** American Coastal Insurance's ACIC.O shares rise 3.6% to $12.25 in extended trading
** ACIC announces special cash dividend of $0.75 per share, payable to shareholders of record on January 2, 2026
** Meanwhile, ACIC will host a executive fireside chat on January 14, offering an overview of the company's initiatives, operational strategies, and financial outlook
** Lone analyst covering the stock rates it "buy" and has a $14 PT - data compiled by LSEG
** As of last close, ACIC stock down 8.7% YTD
(Reporting by Arasu Kannagi Basil in Bengaluru)
((ArasuKannagi.Basil@thomsonreuters.com))