DOWLING & PARTN Forecasts Markel Group FY2026 Earnings

Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL) – Analysts at DOWLING & PARTN issued their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for Markel Group in a research report issued on Tuesday, September 29th. DOWLING & PARTN analyst N. Iacoviello expects that the insurance provider will post earnings of $105.00 per share for the year. The consensus estimate for Markel Group’s current full-year earnings is $107.28 per share. DOWLING & PARTN also issued estimates for Markel Group’s FY2027 earnings at $125.00 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $130.00 EPS.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the stock. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Markel Group from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Thursday, September 17th. Wolfe Research assumed coverage on Markel Group in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. They set an “underperform” rating for the company. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Markel Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $2,025.00.

Markel Group Stock Up 0.8%

Shares of MKL opened at $1,725.54 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $21.38 billion, a PE ratio of 9.49 and a beta of 0.64. The business’s 50 day moving average is $1,823.35 and its 200 day moving average is $1,867.40. Markel Group has a 12-month low of $1,704.17 and a 12-month high of $2,207.59. The company has a current ratio of 0.63, a quick ratio of 0.63 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Markel Group

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Reflection Asset Management purchased a new stake in shares of Markel Group during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000. Pin Oak Investment Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Markel Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt acquired a new stake in shares of Markel Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $39,000. NFSG Corp acquired a new position in shares of Markel Group during the 1st quarter valued at about $40,000. Finally, Security National Bank of SO Dak purchased a new stake in shares of Markel Group during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $45,000. 77.12% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Markel Group

Markel Group Inc (NYSE: MKL) is a diversified holding company focused primarily on specialty insurance and investments. Through its insurance operations, the company provides coverage for risks that may be complex, specialized or underserved by standard insurance markets, including commercial, professional liability, marine, casualty and other specialty lines.

Markel’s insurance business operates through a network of underwriting platforms and subsidiaries serving businesses and individuals in the United States and international markets, including the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada and other regions.