Markel Corporation is a financial holding company serving a range of markets. The Company's principal business markets and underwrites specialty insurance products. It monitors and reports its ongoing underwriting operations in three segments: U.S. Insurance, International Insurance and Reinsurance. The Company, through its subsidiary Markel Ventures, Inc. (Markel Ventures), owns interests in various industrial and service businesses that operate outside of the specialty insurance marketplace. The U.S. Insurance segment includes all direct business and facultative placements written by its insurance subsidiaries domiciled in the United States. The International Insurance segment includes all direct business and facultative placements written by its insurance subsidiaries domiciled outside of the United States, including its syndicate at Lloyd's of London (Lloyd's). The Reinsurance segment includes all treaty reinsurance written across the Company.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Finance
- Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance - NEC
- Sub-Industry: Property & Casualty Insurance
- Symbol: NYSE:MKL
- CUSIP: 57053510
- Web: www.markelcorp.com
Capitalization:- Market Cap: $14.4 billion
- Outstanding Shares: 13,944,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: $982.92
- 200 Day Moving Avg: $963.42
- 52 Week Range: $811.05 - $1,047.11
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 42.59
- Foreward P/E Ratio: 37.25
- P/E Growth: 2.48
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: $5.65 billion
- Price / Sales: 2.55
- Book Value: $620.30 per share
- Price / Book: 1.67
Profitability:- EBIDTA: $899.48 million
- Net Margins: 6.47%
- Return on Equity: 4.11%
- Return on Assets: 1.33%
Debt:- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.30%
- Current Ratio: 0.55%
- Quick Ratio: 0.55%
Misc:- Average Volume: 32,371 shs.
- Beta: 1.01
- Short Ratio: 5.2
Frequently Asked Questions for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)
What is Markel Corporation's stock symbol?
Markel Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MKL."
How were Markel Corporation's earnings last quarter?
Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 26th. The company reported $9.94 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.27 by $3.67. The firm had revenue of $1.46 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.46 billion. Markel Corporation had a return on equity of 4.11% and a net margin of 6.47%. View Markel Corporation's Earnings History.
When will Markel Corporation make its next earnings announcement?
Where is Markel Corporation's stock going? Where will Markel Corporation's stock price be in 2017?
3 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Markel Corporation's shares. Their predictions range from $950.00 to $1,050.00. On average, they expect Markel Corporation's share price to reach $1,000.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Markel Corporation.
Who are some of Markel Corporation's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Markel Corporation include Loews Corporation (L), CNA Financial Corporation (CNA), Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF), Alleghany Corporation (Y), American Financial Group (AFG), W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB), RSA Insurance Group plc (RSA), Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE), Assured Guaranty (AGO), First American Corporation (The) (FAF), Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (DLG), Old Republic International Corporation (ORI), Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH), The Hanover Insurance Group (THG), White Mountains Insurance Group (WTM), Hiscox Ltd (HSX) and Radian Group (RDN).
Who are Markel Corporation's key executives?
Markel Corporation's management team includes the folowing people:
- Alan I. Kirshner, Executive Chairman of the Board
- Thomas S. Gayner, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Director
- Richard Reeves Whitt III, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Director
- F. Michael Crowley, Vice Chairman of the Board
- Steven Andrew Markel, Vice Chairman of the Board
- Anne G. Waleski, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Vice President
- Bradley J. Kiscaden, Executive Vice President, Chief Actuarial Officer
- Britton L. Glisson, Chief Administrative Officer, President - Global Insurance
- Anthony F. Markel, Vice Chairman of the Board
- Stewart Michael Kasen, Lead Independent Director
Who owns Markel Corporation stock?
Markel Corporation's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Great West Life Assurance Co. Can (0.75%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.66%), Fenimore Asset Management Inc. (0.62%), Beck Mack & Oliver LLC (0.61%), Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.49%) and Clarkston Capital Partners LLC (0.32%). Company insiders that own Markel Corporation stock include Alan I Kirshner, Anne G Waleski, Anthony F Markel, Bradley James Kiscaden, Darrell D Martin, F Michael Crowley, Nora N Crouch, Richard R Whitt III, Steven A Markel, Stewart M Kasen and Thomas Sinnickson Gayner. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Markel Corporation.
Who sold Markel Corporation stock? Who is selling Markel Corporation stock?
