Analysts Offer Predictions for Markel Group Q2 Earnings

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Markel Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 21st. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts 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.

Several other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on MKL. Royal Bank of Canada upped their price target on Markel Group from $1,750.00 to $2,025.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a report on Friday, February 7th. Wall Street Zen downgraded Markel Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and four have assigned a hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Markel Group presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $1,727.75.

Markel Group Stock Down 0.5%

NYSE MKL traded down $9.66 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $1,898.42. 49,616 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 50,119. The company has a 50 day moving average of $1,829.82 and a two-hundred day moving average of $1,805.65. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. Markel Group 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 $24.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.54 and a beta of 0.84.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Greta J. Harris sold 90 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the director now directly owns 632 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,176,430.08. This trade represents a 12.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Insiders own 1.66% of the company's stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Markel Group

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of MKL. Merit Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Markel Group during the fourth quarter worth $219,000. SG Americas Securities LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group in the fourth quarter worth $810,000. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group in the fourth quarter worth $236,000. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group in the fourth quarter worth $221,000. Finally, Regency Capital Management Inc. DE raised its holdings in shares of Markel Group by 4.9% in the fourth quarter. Regency Capital Management Inc. DE now owns 6,947 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $11,992,000 after acquiring an additional 324 shares during the last quarter. 77.12% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.