Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW) Stock Forecast
BOW analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.14 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $34.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +0.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.51
- 52-week range
- $21.44 – $34.19
BOW analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
BOW price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
BOW earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.51 | $0.47 | $0.56 | $0.47 | +9.1% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.01 | $1.95 | $2.08 | $1.65 | +22.0% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.45 | $2.35 | $2.70 | $2.01 | +21.8% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
BOW revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $178.0M | $177.0M | $179.0M | +23.7% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $682.8M | $677.1M | $686.9M | +23.8% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $821.3M | $792.2M | $858.7M | +20.3% | 4 |
BOW EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
BOW revenue: reported and forecast
BOW EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.51 | $0.51 | $0.51 | +0.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.00 | $2.01 | $2.01 | $2.01 | $2.01 | +0.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.42 | $2.42 | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | +1.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
BOW earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 10 quarters; BOW beat in 9 of 9.
What analysts expect from BOW
7 analysts cover Bowhead Specialty; their consensus rating is hold (3.14 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $34.33, 0.4% above the latest close of $34.19. Analysts expect earnings of $2.01 per share for 2026, +22.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.45 per share on revenue of $821.3 million. Bowhead Specialty beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 9 quarters.
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BOW forecast FAQ
What is Bowhead Specialty's price target?
The average analyst price target for Bowhead Specialty is $34.33, 0.4% above the latest close of $34.19.
Is Bowhead Specialty a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Bowhead Specialty, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Bowhead Specialty's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.01 per share for 2026 (range $1.95 to $2.08); for 2027 the estimate is $2.45.
What is Bowhead Specialty's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $682.8 million, growth of 23.8%; for 2027 it is $821.3 million.
When does Bowhead Specialty report earnings?
Bowhead Specialty is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.51.
Does Bowhead Specialty usually beat earnings estimates?
Bowhead Specialty reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 9 quarters.