Insider Trading February 2, 2026

Palomar Holdings President Disposes of $204K in Stock, Exercises Options for Additional Shares

Insider sells 1,673 RSUs while also exercising options for 4,109 shares as the specialty insurer posts strong recent results and completes strategic deals

By Ajmal Hussain PLMR
Palomar Holdings President Disposes of $204K in Stock, Exercises Options for Additional Shares
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Jon Christianson, president of Palomar Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PLMR), sold 1,673 restricted stock units on January 29 and 31, 2026, for roughly $204,025 and concurrently exercised options that converted to 4,109 shares at no cost. The company, a specialty insurer with a $3.29 billion market value, has shown robust revenue growth and recent acquisitive and financing activity ahead of an earnings report scheduled for February 18, 2026.

Key Points

  • Jon Christianson sold 1,673 RSUs on January 29 and 31, 2026, at prices ranging from $121.7473 to $122.043, totaling about $204,025.
  • On the same dates Christianson exercised options that converted to 4,109 shares at an exercise price of $0.00; he now directly owns 65,421 Palomar shares.
  • Palomar, a specialty insurer with a market value of $3.29 billion, reported strong Q3 2025 results and completed the acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company while securing $450 million in unsecured financing.

Jon Christianson, president of Palomar Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PLMR), reported the sale of 1,673 shares of common stock granted as restricted stock units (RSUs) on January 29 and January 31, 2026. The transactions were completed at prices between $121.7473 and $122.043, producing gross proceeds of approximately $204,025.

On the same dates, Christianson exercised options that resulted in the issuance of 4,109 shares of common stock, recorded at an exercise price of $0.00. After accounting for the sales and the option exercises, Christianson is listed as the direct owner of 65,421 Palomar shares.


Valuation and recent performance

Palomar is currently valued at about $3.29 billion. Over the last 12 months the company’s share price has increased by 16%. InvestingPro analysis, cited in company reporting, indicates Palomar appears undervalued when compared to its estimated Fair Value. The company is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.4 and a price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio of 0.36. Palomar has also registered near 55% revenue growth, according to the same analysis.

InvestingPro further highlights that the stock is trading at a relatively low P/E ratio in relation to near-term earnings growth and notes that a comprehensive Pro Research Report is available for Palomar and more than 1,400 other U.S. equities.


Recent operational and financing developments

Palomar reported a strong third quarter for 2025, posting earnings per share of $2.01, well ahead of the $1.57 consensus estimate. Revenue for that quarter came in at $597.2 million, exceeding the expected $540.07 million.

The company has completed the acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company, a transaction that followed the completion of the sale of Gray Surety by private equity firm BCP to Palomar. To support its operations and strategic activity, Palomar secured $450 million in new unsecured financing, comprised of a $150 million revolving facility and a $300 million term loan.

On the equity research front, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods increased its price target for Palomar to $170 and maintained an Outperform rating.


Upcoming catalyst

Investors should note that Palomar is scheduled to report earnings on February 18, 2026. That report will provide an updated data point on whether recent revenue momentum and integration of acquisitions are translating into continued near-term earnings growth.


What the transactions mean on the record

The filings show a paired set of insider actions: a partial disposition of RSUs for cash proceeds and the simultaneous conversion of options into shares at no exercise cost. The filings leave Christianson with 65,421 direct shares. The record contains no additional commentary from company executives about the trades.

Given Palomar’s recent financial results, completed acquisition, and fresh financing, the company’s near-term operating picture will be further clarified by its February earnings release.

Risks

  • Near-term earnings and integration risks tied to the acquisition of The Gray Casualty & Surety Company and the company's ability to translate recent revenue growth into sustained profits - impacts the insurance and financial sectors.
  • Market reaction risk ahead of Palomar's scheduled earnings release on February 18, 2026, which could affect investor sentiment and share price volatility - impacts capital markets and insurance stocks.
  • Reliance on newly secured unsecured financing may expose Palomar to refinancing or liquidity considerations if operating results deviate from projections - impacts the company's credit profile and financial sector counterparties.

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