Markel Stock Forecast, Price & News

Markel (NYSE:MKL) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Markel a buy right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Markel in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Markel stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MKL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Markel's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Markel's stock was trading at $1,086.81 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, MKL stock has increased by 14.6% and is now trading at $1,245.34.
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When is Markel's next earnings date?

Markel is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 1st 2022.
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How were Markel's earnings last quarter?

Markel Co. (NYSE:MKL) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 1st. The insurance provider reported $16.54 EPS for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $11.84 by $4.70. The insurance provider earned $2.71 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.74 billion. Markel had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.32% and a net margin of 19.30%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $4.41 earnings per share.
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What price target have analysts set for MKL?

4 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Markel's stock. Their forecasts range from $1,125.00 to $1,550.00. On average, they anticipate Markel's share price to reach $1,275.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 2.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Markel's key executives?

Markel's management team includes the following people:

• Thomas Sinnickson Gayner, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Richard Reeves Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Jeremy A. Noble, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Robin Russo, Chief Underwriting Officer & Executive VP
• Richard Randolph Grinnan, Secretary, Chief Legal Officer & Senior VP

What is Alan I. Kirshner's approval rating as Markel's CEO?

99 employees have rated Markel CEO Alan I. Kirshner on Glassdoor.com. Alan I. Kirshner has an approval rating of 89% among Markel's employees.

Who are some of Markel's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Markel include Progressive (PGR), Travelers Companies (TRV), Allstate (ALL), Cincinnati Financial (CINF), Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Fidelity National Financial (FNF), W. R. Berkley (WRB), CNA Financial (CNA), First American Financial (FAF), Old Republic International (ORI), RLI (RLI), Selective Insurance Group (SIGI), The Hanover Insurance Group (THG), AXIS Capital (AXS) and Assured Guaranty (AGO).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Markel own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Markel investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Mastercard (MA), Netflix (NFLX), PayPal (PYPL), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Walt Disney (DIS), Shopify (SHOP), Visa (V), Corning (GLW) and Arista Networks (ANET).

What is Markel's stock symbol?

Markel trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MKL."

Who are Markel's major shareholders?

Markel's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (4.68%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (4.45%), Wellington Management Group LLP (3.33%), Baillie Gifford & Co. (3.07%), DAVENPORT & Co LLC (2.47%) and Davis Selected Advisers (1.61%). Company insiders that own Markel stock include A Lynne Puckett, Alan I Kirshner, Anthony F Markel, Debora J Wilson, Richard R Whitt III, Steven A Markel, Stewart M Kasen and Thomas Sinnickson Gayner.
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Which major investors are selling Markel stock?

MKL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Alta Capital Management LLC, Wellington Management Group LLP, BlackRock Inc., Polar Capital Holdings Plc, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., Principal Financial Group Inc., Baillie Gifford & Co., and Teacher Retirement System of Texas. Company insiders that have sold Markel company stock in the last year include Anthony F Markel, Richard R Whitt III, and Steven A Markel.
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Which major investors are buying Markel stock?

MKL stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Marathon Asset Mgmt Ltd, DAVENPORT & Co LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC, Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd., Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Thompson Siegel & Walmsley LLC, and Mackenzie Financial Corp. Company insiders that have bought Markel stock in the last two years include A Lynne Puckett, Debora J Wilson, and Thomas Sinnickson Gayner.
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How do I buy shares of Markel?

Shares of MKL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Markel's stock price today?

One share of MKL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1,245.34.

How much money does Markel make?

Markel has a market capitalization of $17.02 billion and generates $9.74 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $816.03 million in net income (profit) each year or $173.46 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Markel have?

Markel employs 18,900 workers across the globe.

Does Markel have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Markel: Abbey Protection Plc, Allsport Insurance Marketing Ltd, Alterra Capital Holdings, Alterra Capital Holdings Limited, Black/White & Associates Insurance Brokers, Brahmin Leather Works LLC, Bridge Underwriting AB, CapTech Ventures Inc., Caunce O'Hara & Company Limited, City National Insurance Company, Costa Farms, Costa Farms Holdings LLC, Cottrell Inc., Diamond Healthcare Corporation, EC Insurance Company Limited, Eagle Construction of Va. LLC, Ellicott Dredge Enterprises LLC, Essentia Insurance Company, Evanston Insurance Company, FSB Insurance Service Limited, FirstComp Insurance Company, Galleon Marine Insurance Agency Limited, Havco WP LLC, Independent Specialty Insurance Company, Lodgepine Capital Management Limited, MINT Canadian Specialty Underwriters Limited, Markel American Insurance Company, Markel Aspen Inc., Markel Bermuda Limited, Markel CATCo Investment Management Ltd., Markel CATCo Re Ltd., Markel Canada Limited, Markel Capital Limited, Markel Consultancy Services Limited, Markel Eagle Investment II LLC, Markel Eagle Investment LLC, Markel Food Group Inc., Markel Global Reinsurance Company, Markel Holdings GmbH, Markel India Investments Inc., Markel Insurance Company, Markel Insurance S.E., Markel International (Dubai) Limited, Markel International Holdings (Delaware) Limited, Markel International Hong Kong Limited, Markel International Insurance Company Limited, Markel International Labuan Limited, Markel International Singapore Pte. Limited, Markel Law LLP, Markel Protection Limited, Markel Resseguradora do Brasil S.A., Markel Service Incorporated, Markel Services India Private Limited, Markel Syndicate Management Limited, Markel Ventures Inc., Markel West Inc., National Specialty Insurance Company, Nautical Management Ltd., Nephila Advisors LLC, Nephila Capital, Nephila Capital Ltd., Nephila Holdings Ltd., Nephila Syndicate Management Ltd., Panel Specialists Inc., ParkLand Ventures Inc., PartnerMD LLC, Pinnacle National Insurance Company, Prairie State Administrative Services Inc., Retail Data LLC, Rosemont Investment Group LLC, Rubik Reinsurance Ltd., Schouten Insurance International B.V., State National Companies, State National Companies Inc., State National Insurance Company Inc., Superior Specialty Insurance Company, SureTec Financial Corp., SureTec Indemnity Company, SureTec Insurance Company, T.B.A. Insurance Group Ltd., Terra Nova Holdings Ltd, Thompson Insurance Enterprises, United Specialty Insurance Company, VSC Fire & Security Inc., Velocity Risk Underwriters LLC, Volante Emerging Markets Limited, Volante International Limited, Volante Specialty Risk LLC, Volante Transaction Solutions Limited, and Weldship LLC.

When was Markel founded?

Markel was founded in 1930.

What is Markel's official website?

The official website for Markel is www.markel.com.

Where are Markel's headquarters?

Markel is headquartered at 4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA, 23060.

How can I contact Markel?

Markel's mailing address is 4521 HIGHWOODS PARKWAY, GLEN ALLEN VA, 23060. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at (804) 747-0136, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 804-965-1600.