Compared to Estimates, Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

For the quarter ended June 2025, Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW) reported revenue of $133.26 million, up 34.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.37, compared to $0.28 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $130.63 million, representing a surprise of +2.02%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +2.78%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.36.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.Here is how Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Expense Ratio: 30.6% compared to the 31.6% average estimate based on three analysts.Combined Ratio: 96.8% versus 97.3% estimated by three analysts on average.Loss Ratio: 66.2% versus the three-analyst average estimate of 65.7%.Revenues- Net earned premiums: $119.14 million versus $116.53 million estimated by three analysts on average.Revenues- Other insurance-related income: $0.46 million compared to the $0.2 million average estimate based on three analysts.Revenues- Net investment income: $13.68 million compared to the $13.9 million average estimate based on three analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. here>>>Shares of Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. have returned -6.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.Only $1 to See All Zacks' Buys and SellsWe're not kidding.Several years ago, we shocked our members by offering them 30-day access to all our picks for the total sum of only $1. No obligation to spend another cent. Thousands have taken advantage of this opportunity.Thousands did not - they thought there must be a catch. Yes, we do have a reason. We want you to get acquainted with our portfolio services like Surprise Trader, Stocks Under $10, Technology Innovators, and more, that closed 256 positions with double- and triple-digit gains in 2024 alone.See Stocks Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Bowhead Specialty Holdings Inc. (BOW): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks