Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target $1,906.94 +35.00 (+1.87%) Closing price 10/22/2026 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$1,902.50 -4.44 (-0.23%) As of 10/22/2026 07:52 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Markel Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 5 Analyst RatingsSell1Hold3Buy1 Based on 5 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 5 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 3 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for MKL. Consensus Price Target $2,025.006.19% Upside According to the 5 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 6.19% from the current price of $1,906.94. 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. Get the Latest News and Ratings for MKL and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Markel Group and its competitors. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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MKL Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/23/25 to 10/23/261 Month Ago9/23/25 to 9/23/263 Months Ago7/25/25 to 7/25/261 Year Ago10/23/24 to 10/23/25Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy1 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)0 Buy rating(s)2 Buy rating(s)Hold3 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)5 Hold rating(s)2 Hold rating(s)Sell1 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$1,930.50Forecasted Upside6.19% Upside16.18% Upside1.45% Upside1.92% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldReduceReduceModerate Buy MKL Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History MKL Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Markel Group Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeMarkel GroupFinance CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.00 2.28 2.53Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside6.19% Upside37.08% Upside15.79% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent MKL NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/23/2024 - 10/23/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/8/2026 Weiss Ratings3 of 5 stars UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)7/1/2026 Wolfe Research4 of 5 stars Initiated CoverageUnderperform4/30/2026 Truist Financial2 of 5 starsMark Hughes2 of 5 starsLower TargetHold$2,100.00 ➝ $1,950.00+11.75%3/24/2026 Brean CapitalSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Initiated CoverageNeutral$2,100.00+11.16%1/19/2026 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold10/7/2025 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Reiterated RatingHold5/30/2025 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsKevin HealSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsUpgradeHold ➝ Buy2/7/2025 Royal Bank Of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsScott HeleniakSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsBoost TargetSector Perform$1,750.00 ➝ $2,025.00+0.32%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 01:14 AM ET. 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 Wednesday, October 21, 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.: Markel Group Inc. recently demonstrated strong financial performance by significantly beating analyst expectations in its most recent earnings report on July 29, 2026, posting an actual EPS of $92.76 compared to a consensus estimate of $30.64, which indicates robust profitability and effective cost management. The company is actively expanding its specialty insurance footprint with new product launches, such as the Chemical, Oil & Gas related Energy Property (CORE) offering for small and midsize US businesses and a new Contractors & Trades sector in Canada, which diversifies revenue streams and captures underserved market segments. Markel Group Inc. maintains a low beta of 0.64, suggesting that the stock is less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a stabilizing effect on a diversified portfolio during periods of market turbulence. Recent institutional activity shows positive sentiment, with Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raising its holdings by 11.5% in the third quarter and Adams Asset Advisors LLC increasing its stake by 200.0%, indicating that professional investors are accumulating shares. The stock is currently trading at $1871.23, which is below the consensus price target of $2,025.00 set by analysts, suggesting potential upside value for investors who believe the market is undervaluing the company's recent earnings beats and product expansions. Markel Group Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Markel Group Inc. for these reasons: The stock has recently hit new 52-week lows, with a low of $1,704.17 recorded in the past year and recent trading near these levels, indicating significant downward price momentum and potential investor concern about the company's outlook. Analyst sentiment has shifted negatively, with the consensus rating changing to "Reduce" as of September 30, 2026, and Wolfe Research issuing an "underperform" rating in July 2026, suggesting that professional analysts see limited near-term growth potential. Markel Group Inc. reported a loss in its April 2026 earnings period with an actual EPS of -$18.90, missing the consensus estimate of $26.38, which highlights volatility in earnings and potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability across all quarters. Short interest has increased in recent months, with shares shorted rising to 276,782 as of September 30, 2026, up from 234,969 in August, indicating that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's price appreciation. The company faces a "reinsurance credit test" as noted in recent analysis, which may expose it to risks related to the financial health of its reinsurance partners, potentially impacting its ability to offset losses or manage risk effectively in the specialty insurance sector. MKL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Markel Group's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 5 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. Should I buy or sell Markel Group stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Markel Group in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 3 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. Does Markel Group's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Markel Group's stock has a predicted upside of 6.19% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Markel Group been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Markel Group's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts. What analysts cover Markel Group? Markel Group has been rated by research analysts at Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Markel Group more than its competitors? 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 2.28. Learn more on how MKL compares to other companies. 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