Q2 EPS Estimates for Markel Group Lifted by Zacks Research

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Markel Group in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, April 29th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings of $24.92 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $24.81. The consensus estimate for Markel Group’s current full-year earnings is $96.25 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Markel Group’s Q4 2025 earnings at $24.26 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $92.48 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $30.81 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $113.26 EPS.

MKL has been the subject of several other research reports. StockNews.com cut Markel Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, February 14th. Royal Bank of Canada lifted their target price on shares of Markel Group from $1,750.00 to $2,025.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and five have assigned a hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Markel Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $1,702.20.

Markel Group Stock Performance

Shares of MKL stock opened at $1,877.25 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,823.35 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1,768.11. The company has a market cap of $23.86 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.43 and a beta of 0.70. Markel Group has a 12-month low of $1,491.03 and a 12-month high of $2,063.68.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 5th. The insurance provider reported $20.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $20.66 by ($0.15). Markel Group had a return on equity of 7.55% and a net margin of 16.34%.

Insider Activity at Markel Group

In other Markel Group news, CEO Thomas Sinnickson Gayner acquired 100 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $2,008.01 per share, with a total value of $200,801.00. Following the acquisition, the chief executive officer now directly owns 48,945 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $98,282,049.45. This represents a 0.20 % increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Steven A. Markel sold 800 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,856.80, for a total transaction of $1,485,440.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 64,868 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $120,446,902.40. This trade represents a 1.22 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders have sold 2,034 shares of company stock valued at $3,778,952 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.66% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Davis Selected Advisers increased its stake in shares of Markel Group by 27.9% during the 4th quarter. Davis Selected Advisers now owns 370,522 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $639,606,000 after purchasing an additional 80,922 shares during the last quarter. Boston Partners increased its stake in Markel Group by 17.6% during the fourth quarter. Boston Partners now owns 281,820 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $486,580,000 after acquiring an additional 42,178 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Markel Group in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $254,795,000. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its position in shares of Markel Group by 0.7% in the 4th quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 140,997 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $243,393,000 after acquiring an additional 915 shares during the period. Finally, Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. grew its holdings in shares of Markel Group by 19.3% during the 4th quarter. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. now owns 121,589 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $209,891,000 after purchasing an additional 19,657 shares in the last quarter. 77.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Markel Group

Markel Group Inc, a diverse holding company, engages in marketing and underwriting specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, allied lines, and other specialized property coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind.