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Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,783.02 -2.22 (-0.12%)
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Markel Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
4
Buy
1

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 "Hold." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for MKL.

Consensus Price Target

$2,025.00
13.57% 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 13.57% from the current price of $1,783.02.
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
9/18/25 to 9/18/26
1 Month Ago
8/19/25 to 8/19/26
3 Months Ago
6/20/25 to 6/20/26
1 Year Ago
9/18/24 to 9/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$2,025.00$2,025.00$2,025.00$1,820.33
Forecasted Upside13.57% Upside12.71% Upside9.32% Upside-6.39% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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
2.00
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.42% Upside33.31% Upside17.73% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/17/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeHold (C+)Buy (B-)
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-BuyHold
10/7/2025 Reiterated RatingHold
5/30/2025UpgradeHoldBuy
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 Sunday, September 13, 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 the second quarter, reporting actual earnings per share of $92.76 against a consensus estimate of just $30.64, indicating strong operational performance and profitability that exceeded market expectations.
  • The company is currently trading at a price of $1,784.51, which is well below the consensus analyst price target of $2,025.00, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its fundamental worth and offering potential upside for investors.
  • Markel Group Inc. is expanding its market reach by collaborating with Midwest General Insurance Agency to expand its small business workers' compensation offerings in California, a strategic move that diversifies its revenue streams and taps into a new geographic market.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.65, which means its stock price tends to be less volatile than the overall market, providing a potentially stable investment option for investors seeking to reduce portfolio risk during periods of market uncertainty.
  • Markel Group Inc. maintains a conservative financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, indicating that the company relies less on debt financing and has a strong balance sheet, which can provide a cushion against economic downturns and financial stress.

Markel Group
Bear Case

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

  • The stock is currently trading below its 50-day simple moving average of $1,879.43 and its 200-day simple moving average of $1,893.90, which is a technical indicator that often signals a downward trend and potential continued price weakness.
  • Markel Group Inc. has a consensus rating of "Hold" from analysts, with one analyst issuing a "Sell" rating and four issuing "Hold" ratings, indicating a lack of strong bullish conviction among financial professionals and suggesting that the stock may not be a top priority for investment.
  • The company's dividend yield is 0.00%, meaning it does not pay dividends to shareholders, which may be a drawback for income-focused investors who rely on regular cash flow from their investments.
  • Markel Group Inc. is undergoing a leadership transition with Chairman Steve Markel retiring and CEO Tom Gayner named as the new Chairman, which could introduce uncertainty and potential disruption in the company's strategic direction and management continuity.
  • The stock has experienced a significant decline from its 52-week high of $2,207.59 to its current price of $1,784.51, indicating a substantial drop in value over the past year and raising concerns about the company's long-term growth prospects and market sentiment.

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 analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Markel Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MKL shares. 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.

According to analysts, Markel Group's stock has a predicted upside of 13.57% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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

Analysts like Markel Group less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Markel Group is 2.00 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. 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 8/17/2026.
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