Q2 EPS Estimates for Markel Group Lowered by Zacks Research

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Markel Group in a research note issued on Wednesday, November 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $26.53 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate 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.

Markel Group (NYSE:MKL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The insurance provider reported $17.34 earnings per share (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 company had revenue of $3.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.74 billion.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their target price on shares of Markel Group from $1,700.00 to $1,675.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, November 1st. StockNews.com cut Markel Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, November 15th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Markel Group from $1,590.00 to $1,600.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 9th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, five have given 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 target price of $1,651.83.

Markel Group Trading Up 1.8 %

Shares of MKL opened at $1,750.00 on Monday. Markel Group has a 12-month low of $1,342.66 and a 12-month high of $1,751.35. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.07 and a beta of 0.73. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $1,597.58 and a 200 day moving average price of $1,586.38. The company has a current ratio of 0.60, a quick ratio of 0.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Markel Group

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in MKL. Brooklyn Investment Group acquired a new position in Markel Group during the third quarter worth $31,000. Toth Financial Advisory Corp lifted its stake in Markel Group by 1,000.0% during the 3rd quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 22 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 20 shares in the last quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Markel Group during the 3rd quarter valued at about $36,000. UMB Bank n.a. grew its position in Markel Group by 833.3% in the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 28 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $44,000 after acquiring an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Markel Group during the second quarter worth about $45,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 77.12% of the company’s stock.

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.