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QBE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$24.85
AU$0.34(1.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$24.85
AU$0.34(1.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$18.57 - AU$25.83
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.64M
Average Volume (3M)3.66M
Market Cap
AU$35.35B
Enterprise ValueAU$36.19K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$1.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2027EPS Estimate
0.98Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.48%
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$26.61Price Target Upside7.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$20.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationQBE's materially stronger operating and free cash flows in 2025 signal durable cash-generation ability from underwriting and investments. High FCF conversion supports ongoing claim payments, reinvestment in underwriting capacity, and reliable capital returns (dividends/buybacks), enhancing financial flexibility across cycles.
Underwriting ProfitabilityA sustained combined ratio near 92% reflects improved pricing, risk selection and reserving discipline. Persistent underwriting profitability strengthens the business model by reducing dependency on investment returns, improving return on capital, and lowering earnings volatility over the medium term compared with loss-making cycles.
Capital Strength & ReturnsStrong regulatory capital (PCA ~1.87x), active buybacks/dividend lift and credit upgrades provide durable advantages: greater capacity to write business, lower funding costs, and credible capital return frameworks. This enhances strategic optionality for reinsurance, alternative capital and shareholder distributions over time.
Bears Say
U.S. Specialty UnderperformancePersistent losses in U.S. specialty lines (e.g., A&H, Aviation) create a structural drag: these segments can require extended remediation through higher rates, tighter terms or reserve strengthening. Given their scale and volatility, underperformance could materially reduce group underwriting margins and require ongoing capital allocation to stabilize results.
Accident & Health Claims TrendRising A&H claim severity driven by higher treatment costs and new drugs is a structural cost pressure requiring sustained pricing action. Even with rate increases, lag effects and medical-cost inflation can compress margins and prolong remediation, weakening medium-term underwriting returns in this line without durable product or risk-management changes.
Higher Leverage & Funding MixA noticeable rise in leverage and a shift in the funding mix raises structural financial risk: higher interest and principal obligations reduce balance sheet flexibility and increase earnings sensitivity to investment returns and underwriting shocks. While management targets de‑gearing, the elevated funding cost profile is a lasting constraint until normalized.
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$25.83 in the past 12 months.
What is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap is AU$35.35B.
When is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2027 which is in 188 days.
How were QBE Insurance Group Limited’s earnings last quarter?
QBE Insurance Group Limited released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported AU$0.965 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.972 by -AU$0.007.
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 4.48%. 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 0.98.
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$0.965 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.972. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
AU$26.61 (7.06% Upside)
AU$26.61 (7.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:QBE Sentiment 50%
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 88%
Bearish news 12%
Bearish news 12%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.48%
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
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive performance: strong returns (ROE ~17.7%), solid premium growth (6%), disciplined capital actions (buyback, dividends, LPT and planned disposal), resilient investment income (~$830m) and notable progress on reinsurance and facilities businesses. Offsetting items included A&H claims inflation and related provisioning, pockets of underwriting pressure in parts of North America and property/Lloyd's rate softness, reserve remediation activity (LPT) and a slightly higher expense ratio. Overall the positive drivers (profitability, growth, capital strength, AI/efficiency initiatives and cat resilience) materially outweigh the challenges discussed.View all AU:QBE earnings summariesQBE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$26.61
▲(7.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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