Markel

According to Wunderlich, Markel (NYSE: MKL) announced 1Q11 operating EPS were $0.26 compared to $3.36. Wunderlich said that its $2.91 1Q11 estimate excluded catastrophes and reserve development. "The company experienced $68 million, or $5.28, in catastrophe losses during 1Q11. Excluding...

BGB Securities is raising its PT on shares of Markel Corp. (NYSE: MKL) to $410. BGB Securities closed Friday at $408.12.

KBW is out with its report today on Markel (NYSE: MKL), maintaining Underperform. In a note to clients, KBW writes, "Markel provided partial earnings results for 1Q11 along with its conference call announcement on Friday evening. Based on the data provided it looks like the company could report an...

Wunderlich is out with its report today on Markel (NYSE: MKL), maintaining Buy and a $475 PT. In a note to clients, Wunderlich writes, "Markel Corp reported 4Q10 and year-end results well above our estimates. Operating EPS increased 49% to $13.44 compared to $9.05 a year ago and our estimate of $4....

Wunderlich is out with its report today on Markel (NYSE: MKL), after MKL's Q4 10 EPS beat. In a note to clients, Wunderlich writes, "Markel Corp (MKL) reported 4Q10 and year-end results well above our estimates. Operating EPS increased 49% to $13.44 compared to $9.05 a year ago and our estimate of...