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Markel (MKL) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MKL Stock Forecast

Markel (MKL) stock forecast, based on 15 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $1,558.33, with a high of $1,625.00 and a low of $1,500.00. This represents a -17.26% decline from the last price of $1,883.32.

$1 $1 $1 $1 $1 $1 High: $1625 Avg: $1558.33 Low: $1500 Last Closed Price: $1883.32

MKL Stock Rating

Markel stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 0 Buy (0.00%), 12 Hold (80.00%), 3 Sell (20.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 15 0 3 12 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MKL Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMarkel-17.26%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 8.06%
IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance Stocks7.22%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts---
Avg Price Target---
Last Closing Price$1.88K$1.88K$1.88K
Upside/Downside---
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25--5-16
Sep, 25-15-17
Aug, 25-15-17
Jul, 25-16--7
Jun, 25-16--7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 03, 2024Scott HeleniakRBC Capital$1.63K$1.58K3.07%-13.72%
Dec 22, 2022Janney Montgomery$1.55K$1.28K21.02%-17.70%
Apr 28, 2022Truist Financial$1.50K$1.38K8.33%-20.35%
Apr 28, 2022RBC Capital$1.65K$1.38K19.43%-12.39%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 07, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Dec 02, 2024Cowen & Co.BuyHolddowngrade
Oct 09, 2024JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Jul 23, 2024CitigroupSellSellhold
Jul 09, 2024Cowen & Co.Buyinitialise
May 03, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Feb 05, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Dec 22, 2022Janney MontgomeryBuyinitialise
Apr 28, 2022RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-50 $30 $110 $190 $270 $350 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$55.67$176.92$-7.45$147.32$340.96---
Avg Forecast$19.25$58.30$62.52$77.39$85.73$96.26$103.75$107.80
High Forecast$20.07$60.78$65.61$81.56$88.25$102.73$125.70$113.45
Low Forecast$18.58$56.27$59.39$75.43$84.03$89.75$82.34$102.16
Surprise %189.19%203.46%-111.92%90.36%297.71%---

Revenue Forecast

$9B $10B $12B $14B $16B $18B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$9.64B$12.92B$11.82B$15.80B$16.62B---
Avg Forecast$9.16B$11.46B$13.32B$14.11B$13.93B$14.49B$16.26B$16.63B
High Forecast$9.46B$11.84B$13.82B$14.15B$13.96B$14.69B$16.38B$17.15B
Low Forecast$8.92B$11.16B$12.80B$14.01B$13.90B$14.25B$16.13B$16.10B
Surprise %5.19%12.69%-11.27%11.98%19.35%---

Net Income Forecast

$-15B $-9B $-3B $3B $9B $15B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$816.03M$2.42B$-101.20M$2.00B$4.43B---
Avg Forecast$-1.72B$2.09B$186.68M$1.97B$1.15B$1.29B$1.39B$1.44B
High Forecast$-475.26M$2.51B$552.75M$14.08B$1.18B$1.37B$1.68B$1.52B
Low Forecast$-2.96B$1.67B$-179.39M$-10.15B$1.12B$1.20B$1.10B$1.37B
Surprise %-147.48%15.80%-154.21%1.51%284.24%---

MKL Forecast FAQ

Is Markel stock a buy?

Markel stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 15 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 0 Buy, 12 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Markel is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Markel's price target?

Markel's price target, set by 15 Wall Street analysts, averages $1.56K over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $1.5K at the low end to $1.62K at the high end, suggesting a potential -17.26% change from the previous closing price of $1.88K.

How does Markel stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Markel's stock forecast shows a -17.26% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (8.06%) and underperforming the property & casualty insurance stocks industry (7.22%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Markel over the past three months?

  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 0% Buy, 83.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 16.67% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 14.29% Buy, 71.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 14.29% Strong Sell.

What is Markel’s EPS forecast?

Markel's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $96.26, marking a -71.77% decrease from the reported $340.96 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $103.75 in 2026, and $107.8 in 2027.

What is Markel’s revenue forecast?

Markel's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $14.49B, reflecting a -12.80% decrease from the reported $16.62B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $16.26B, and $16.63B for 2027.

What is Markel’s net income forecast?

Markel's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $1.29B, representing a -70.92% decrease from the reported $4.43B in 2024. Projections indicate $1.39B in 2026, and $1.44B in 2027.