Seven analysts keep Reduce view for James River Group Holdings stock at USD 5.75 target

Published on 10/16/2026 at 02:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

A USD 5.75 target and Reduce view were reported on October 13, 2026. James River Group Holdings stock has Q3 results due November 2.

Analyst pressure and calendar

Seven analysts supported a Reduce consensus and USD 5.75 average target on October 13, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 161.34 million, while earnings per share came to USD 0.20.
James River Group Holdings is scheduled to hold its annual meeting on October 22, 2026.

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James River Group Holdings (US46990A1025) faced a seven-analyst Reduce consensus and a USD 5.75 average target on October 13, 2026, according to MarketBeat. The setup combines a cautious rating with a scheduled test of the insurer's earnings recovery.

Recent events changed the setup

James River announced a director appointment on June 9, 2026, then reported second-quarter revenue of USD 161.34 million and earnings per share of USD 0.20 for the period ended June 30, 2026. The revenue figure exceeded the USD 135.50 million consensus, while earnings per share missed the USD 0.24 estimate, according to MarketBeat.

On October 13, 2026, the same MarketBeat report said seven analysts held a Reduce consensus and placed the average 12-month target at USD 5.75. UBS had lowered its target from USD 4.75 to USD 4.00, while Truist cut its target from USD 6.00 to USD 5.00 in August, according to the report.

What does the target mean for value?

The target comparison remains wide: JRVR traded at USD 3.71 on October 13, 2026, against the USD 5.75 average target. That places the quoted target 54.72 percent above the stock price, but the Reduce consensus shows that analysts also weigh the earnings miss and insurance execution risks.

Three dates frame the next steps

James River's annual meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026, according to its proxy history. MarketBeat estimates third-quarter results for November 2, 2026, after the market closes, with the conference call set for November 3, 2026.

Insurance mix remains central

James River owns specialty property and casualty insurance businesses focused on small and middle-market casualty risks in the U.S. excess and surplus lines market. The company says approximately 85 percent of gross written premiums came from excess and surplus lines in fiscal year 2025, while 97 percent came from casualty insurance, according to its company overview.