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EG·Everest Group, Ltd.

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After Hours
High
$373.43
Open
$364.38
Market Cap
14.65B
52W High
$379.21
Low
$358.99
P. Close
$373.40
P/E
7.20
52W Low
$302.44
Fwd P/E
6.17
DailyIQ Est.
$406.07
Technical Score (1D)
91
BUY
News Sentiment
59
BULLISH
BofA Securities has lifted its price target for Everest Group to $484 from $472, while keeping a buy rating, signaling renewed confidence in the company’s growth prospects amid a competitive IT services market. The upgrade reflects BofA’s assessment that EG is positioned to capture additional market share or benefit from favorable industry dynamics, though the consensus target remains $397, indicating a moderate upside potential relative to broader analyst expectations. The price target bump may influence short‑term sentiment, as traders adjust expectations for near‑term earnings performance and valuation multiples. Investors should watch the upcoming earnings release for any new revenue guidance, margin updates, or commentary on competitive positioning that could confirm or challenge BofA’s optimistic outlook. Macro‑economic factors such as interest‑rate expectations, corporate IT spend, and broader market volatility will also play a role in shaping EG’s near‑term performance. The buy rating suggests that BofA sees a positive trajectory for the company, but the modest increase in target price indicates that the upside is not dramatic, so traders may look for confirmation in the earnings data. If EG’s earnings guidance exceeds expectations, the market could react positively, whereas a miss could dampen the recent optimism. Additionally, any shifts in the competitive IT services landscape—such as new entrants, pricing pressures, or client churn—could alter the company’s growth trajectory and should be monitored in the next few trading days. Finally, keep an eye on macro‑economic releases that could affect IT spending, as these will indirectly influence EG’s revenue outlook and valuation.
Earnings Summary
Everest Group (EG) is a Bermuda‑based global provider of reinsurance and insurance solutions, operating through its Insurance and Reinsurance segments and underwriting a broad array of specialty lines such as mortgage, marine, aviation, and professional risks. In the last six quarters, the company’s earnings have been volatile: a negative EPS of –18.39 in Q4 2024 fell short of the –17.42 estimate, Q1 2025 EPS of 6.45 missed the 7.74 forecast, Q2 2025 EPS of 17.36 beat the 14.82 estimate, Q3 2025 EPS of 7.54 was well below the 14.52 guidance, Q4 2025 EPS of 13.26 missed the 13.56 target, and Q1 2026 EPS of 16.08 surpassed the 14.47 estimate; revenue has swung from $4.026 B in Q4 2024 to $4.424 B in Q4 2025, with a dip to $3.735 B in Q1 2025 and a rebound to $4.068 B in Q1 2026, indicating a mixed top‑line trajectory. Historically, revenue has grown each year, but EPS has fluctuated between negative and positive territory, reflecting the company’s sensitivity to underwriting results and investment income. Recent analyst commentary highlights disciplined underwriting and strong investment income as key strengths, while noting that expanding specialty exposure and geopolitical tensions could tighten margins and increase catastrophe risk; net premium growth has slowed, with a 4.5 % annualized decline, prompting forecasts of a 9.5 % sales drop in the next year. The firm’s removal from the Russell 1000 and Midcap Growth indices may reduce passive inflows, adding liquidity pressure around earnings announcements. Investors should watch for updates on catastrophe loss ratios, capital allocation decisions, and investment income trends, as well as any ESG initiatives disclosed during the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings call, since these factors will shape the company’s ability to offset premium growth weakness and maintain margin resilience.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$4.81$8.36$11.91$15.45$19.00Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$14.53 - -
Q1'26$14.47$16.08+11.1%
Q4'25$13.56$13.26-2.2%
Q3'25$14.52$7.54-48.1%
Q2'25$14.82$17.36+17.1%
Q1'25$7.74$6.45-16.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.6B$3.9B$4.1B$4.3B$4.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.9B - -
Q1'26$4.0B$4.1B+1.2%
Q4'25$4.0B$4.4B+9.8%
Q3'25 - $3.8B -
Q2'25 - $4.1B -
Q1'25 - $3.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

EG Stock Snapshot

EG is currently trading at $373.22, giving Everest Group, Ltd. a market cap of 14.65B and a P/E ratio of 7.2. Today's range spans $358.99–$373.43, with shares opening at $364.38 and moving down $0.18 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 91/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 59/100.

Over the past year EG has traded between $302.44 and $379.21 - the current price is +23.4% off the 52-week low and -1.6% from the high. 29 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $400.80 (range $360.00–$484.00), implying upside of +7.4%.

The combination of bullish technicals and neutral sentiment for Everest Group, Ltd. (EG) is the kind of setup that shows up in systematic screens before the more discretionary investors arrive. Score 91/100 (BUY), price $373.22 (near 52-week highs), sentiment 59/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 7.2. At 14.65B in Financial Services market cap, this large-cap name has the right size to matter to a wide range of buyers. Annual range: $302.44–$379.21.

The combination of a BUY signal (91/100) and neutral news sentiment (59/100) puts EG on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 14.65B in Financial Services market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $373.22 (near 52-week highs in the $302.44–$379.21 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.