Markel Group FY2025 EPS Forecast Lifted by Zacks Research

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Markel Group in a research report issued on Wednesday, June 18th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings of $94.43 per share for the year, up from their previous forecast of $94.16. The consensus estimate for Markel Group’s current full-year earnings is $96.25 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Markel Group’s Q1 2026 earnings at $28.47 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $27.38 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $24.86 EPS.

Separately, Argus raised Markel Group from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 30th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,727.75.

Markel Group Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of MKL opened at $1,985.44 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $25.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.63 and a beta of 0.85. Markel Group has a 52 week low of $1,491.03 and a 52 week high of $2,063.68. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $1,879.53 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,832.96. The company has a quick ratio of 0.62, a current ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

Institutional Trading of Markel Group

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in Markel Group in the 4th quarter valued at $236,000. CIBC Asset Management Inc lifted its holdings in Markel Group by 13.2% during the fourth quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 532 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $918,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares in the last quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund lifted its holdings in Markel Group by 4.1% during the fourth quarter. New York State Common Retirement Fund now owns 10,041 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $17,333,000 after purchasing an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. Ieq Capital LLC grew its position in shares of Markel Group by 109.5% in the fourth quarter. Ieq Capital LLC now owns 442 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $763,000 after purchasing an additional 231 shares during the period. Finally, Handelsbanken Fonder AB increased its stake in shares of Markel Group by 14.7% during the fourth quarter. Handelsbanken Fonder AB now owns 2,870 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $4,954,000 after purchasing an additional 368 shares in the last quarter. 77.12% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Markel Group

In related news, Director Greta J. Harris sold 90 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,861.44, for a total value of $167,529.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now owns 632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,176,430.08. This represents a 12.47% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 1.66% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Markel Group Company Profile

Markel Group Inc, a diverse holding company, engages in marketing and underwriting specialty insurance products in the United States, Bermuda, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The company offers general and professional liability, personal lines, marine and energy, specialty programs, and workers' compensation insurance products; and property coverages that include fire, allied lines, and other specialized property coverages, including catastrophe-exposed property risks, such as earthquake and wind.