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ERIE·Erie Indemnity Company

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After Hours
High
$251.40
Open
$251.40
Market Cap
11.51B
52W High
$380.67
Low
$245.09
P. Close
$247.64
P/E
20.15
52W Low
$204.63
Fwd P/E
17.69
DailyIQ Est.
-
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
Argus Research has lifted its target price for ERIE to $244, citing a more optimistic earnings trajectory. The upgrade reflects confidence in the company’s projected earnings growth and its ability to expand market share. Traders may now reassess ERIE’s fair value, potentially increasing short‑term demand for the stock. Over the next 1–10 trading days, the revised target could influence intraday volatility as market participants adjust positions. The key driver is the company’s projected earnings improvement, which could lift the stock if earnings meet or exceed expectations. Watch for the upcoming earnings release to confirm the earnings outlook and any guidance updates. Also monitor any competitive developments or regulatory changes that could affect ERIE’s market share claims. Finally, keep an eye on broader sector sentiment, as shifts in the industry could amplify or dampen the impact of the target revision.
Earnings Summary
Erie Indemnity Company (ERIE) serves as the managing entity for the Erie Insurance Exchange, offering comprehensive support across the insurance lifecycle, including underwriting, policy issuance, renewals, sales, and marketing, thereby enabling efficient operations for the Exchange. The firm operates within the financial services sector, specifically the insurance brokerage industry, and has been in business since 1925. In the latest reporting period, ERIE posted earnings per share of $2.908 in Q4 2024, beating the $2.82 estimate, while revenue reached $924.09 M; however, the following quarter saw a decline to $2.6526 EPS against a $3.19 forecast and $989.399 M revenue, marking a miss, and the trend continued with $3.3463 EPS versus a $3.55 estimate in Q2 2025 and $3.488 EPS beating a $3.37 estimate in Q3 2025, before a sharp drop to a negative $0.33 EPS in Q4 2025 against a $1.59 target and revenue of $951.02 M versus an estimate of $975.56 M. The company’s earnings trajectory has been inconsistent, with two beats (Q4 2024 and Q3 2025) and four misses (Q1 2025, Q2 2025, Q4 2025, Q1 2026), and revenue growth has been modest, rising only 3 % from $924 M in Q4 2024 to $951 M in Q4 2025. Historically, ERIE has struggled to maintain a steady earnings beat pattern, and the recent negative EPS in Q4 2025 signals potential operational challenges. Recent analyst commentary shows a volatile valuation outlook: Argus Research lifted its target to $244 citing optimistic earnings growth, then cut it to $210 amid concerns about future earnings, while a major shareholder purchase of $1.5 M in shares suggests management confidence; these developments underscore market uncertainty. Investors should watch the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings release for guidance on revenue, EPS, and any updates on market‑share initiatives or regulatory changes that could affect the company’s performance, as well as any institutional buying activity that may signal confidence in the firm’s trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.91$0.35$1.61$2.87$4.13Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.35 - -
Q1'26$3.06$2.88-5.9%
Q4'25$1.59$-0.33-120.8%
Q3'25$3.37$3.49+3.5%
Q2'25$3.55$3.35-5.7%
Q1'25$3.19$2.65-16.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$927M$979M$1.0B$1.1B$1.1BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.1B - -
Q1'26 - $1.0B -
Q4'25$976M$951M-2.5%
Q3'25 - $1.1B -
Q2'25 - $1.1B -
Q1'25 - $989M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ERIE Stock Snapshot

ERIE is currently trading at $247.81, giving Erie Indemnity Company a market cap of 11.51B and a P/E ratio of 20.1. Today's range spans $245.09–$251.40, with shares opening at $251.40 and moving up $0.17 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year ERIE has traded between $204.63 and $380.67 - the current price is +21.1% off the 52-week low and -34.9% from the high.

Neutral technical setups in large-cap Financial Services names are inherently unstable - they resolve. Right now, ERIE (55/100, HOLD, price $247.81, in the lower half of its 52-week range) is waiting for that resolution. Sentiment: bullish at 70/100. The current P/E ratio stands at 20.1. With 11.51B in market cap, the 52-week range of $204.63–$380.67 is where structural support and resistance live - and which one holds when the next catalyst hits will define the next trade.

In neutral phases, large-cap Financial Services names like ERIE are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 11.51B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 55/100 (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (70/100) at $247.81 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.