Markel Corporation's stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Shell Asset Management Co., Beck Mack & Oliver LLC, CIBC Asset Management Inc, Contravisory Investment Management Inc., Alta Capital Management LLC, First National Bank of Omaha, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC and Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC. Company insiders that have sold Markel Corporation stock in the last year include Anthony F Markel and Steven A Markel. View Insider Buying and Selling for Markel Corporation.
Who bought Markel Corporation stock? Who is buying Markel Corporation stock?
Markel Corporation's stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Marathon Asset Management LLP, Pastel & Associes SA, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Confluence Investment Management LLC, Clarkston Capital Partners LLC, Mn Services Vermogensbeheer B.V., Great West Life Assurance Co. Can and Hermes Investment Management Ltd.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Markel Corporation.
How do I buy Markel Corporation stock?
Shares of Markel Corporation can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Markel Corporation's stock price today?
One share of Markel Corporation stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1,032.89.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Markel Corporation (NYSE MKL)MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Markel Corporation and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe the stock will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Consensus Ratings for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) (How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus ratings using the most recent rating from each brokerage that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Since brokers often use different ratings systems, each rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings. Each stock's consensus rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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 will no longer include ratings and price target data in its consensus calculation if a broker drops coverage and MarketBeat has received a report that coverage was dropped. Ratings from certain research firms that issue ratings using purely quantitative methods (such as Zacks, Vetr and ValuEngine) are not included in consensus calculations. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
| Ratings Breakdown: | 2 Hold Ratings, 1 Buy Rating |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold (Score: 2.33) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $1,000.00 (3.18% downside) |
Analysts' Ratings History for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)
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| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 7/26/2017 | Boenning Scattergood | Set Price Target | Buy | $1,050.00 | Medium |  |
| 11/17/2016 | William Blair | Downgrade | Outperform -> Market Perform | | N/A | |
| 8/4/2016 | SunTrust Banks, Inc. | Boost Price Target | Neutral | $920.00 -> $950.00 | N/A | |
| 8/7/2015 | Royal Bank Of Canada | Downgrade | Outperform -> Sector Perform | $835.00 -> $900.00 | N/A | |
(Data available from 7/27/2015 forward)
Earnings History for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)Earnings History by Quarter for Markel Corporation (NYSE MKL)| Date | Quarter | Consensus Estimate | Actual EPS | Revenue Estimate | Actual Revenue | Release Link | Conference Call | Details |
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| 7/31/2017 | | | | | | | | |
| 7/26/2017 | Q2 2017 | $6.27 | $9.94 | $1.46 billion | $1.46 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/8/2017 | Q416 | $5.23 | $9.11 | $1.37 billion | $1.43 billion | View | Listen | |
| 8/2/2016 | Q2 | $6.39 | $5.41 | $1.09 billion | $1.36 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/10/2016 | Q4 | $7.21 | $14.14 | $1.34 billion | $1.42 billion | View | Listen | |
| 11/4/2015 | Q215 | $6.78 | $7.39 | $1.04 billion | $1.36 billion | View | N/A | |
| 8/5/2015 | Q2 | $6.28 | $6.72 | $1.05 billion | $1.30 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/6/2015 | Q115 | $5.88 | $13.39 | $1.08 billion | $1.04 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/11/2015 | Q414 | $5.56 | $8.05 | $1.34 billion | $1.34 billion | View | N/A | |
| 11/5/2014 | Q314 | $5.54 | $5.30 | $1.08 billion | $1.05 billion | View | N/A | |
| 8/6/2014 | Q214 | $5.84 | $2.66 | $1.03 billion | $1.06 billion | View | N/A | |
| 5/7/2014 | Q114 | $5.76 | $6.25 | $1.11 billion | $1.04 billion | View | N/A | |
| 2/10/2014 | Q413 | $5.77 | $6.95 | | $1.28 billion | View | N/A | |
| 11/6/2013 | Q313 | $6.09 | $4.67 | $1.19 billion | | View | N/A | |
| 8/7/2013 | Q2 2013 | $5.76 | $2.24 | $1.05 billion | | View | N/A | |
| 4/30/2013 | Q1 2013 | $5.32 | $9.50 | $787.46 million | $819.86 million | View | Listen | |
| 2/4/2013 | Q4 2012 | ($2.81) | $6.23 | $766.74 million | $808.00 million | View | Listen | |
| 11/8/2012 | Q312 | $4.44 | $5.32 | $720.82 million | | View | N/A | |
| 8/8/2012 | | $3.55 | $8.42 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/9/2012 | | $3.99 | $5.92 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/1/2012 | | $4.29 | $5.19 | | | View | N/A | |
| 11/7/2011 | | $4.04 | $5.48 | | | View | N/A | |
| 5/5/2011 | | $1.95 | $0.85 | | | View | N/A | |
| 2/2/2011 | | $4.38 | $14.37 | | | View | N/A | |
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)
Earnings Estimates for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)2017 EPS Consensus Estimate: $26.31
2018 EPS Consensus Estimate: $26.57
| Quarter | Number of Estimates | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Average Estimate |
|---|
| Q1 2017 | 3 | $1.35 | $8.09 | $5.46 |
| Q2 2017 | 3 | $5.59 | $6.73 | $6.26 |
| Q3 2017 | 3 | $5.94 | $7.29 | $6.64 |
| Q4 2017 | 3 | $7.59 | $8.28 | $7.96 |
| Q1 2018 | 2 | $5.45 | $6.60 | $6.03 |
| Q2 2018 | 3 | $5.37 | $6.64 | $6.20 |
| Q3 2018 | 2 | $6.35 | $7.43 | $6.89 |
| Q4 2018 | 3 | $7.35 | $7.59 | $7.45 |
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)
Dividend History for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)Insider Ownership Percentage: 2.53%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 76.02%
Insider Trades by Quarter for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 2/23/2017 | Steven A Markel | Vice Chairman | Sell | 2,000 | $971.39 | $1,942,780.00 | |
| 2/13/2017 | Nora N Crouch | Insider | Buy | 10 | $948.88 | $9,488.80 | |
| 11/30/2016 | Anthony F. Markel | Vice Chairman | Sell | 105 | $896.00 | $94,080.00 | |
| 5/20/2016 | Alan I Kirshner | Chairman | Sell | 1,990 | $972.24 | $1,934,757.60 | |
| 5/19/2016 | Anne G Waleski | CFO | Sell | 746 | $965.51 | $720,270.46 | |
| 5/19/2016 | Richard R Whitt III | CEO | Sell | 200 | $962.82 | $192,564.00 | |
| 5/18/2016 | F. Michael Crowley | President | Sell | 2,000 | $949.93 | $1,899,860.00 | |
| 5/16/2016 | Steven A Markel | Vice Chairman | Sell | 5,000 | $955.94 | $4,779,700.00 | |
| 5/10/2016 | Anthony F Markel | Vice Chairman | Sell | 95 | $961.00 | $91,295.00 | |
| 4/19/2016 | Darrell D Martin | Director | Sell | 364 | $920.00 | $334,880.00 | |
| 4/14/2016 | Darrell D Martin | Director | Sell | 533 | $920.00 | $490,360.00 | |
| 3/11/2016 | Darrell D Martin | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $890.00 | $890,000.00 | |
| 2/25/2016 | Darrell D Martin | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $870.00 | $870,000.00 | |
| 2/24/2016 | Bradley James Kiscaden | EVP | Sell | 350 | $847.16 | $296,506.00 | |
| 2/17/2016 | F. Michael Crowley | President | Sell | 994 | $841.05 | $836,003.70 | |
| 2/17/2016 | Stewart M Kasen | Director | Sell | 500 | $841.00 | $420,500.00 | |
| 2/16/2016 | Thomas Sinnickson Gayner | CEO | Sell | 5,000 | $826.03 | $4,130,150.00 | |
| 8/18/2015 | Steven A Markel | Vice Chairman | Sell | 6,000 | $877.76 | $5,266,560.00 | |
| 9/3/2014 | F. Michael Crowley | COO | Sell | 500 | $655.44 | $327,720.00 | |
| 12/31/2012 | Debora J Wilson | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $428.99 | $428,990.00 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Headline Trends for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)
Latest Headlines for Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL)
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 | U.S. insurer Markel to buy State National for $919 million
www.reuters.com - July 27 at 4:23 AM |
 | Markel Corporation (MKL) Makes Investment In Costa Farms
www.streetinsider.com - July 27 at 4:23 AM |
 | U.S. insurer Markel to buy State National for $919 mln
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| Markel to acquire State National
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| State National to be acquired by Markel in deal valuing the insurer at nearly $890 million
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| [$$] Markel to Buy State National for $919 Million
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| Markel Announces Investment In Costa Farms
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| Markel Reports Second Quarter And Six-Months Results
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| A.M. Best Comments on Credit Ratings of Markel Corporation Following Announced Acquisitions of State National Companies, Inc. and Costa Farms
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
| Markel tops 2Q profit forecasts
finance.yahoo.com - July 27 at 4:22 AM |
 | Markel EPS of $10.31
seekingalpha.com - July 26 at 5:14 PM |
