Kingstone CompaniesKINS
KINS
About: Kingstone Companies Inc is a multi-line regional property and casualty insurance holding company. It offers insurance policies to small and mid-sized businesses as well as to individuals.
Employees: 99
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Funds holding %
of 7,311 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
894% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $6.96M | Put options by funds: $700K
250% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 6
136% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 33 | Existing positions reduced: 14
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+1) [Q1 2025]
48% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $57.3M [Q4 2024] → $84.7M (+$27.4M) [Q1 2025]
25% more funds holding
Funds holding: 60 [Q4 2024] → 75 (+15) [Q1 2025]
6.5% more ownership
Funds ownership: 30.55% [Q4 2024] → 37.05% (+6.5%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for KINS.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about KINS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Accesswire
1 week ago
Kingstone Announces its Addition to Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 Indexes
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that it has been added as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000® Index, with automatic inclusion in the small-cap Russell 2000® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens on Monday, June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. Meryl Golden, Chief Executive Officer at Kingstone, stated, "The past year has been transformational for Kingstone, and we are pleased to have earned inclusion in the Russell indexes, among the most widely recognized benchmarks for small-cap stocks.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Kingstone's Reinsurance Program: Why it is a Cornerstone of Growth
KINS boosts its catastrophe reinsurance limit by 57% with minimal cost impact, fueling capital efficiency and premium growth.
Neutral
Accesswire
2 weeks ago
Kingstone Announces its 2025/2026 Catastrophe Reinsurance Placement
KINGSTON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2025 / Kingstone Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:KINS) (the "Company" or "Kingstone"), a Northeast regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today announced that its catastrophe reinsurance program for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 has been finalized. Meryl Golden, Chief Executive Officer at Kingstone, stated, "I am pleased to announce the successful completion of our 2025/2026 catastrophe reinsurance placement with favorable economic terms.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Kingstone's Policy Growth Steady: Will it Fuel Premium Acceleration?
KINS rides on new policies and premium growth as rivals exit key markets, aiming for stronger profits in 2025.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Kingstone Companies Stock Down 3% YTD: Should You Buy the Dip?
KINS stock lags the market YTD, but strong 2025 earnings guidance and margin gains point to a turnaround in motion.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Kingstone Unlocks Growth In The Wake Of Market Disruption
Kingstone is taking advantage of the retreat of competitors in New York and is quickly gaining market share through independent agents. Net profit grew 172% in Q1, driven by higher premiums, lower claims frequency, and lower reinsurance. The renewal rights deal with AmGUARD could generate $25–35 million in additional premiums from Q3 2025.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
KINS Focuses on Personal Lines Business: Will This Accelerate Growth?
KINS sharpens its focus on personal lines, digital tools and underwriting discipline to drive regional growth.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Kingstone Returns to Profitability: Can It Retain the Momentum?
KINS returns to profit with a 1610 bps net margin boost and eyes growth as rivals exit the personal property space.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
KINS vs. UFCS: Which Regional Insurer Offers Better Value Investment?
Despite a rise in catastrophic events, the property and casualty insurance industry is projected to grow, supported by a strong emphasis on personalized products and enhanced customer engagement through digital innovation. Higher premium volumes —driven by solid policyholder retention, broader exposure across business lines and favorable pricing — are helping insurers sustain profitability.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Kingstone Companies: Still Improving
Kingstone Companies delivered strong 1Q25 results, with top-line growth of 40% year-over-year, driven by higher prices and new business. Core business premiums surged due to a 68% increase in new business count and a 19% higher renewal average premium in property lines. Net profit margins improved nearly 400 basis points year-over-year, despite a typical seasonal dip in first quarter profitability.
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