Mercury General Corporation (MCY)

NYSE: MCY · Real-Time Price · USD
52.62
+0.20 (0.38%)
At close: Apr 15, 2025, 4:00 PM
52.90
+0.28 (0.53%)
After-hours: Apr 15, 2025, 5:24 PM EDT
0.38%
Market Cap 2.91B
Revenue (ttm) 5.48B
Net Income (ttm) 467.95M
Shares Out 55.39M
EPS (ttm) 8.45
PE Ratio 6.23
Forward PE n/a
Dividend $1.27 (2.41%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 13, 2025
Volume 243,880
Open 52.65
Previous Close 52.42
Day's Range 52.43 - 53.97
52-Week Range 44.19 - 80.72
Beta 0.83
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 80.00 (+52.03%)
Earnings Date Apr 29, 2025

About MCY

Mercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. The company also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella insurance products. Its automobile insurance products include collision, property damage, bodily injury, comprehensive, personal injury protection, underinsured and uninsured motorist, and other hazards; and homeowners insurance products comprise dwelling, liability, personal property, and other cover... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1961
Employees 4,200
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol MCY
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Mercury General's revenue was $5.48 billion, an increase of 18.27% compared to the previous year's $4.63 billion. Earnings were $467.95 million, an increase of 385.75%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to one analyst, the rating for MCY stock is "Strong Buy" and the 12-month stock price forecast is $80.0.

Price Target
$80.0
(52.03% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION TO REPORT FIRST QUARTER RESULTS ON MAY 6, 2025

LOS ANGELES , April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today that after the markets close on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, the Company will issue an earnings press relea...

1 day ago - PRNewsWire

Road Tripping in an EV? Mercury Insurance Advises How to Prepare

Planning Out Charges and Reviewing Your Auto Insurance Policy are Essential LOS ANGELES , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Although the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has slowed among consumers, mil...

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury Insurance Offers Homeowners Recommendations on Tax Deductions That Could Save You Thousands

Make a Checklist to Review with Your Tax Preparer LOS ANGELES , April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the most difficult parts of preparing your taxes is gathering all of the paperwork. If you own your...

12 days ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury General: Wildfires, Reform And Opportunity

Despite a sharp stock drop from the January 2025 wildfires, the market overreacted; actual losses are manageable, and a significant upside remains. Regulatory reforms and rate increases approved by th...

14 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Bodily Injury Costs Increase in Georgia, According to Mercury Insurance

Mercury's New Umbrella Insurance Better Protects Georgians' Personal Wealth Against Bodily Injury Claims LOS ANGELES , March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi-vehicle crashes, dog bites or a delivery per...

15 days ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury Insurance Explains How Uninsured Drivers Affect Insurance Costs and How You Can Protect Yourself

14% of U.S. Drivers Do Not Have Auto Insurance LOS ANGELES , March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A greater number of Americans are getting behind the wheel without auto insurance, raising costs for all dri...

19 days ago - PRNewsWire

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for Mercury General Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Mercury General Corporation (MCY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE:MCY) Q4 2024 Earnings Call February 12, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Gabriel Tirador - Chief Executive Officer Victor Joseph - President and Chief Operating...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Mercury General Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

LOS ANGELES , Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today the fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 results: Consolidated Highlights Three Months Ended December 31, C...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION TO DISCUSS FOURTH QUARTER 2024 RESULTS AND THE RECENT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES ON FEBRUARY 12, 2025

(Follow-Up to January 24 th Press Release with Access Information) LOS ANGELES , Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) will host an investor conference call and webcast ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury Insurance Offers Essential Winter Car Preparation Tips

Ensure your vehicle is ready to handle colder weather and challenging road conditions LOS ANGELES , Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter approaches, drivers face potential challenges like icy roads...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

3 Insurance Stocks to Sell After LA's Wildfires

The financial damage inflicted on Los Angeles after January's massive wildfires has put homeowners on the brink and placed insurance companies in jeopardy.

Other symbols: ALLCINF
2 months ago - Benzinga

MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION TO REPORT FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS ON FEBRUARY 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today that after the markets close on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Company will issue an earnings press ...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Safety Insurance Vs. Mercury General: A Tale Of Two Insurers

Safety Insurance shows improvement but still struggles with underwriting losses; maintaining a "HOLD" rating due to ongoing challenges and valuation concerns. Mercury General has turned a corner with ...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Top 4 Financial Stocks You'll Regret Missing This Month

The most oversold stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

Other symbols: FHIGDOTHDB
3 months ago - Benzinga

Mercury General Corporation Provides Additional Information Regarding Recent Wildfires in Southern California and Its Reinsurance Program

LOS ANGELES , Jan. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (the "Company" or "Mercury") is providing more information about the recent Southern California Wildfires, known as the Palisade...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury General: Should You Buy The Dip?

Mercury General Corporation faces significant exposure to LA wildfires due to its high concentration of homeowners insurance in California. Despite the potential $251 million hit, Mercury's reinsuranc...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Mercury Insurance Gives Update on Primary Mission: Helping Policyholders Affected by the Southern California Wildfires

Company Stands With Californians as They Begin Their Rebuilding Efforts LOS ANGELES , Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance is providing comprehensive support to its customers impacted by th...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Insurance Fallout Of The California Fires

Climate change and extreme weather events, particularly wildfires, are increasingly impacting the profitability of Property & Casualty insurance companies. Insurance companies are adapting by raising ...

Other symbols: ALLCBEGHIGTRV
3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

California Wildfires, Mercury General's Opportunity Amid Crisis (Rating Upgrade)

The Los Angeles wildfires, while tragic, may present an opportunity for Mercury General due to potential market exits by other insurers and possible price increases. Mercury General's exposure to auto...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Mercury General Corporation Provides Preliminary Information Regarding Recent Wildfires in Southern California

LOS ANGELES , Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (the "Company," "Mercury" or "We") announced today its preliminary assessment of the impact of the recent wildfires in Southern ...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury General Stock Craters. Why the Insurer Is Bearing the Brunt of the L.A.

Almost 80% of the insurer's premiums of $4.6 billion last year came from California, leaving it highly exposed to the blaze.

3 months ago - Barrons

Mercury Insurance is Ready to Help Victims of the Wildfires in Southern California

Company prepared to assist policyholders who have suffered home or auto loss; need living expenses reimbursement; or to file a claim for covered losses LOS ANGELES , Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The r...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Mercury Becomes First Major Insurance Company to Return to Paradise California as City's Rebuilding Efforts Gain Momentum

Innovative City Planning and State Officials' Leadership Pave the Way for Mercury Insurance to Begin Offering Homeowners Coverage to Paradise Residents in the Wake of Catastrophic Wildfire PARADISE, C...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Anaheim Ducks Game Day Just Got A Whole Lot More Exciting!

Mercury Insurance and Ducks Launch Pro Tip Trivia Game to Provide Fans with Helpful Life Pro Tips; Winners Will Receive Ducks Jerseys  LOS ANGELES , Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- How often should you ...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire