Q2 EPS Estimates for Markel Group Lowered by Zacks Research

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Markel Group in a research note issued on Wednesday, May 21st. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the insurance provider will post earnings of $23.54 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $24.92. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $21.86 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $22.48 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $29.74 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $28.25 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $24.89 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $24.22 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $113.08 EPS.

MKL has been the subject of several other reports. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Markel Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a 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 company a "sector perform" rating in a report on Friday, February 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and four have issued a hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $1,727.75.

Markel Group Stock Performance

NYSE MKL traded up $46.90 on Monday, hitting $1,907.35. 45,422 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 50,121. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. Markel Group has a 1-year low of $1,491.03 and a 1-year high of $2,063.68. The firm's 50-day moving average price is $1,828.61 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $1,804.94. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.19 billion, a PE ratio of 9.58 and a beta of 0.84.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Steven A. Markel sold 88 shares of Markel Group stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,860.03, for a total value of $163,682.64. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 63,436 shares in the company, valued at approximately $117,992,863.08. The trade was a 0.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Greta J. Harris sold 90 shares of Markel Group stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,861.44, for a total value of $167,529.60. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 632 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,176,430.08. The trade was a 12.47% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 1.66% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Markel Group

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MKL. Select Equity Group L.P. acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 1st quarter worth approximately $357,512,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $254,795,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Markel Group by 210,656.4% during the 1st quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 115,916 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $216,718,000 after purchasing an additional 115,861 shares during the last quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 4th quarter worth approximately $169,852,000. Finally, Davis Selected Advisers boosted its holdings 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. 77.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.