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Arch Capital Group (ACGL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$94.86 -0.16 (-0.17%)
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Arch Capital Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
6
Buy
7

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arch Capital Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for ACGL.

Consensus Price Target

$110.82
16.82% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arch Capital Group, the average price target is $110.82. The highest price target for ACGL is $126.00, while the lowest price target for ACGL is $93.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 16.82% from the current price of $94.86.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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ACGL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/25/25 to 9/25/26
1 Month Ago
8/26/25 to 8/26/26
3 Months Ago
6/27/25 to 6/27/26
1 Year Ago
9/25/24 to 9/25/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$110.82$111.11$106.81$109.36
Forecasted Upside16.82% Upside10.31% Upside9.50% Upside22.09% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldModerate Buy

ACGL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ACGL Price Targets by Month

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Arch Capital Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeArch Capital GroupFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.43
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside16.63% Upside35.40% Upside19.67% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026
Mizuho logo
Mizuho
3 of 5 stars
Yaron Kinar
Yaron Kinar
Not Rated
Set TargetNeutral$104.00 ➝ $100.00+3.05%
8/13/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
8/11/2026
Pablo Singzon
Pablo Singzon
Not Rated
Boost TargetNeutral$116.00 ➝ $118.00+19.95%
8/3/2026Boost TargetNeutral$102.00 ➝ $110.00+9.42%
7/30/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$115.00 ➝ $120.00+19.89%
7/30/2026Boost TargetOverweight$114.00 ➝ $117.00+16.28%
7/29/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
7/15/2026 Set Target$126.00+28.37%
7/8/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$114.00 ➝ $120.00+17.49%
7/8/2026Lower TargetMarket Perform$102.00 ➝ $99.00-3.74%
7/6/2026Boost TargetOverweight$105.00 ➝ $110.00+7.63%
4/8/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$104.00 ➝ $106.00+8.04%
1/7/2026Reiterated RatingSell$84.00 ➝ $93.00-2.27%
1/7/2026Set TargetIn-Line$97.00 ➝ $100.00+6.60%
12/2/2025Set TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $110.00+18.08%
9/15/2025Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
8/4/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
6/10/2025DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$106.00 ➝ $100.00+8.28%
4/30/2025Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$125.00 ➝ $125.00+42.42%
11/15/2024 Lower TargetBuy$143.00 ➝ $136.00+35.93%
11/6/2024 Boost TargetMarket Perform$98.00 ➝ $104.00+3.18%

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Should I Buy Arch Capital Group Stock? ACGL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Arch Capital Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Arch Capital Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arch Capital Group Ltd.:

  • Arch Capital Group Ltd. recently reported strong financial performance in its latest earnings release on July 28, 2026, where it beat consensus estimates with an EPS of $2.56 compared to the expected $2.47, while also generating revenue of $4.67 billion against an estimate of $4.36 billion, demonstrating robust operational execution and profitability with a net margin of 24.40%.
  • The stock is currently trading at $95.02, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $111.11, suggesting substantial upside potential as analysts maintain a Hold rating but view the current valuation as attractive relative to the company's earnings power and book value.
  • Arch Capital Group Ltd. benefits from a low beta of 0.30, indicating that the stock is less volatile than the broader market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for investors seeking stability in their portfolios during periods of market uncertainty.
  • The company's Mortgage segment has emerged as a key earnings stabilizer, combining strong underwriting margins and premium growth to provide diversification away from property and casualty catastrophe volatility, thereby supporting consistent earnings delivery.
  • With a P/E ratio of 7.43, Arch Capital Group Ltd. offers a valuation that is considerably lower than many of its peers, reflecting a discount that may be attractive to value-oriented investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's financial strength and growth prospects.

Arch Capital Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Arch Capital Group Ltd. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with CFO Francois Morin selling 11,010 shares in August 2026 and CEO Nicolas Papadopoulo selling 21,930 shares in March 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from key executives in the stock's near-term performance.
  • Several institutional investors have reduced their stakes in the company recently, including Corient Private Wealth LP cutting its position by 22.9% and Ameritas Advisory Services LLC reducing its stake by 98.5% in the second quarter, indicating a potential shift in institutional sentiment.
  • Arch Capital Group Ltd. does not pay a common dividend, as indicated by a 0.00% dividend yield, which may be a drawback for income-focused investors who prefer regular cash distributions from their equity holdings.
  • The stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index over the past year, suggesting that the company has not been able to outpace broader market gains, which could be a concern for investors seeking relative strength in their portfolio.
  • Short interest in the stock has fluctuated, with a recent increase in short interest noted in September 2026, which could indicate that some market participants are betting against the stock's future performance, potentially leading to increased volatility.

ACGL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arch Capital Group is $110.82, with a high forecast of $126.00 and a low forecast of $93.00.

14 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arch Capital Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 6 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ACGL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ACGL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Arch Capital Group's stock has a predicted upside of 16.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Arch Capital Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Arch Capital Group is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. Learn more on how ACGL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Arch Capital Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/16/2026.
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