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Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1,929.23 -0.05 (0.00%)
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Markel Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
1

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Markel Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 4 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for MKL.

Consensus Price Target

$1,820.33
-5.64% Downside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Markel Group, the average price target is $1,820.33. The highest price target for MKL is $2,025.00, while the lowest price target for MKL is $1,600.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.64% from the current price of $1,929.23.
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.
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MKL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/9/24 to 9/9/25
1 Month Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
3 Months Ago
6/11/24 to 6/11/25
1 Year Ago
9/10/23 to 9/9/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$1,820.33$1,820.33$1,727.75$1,626.83
Forecasted Upside-5.64% Downside-4.79% Downside-10.40% Downside4.65% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

MKL 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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MKL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Markel Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMarkel GroupMulti-Sector Conglomerates CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.25
2.80
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-5.63% Downside29.35% Upside10.50% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/30/2025Argus
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K. Heal
Not Rated
UpgradeHoldBuy
2/7/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Scott Heleniak
Not Rated
Boost TargetSector Perform$1,750.00 ➝ $2,025.00+0.32%
12/2/2024TD Cowen
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A. Kligerman
Not Rated
DowngradeBuyHold$1,986.00 ➝ $1,836.00+2.98%
10/9/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold$1,590.00 ➝ $1,600.00+2.28%
7/23/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetSell$1,435.00 ➝ $1,450.00-6.87%
5/3/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetHold$1,400.00 ➝ $1,600.00+2.02%
3/15/2024Janney Montgomery Scott
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 Reiterated RatingBuyNeutral$1,600.00+6.34%

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Should I Buy Markel Group Stock? MKL 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 Monday, September 8, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Markel Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Markel Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Markel Group Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $1,959, which reflects a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's performance.
  • Markel Group Inc. reported a significant increase in quarterly revenue, up 24.3% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust growth potential.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 7.18%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded the stock rating from "hold" to "buy," which may attract more investors and drive the stock price higher.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $24.79 billion, Markel Group Inc. is well-established, providing stability and potential for long-term growth.

Markel Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Markel Group Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has a relatively low current ratio of 0.59, which may indicate potential liquidity issues in meeting short-term obligations.
  • Markel Group Inc. has a beta of 0.82, suggesting that it is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential high returns during bullish market conditions.
  • Despite recent growth, the company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, which, while manageable, indicates some reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in economic downturns.
  • There is a consensus rating of "hold" from several analysts, which may suggest uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
  • Investors may be cautious due to the competitive nature of the insurance industry, which can impact profitability and market share.

MKL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Markel Group is $1,820.33, with a high forecast of $2,025.00 and a low forecast of $1,600.00.

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Markel Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MKL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MKL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Markel Group's stock has a predicted downside of -5.64% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Markel Group less than other "multi-sector conglomerates" companies. The consensus rating for Markel Group is Hold while the average consensus rating for "multi-sector conglomerates" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MKL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MKL) was last updated on 9/9/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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