Zacks Research Has Positive View of Markel Group Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research increased its Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimate for Markel Group to $21.72, slightly above their previous estimate of $21.69.
• Argus upgraded Markel Group's stock rating from "hold" to "buy," with an average target price of $1,820.33.
• The company reported a quarterly net revenue of $4.82 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate, and a year-over-year revenue increase of 24.3%.

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Markel Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, September 23rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $21.72 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $21.69. 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 2026 earnings at $24.18 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $103.68 EPS.

Separately, Argus upgraded shares of Markel Group from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, May 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $1,820.33.

Markel Group Price Performance

NYSE MKL opened at $1,929.19 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.40 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.57 and a beta of 0.82. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,957.95 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1,908.14. Markel Group has a 52-week low of $1,521.25 and a 52-week high of $2,075.92.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 30th. The insurance provider reported $25.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $24.74 by $0.72. Markel Group had a return on equity of 7.18% and a net margin of 13.39%.The firm had revenue of $4.82 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.96 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $18.62 EPS. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 24.3% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Clearstead Trust LLC increased its stake in shares of Markel Group by 180.0% in the second quarter. Clearstead Trust LLC now owns 14 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 9 shares during the period. Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in Markel Group in the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Chilton Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Markel Group in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Markel Group by 183.3% in the 1st quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 17 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Markel Group during the first quarter valued at approximately $32,000. 77.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.

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