Markel Corporation (MKL) Stock Forecast
MKL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.86 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $1,951.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +5.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $28.99
- 52-week range
- $1,712.45 – $2,191.90
MKL analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MKL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MKL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $27.76 | $25.68 | $29.20 | $31.61 | −12.2% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $97.11 | $65.19 | $119.61 | $112.15 | −13.4% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $114.29 | $85.69 | $134.08 | $97.11 | +17.7% | 6 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MKL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.78B | $3.71B | $3.82B | −4.0% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $15.85B | $15.12B | $17.39B | +2.2% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.91B | $14.73B | $17.27B | +0.4% | 5 |
MKL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MKL revenue: reported and forecast
MKL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $27.41 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $27.15 | $27.76 | +1.3% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $107.67 | $94.08 | $94.08 | $94.08 | $97.11 | −9.8% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $116.96 | $112.94 | $112.94 | $112.95 | $114.29 | −2.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MKL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MKL beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from MKL
7 analysts cover Markel; their consensus rating is hold (2.86 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $1,951.50, 5.5% above the latest close of $1,850.13. Analysts expect earnings of $97.11 per share for 2026, −13.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $114.29 per share on revenue of $15.9 billion. Markel beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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MKL forecast FAQ
What is Markel's price target?
The average analyst price target for Markel is $1,951.50, 5.5% above the latest close of $1,850.13.
Is Markel a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Markel, 0 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Markel's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $97.11 per share for 2026 (range $65.19 to $119.61); for 2027 the estimate is $114.29.
What is Markel's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $15.9 billion, growth of 2.2%; for 2027 it is $15.9 billion.
When does Markel report earnings?
Markel is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026; the EPS estimate is $28.99.
Does Markel usually beat earnings estimates?
Markel reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.