Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (SLDE) Stock Price & Analysis
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (SLDE) closed at USD 27.75 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.36% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 27.11; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 27.05–27.97 on volume of 1,388,813 shares. Market capitalization is $3.24B, with a 52-week range of USD 14.56–27.97 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
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Key facts (SLDE)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $1.39B, net income $556M (40.0% margin), free cash flow $1.03B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 5.8x (avg 5.8x at the last 1 fiscal year-ends), net cash $1.21B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold SLDE (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Strong Buy (mean 1.40 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 26.4 (range 22–28).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +79.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +19.5% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 0.84, revenue estimate $423M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SLDE)
| USD | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $847M | $1.16B | $1.39B |
| Net income | $201M | $444M | $556M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.66 | $3.36 | — |
| Free cash flow | $544M | $795M | $1.03B |
| Net margin | 23.8% | 38.4% | 40.0% |
| Revenue growth | — | +36.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $493M | $1.20B | — |
| Total debt | $39.2M | $33.7M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (SLDE)
P/E 5.8x · P/S 2.3x · EV/Sales 1.5x · P/FCF 3.1x · P/B 2.7x · FCF yield 31.92% · Earnings yield 17.15% · Buyback yield (TTM) 7.12% · Net cash $1.21B · EV $2.03B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 5.8x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (SLDE)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold SLDE. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Einhorn | Greenlight Capital | 0.84% | $32.7M | Unchanged |
Analysts (SLDE)
Consensus Strong Buy (mean 1.40 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 26.4 (low 22, high 28).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | Citizens | Target raised | Market Outperform | $27 → $28 |
| 2026-08-03 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $24 → $26 |
| 2026-07-30 | Citizens | Target raised | Market Outperform | $25 → $27 |
| 2026-07-29 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $27 → $28 |
| 2026-07-08 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $23 → $24 |
| 2026-07-07 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $31 → $27 |
| 2026-07-06 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Overweight → Equal-Weight | $23 → $20 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SLDE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2025-06-16) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +79.0% | +19.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +79.4% | +14.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 39.1% | 42.0% |
| Max drawdown | -20.0% (Dec 2025→Jan 2026) | -42.6% (Jun 2025→Aug 2025) |
SLDE suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Purple Re | “As described above, we entered into a catastrophe reinsurance agreement with Purple Re, which provides coverage for $660 million of losses and loss adjustment expenses in excess of $1 billion, collateralized by the proceeds of the issuance.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Mar 2, 2026.
SLDE company outlook (results filed Jul 28, 2026)
- “The Company reiterated its expectations to generate gross written premiums in the range of $1.85 billion to $1.95 billion.”
- “The Company also reiterated its expectations to generate full year net income in the range of $455 million to $470 million.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
SLDE analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.84 | $0.56 | +48.7% | $422.7M | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.08 | $1.11 | -2.5% | $396.2M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.00 | $3.56 | +12.3% | $1.52B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $3.64 | $3.52 | +3.4% | $1.56B | 5 |
SLDE options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±12.3% (±$3.42) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 27, 2026. Over the last 5 reports the stock moved ±7.7% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 41.9% | ±12.3% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 37.7% | ±16.2% |
| Apr 16, 2027 | 175 | 41.4% | ±24.2% |
30-day implied volatility 39.8% vs 37.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.06. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC)
| Price | USD 27.75 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.36% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 27.11 |
| Open | USD 27.05 |
| Day Range | USD 27.05 – 27.97 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 14.56 – 27.97 |
| Volume | 1,388,813 shares |
| Market Cap | $3.24B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SLDE)
Nexqual's technical model rates SLDE "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 70.67 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 24.29) |
| MACD | 0.99 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SLDE)
Wall Street analysts rate SLDE "Strong Buy" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 26.4 (range USD 22–28), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Strong Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 26.4 |
| High Target | USD 28 |
| Low Target | USD 22 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SLDE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.84 |
| Revenue Estimate | $422.71M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.06 vs est 0.86 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.02 vs est 0.86 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.23 vs est 0.88 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.79 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SLDE)
| Total Revenue | $1.39B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +47.90% |
| Gross Margin | +67.94% |
| Operating Margin | +46.38% |
| Profit Margin | +40.02% |
| ROE | +53.88% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.03 |
| Current Ratio | 1.46 |
| Total Cash | $1.24B |
| Total Debt | $38.65M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $1.03B (74.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SLDE)
Nexqual rates Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.'s overall financial health "Strong" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +48% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 68%, operating 46% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.24B cash and investments vs $30M debt (Jun 2026, SEC), net cash |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $1.03B (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), 74% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 54%, ROA 14.4% |
Ownership (SLDE)
| Insider Ownership | +43.87% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +52.47% |
| Shares Outstanding | 116.81M |
| Float | 57.66M |
| Short % of Float | +11.15% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Leadership (SLDE)
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. is led by Bruce Thomas Lucas, Founder, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
| Founder, CEO & Chairman | Bruce Thomas Lucas |
|---|---|
| Co-Founder, COO, President & Director | Shannon Elizabeth Lucas |
| Chief Financial Officer | Anastasios George Omiridis |
| Chief Marketing Officer | Rachel Carr |
| Senior Vice President of Data Analytics | Vern Kirchhoff C.F.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (SLDE)
Notable institutional backers of Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. include SmallCap World Fund Inc, American Century Companies Inc, Capital Group, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 3.84% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.64% |
| Capital Group | 2.57% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.41% |
| Federated Hermes, Inc. | 1.96% |
| UBS Group AG | 1.84% |
| Hood River Capital Management LLC | 1.61% |
| DME Capital Management, LP | 1.44% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 6.25% |
| BlackRock | 4.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:23 UTC.
From Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-02)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We believe our proprietary technology combined with our highly experienced and entrepreneurial leadership team allow us to make better underwriting decisions that generate higher margins for our business.
- We believe our proprietary technology, disciplined underwriting standards and highly technical underwriting talent allow us to make better underwriting decisions that generate higher margins for our business.
- Our underwriting technology has been an important component of our success and is backed by our proprietary approximately $8.9 trillion TIV underwriting and claims dataset, which provides us with real-time intelligence to drive superior decision making.
- We utilize the Duck Creek policy management system, which enables us, through partner integrations and our own proprietary technology, to calculate replacement costs and obtain real-time loss history on each application prior to binding, generate policyholder forms and manage and calculate the estimated reinsurance costs at the point of sale.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Changes in regulation may reduce our profitability and limit our growth.
- We cannot predict with certainty the effect any enacted, proposed or future state or federal legislation or NAIC initiatives may have on the conduct of our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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