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Markel Group

Markel's primary business is property and casualty insurance. The company focuses primarily on specialty lines, ranging from areas such as executive liability to commercial equine insurance. The acquisition of Alterra in 2013 added substantial reinsurance operations, which now account for a little less than 15% of premiums. The company uses capital generated by its insurance operations to buy noninsurance operations in diverse areas, such as bakery equipment manufacturing and residential homebuilding.

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Taking a look at insider buying this week, we see that insiders are just as cautious and uncertain as the rest of us. The insider buy-sell ratio has moved to levels that are typically bearish, meaning that many more insiders are selling than buying.
&nbsp;Now, that is not necessarily a disaster. Insiders sell stock for all sorts of reasons—estate planning, buying a house, funding a dream wedding or an Ivy League education, or, in some cases, a dream divorce.
But there is only one reason an insider buys: they think their stock is going to move a lot higher.
Right now, the lack of insider buying suggests they are not feeling overly confident about the market's long-term upside. And let's be honest, the broader market indicators aren't giving us any warm fuzzies either. Market cap to GDP, the Buffett Indicator, is sitting at historic highs. The overall allocation to equities among pensions, individuals, and institutions is near peak levels, a setup that historically leads to anemic returns over the next decade.
The excess CAPE yield, which compares corporate cash flows to Treasury yields, is flashing warning signs with a spread that screams, &#8220;proceed with caution.&#8221;
A lost decade is not out of the question. That does not mean an outright crash, though. It could take many forms: a brutal meltdown and a slow recovery, a melt-up followed by a grinding pullback, or just a long, ugly period of sideways action. The market has been running hot since 2009, and it has weathered a few hiccups—2018 and COVID—but each time, the Fed stepped in and bailed everyone out. That kind of intervention cannot last forever.
Then there is the extreme market concentration. Most of the recent gains are coming from a small handful of stocks. The last time the market was this narrow? 1998-1999. Before that? The Nifty Fifty era of the 1970s. Neither ended well. Do the math.
So, where is the smart money going during these turbulent times?
That brings us to Tom Gayner at Markel (Ticker: MKL).
Markel is not your typical insurance company.
&nbsp;It's a specialty insurer, covering everything from marine and aviation to professional liability and even horse insurance,. It seems in addition to specialty property and liability coverages they also insure racehorses, show horses, and livestock. &nbsp;That even includes major medical insurance for horses
The business is well-run and highly profitable. Gayner, who took the reins in 1990, has transformed it from a $40 million outfit into an $18 billion powerhouse.
His investment track record is nothing short of spectacular, crushing the S&amp;P 500 over multiple decades. Recently, he made two separate six-figure stock purchases—one in November, another in early February. That kind of move from a guy with his track record should make you sit up and take notice.
Markel is not just about insurance. It also runs an investment portfolio that mirrors the Berkshire Hathaway model, with a strong emphasis on long-term, value-driven stock picks. The firm's portfolio includes major stakes in companies like Berkshire Hathaway (Ticker: BRK-A), Google (Ticker: GOOGL), Brookfield (Ticker: BN), Amazon (Ticker: AMZN), John Deere (Ticker: DE), Home Depot (Ticker: HD), Visa (Ticker: V), Apple(Ticker: AAPL), and Watsco (Ticker: WSC),a top-tier HVAC distributor generating impressive cash flow.
More recently, they have been buying Franco-Nevada, a gold royalty company, and Hagerty Insurance, which specializes in classic car coverage. They have also added Airbnb, Dollar General, and Insperity, a staffing solutions provider. The investment strategy is built on high-quality businesses with strong cash flow, and Markel's ability to generate returns has been exceptional over time.
Another name that caught my eye? Amcor PLC (Ticker: AMCR). It is a UK-based packaging and container company specializing in medical and consumer goods packaging. They are in the process of acquiring Berry Global, which will significantly boost their market position.
The stock is cheap, trading at just $10 per share with a solid 5% dividend yield. The CEO just snapped up another $1 million worth of stock, increasing his stake by over 30%. When the guy running the show puts that kind of money on the table, you should pay attention.
And for those of you still swiping left and right, Match Group (Ticker: MTCH) insiders are making a move. Match owns all the big names in online dating—Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, Plenty of Fish, and even some niche brands. The CEO just bought $2 million worth of stock, and a director stepped up with a six-figure buy.
This business has high gross margins, strong cash flow, and solid projected earnings growth for 2025. Wall Street loves it, and now the people at the top are backing it with their own cash.
So what is the takeaway? The overall market looks sketchy. Insiders are not exactly lining up to buy, which is a big red flag. But when the few who are buying happen to be seasoned, successful executives with a history of making smart bets, it is worth following their lead. Keep your eyes on Markel, Amcor, and Match Group.
These insiders are not waiting for permission. They are backing their convictions with real money. That is the kind of move you want to watch in times like these.

