Q1 EPS Estimates for Everest Group Lowered by Zacks Research

Key Points

• Zacks Research modestly lowered its Q1 2026 EPS estimate for Everest Group to $14.33 (from $14.38) and maintained a Hold rating while trimming several near‑term and FY2026 forecasts (FY2026 now $53.11).
• Analyst sentiment is mixed-to-positive: Bank of America raised its price target to $454 and kept a buy rating, while MarketBeat shows an average target of $364.14 with six Buys and ten Holds.
• Everest last reported quarterly EPS of $13.26 (missed by $0.10) with revenue of $4.42 billion (beat estimates), and pays a quarterly dividend of $2.00 (annualized $8.00, ~2.3% yield).

Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE:EG - Free Report) - Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Everest Group in a research note issued on Wednesday, April 15th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $14.33 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $14.38. Zacks Research currently has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Everest Group's current full-year earnings is $47.93 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Everest Group's Q2 2026 earnings at $16.04 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $9.01 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $13.73 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $53.11 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $17.47 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $17.06 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $12.24 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $11.51 EPS and Q1 2028 earnings at $16.69 EPS.

Several other research firms have also issued reports on EG. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Everest Group from $377.00 to $380.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Mizuho increased their price target on shares of Everest Group from $360.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Monday. Bank of America increased their price target on shares of Everest Group from $430.00 to $454.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods dropped their price target on shares of Everest Group from $430.00 to $402.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Evercore set a $365.00 price target on shares of Everest Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Six investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $364.14.

Everest Group Stock Performance

NYSE:EG opened at $345.87 on Thursday. Everest Group has a 12-month low of $302.44 and a 12-month high of $368.29. The company has a quick ratio of 0.39, a current ratio of 0.39 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The firm has a market capitalization of $17.20 billion, a PE ratio of 9.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 0.34. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $330.42 and a 200 day moving average price of $330.08.

Everest Group (NYSE:EG - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The company reported $13.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $13.36 by ($0.10). Everest Group had a return on equity of 12.50% and a net margin of 9.09%.The business had revenue of $4.42 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.97 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned ($18.39) EPS. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 4.6% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Trading of Everest Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of EG. Darwin Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Everest Group by 6.2% in the 3rd quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 568 shares of the company's stock valued at $199,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in Everest Group by 2.1% in the 4th quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,682 shares of the company's stock valued at $571,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH increased its stake in Everest Group by 3.3% in the 4th quarter. Siemens Fonds Invest GmbH now owns 1,067 shares of the company's stock valued at $364,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the last quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. increased its stake in Everest Group by 27.6% in the 4th quarter. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. now owns 171 shares of the company's stock valued at $58,000 after buying an additional 37 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Trail Ridge Investment Advisors LLC increased its stake in Everest Group by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Trail Ridge Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,236 shares of the company's stock valued at $433,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.64% of the company's stock.

Everest Group Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 13th were issued a dividend of $2.00 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 13th. This represents a $8.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Everest Group's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 21.13%.

Everest Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Everest Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America raised its price target for EG to $454 and reiterated a buy rating, a sizable upside vs. the current level that is likely the primary catalyst for the stock's rise today. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research bumped some forward-quarter EPS forecasts (notably Q1 2028: $16.69 from $15.90, and small raises to Q3/Q4 2027), which supports the view of modestly stronger near-term earnings power. (Zacks report via MarketBeat summary)
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America’s continued buy rating (coverage noted in The Globe and Mail) reinforces institutional support but is already reflected in today’s PT move and may have limited incremental impact beyond the price-target update. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary (MarketBeat piece referencing catastrophe risk in specialty insurers) is background for underwriting/cat exposure; relevant for longer-term risk assessment but not a direct, immediate catalyst for EG. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks also trimmed several near-term and FY2026 EPS forecasts modestly (Q1–Q4 2026 quarters and FY2026 cut to $53.11 from $53.46, plus small cuts to early‑2027 quarters). Zacks maintains a "Hold" rating — the downgrade in some estimates and neutral rating could cap upside and introduce short-term uncertainty. (Zacks report via MarketBeat summary)

About Everest Group

Everest Group NYSE: EG is a global research and consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory, market intelligence, and data-driven analysis for business process, information technology, and emerging technology services. The company provides insights and benchmarks that help enterprises and service providers optimize digital transformation initiatives, sourcing strategies, and operational performance. Through its proprietary research frameworks and data analytics, Everest Group delivers actionable guidance on areas such as automation, cloud migration, customer experience, and supply chain resilience.

With offerings that span advisory engagements, managed services research, and consulting projects, Everest Group serves multiple industry verticals, including banking and financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail.

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