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Arch Capital Group (ACGL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$91.91 -1.51 (-1.62%)
(As of 01:16 PM ET)

Arch Capital Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
11

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arch Capital Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for ACGL.

Consensus Price Target

$118.38
28.79% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arch Capital Group, the average price target is $118.38. The highest price target for ACGL is $138.00, while the lowest price target for ACGL is $97.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 28.79% from the current price of $91.91.
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ACGL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/17/23 to 12/16/24
1 Month Ago
11/17/23 to 11/16/24
3 Months Ago
9/18/23 to 9/17/24
1 Year Ago
12/17/22 to 12/17/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$118.38$118.94$110.93$88.07
Forecasted Upside28.79% Upside16.80% Upside-2.66% Downside19.96% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ACGL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ACGL Price Targets by Month

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Arch Capital Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeArch Capital GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.49
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.71% Upside11.07% Upside10.64% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/19/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$118.00 ➝ $109.00+13.60%
11/15/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$143.00 ➝ $136.00+35.93%
11/6/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$98.00 ➝ $104.00+3.18%
11/1/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$128.00 ➝ $125.00+28.24%
10/15/2024JMP Securities
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 Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$115.00 ➝ $125.00+12.52%
10/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$108.00 ➝ $110.00-3.03%
10/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$114.00 ➝ $134.00+19.02%
10/9/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$104.00 ➝ $107.00-2.65%
9/20/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$116.00 ➝ $138.00+23.35%
9/10/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $114.00+2.38%
9/4/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$120.00+5.89%
8/23/2024Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $125.00+16.40%
8/7/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$120.00 ➝ $121.00+24.38%
7/1/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $120.00+18.89%
4/15/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$104.00 ➝ $109.00+20.06%
1/10/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$101.00 ➝ $97.00+26.71%
9/8/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$80.00+2.74%
2/14/2023Roth Capital
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H. Fong
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Reiterated RatingBuy

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Should I Buy Arch Capital Group Stock? ACGL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Arch Capital Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Arch Capital Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arch Capital Group Ltd.:

  • Arch Capital Group Ltd. recently reported a strong quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.99, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.94, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately $37.89 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the insurance sector.
  • With a current stock price around $116.47, which is near its 52-week high, the stock shows strong market confidence and potential for continued growth.
  • Arch Capital Group Ltd. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage and financial stability, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.
  • The company announced a special dividend of $5.00 per share, which is a positive signal of its cash flow strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders.

Arch Capital Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Arch Capital Group Ltd. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively low current ratio of 0.58, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it may not have enough short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities.
  • Despite a strong EPS this quarter, the company reported a decrease from $2.31 EPS in the same quarter last year, which may raise concerns about declining profitability.
  • The stock's beta of 0.61 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for investors seeking aggressive growth.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with six holding a "hold" rating and eleven issuing a "buy" rating, indicating uncertainty in the stock's future performance.
  • The company's quick ratio is also 0.58, which may indicate challenges in meeting immediate financial obligations without selling inventory, potentially affecting investor confidence.

ACGL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arch Capital Group is $118.38, with a high forecast of $138.00 and a low forecast of $97.00.

16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arch Capital Group in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ACGL shares.

According to analysts, Arch Capital Group's stock has a predicted upside of 28.79% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Arch Capital Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Arch Capital Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ACGL compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:ACGL) was last updated on 12/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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