Q1 EPS Estimates for Everest Group Reduced by Zacks Research

Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE:EG) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2026 EPS estimates for Everest Group in a research report issued on Tuesday, January 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $14.42 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $14.54. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” 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 $16.85 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $10.00 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $55.28 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $17.62 EPS and Q3 2027 earnings at $9.71 EPS.

Everest Group (NYSE:EG) last announced its earnings results on Monday, October 27th. The company reported $7.54 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $13.39 by ($5.85). The firm had revenue of $4.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.86 billion. Everest Group had a net margin of 3.12% and a return on equity of 3.74%. Everest Group’s revenue was up .8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $11.80 earnings per share.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of Everest Group from $343.00 to $332.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. TD Cowen cut their price target on shares of Everest Group from $400.00 to $365.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $350.00 price objective on shares of Everest Group in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $345.00 target price on shares of Everest Group in a research report on Monday. Finally, Mizuho set a $358.00 price target on Everest Group in a research note on Wednesday. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Everest Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $365.33.

Everest Group Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of EG stock opened at $318.64 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $324.54 and its 200 day moving average price is $333.60. Everest Group has a 1-year low of $302.44 and a 1-year high of $373.23. The company has a market cap of $13.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.23 and a beta of 0.38. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 0.39 and a quick ratio of 0.39.

Everest Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 12th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 26th were given a $2.00 dividend. This represents a $8.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, November 26th. Everest Group’s dividend payout ratio is currently 60.93%.

Insider Buying and Selling

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Everest Group

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Everest Group during the third quarter worth about $30,000. Board of the Pension Protection Fund acquired a new stake in Everest Group in the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in shares of Everest Group by 81.4% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 107 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Everest Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Finally, MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new stake in shares of Everest Group in the second quarter worth approximately $43,000. 92.64% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Everest Group

Here are the key news stories impacting Everest Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised a few forward estimates — notably Q2 2026 and Q2 2027 EPS and nudged FY2027 higher — which suggest some pockets of expected outperformance later in the fiscal cycle and modest upside to longer‑term earnings. Zacks Research Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Everest appointed Christopher Kujawa as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (effective Jan. 20, 2026). Management continuity and an experienced HR leader are corporate‑governance positives but are unlikely to move near‑term earnings materially. Everest Appoints Christopher Kujawa as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
• Neutral Sentiment: BusinessWire items reporting that vendors (Insurity, FPT) were recognized in “Everest Group” PEAK Matrix assessments refer to the independent research firm’s benchmarking product, not Everest Group, Ltd.’s operations. These items highlight the PEAK Matrix brand but do not directly affect EG’s underwriting results or capital outlook. Insurity Recognized as a Leader in Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix FPT Recognized in Everest Group Banking IT Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research issued multiple downward revisions to near‑term EPS (Q4 2025, Q4 2026, Q4 2027, Q1–Q3 2026/2027 and FY2025/FY2026 in several notes) and maintains a “Hold” rating. The breadth of cuts likely pressured sentiment and contributed to selling pressure today. Zacks Research Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Technically, the stock is trading below its 50‑day ($324.69) and 200‑day ($333.75) moving averages, which can amplify near‑term downside as momentum traders react to the estimate cuts and “Hold” analyst stance.

About Everest Group

Everest Group (NYSE:EG) is a global research and consulting firm specializing in strategic advisory, market intelligence, and data-driven analysis for business process, information technology, and emerging technology services. The company provides insights and benchmarks that help enterprises and service providers optimize digital transformation initiatives, sourcing strategies, and operational performance. Through its proprietary research frameworks and data analytics, Everest Group delivers actionable guidance on areas such as automation, cloud migration, customer experience, and supply chain resilience.

With offerings that span advisory engagements, managed services research, and consulting projects, Everest Group serves multiple industry verticals, including banking and financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail.