Mercury General Corporation (MCY)
NYSE: MCYFinanceProperty-Casualty InsurersUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MCY stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- P/E (TTM)
- 6.05
- Forward P/E
- 8.35
- EPS (TTM)
- $16.92
- Dividend yield
- 1.24% ($1.27)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 10, 2026
- 52-week range
- 74.29 – 113.06
- Day range
- 102.13 – 104.01
- Volume / Avg
- 252.27K / 292.47K
- Beta
- —
- Next earnings
- Nov 3, 2026
52-week range
MCY stock today
Mercury General (MCY) closed at $102.29 on Oct 7, down 0.69% (-$0.71), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 9.5% below their 52-week high of $113.06, set on Jul 7, 2026 and 37.7% above the 52-week low of $74.29, in the middle of the past year's range. MCY is up 8.7% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 19.5%.
At 6.0x trailing earnings, Mercury General trades below the peer-group median of 8.6x. Its forward P/E of 8.4x is higher than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to decline over the next year. Mercury General's next earnings report is expected on Nov 3, 2026. Mercury General pays an annual dividend of $1.27 per share, a 1.24% yield at the current price.
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About Mercury General
Company profileMercury General Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in writing personal automobile insurance in the United States. It also writes homeowners, commercial automobile, commercial property, mechanical protection, and umbrella insurance products. The company's 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 coverages.
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Property-Casualty Insurers
- CEO
- Mr. Gabriel Tirador
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Employees
- 4,380
- Website
- mercuryinsurance.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Mercury General generated $5.99 billion in revenue, up 9.4% from fiscal 2024, its 3rd consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $541.1 million (+15.6% year over year), for a net margin of 9.0% versus a median of 6.2% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 99.7% (flat year over year).
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.99B | $5.48B | $4.63B | $3.64B | $3.99B |
| Growth | +9.44% | +18.27% | +27.08% | -8.77% | +5.52% |
| Net income | $541.09M | $467.95M | $96.34M | $-512.67M | $247.94M |
| EPS (diluted) | $9.77 | $8.45 | $1.74 | $-9.26 | $4.48 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (1 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$120.00+17.31%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 1
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 3, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $3.35
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 4, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $4.76 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.27
- Dividend yield
- 1.24%
- Last payment
- $0.318
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 10, 2026
MCY news
All MCY newsMercury General peers
Finance sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESNTEssent Group Ltd. | 61.90 | +0.02% | $5.56B | vs MCY |
| MTGMGIC Investment Corporation | 27.07 | -1.06% | $5.55B | vs MCY |
| RLIRLI Corp. | 55.54 | -0.89% | $5.10B | vs MCY |
| WTMWhite Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | 2,031.50 | -0.28% | $4.85B | vs MCY |
| KNSLKinsale Capital Group Inc. | 330.70 | -1.71% | $7.53B | vs MCY |
| THGHanover Insurance Group Inc | 217.61 | -1.10% | $7.58B | vs MCY |
| LMNDLemonade Inc. | 46.83 | +1.14% | $3.62B | vs MCY |
| HGHamilton Insurance Group Ltd. Class B | 34.32 | +0.23% | $3.38B | vs MCY |
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Mercury General stock FAQ
What is Mercury General's stock price today?
MCY last traded at $102.29 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.69% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Mercury General pay a dividend?
Yes. Mercury General pays $1.27 per share annually, a 1.24% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.318 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 10, 2026.
When is Mercury General's next earnings date?
Mercury General is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $3.35.
What is MCY's P/E ratio?
MCY trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6.05 and a forward P/E of 8.35, compared with a median of 8.6 for its closest peers.
Who is Mercury General's CEO?
Mr. Gabriel Tirador is the chief executive officer of Mercury General Corporation, which has about 4,380 employees.
Has MCY ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent MCY stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Oct 10, 1997, one of 2 splits on record.
What is the MCY 52-week high?
The 52-week high for MCY is $113.06 and the 52-week low is $74.29. The stock is currently 9.5% below its high.