Markel Group Inc. $MKL Shares Bought by Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH

Key Points

• Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH increased its stake in Markel Group by 11.4% in Q4 to 7,646 shares (an additional 785 shares), worth about $16.43 million and roughly 0.06% of the company.
• Markel shares opened at $1,911.69 (down 0.9%), with a market cap of about $23.99 billion, a P/E of 11.26, a 52‑week range of $1,766.03–$2,207.59, and roughly 77.12% ownership by institutional investors.
• Analysts hold a consensus rating of "Hold" with a $2,100 average price target (two Buy, four Hold), and CEO Simon Wilson disclosed selling 100 shares in late February, leaving insiders with about 1.08% ownership.

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH raised its stake in Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL - Free Report) by 11.4% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 7,646 shares of the insurance provider's stock after acquiring an additional 785 shares during the quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned approximately 0.06% of Markel Group worth $16,434,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Hudson Value Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Markel Group by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Hudson Value Partners LLC now owns 3,517 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $7,630,000 after buying an additional 9 shares during the period. Pavion Blue Capital LLC raised its stake in shares of Markel Group by 0.4% during the 4th quarter. Pavion Blue Capital LLC now owns 1,591 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $3,420,000 after buying an additional 7 shares during the period. Evergreen Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $361,000. Sterling Investment Counsel LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $226,000. Finally, MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH raised its stake in shares of Markel Group by 62.6% during the 4th quarter. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH now owns 844 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $1,835,000 after buying an additional 325 shares during the period. 77.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Markel Group Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of MKL opened at $1,911.69 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a current ratio of 0.63. Markel Group Inc. has a one year low of $1,766.03 and a one year high of $2,207.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $23.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.26 and a beta of 0.79. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $1,967.59 and a 200 day moving average price of $2,021.69.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on MKL shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "buy (b+)" rating on shares of Markel Group in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Brean Capital started coverage on Markel Group in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. They set a "neutral" rating and a $2,100.00 target price for the company. Zacks Research downgraded Markel Group from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, January 19th. Wall Street Zen raised Markel Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, March 14th. Finally, Truist Financial upped their target price on Markel Group from $2,000.00 to $2,100.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Markel Group currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $2,100.00.

Insider Transactions at Markel Group

In other Markel Group news, CEO Simon Wilson sold 100 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $2,079.48, for a total value of $207,948.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,397 shares in the company, valued at $4,984,513.56. This represents a 4.00% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. 1.08% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Markel Group Profile

Markel Group NYSE: MKL is a diversified insurance holding company best known for underwriting specialty insurance products. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company provides a wide range of commercial property and casualty coverages tailored to niche and hard-to-place risks. Its underwriting operations focus on specialty lines across multiple industries, delivering customized policy structures, program administration, and claims management services for complex exposures.

In addition to primary specialty insurance, Markel operates reinsurance and alternative risk-transfer activities and manages invested assets derived from underwriting float.

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