Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,970.12 +8.87 (+0.45%)

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Markel Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Reduce

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

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
2.79% 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 2.79% from the current price of $1,970.12.

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

Type	Current Forecast 7/19/25 to 7/19/26	1 Month Ago 6/19/25 to 6/19/26	3 Months Ago 4/20/25 to 4/20/26	1 Year Ago 7/19/24 to 7/19/25
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)	0 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$2,025.00	$2,025.00	$2,100.00	$1,727.75
Forecasted Upside	2.79% Upside	9.32% Upside	6.88% Upside	-14.96% Downside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Hold	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

Markel Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Markel Group	Multi-Sector Conglomerates Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	1.83	1.82	2.52
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.79% Upside	9,279.30% Upside	14.09% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MKL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
7/1/2026	Wolfe Research 4 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Underperform
6/11/2026	Weiss Ratings 5 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)
4/30/2026	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Mark Hughes 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Hold	$2,100.00 ➝ $1,950.00	+11.75%
3/24/2026	Brean Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$2,100.00	+11.16%
1/19/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/7/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold
5/30/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kevin Heal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy
2/7/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Heleniak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Perform	$1,750.00 ➝ $2,025.00	+0.32%
10/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$1,590.00 ➝ $1,600.00	+2.28%
7/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell	$1,435.00 ➝ $1,450.00	-6.87%
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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 Saturday, July 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Markel Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Markel Group
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $1,800, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the insurance sector.
Markel Group Inc. has a strong market capitalization of approximately $24.57 billion, indicating a solid position in the market and potential for growth.
The company reported a net margin of 10.85%, showcasing its ability to generate profit from its revenues, which is a positive indicator for investors.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, Markel Group Inc. maintains a conservative approach to leverage, suggesting lower financial risk compared to companies with higher debt levels.
The firm has a diversified portfolio in specialty insurance, which allows it to cater to niche markets and manage risks effectively, potentially leading to stable revenue streams.

Markel Group
Bear Case

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

The company recently reported earnings per share of ($18.90), significantly missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its profitability and operational efficiency.
Markel Group Inc. has a current ratio of 0.63, indicating that it may struggle to meet short-term liabilities, which could be a red flag for potential investors.
Despite its strong market presence, the company's revenue for the last quarter was below expectations, which could signal challenges in maintaining growth.
The beta of 0.66 suggests that the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential high returns for investors seeking aggressive growth.
Analysts have forecasted earnings per share of around 114.11 for the current year, which may not be sufficient to attract investors looking for higher growth rates in the insurance sector.

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 year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" MKL shares.

According to analysts, Markel Group's stock has a predicted upside of 2.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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

Analysts like Markel Group more than other "multi-sector conglomerates" companies. The consensus rating score for Markel Group is 1.83 while the average consensus rating score for "multi-sector conglomerates" companies is 1.82. Learn more on how MKL compares to other companies.

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Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target