quarterly earnings of $3.15 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 10% and revenues of $424.32 million, which is an increase of 13.8% compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.2% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3] Revenue Projections - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Net investment income' is $43.84 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +33.1% [5] - 'Revenues- Net Earned Premiums' is projected to reach $370.83 million, reflecting a change of +5.6% from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Revenues- Fee Income' is expected to be $9.37 million, showing a year-over-year change of +15.8% [5] Expense and Ratio Estimates - Analysts predict the 'Expense Ratio' will reach 21.0%, up from 20.7% in the same quarter last year [6] - The 'Combined Ratio' is expected to be 86.9%, compared to 79.5% a year ago [6] - The average prediction for the 'Loss Ratio' is 65.9%, an increase from 58.8% in the previous year [6] Stock Performance - Kinsale Capital Group shares have returned +5.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -6.9% change [7] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the near future [7]