FY2026 EPS Estimates for Markel Group Increased by Analyst

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Markel Group in a report released on Wednesday, November 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $108.84 for the year, up from their prior forecast of $105.87. 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 2026 earnings at $29.75 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $28.59 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $27.22 EPS.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The insurance provider reported $30.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $22.77 by $8.13. Markel Group had a return on equity of 7.91% and a net margin of 12.99%.The company had revenue of $3.93 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.77 billion.

A number of other analysts have also recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Markel Group in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. Cowen reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Markel Group in a research report on Tuesday, October 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,930.50.

Markel Group Stock Down 0.2%

MKL opened at $2,036.00 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.59, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The company has a market capitalization of $25.67 billion, a PE ratio of 12.75 and a beta of 0.77. Markel Group has a 1-year low of $1,621.89 and a 1-year high of $2,109.91. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $1,952.50 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $1,952.28.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Markel Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Markel Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $870,000. WBI Investments LLC bought a new stake in Markel Group during the third quarter worth approximately $291,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. raised its position in Markel Group by 672.6% during the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,298 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $2,481,000 after purchasing an additional 1,130 shares during the period. Danske Bank A S purchased a new stake in Markel Group during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,412,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Markel Group in the third quarter worth $94,000. 77.12% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Markel Group Company Profile

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.