Q3 EPS Estimates for Everest Group Raised by Zacks Research

Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE:EG) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for shares of Everest Group in a research note issued on Monday, October 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the company will earn $8.46 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $8.44. The consensus estimate for Everest Group’s current full-year earnings is $53.82 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Everest Group’s Q2 2027 earnings at $14.99 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $16.56 EPS and Q3 2028 earnings at $15.74 EPS.

EG has been the subject of a number of other reports. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Everest Group from $373.00 to $396.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday, July 31st. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Everest Group from $365.00 to $385.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. UBS Group upped their price target on Everest Group from $374.00 to $395.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on Everest Group from $355.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada initiated coverage on Everest Group in a report on Tuesday, September 22nd. They set an “outperform” rating and a $455.00 price objective for the company. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $408.38.

Everest Group Stock Down 1.4%

Shares of EG opened at $361.71 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $372.26 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $356.64. The stock has a market cap of $13.87 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.65, a P/E/G ratio of 0.55 and a beta of 0.26. Everest Group has a 12 month low of $302.44 and a 12 month high of $401.07.

Everest Group (NYSE:EG) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, June 30th. The company reported $14.85 earnings per share for the quarter. Everest Group had a net margin of 11.41% and a return on equity of 13.63%. The business had revenue of $3.96 billion for the quarter.

Everest Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 9th were given a $2.00 dividend. This represents a $8.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 9th. Everest Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 16.92%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Everest Group

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EG. Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. lifted its stake in Everest Group by 586.8% in the third quarter. Wealth Enhancement Trust Services Inc. now owns 261 shares of the company’s stock valued at $95,000 after buying an additional 223 shares during the period. CX Institutional grew its position in shares of Everest Group by 5.7% during the 3rd quarter. CX Institutional now owns 596 shares of the company’s stock worth $218,000 after buying an additional 32 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its stake in shares of Everest Group by 7.7% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 683 shares of the company’s stock valued at $249,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Everest Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $227,000. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of Everest Group by 64.0% in the 2nd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 4,380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,564,000 after acquiring an additional 1,709 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 92.64% of the company’s stock.

More Everest Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Everest Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its Q3 2026 EPS estimate to $8.46 from $8.44 and increased its Q2 2028 estimate to $16.56 from $16.53. The firm also lifted its Q3 2028 forecast to $15.74 from $15.72, indicating modest confidence in longer-term earnings growth. Everest Group analyst estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are focused on Everest Group’s upcoming earnings release for evidence of underwriting performance, catastrophe losses, pricing trends and guidance. The current full-year consensus estimate is $53.88 per share, while the company previously reported $14.85 in quarterly EPS on $3.96 billion of revenue. What You Need to Know Ahead of Everest Group’s Earnings Release
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed its forecasts for several periods: Q4 2026 EPS to $13.10 from $13.12, Q1 2027 to $16.05 from $16.10, Q3 2027 to $13.56 from $13.58, Q4 2027 to $13.91 from $13.93, and full-year 2027 EPS to $58.52 from $58.63. Although the reductions are small, the broad direction may weigh on sentiment ahead of earnings. Zacks Research Predicts Reduced Earnings for Everest Group

Everest Group Company Profile

Everest Group, Ltd. is a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. The company provides risk-management and underwriting solutions to businesses, institutions, and insurance companies through its insurance and reinsurance operations.

Everest’s products and services include property and casualty insurance, specialty insurance, and reinsurance coverage. Its offerings address a range of risks, including property, casualty, workers’ compensation, professional liability, marine, aviation, accident and health, and other specialty exposures.