It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Arch Capital Group (ACGL). Shares have added about 2.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Arch Capital due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.
VGM Scores
At this time, Arch Capital has an average Growth Score of C, a grade with the same score on the momentum front. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Arch Capital has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Arch Capital is part of the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry. Over the past month, The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG), a stock from the same industry, has gained 5.3%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.
The Hartford Insurance Group reported revenues of $4.75 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.6%. EPS of $2.20 for the same period compares with $2.34 a year ago.
For the current quarter, The Hartford Insurance Group is expected to post earnings of $2.78 per share, indicating a change of +11.2% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.6% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for The Hartford Insurance Group. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of B.
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