Rep. J. French Hill Buys Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) Shares

Key Points

• Representative J. French Hill acquired between $50,001 and $100,000 in Markel Group stock on June 23, 2025, signaling a positive investment in the company.
• Markel Group's shares are currently trading at approximately $2,024.79, with a market capitalization of $25.69 billion and a 52-week trading range between $1,491.03 and $2,063.68.
• Argus upgraded Markel Group from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, with a consensus target price of $1,820.33, reflecting bullish sentiment from analysts.

Representative J. French Hill (R-Arkansas) recently bought shares of Markel Group Inc. NYSE: MKL. In a filing disclosed on July 24th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $50,001 and $100,000 in Markel Group stock on June 23rd. The trade occurred in the Representative's "J FRENCH HILL - REVOCABLE TRUST" account.

Representative J. French Hill also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Loews NYSE: L on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Fortrea NASDAQ: FTRE on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Vitesse Energy NYSE: VTS on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $50,001 - $100,000 in shares of Lazard NYSE: LAZ on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of AT&T NYSE: T on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $1,001 - $15,000 in shares of Spectrum Brands NYSE: SPB on 6/23/2025.
• Purchased $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Markel Group NYSE: MKL on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Wells Fargo & Company NYSE: WFC on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $100,001 - $250,000 in shares of Blackstone NYSE: BX on 6/23/2025.
• Sold $15,001 - $50,000 in shares of Regions Financial NYSE: RF on 6/23/2025.

Markel Group Stock Performance

MKL traded down $13.89 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $2,012.80. The company's stock had a trading volume of 14,684 shares, compared to its average volume of 58,028. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.62. The company's 50-day moving average is $1,960.66 and its 200-day moving average is $1,879.90. Markel Group Inc. has a 52 week low of $1,491.03 and a 52 week high of $2,063.68. The firm has a market cap of $25.54 billion, a PE ratio of 14.83 and a beta of 0.84.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Separately, Argus raised shares of Markel Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, May 30th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and one has assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $1,820.33.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Markel Group news, Director Greta J. Harris sold 90 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,861.44, for a total transaction of $167,529.60. Following the sale, the director owned 632 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,176,430.08. This trade represents a 12.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.66% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of Markel Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in Markel Group during the 1st quarter valued at $115,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Markel Group by 12.7% during the first quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 62 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $116,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares during the period. Vontobel Holding Ltd. bought a new position in Markel Group in the first quarter worth about $372,000. Values Added Financial LLC increased its stake in shares of Markel Group by 42.0% in the 1st quarter. Values Added Financial LLC now owns 1,511 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $2,825,000 after acquiring an additional 447 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Northstar Group Inc. increased its stake in Markel Group by 19.5% during the 1st quarter. Northstar Group Inc. now owns 2,161 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $4,040,000 after purchasing an additional 352 shares in the last quarter. 77.12% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Hill

French Hill (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Hill (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election. Hill is the founder and chairman of Delta Trust & Bank. He has served as senior policy advisor to President George H.W. Bush, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury and senior advisor to Governor Mike Huckabee.

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.