Neptune Insurance (NP) stock drops 4% in 2026’s first session as risk appetite cools
NEW YORK, Jan 2, 2026, 15:01 ET — Regular session Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc (NYSE: NP) shares fell about 4% to $27.99 in afternoon trading on Friday, underperforming the broader market in the first U.S. session of 2026. The move matters because Neptune is a recently listed name that has drawn momentum interest, and early-year rebalancing can amplify swings in smaller, newer stocks. It also lands as investors refocus on the macro outlook for rates and growth, a key driver for insurance-related valuations because insurers invest premiums largely in bonds and rate expectations can change sector sentiment quickly. U.S. stocks