Everest Group Q1 EPS Estimate Decreased by Zacks Research

Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE:EG) – Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Everest Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, December 15th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $14.54 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $15.38. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Everest Group’s current full-year earnings is $47.93 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Everest Group’s Q2 2026 earnings at $16.78 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $10.15 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $17.76 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $17.41 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $9.78 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $59.11 EPS.

Everest Group (NYSE:EG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, October 27th. The company reported $7.54 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $13.39 by ($5.85). Everest Group had a net margin of 3.12% and a return on equity of 3.74%. The firm had revenue of $4.32 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.86 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $11.80 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up .8% compared to the same quarter last year.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on EG. Raymond James Financial restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $350.00 price objective on shares of Everest Group in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Wolfe Research raised Everest Group from an “underperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Mizuho initiated coverage on Everest Group in a research note on Monday. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $359.00 price target on the stock. Barclays lowered their price objective on Everest Group from $425.00 to $365.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, TD Cowen cut their target price on Everest Group from $400.00 to $365.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $367.87.

Everest Group Stock Up 1.2%

Shares of Everest Group stock opened at $332.53 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.39 and a quick ratio of 0.39. The company has a 50-day moving average of $324.96 and a 200 day moving average of $334.54. The firm has a market cap of $13.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.33, a PEG ratio of 0.30 and a beta of 0.39. Everest Group has a 1 year low of $302.44 and a 1 year high of $373.23.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. boosted its holdings in Everest Group by 3.0% in the first quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 1,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $372,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares during the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Everest Group by 6.2% during the 3rd quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 568 shares of the company’s stock valued at $199,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Everest Group by 4.3% during the 2nd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 816 shares of the company’s stock valued at $277,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the period. Trail Ridge Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Everest Group by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Trail Ridge Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,236 shares of the company’s stock worth $433,000 after buying an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wealthfront Advisers LLC increased its position in Everest Group by 2.8% during the third quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 1,466 shares of the company’s stock valued at $513,000 after acquiring an additional 40 shares during the last quarter. 92.64% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Everest Group

In other Everest Group news, Director William F. Galtney, Jr. purchased 11,385 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 29th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $307.38 per share, with a total value of $3,499,521.30. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 45,491 shares in the company, valued at $13,983,023.58. This trade represents a 33.38% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Allan Levine acquired 3,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 29th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $306.08 per share, for a total transaction of $948,848.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 4,153 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,271,150.24. The trade was a 294.40% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. 1.10% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Everest Group Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 26th were issued a $2.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, November 26th. This represents a $8.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.4%. Everest Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 60.93%.

Everest Group Company Profile

Everest Group, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides reinsurance and insurance products in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through two segment, Insurance and Reinsurance. The Reinsurance segment writes property and casualty reinsurance; and specialty lines of business through reinsurance brokers, as well as directly with ceding companies in the United States, Bermuda, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.