Q2 EPS Estimates for Markel Group Reduced by Zacks Research

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Markel Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, November 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings of $26.53 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $26.80. The consensus estimate for Markel Group’s current full-year earnings is $88.52 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Markel Group’s Q3 2025 earnings at $22.20 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $22.64 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $94.52 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $30.13 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $20.68 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $20.61 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $98.31 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on shares of Markel Group from $1,590.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. StockNews.com cut shares of Markel Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada dropped their target price on shares of Markel Group from $1,700.00 to $1,675.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 1st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have assigned a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Markel Group has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $1,651.83.

Markel Group Price Performance

Shares of MKL stock opened at $1,778.09 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $22.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.20 and a beta of 0.73. Markel Group has a 12 month low of $1,342.66 and a 12 month high of $1,778.10. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $1,605.30 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,587.91.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The insurance provider reported $17.34 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $21.97 by ($4.63). Markel Group had a net margin of 17.03% and a return on equity of 10.86%. The firm had revenue of $3.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.74 billion.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Markel Group

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Synovus Financial Corp grew its stake in Markel Group by 20.7% in the third quarter. Synovus Financial Corp now owns 432 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $678,000 after acquiring an additional 74 shares during the period. Blankinship & Foster LLC bought a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $643,000. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Sanctuary Advisors LLC increased its stake in Markel Group by 9.8% during the 3rd quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 2,143 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $3,361,000 after purchasing an additional 192 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Anchor Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in Markel Group by 6,000.0% during the 3rd quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 61 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $96,000 after buying an additional 60 shares during the period. 77.12% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Markel Group

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.