Fintel reports that on January 12, 2026, Oppenheimer initiated coverage of American Coastal Insurance (NasdaqCM:ACIC) with a Perform recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 26.26% Upside
As of December 21, 2025, the average one-year price target for American Coastal Insurance is $14.28/share. The forecasts range from a low of $14.14 to a high of $14.70. The average price target represents an increase of 26.26% from its latest reported closing price of $11.31 / share.
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The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 1.63.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 278 funds or institutions reporting positions in American Coastal Insurance. This is an increase of 2 owner(s) or 0.72% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to ACIC is 0.07%, an increase of 1.06%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 1.82% to 17,113K shares. 
The put/call ratio of ACIC is 0.95, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Tieton Capital Management holds 1,225K shares representing 2.54% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,192K shares , representing an increase of 2.69%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ACIC by 6.51% over the last quarter.
DG Capital Management holds 982K shares representing 2.04% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 901K shares , representing an increase of 8.32%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ACIC by 27.68% over the last quarter.
Empyrean Capital Partners holds 940K shares representing 1.95% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Punch & Associates Investment Management holds 724K shares representing 1.50% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 596K shares , representing an increase of 17.62%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in ACIC by 17.18% over the last quarter.
IWM - iShares Russell 2000 ETF holds 657K shares representing 1.36% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 690K shares , representing a decrease of 5.01%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in ACIC by 7.60% over the last quarter.
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