Mercury General is experiencing a strong underwriting recovery, with the combined ratio improving to 80.5% in 2026Q2 from 110.2% in 2025Q1, driven by California rate approvals and premium growth of 13.8%. The company's conservative balance sheet, evidenced by ...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 4, 2026 | $3.52+39.1% vs $2.53 | $1.6B+2.3% vs $1.5B |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $3.50+62.8% vs $2.15 | $1.6B+6.1% vs $1.5B |
Q1 2026 Feb 17, 2026 | $3.66+43.0% vs $2.56 | $1.4B+3.9% vs $1.4B |
Q4 2025 Nov 4, 2025 | $3.86+79.5% vs $2.15 | $1.6B+15.3% vs $1.4B |
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MCY, EQNR and HMN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 28, 2026.
Mercury General's stronger underwriting, rising investment income and expanded catastrophe protection support earnings and shareholder returns.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Mercury General Corporation (MCY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100.27 | $5.55B | 10.26 | 9.44% | 9.03% | 24.8% | 1.27% | |
| $181.39 | $2.32B | 7.29 | 20.21% | 32.6% | 28.69% | — | |
| $33.83 | $1.02B | 5.35 | 3.71% | 27.54% | 42.41% | — | |
| $25.94 | $1.53B | 11.33 | 3.62% | -10.83% | -19.42% | — | |
| $222.11 | $10.26B | 20.91 | 7.17% | 14% | 24.52% | — | |
| $84.90 | $5.06B | 11.35 | 9.78% | 9.11% | 13.87% | — |
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Mercury General Corporation (MCY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 4, 2026·SEC
Jun 24, 2026·SEC
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Mercury General Corporation (MCY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) grew revenue by 9.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Mercury General Corporation (MCY) is profitable, generating $936.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.0% net margin).
Yes, Mercury General Corporation (MCY) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.27%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 24.8%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
Mercury General Corporation (MCY) has a combined ratio of 88.9%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.
