Zacks Research Reduces Earnings Estimates for Markel Group

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research cut their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Markel Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, May 21st. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $23.54 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $24.92. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $21.86 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $22.48 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $29.74 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $28.25 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $24.89 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $24.22 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $113.08 EPS.

Several other research firms have also weighed in on MKL. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Markel Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Royal Bank of Canada upped their price target on shares of Markel Group from $1,750.00 to $2,025.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 7th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and four have assigned a hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $1,727.75.

Markel Group Price Performance

NYSE MKL opened at $1,907.35 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, a current ratio of 0.60 and a quick ratio of 0.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $24.19 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.58 and a beta of 0.84. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $1,829.82 and a 200-day simple moving average of $1,805.65. Markel Group has a 52-week low of $1,491.03 and a 52-week high of $2,063.68.

Insider Transactions at Markel Group

In related news, Director Greta J. Harris sold 90 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the director now directly owns 632 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,176,430.08. This trade represents a 12.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. 1.66% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Markel Group

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in MKL. Sierra Ocean LLC bought a new stake in shares of Markel Group during the 1st quarter worth $28,000. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its holdings in Markel Group by 183.3% in the 1st quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 17 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 11 shares during the period. Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Markel Group during the 1st quarter worth $32,000. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in Markel Group during the fourth quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, FPC Investment Advisory Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Markel Group in the fourth quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.