Kingstone Companies (KINS) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $18.58, +0.76% vs the prior close of $18.44.
- Volume 49.20K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
KINS rises 0.8% to $18.58. Closed at $18.58, +0.76% vs the prior close of $18.44. Day range $18.53–$18.97, opened at $18.64.
KINS daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — KINS rises 0.8% to $18.58
- Closed at $18.58, +0.76% vs the prior close of $18.44. Day range $18.53–$18.97, opened at $18.64.
- Volume was 49.20K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 93.08K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($19.23) and +7.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.27).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 11.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — KINS dips 0.6% to $18.44
- Closed at $18.44, -0.65% vs the prior close of $18.56. Day range $18.22–$18.52, opened at $18.45.
- Volume was 58.70K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 93.27K.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.26) and +6.8% vs its 200-day average ($17.26).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 11.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — KINS dips 1.1% to $18.56
- Closed at $18.56, -1.09% vs the prior close of $18.76. Day range $18.37–$18.92, opened at $18.88.
- Volume was 49.00K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 93.80K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($19.30) and +7.5% vs its 200-day average ($17.26).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — KINS rises 1.5% to $18.76
- Closed at $18.76, +1.49% vs the prior close of $18.49. Day range $18.58–$18.92, opened at $18.73.
- Volume was 71.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 93.65K.
- Price is -2.9% vs its 50-day average ($19.33) and +8.8% vs its 200-day average ($17.25).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 10.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — KINS dips 2.9% to $18.49
- Closed at $18.49, -2.89% vs the prior close of $19.04. Day range $18.41–$19.21, opened at $19.16.
- Volume was 76.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 94.45K.
- Price is -4.5% vs its 50-day average ($19.36) and +7.2% vs its 200-day average ($17.25).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — KINS rises 2.5% to $19.04
- Closed at $19.04, +2.48% vs the prior close of $18.58. Day range $18.57–$19.07, opened at $18.57.
- Volume was 44.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 95.58K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -1.8% vs its 50-day average ($19.39) and +10.4% vs its 200-day average ($17.24).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 74% of that range, 8.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — KINS rises 0.5% to $18.58
- Closed at $18.58, +0.49% vs the prior close of $18.49. Day range $18.33–$18.72, opened at $18.35.
- Volume was 41.40K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 96.16K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.42) and +7.8% vs its 200-day average ($17.23).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 11.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — KINS dips 0.3% to $18.49
- Closed at $18.49, -0.32% vs the prior close of $18.55. Day range $18.46–$18.78, opened at $18.62.
- Volume was 35.40K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 96.43K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($19.45) and +7.4% vs its 200-day average ($17.22).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — KINS ends flat (+0.3%) to $18.55, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $18.55, +0.27% vs the prior close of $18.50. Day range $18.41–$18.91, opened at $18.52.
- Volume was 75.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 97.10K.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($19.48) and +7.8% vs its 200-day average ($17.21).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — KINS rises 2.0% to $18.50
- Closed at $18.50, +1.98% vs the prior close of $18.14. Day range $18.17–$18.57, opened at $18.20.
- Volume was 68.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 97.85K.
- Price is -5.1% vs its 50-day average ($19.50) and +7.6% vs its 200-day average ($17.20).
- 52-week range $13.83–$20.90; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 11.5% below the 52-week high.
KINS latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about KINS in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 26, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 24, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 4.01 — Changed its outside auditor.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $65.85M (prior year $52.29M) (+25.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $15.47M (prior year $11.25M) (+37.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.05 (prior year $0.78) (+34.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 16, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Jun 23, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Things to know before you trade KINS
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jul 16, 2026, May 7, 2026, Apr 17, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.44% (largest 4.2%).
- Liquidity: about 73.89K shares (≈$1.37M) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $18.58 vs a range of $13.83–$20.90 (67% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 11, 2026 ($0.06/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 4 open-market buys, 1 sales; latest: Thomas Newgarden bought 8,000 shares on May 29, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 24, 2026; 8-K Aug 7, 2026; 10-Q Aug 7, 2026.
- Share count: 14.48M shares outstanding (Aug 4, 2026), +2.4% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance.
KINS market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18.64 | 18.97 | 18.53 | 18.58 | 49.20K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18.45 | 18.52 | 18.22 | 18.44 | 58.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18.88 | 18.92 | 18.37 | 18.56 | 49.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18.73 | 18.92 | 18.58 | 18.76 | 71.50K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 19.16 | 19.21 | 18.41 | 18.49 | 76.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 18.57 | 19.07 | 18.57 | 19.04 | 44.40K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18.35 | 18.72 | 18.33 | 18.58 | 41.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 18.62 | 18.78 | 18.46 | 18.49 | 35.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 18.52 | 18.91 | 18.41 | 18.55 | 75.90K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 18.20 | 18.57 | 18.17 | 18.50 | 68.00K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 17.57 | 18.17 | 17.40 | 18.14 | 85.00K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 17.98 | 17.98 | 17.52 | 17.58 | 86.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 17.94 | 18.03 | 17.66 | 17.87 | 76.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 18.35 | 18.35 | 17.95 | 17.98 | 86.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 18.25 | 18.46 | 18.13 | 18.25 | 70.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 18.72 | 18.98 | 18.14 | 18.30 | 88.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 19.04 | 19.18 | 18.51 | 18.57 | 97.10K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 19.32 | 19.32 | 18.78 | 19.03 | 104.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 19.18 | 19.42 | 19.14 | 19.18 | 69.70K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 19.60 | 19.60 | 18.96 | 19.11 | 144.60K |
About Kingstone Companies
Kingstone Companies (KINS) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance”. Its business address is in KINGSTON, NY. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 33992.
KINS board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Meryl S. Golden | CEO, President | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Thomas Newgarden | Director | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Pranav Pasricha | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Manmohan Singh | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Floyd R Tupper | Director | Jan 5, 2026 |
| William L Yankus | Director | Apr 17, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Victor J Brodsky | Chief Accounting Officer | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Minlei Chen | Chief Actuary and Senior VP | Jun 23, 2026 |
| David Craven Fernandez | SVP, Chief Claims Officer | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Meryl S. Golden | CEO, President | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Randy L Patten | CFO, VP and Treasurer | Aug 26, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Thomas Newgarden | Buy | 8,000 | $14.99 |
| May 28, 2026 | Thomas Newgarden | Buy | 6,000 | $15.50 |
| May 13, 2026 | Thomas Newgarden | Buy | 15,201 | $14.36 |
| May 12, 2026 | Thomas Newgarden | Buy | 15,301 | $14.52 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | William L Yankus | Sale | 13,500 | $18.00 |
KINS financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $214.87M | $40.77M | 2.88 | $75.86M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $155.14M | $18.36M | 1.48 | $57.95M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $144.19M | $-6.17M | -0.57 | $-11.33M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $130.16M | $-22.52M | -2.12 | $-915.52K |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $161.23M | $-7.38M | -0.70 | $24.35M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $477.93M, total liabilities $348.77M, cash $8.98M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
KINS earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.80 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.75 |
| May 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.15 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.64 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.22 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.59 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.82 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.47 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.20 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.37 |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.19 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.45 |
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