| ETFs with exposure to Markel Corp. : July 24, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 24 at 7:05 PM |
 | Markel adds construction talent to Excess Casualty team - PR Newswire (press release)
www.prnewswire.com - July 21 at 4:30 PM |
| Markel adds construction talent to Excess Casualty team
finance.yahoo.com - July 21 at 2:23 AM |
 | Markel Corporation (NYSE:MKL) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 18 at 2:45 PM |
| Markel Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : MKL-US : July 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 15 at 6:31 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Markel Corp. : July 14, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 15 at 6:31 AM |
| $1.46 Billion in Sales Expected for Markel Corporation (MKL) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 12 at 9:52 AM |
| $6.27 EPS Expected for Markel Corporation (MKL) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 10 at 6:22 PM |
| Markel Corporation (MKL) & Arch Capital Group (ACGL) Financial Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 8 at 6:18 PM |
| Markel Corporation (MKL) Upgraded at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - July 5 at 7:28 PM |
| Markel Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : MKL-US : July 3, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - July 3 at 9:08 PM |
| Markel Corporation (MKL) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 27 at 2:52 PM |
 | Don’t buy a house — and other financial tips for NBA rookies
www.marketwatch.com - June 23 at 1:38 PM |
| Markel Corp. – Value Analysis (NYSE:MKL) : June 22, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - June 23 at 8:00 AM |
| BidaskClub Lowers Markel Corporation (MKL) to Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 22 at 7:24 PM |
| Markel Corporation (MKL) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 22 at 4:44 PM |
| Why this is the most anticipated NBA Draft day in decades
www.marketwatch.com - June 22 at 12:44 PM |
| Markel adds management liability endorsement for professional ... - PR Newswire (press release)
www.prnewswire.com - June 21 at 7:40 PM |
| Markel adds management liability endorsement for professional employer organizations
finance.yahoo.com - June 21 at 7:40 PM |
| Markel Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bearish Manner : MKL-US : June 20, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - June 20 at 7:36 PM |
| Markel Corporation (MKL) Expected to Announce Quarterly Sales of $1.46 Billion
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 16 at 3:06 PM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Set $1,020.00 Target Price for Markel Corporation (MKL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 14 at 6:46 PM |
| Analysts Anticipate Markel Corporation (MKL) Will Announce Earnings of $6.27 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 14 at 4:26 PM |
| MOVES-Markel appoints new trade credit underwriter in Singapore
finance.yahoo.com - June 12 at 9:15 AM |
| Markel to create new insurance division
finance.yahoo.com - June 7 at 6:13 PM |
| Markel Co. (MKL) Raised to Hold at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - June 4 at 8:06 AM |
| Markel adds job site pollution enhancement to general liability product for contractors
finance.yahoo.com - June 2 at 7:58 PM |
| Insurers' Existential Risks
finance.yahoo.com - June 1 at 7:22 PM |
| Amazon Nearing $1,000 Signals End of Stock Splits
finance.yahoo.com - May 30 at 10:05 AM |
| Brokerages Set $1,020.00 Target Price for Markel Co. (MKL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 30 at 9:18 AM |
 | Roundtable: The Single Best Stock to Own Today
www.fool.com - May 27 at 10:18 AM |
| Split Decision: The Pros and Cons of Splitting Shares
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 7:23 PM |
| Markel Corp. breached its 50 day moving average in a Bullish Manner : MKL-US : May 24, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 24 at 10:43 AM |
| Fitch Affirms Markel Corporation; Outlook Stable
www.reuters.com - May 22 at 5:55 PM |
| Markel plans to establish German insurance company in Munich to support EU-27 ...
www.prnewswire.com - May 18 at 8:32 AM |
| Markel plans to establish German insurance company in Munich to support EU-27 growth strategy
finance.yahoo.com - May 18 at 8:32 AM |
| ETFs with exposure to Markel Corp. : May 15, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - May 15 at 5:56 PM |
| Analysts Set $1,020.00 Price Target for Markel Co. (MKL)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 11:20 AM |
| Favorable Press Coverage Unlikely to Impact Markel (MKL) Share Price
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 12:56 AM |
Markel Corporation (MKL) Chart for Thursday, July, 27, 2017
