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QBE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$22.77
-AU$0.02(-0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$22.77
-AU$0.02(-0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$18.57 - AU$25.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.99M
Average Volume (3M)3.66M
Market Cap
AU$37.28B
Enterprise ValueAU$27.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.0
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2026EPS Estimate
0.95Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.43
Shares Outstanding1,494,024,400
10 Day Avg. Volume4,045,955
30 Day Avg. Volume3,658,213
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.39
Price to Book (P/B)2.57
Price to Sales (P/S)1.20
P/FCF Ratio6.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$24.51Price Target Upside7.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$20.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationQBE posted materially stronger operating and free cash flow in 2025 (~USD 4.37bn and ~USD 4.35bn) with historically high cash conversion. Durable FCF strengthens the firm's ability to fund claims volatility, maintain reserves, invest in underwriting and sustain dividends/buybacks over the medium term.
Improved Underwriting And ProfitabilityAn improved combined ratio (~91.9%) and near-20% ROE reflect sustained underwriting discipline, portfolio mix gains and prudent reserving. These underwriting improvements support recurring profitability and capital generation, making earnings more resilient over the next several years.
Capital Strength And Shareholder ReturnsA PCA multiple near 1.87x, explicit 40–60% payout framework and executed buybacks demonstrate capital flexibility. Ratings upgrades and liability management reduce funding costs and enable consistent capital returns while preserving a buffer for catastrophe losses and strategic investments.
Bears Say
Rising Debt And LeverageTotal debt increased notably in 2025 (~USD 4.11bn), shifting the funding mix after liability management actions. Higher leverage raises fixed funding obligations and reduces headroom against underwriting shocks, making capital management and maintaining rating levels more challenging if adverse results recur.
U.S. Specialty Underwriting WeaknessKey U.S. specialty lines (notably Accident & Health and Aviation) underperformed with combined ratios over 100%, driven by elevated claims. Persistent specialty weakness can take time to remediate, require higher rates or tighter selection, and materially weigh on group underwriting margins and volatility.
Earnings Volatility From Large Claims And ReservesManagement highlights historically elevated large-claim and catastrophe volatility and reserve strengthening in specific portfolios. Reliance on a favorable 2025 cat experience masks structural earnings sensitivity: adverse large-loss years could materially widen combined ratios and pressure capital without higher reinsurance or pricing.
QBE Insurance Group Limited News
QBE FAQ
What was QBE Insurance Group Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
QBE Insurance Group Limited lowest share price was AU$18.57 and its highest was AU$25.32 in the past 12 months.
What is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap is AU$37.28B.
When is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were QBE Insurance Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
QBE Insurance Group Limited released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported AU$1.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of AU$0.977 by AU$0.103.
Is QBE Insurance Group Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts QBE Insurance Group Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does QBE Insurance Group Limited pay dividends?
QBE Insurance Group Limited pays a Semiannually dividend of AU$0.78 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.68%. See more information on QBE Insurance Group Limited dividends here
What is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s EPS estimate?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s EPS estimate is 0.95.
How many shares outstanding does QBE Insurance Group Limited have?
QBE Insurance Group Limited has 1,494,024,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to QBE Insurance Group Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
QBE Insurance Group Limited reported an EPS of AU$1.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of AU$0.977. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.076%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of QBE Insurance Group Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:QBE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
QBE Insurance Group Limited Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$24.51 (7.63% Upside)
AU$24.51 (7.63% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:QBE Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth AU$57.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.29%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
QBE Insurance Group Limited
QBE Insurance Group Limited engages in underwriting general insurance and reinsurance risks in the Australia Pacific, North America, and internationally. The company offers commercial and domestic property, agriculture, public/product liability, motor and motor casualty, professional indemnity, workers' compensation, accident, health, financial and credit, and other insurance products, as well as marine, energy and aviation insurance products. It also manages Lloyd’s syndicates, as well as provides investment management services. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
QBE Company Deck
QBE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a strongly positive operational and financial performance: robust profitability (USD 2.1bn profit, ~20% ROE), above-guidance top-line growth, improved combined ratio, record investment returns, stronger capital metrics and active capital management (dividend increase, buyback, ratings upgrades). Headwinds were concentrated in U.S. specialty (A&H, Aviation), crop-related net revenue impacts from increased cessions, some rate softening in pockets (Lloyd's, reinsurance), and elevated large-claim risk historically. Management provided medium-term guidance of mid-single-digit GWP growth and 15%+ ROE and outlined measures (pricing, portfolio remediation, alternative capital, expense efficiency and AI deployment) to sustain performance. Overall, the highlights materially outweigh the lowlights.View all AU:QBE earnings summariesQBE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$24.51
▲(7.63% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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