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Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,725.54 +13.09 (+0.76%)
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Markel Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
0

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Markel Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for MKL.

Consensus Price Target

$2,025.00
17.35% Upside
According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Markel Group, the average price target is $2,025.00. The highest price target for MKL is $2,100.00, while the lowest price target for MKL is $1,950.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.35% from the current price of $1,725.54.
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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MKL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/1/25 to 10/1/26
1 Month Ago
9/1/25 to 9/1/26
3 Months Ago
7/3/25 to 7/3/26
1 Year Ago
10/1/24 to 10/1/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$2,025.00$2,025.00$2,025.00$1,820.33
Forecasted Upside17.35% Upside12.69% Upside2.34% Upside-3.50% Downside
Consensus RatingReduceHoldReduceHold

MKL 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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MKL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Markel Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMarkel GroupFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
1.83
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.35% Upside37.95% Upside21.97% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Neutral News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeBuy (B-) ➝ Hold (C+)
7/1/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
4/30/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Mark Hughes
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetHold$2,100.00 ➝ $1,950.00+11.75%
3/24/2026 Initiated CoverageNeutral$2,100.00+11.16%
1/19/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/7/2025 Reiterated RatingHold
5/30/2025UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
2/7/2025Boost TargetSector Perform$1,750.00 ➝ $2,025.00+0.32%
10/9/2024 Boost TargetHold$1,590.00 ➝ $1,600.00+2.28%

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Should I Buy Markel Group Stock? MKL 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, October 1, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Markel Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Markel Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Markel Group Inc.:

  • Markel Group Inc. recently delivered a significant earnings surprise in July 2026, reporting actual earnings per share of $92.76 against a consensus estimate of just $30.64, demonstrating strong operational performance that may not yet be fully reflected in the current valuation.
  • The stock is currently trading at $1,725.54, which is near its 52-week low of $1,704.17, offering a potential entry point for value investors given the company's low price-to-earnings ratio of 9.49, which is significantly below the broader market average.
  • Markel Group Inc. maintains a conservative balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, providing financial stability and resilience against economic downturns, which is particularly attractive for long-term investors seeking lower risk exposure.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.64, indicating that its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, making it a suitable option for investors looking to reduce portfolio volatility while maintaining exposure to the insurance sector.
  • Recent institutional activity shows new stakes being acquired by major players such as BlackRock Inc. and Norges Bank, suggesting that large institutional investors are confident in the company's long-term prospects and are positioning themselves for potential upside.

Markel Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Markel Group Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce" from six ratings firms, with five analysts issuing "Hold" ratings and one issuing a "Sell" rating, indicating a lack of strong bullish sentiment among sell-side analysts.
  • Markel Group Inc. recently reported a loss in the second quarter of 2026, with actual earnings per share of -$18.90 compared to a consensus estimate of $26.38, highlighting potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability.
  • The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $2,207.59 to its current price of $1,725.54, reflecting a downward trend that may continue if market conditions do not improve or if the company fails to meet future earnings expectations.
  • Short interest has increased in recent months, with the number of shares shorted rising from 184,591 in April 2026 to 278,703 in September 2026, suggesting that a growing number of investors are betting against the stock's future performance.
  • Several recent analyst actions, including Wolfe Research issuing an "underperform" rating and Weiss Ratings downgrading the stock from "buy" to "hold," indicate a shift in sentiment that may weigh on the stock price in the near term.

MKL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Markel Group is $2,025.00, with a high forecast of $2,100.00 and a low forecast of $1,950.00.

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Markel Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" MKL shares.

According to analysts, Markel Group's stock has a predicted upside of 17.35% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Markel Group's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Markel Group has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Markel Group less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Markel Group is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MKL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Markel Group analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/17/2026.
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