Jon Christianson Sells 515 Shares of Palomar (NASDAQ:PLMR) Stock

by · The Cerbat Gem

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMRGet Free Report) President Jon Christianson sold 515 shares of Palomar stock in a transaction that occurred on Saturday, January 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.75, for a total value of $62,701.25. Following the sale, the president directly owned 65,421 shares in the company, valued at $7,965,006.75. This trade represents a 0.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.

Jon Christianson also recently made the following trade(s):

  • On Saturday, January 31st, Jon Christianson sold 515 shares of Palomar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.75, for a total transaction of $62,701.25.
  • On Thursday, January 29th, Jon Christianson sold 1,158 shares of Palomar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $122.04, for a total transaction of $141,322.32.
  • On Thursday, January 29th, Jon Christianson sold 1,158 shares of Palomar stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $122.04, for a total transaction of $141,322.32.
  • On Wednesday, January 28th, Jon Christianson sold 1,991 shares of Palomar stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.88, for a total transaction of $238,681.08.
  • On Tuesday, December 23rd, Jon Christianson sold 1,691 shares of Palomar stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $139.50, for a total transaction of $235,894.50.
  • On Tuesday, November 18th, Jon Christianson sold 522 shares of Palomar stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $128.84, for a total value of $67,254.48.

Palomar Stock Up 0.5%

Palomar stock traded up $0.63 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $124.22. 240,836 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 180,129. The stock has a market cap of $3.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.38 and a beta of 0.44. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $127.67 and its 200-day moving average is $123.57. Palomar Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $104.47 and a 12 month high of $175.85.

Palomar (NASDAQ:PLMRGet Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 6th. The company reported $2.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.45. Palomar had a return on equity of 21.93% and a net margin of 22.59%.The business had revenue of $244.66 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $207.98 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.23 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Palomar Holdings, Inc. will post 5.99 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Palomar

Here are the key news stories impacting Palomar this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Palomar closed the acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, expanding its surety capabilities and product mix — a strategic tuck‑in that can add premium, diversify risk exposure and support growth in specialty lines. BCP Completes Sale of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company
  • Neutral Sentiment: Palomar will report Q4 and full‑year 2025 results after the close on Feb 11, 2026, with a conference call Feb 12 — an event that typically drives short‑term volume and volatility as investors update estimates and listen for management commentary on reserve development, underwriting margin, and growth. Earnings Release & Conference Call
  • Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders (including the CEO, President, CFO and other senior executives) sold shares on Jan. 29 and Jan. 31, reducing positions by low-single-digit percentages in many cases. Heavy insider selling can signal liquidity taking or tax/comp planning, but it may concern some investors about insider confidence or timing ahead of earnings. Representative coverage of recent insider sales is here. CEO Sells Stock (Example)

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently issued reports on PLMR shares. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Palomar from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Palomar from $145.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Wall Street Zen raised Palomar from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their target price on Palomar from $170.00 to $171.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Palomar currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $159.50.

Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Palomar

Institutional Trading of Palomar

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PLMR. Osaic Holdings Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Palomar by 93.7% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 19,370 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,933,000 after purchasing an additional 9,371 shares during the last quarter. Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC purchased a new stake in Palomar in the 3rd quarter valued at about $1,459,000. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its stake in Palomar by 11.1% in the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 456,172 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,258,000 after acquiring an additional 45,665 shares in the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd increased its position in shares of Palomar by 434.6% during the third quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 36,496 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,261,000 after acquiring an additional 29,669 shares during the period. Finally, Hussman Strategic Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Palomar during the third quarter worth approximately $2,452,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.25% of the company’s stock.

Palomar Company Profile

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Palomar Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: PLMR) is a specialty insurance holding company focused on providing medical stop-loss coverage and related administrative services to self-funded employer health plans in the United States. The firm operates through two primary business segments—Medical Stop-Loss and Specialty Program Management—to deliver tailored risk protection and comprehensive program administration.

In its Medical Stop-Loss segment, Palomar underwrites excess and aggregate stop-loss policies designed to shield self-insured employers from catastrophic medical claims that exceed pre-determined retention levels.

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