Mercury General Corporation shares have risen 40.5% over the past year, outperforming the industry, the Finance sector, and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's growth of 7.8%, 13.3%, and 21.7%, respectively. The stock closed at $105.52 on Wednesday, near its 52-week high of $113.06, and is trading above its 200-day simple moving average of $94.77. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 50.3%, while the consensus revenue estimate of $6.38 billion implies an 8.5% improvement. One analyst covering the stock has raised estimates for 2026 and one for 2027 over the past 30 days, moving the Zacks Consensus Estimate for those years up 3.3% and 3.5%, respectively. Based on short-term price targets offered by one analyst, the Zacks average price target is $120 per share, suggesting a potential 13.4% upside from the last closing price.
Mercury General CorporationAnalyst estimate revisions and price target suggest upside.
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