Mercury General Corporation
$ 94.90
-1.42%
20 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 5,332,263,000 USD
- Current Price $ 94.90
- High / Low $ 97.18 / 94.51
- Stock P/E 9.85
- Book Value 43.64
- EPS 9.77
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-05
- Dividend Per Share $1.27
- Dividend Yield 1.34 %
- Next Dividend Date -
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.25 %
- 52 Week High 99.70
- 52 Week Low 51.37
About
Mercury General Corporation engages in underwriting personal auto insurance in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Analyst Target Price
$110.00
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-17 | 2025-11-04 | 2025-07-29 | 2025-05-06 | 2025-02-11 | 2024-10-29 | 2024-07-30 | 2024-04-30 | 2024-02-13 | 2023-10-31 | 2023-08-01 | 2023-05-02 |
| Reported EPS | 3.66 | 3.86 | 2.67 | -2.29 | 2.78 | 2.54 | 1.09 | 0.78 | 1.15 | 1.14 | -0.51 | -1.52 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.56 | 2.15 | 1.3 | -4 | 0.64 | 1.15 | 0.8 | 0.15 | 0.05 | -0.01 | -0.48 | -1.15 |
| Surprise | 1.1 | 1.71 | 1.37 | 1.71 | 2.14 | 1.39 | 0.29 | 0.63 | 1.1 | 1.15 | -0.03 | -0.37 |
| Surprise Percentage | 42.9688% | 79.5349% | 105.3846% | 42.75% | 334.375% | 120.8696% | 36.25% | 420% | 2200% | 11500% | -6.25% | -32.1739% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-05 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 2.15 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-26 | 2025-12-24 | 2025-09-25 | 2025-06-26 | 2025-03-27 | 2024-12-26 | 2024-09-26 | 2024-06-27 | 2024-03-27 | 2023-12-28 |
| Amount | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 | $0.3175 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | - |
| Dividend Yield | - |
| Next Dividend Date | - |
| Ex-Dividend Date | - |
Recent News: MCY
2026-04-20 15:39:11
Google's 2026 Discover Core Update is significantly altering how retail investors can access information about Mercury General Corp (MCY) stock, pushing personalized, mobile-optimized insights directly into their feeds. This shift allows for faster decision-making by proactively delivering high-density stories based on past activity, focusing on trends like auto insurance rates, catastrophe losses, and California regulatory changes. The update emphasizes E-E-A-T content, offering an edge in spotting market opportunities or risks before a broader crowd.
2026-04-19 08:10:31
This article analyzes how the shift towards AI and digital tools in the insurance sector impacts Mercury General Corp (MCY) stock. It emphasizes that for investors, Mercury's ability to adapt to new digital discovery channels like AI search, social media, and visual search will be crucial for its competitive edge and future growth. The article also discusses Mercury's operational model, financial health, and risks while highlighting how digital transformation can reduce customer acquisition costs and improve retention.
2026-04-18 08:39:39
The article discusses how Mercury General Corp (MCY), a property and casualty insurer, needs to adapt to the evolving digital landscape driven by AI and new search behaviors to maintain its competitive edge and stock performance. It emphasizes that consumers are increasingly using AI-assisted search, social media, and visual tools for insurance discovery, making it crucial for insurers to optimize their digital presence beyond traditional SEO. The article also touches upon how digital efficiency can impact customer acquisition costs and profitability for companies like Mercury General, especially in high-risk markets.
2026-04-16 15:40:23
Mercury Insurance (MCY) conducted research for Distracted Driving Awareness Month, revealing that most drivers multitask behind the wheel and often overestimate their ability to do so safely. The study found that drivers engage in 37% of 27 common distracted behaviors, with only 8% avoiding distractions entirely, yet 68% feel confident multitasking. The company highlights that this overconfidence is a significant risk factor, leading to increased accidents and insurance claims, urging drivers to adopt safer habits.
2026-04-12 00:09:03
Mercury General Corp., a small-cap insurance company, has adjusted its valuation with its stock price rising to $92.98, achieving an 87.54% return over the past year. Key financial metrics include a P/E ratio of 9 and an ROE of 22.38%, though its EV to EBITDA ratio is high at 48.53. The company's performance significantly outpaced the S&P 500, but its valuation metrics present a mixed picture when compared to industry peers.
2026-04-09 15:59:33
Mercury Insurance has issued a warning to drivers about the increased crash risk during spring rain, noting that nearly 1.2 million crashes annually occur on wet pavement, constituting about 75% of weather-related collisions. The company emphasizes that the first 10-15 minutes of rain are particularly hazardous due to oil and debris making roads slippery. Drivers are urged to adopt safer habits such as slowing down, increasing following distance, and checking tire conditions to mitigate these risks.
