Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,831.59 +28.56 (+1.58%)

Closing price 01/30/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$1,831.14 -0.44 (-0.02%)

As of 01/30/2025 04:20 PM Eastern

Markel 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

Reduce

Based on 6 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
5

Buy
0

Based on 6 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Markel Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 6 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 5 have given a hold rating for MKL.

Consensus Price Target

$1,626.83
-11.18% Downside

According to the 6 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Markel Group, the average price target is $1,626.83. The highest price target for MKL is $1,836.00, while the lowest price target for MKL is $1,450.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -11.18% from the current price of $1,831.59.

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MKL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/1/24 to 1/31/25	1 Month Ago 1/2/24 to 1/1/25	3 Months Ago 11/3/23 to 11/2/24	1 Year Ago 2/1/23 to 2/1/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,626.83	$1,626.83	$1,651.83	$1,475.00
Forecasted Upside	-11.18% Downside	-5.76% Downside	6.91% Upside	5.82% Upside
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Reduce	Hold	Hold

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.

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.

Markel Group Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Markel Group	Multi-Sector Conglomerates Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	1.83	2.76	2.53
Consensus Rating	Reduce	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-11.18% Downside	19.62% Upside	11.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MKL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/2/2024	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars	A. Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold	$1,986.00 ➝ $1,836.00	+2.98%
11/1/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$1,700.00 ➝ $1,675.00	+8.10%
10/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$1,590.00 ➝ $1,600.00	+2.28%
7/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$1,435.00 ➝ $1,450.00	-6.87%
5/3/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$1,400.00 ➝ $1,600.00	+2.02%
3/15/2024	Janney Montgomery Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$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 Thursday, January 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Markel Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Markel Group
Bull Case

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

Markel Group Inc. has shown strong financial performance with a net margin of 17.03%, indicating effective cost management and profitability.
The company reported a return on equity of 10.86%, which suggests that it is efficiently using shareholders' equity to generate profits.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a shift from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, reflect positive sentiment and potential for stock price appreciation.
The current stock price is around $1,730.43, which is above the 50-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in the stock's performance.
Markel Group Inc. operates in diverse markets, including the U.S., Bermuda, the U.K., and Germany, which can help mitigate risks associated with economic downturns in any single region.

Markel Group
Bear Case

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

The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $17.34 EPS compared to the consensus estimate of $21.97, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
Markel Group Inc. has seen a reduction in target prices from analysts, indicating a cautious outlook on its future performance.
One analyst has issued a sell rating, suggesting that there are significant concerns about the stock's future value.
Despite a strong net margin, the revenue of $3.69 billion fell short of the $3.74 billion consensus estimate, indicating potential challenges in revenue growth.
The stock has a one-year high of $1,809.11, which may suggest that it is currently trading near its peak, limiting potential upside for new investors.

MKL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 6 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Markel Group is $1,626.83, with a high forecast of $1,836.00 and a low forecast of $1,450.00.
: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Markel Group in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating and 5 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" MKL shares.
: According to analysts, Markel Group's stock has a predicted downside of -11.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Markel Group's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Markel Group has been rated by research analysts at TD Cowen in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Markel Group less than other "multi-sector conglomerates" companies. The consensus rating for Markel Group is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "multi-sector conglomerates" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MKL compares to other companies.

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Markel Group (MKL) Stock Forecast & Price Target