Welcome to our dedicated page for Kingsway Finl news (Ticker: KFS), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Kingsway Finl stock.
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (NYSE: KFS) regularly issues news and updates that reflect its role as a Search Fund–driven acquirer and operator of asset-light, recurring-revenue services businesses. This news page aggregates press releases and third-party coverage related to Kingsway’s financial results, acquisitions, and segment developments.
Recent announcements highlight quarterly earnings results for the Kingsway Search Xcelerator (KSX) and Extended Warranty segments, including revenue trends and reconciliations of GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA. Investors following KFS news can review how management characterizes segment performance, cash sales in Extended Warranty, and the contribution of newly acquired businesses to Kingsway’s run-rate adjusted EBITDA.
Another major category of Kingsway news involves acquisition activity. Press releases describe KSX transactions such as the purchase of Roundhouse Electric & Equipment Co., Inc. in industrial electric motor services, the acquisitions of AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Corp (Advanced Plumbing and Drain) and Southside Plumbing in commercial and residential plumbing services, and the expansion of Ravix Group, Inc. through its acquisitions of The HR Team, Inc. and Ledgers, Inc. These announcements often detail transaction structure, expected unaudited revenue and adjusted EBITDA, and how each business fits Kingsway’s focus on asset-light, recurring-revenue services.
News items also cover capital markets and corporate actions, including a 2025 private placement of common stock and the related S-1 registration statement for resale of shares issued in that transaction and in connection with an acquisition. In addition, Kingsway publishes notices about upcoming and completed earnings conference calls, providing dial-in details and webcast links for investors.
By reviewing the KFS news feed, readers can track how Kingsway executes its public Search Fund strategy, adds new operating companies, and reports segment-level performance over time. Investors and researchers may wish to revisit this page regularly for the latest earnings releases, acquisition announcements, and corporate updates.
Kingsway (NYSE:KFS) announced its Board approved a proposed corporate name change to Kingsway Corporation and a proposed stock ticker change to KWY.
The changes are subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on May 18, 2026. According to the company, the moves aim to better reflect business evolution and clarify the equity story as a majority of revenues and adjusted EBITDA now come from its Kingsway Search Xcelerator segment.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) announced that the Board has elected Adam J. Patinkin as Chairman, effective March 16, 2026. Terence M. Kavanagh, who served as Chairman for twelve years, will remain on the Board as Vice-Chairman.
Management highlights include supportive statements from JT Fitzgerald, President and CEO, praising both leadership transition and continuity as Kingsway pursues its search-fund acquisition strategy.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) reported strong top-line growth in 2025 with consolidated revenue of $135.0M (+23.4% YoY) and Q4 revenue of $38.6M (+30.1% YoY). KSX led gains: Q4 revenue $20.3M (+63.6%) and FY revenue $64.2M (+58.5%).
KSX adjusted EBITDA rose materially while Extended Warranty margins compressed. Portfolio LTM EBITDA is reported at $22.0M–$23.0M. Company targets 3–5 KSX acquisitions in 2026 and budgets double‑digit organic growth across segments.
Kingsway (NYSE:KFS) will host an Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, May 18, 2026 following its Annual General Meeting. Management, including CEO JT Fitzgerald and CFO Kent A. Hansen, will present prepared remarks beginning at 9:30 am ET and run until midday.
The event is in-person (RSVP required) and virtual; a live webcast with video, audio, and slides will be available on the company investor website, and virtual attendees can participate in the Q&A.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) will report results for the three and 12 months ended December 31, 2025, after market close on Thursday, March 12, 2026. A conference call and webcast are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day, with replay details provided.
Kingsway (NYSE:KFS) announced on January 7, 2026 that its subsidiary Ravix Group closed the acquisition of Ledgers, Inc. on January 5, 2026. Ledgers provides outsourced accounting to small businesses and nonprofits and produced an unaudited pro-forma adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 million for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025.
The deal expands Ravix's geographic footprint into the Midwest, further diversifies customer end-markets, and is funded with a mix of cash on hand, debt financing, and a seller note; Ravix supplied 100% of required equity capital, with no additional parent funding needed.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) reported Q3 2025 consolidated revenue of $37.2 million, up 37.0% year-over-year, driven by KSX revenue of $19.0 million (+104.2%) and Extended Warranty revenue of $18.2 million (+2.0%). Consolidated net loss was $2.4 million for the quarter.
Twelve-month run-rate adjusted EBITDA for owned businesses was $20.5M–$22.5M; KSX run-rate adjusted EBITDA rose to $15.5M–$16.5M versus $9.0M–$10.0M a year ago. Extended Warranty cash sales increased 14.2%. Total net debt was $61.4 million as of September 30, 2025. Recent acquisitions include Roundhouse for $22.4M and multiple skilled-trades targets.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) will report financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2025 after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025. A conference call and live webcast are scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET on November 6, 2025, with domestic and international dial-in numbers and a replay available via webcast and phone using passcode 53169.
Investors can join the live webcast at the provided URL and access the replay via the same webcast link or replay phone numbers.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) announced on October 21, 2025 that Colter Hanson joined as an Operator-in-Residence in the Kingsway Search Xcelerator segment (KSX).
Hanson will search for an acquisition focused on Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) companies in the Midwest, operating from Minneapolis, MN. His background includes work as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, a mechanical engineering degree from the United States Naval Academy, service as a nuclear submarine officer, Pentagon operations support, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Kingsway Financial Services (NYSE:KFS) has announced the acquisition of Southside Plumbing, a leading commercial and residential plumbing services provider in Omaha, Nebraska, for a maximum purchase price of $6.75 million. The deal includes $4.0 million cash at close, a $0.5 million seller note, and a potential earn-out of up to $1.125 million.
Southside Plumbing generates $4.0 million in pro-forma annual revenue and $0.9 million in pro-forma adjusted EBITDA. The company's customer base is 70% commercial and 30% residential, with approximately 70% of trailing 12-month revenues being recurring or reoccurring. The business has shown strong growth of about 20% per year in its service and repair segment.
To support growth, Kingsway Skilled Trades has secured a new credit facility with Newburyport Bank, featuring a fixed-rate commercial term loan at 7.5% with a 7-year amortization schedule, plus access to revolving and equipment credit lines.