RBC Capital analyst Scott Heleniak maintains Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $1750 to $2025.

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RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Markel Group, Raises Price Target to $2025

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Markel Group shares are trading higher after the company announced plans to conduct a business review.

Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) released its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:30 PM.
Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Markel Group beat estimated earnings by 104.0%, reporting an EPS of $38.74 versus an estimate of $19.0.
Revenue was down $801.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $44.82, leading to a 2.0% drop share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Markel Group's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>21.43</td>
<td>21.30</td>
<td>24.86</td>
<td>21.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>66.25</td>
<td>18.62</td>
<td>75.43</td>
<td>56.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>3.81B</td>
<td>3.92B</td>
<td>3.57B</td>
<td>3.76B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>4.61B</td>
<td>3.70B</td>
<td>4.47B</td>
<td>4.64B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Markel Group <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKL/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Markel Group Earnings Report: Q4 Overview

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The earnings results for Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) for Q4 were made public on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:30 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Markel Group beat estimated earnings by 104.0%, reporting an EPS of $38.74 versus an estimate of $19.0.
Revenue was down $801.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $44.82 in the last quarter, resulting in a 2.0% drop share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Markel Group's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>21.43</td>
<td>21.30</td>
<td>24.86</td>
<td>21.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>66.25</td>
<td>18.62</td>
<td>75.43</td>
<td>56.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>3.81B</td>
<td>3.92B</td>
<td>3.57B</td>
<td>3.76B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>4.61B</td>
<td>3.70B</td>
<td>4.47B</td>
<td>4.64B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Markel Group <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKL/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Earnings Summary: Markel Group Q4

The earnings results for Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) for Q4 were made public on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 04:30 PM.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Markel Group beat estimated earnings by 104.0%, reporting an EPS of $38.74 versus an estimate of $19.0.
Revenue was down $801.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $44.82, resulting in a 2.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Markel Group's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>21.43</td>
<td>21.30</td>
<td>24.86</td>
<td>21.36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>66.25</td>
<td>18.62</td>
<td>75.43</td>
<td>56.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>3.81B</td>
<td>3.92B</td>
<td>3.57B</td>
<td>3.76B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>4.61B</td>
<td>3.70B</td>
<td>4.47B</td>
<td>4.64B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Markel Group <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MKL/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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Markel Group Q4 Earnings Assessment

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Markel Group Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $38.74 Beats $24.73 Estimate, Sales $3.841B Beat $3.768B Estimate

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Markel shares are trading higher following a Bloomberg report suggesting activist investor Jana Partners is pushing the company to separate its venture unit.

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TD Cowen analyst Andrew Kligerman downgrades Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $1986 to $1836.

TD Cowen Downgrades Markel Group to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $1836

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Markel Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.62% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 119 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.4 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Markel Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731437138_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Markel Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Markel Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Markel Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.76%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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RBC Capital analyst Scott Heleniak maintains Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $1700 to $1675.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Markel Group, Lowers Price Target to $1675

Market Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 financial results.

Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $66.25 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $21.43 by 209.15 percent. This is a 2009.87 percent increase over earnings of $3.14 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $4.61 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.81 billion by 21.00 percent. This is a 36.63 percent increase over sales of $3.38 billion the same period last year.

Markel Group Q3 EPS $66.25 Beats $21.43 Estimate, Sales $4.61B Beat $3.81B Estimate

Markel Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-10-30. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Markel Group will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $21.06.
The announcement from Markel Group is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $2.68 in the last quarter, leading to a 4.42% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at Markel Group's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>21.30</td>
<td>24.86</td>
<td>21.36</td>
<td>19.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>18.62</td>
<td>75.43</td>
<td>56.48</td>
<td>18.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-13.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730210510_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
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Insights Ahead: Markel Group's Quarterly Earnings

Markel Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKL#NYSE">MKL</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 119 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.64 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Markel Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729516513_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Markel Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Markel Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Markel Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.85%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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