Mercury General Corporation
As of Oct 26, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.63B
- P/E (TTM)
- 6.01
- Forward P/E
- 3.15
- Dividend yield
- 1.19%
- 52-week range
- $74.29$113.06
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 268.40K
Mercury General (MCY) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $101.64 - $105.00 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $113.06 |
| 52-Week Low | $74.29 |
| Open | $103.11 |
| Volume (last close) | 226.21K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 268.40K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 6.34B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 936.87M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.26B |
| EPS (TTM) | $16.91 |
| Profit Margin | 14.77% |
| Operating Margin | 18.32% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 33.03% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.34 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.27 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
| Payout Ratio | 7.51% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 5.63B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 55.39M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 6.01 |
| Forward P/E | 3.15 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.89 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.99 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.07 |
| 50-Day MA | $102.61 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $98.11 |
| 1-Year Change | +35.23% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Mercury General at a Glance
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Mercury General (MCY) has a market capitalization of $5.63B. The stock trades at 6.0× trailing earnings, 3.1× forward earnings and 0.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $936.87M on revenue of $6.34B (a 14.8% profit margin) and generated $1.26B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 9.9% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.70B in cash and securities against $962.13M of debt, a net cash position of $738.70M.
Mercury General pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.27 per share a year, a 1.19% yield at the Oct 26, 2026 close, with a 8% payout ratio.
The share price is up 35.2% over the past year. At $101.64 (the Oct 26, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $74.29 to $113.06, above its 200-day moving average of $98.11.
Based on 3 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mercury General
What is the current stock price for MCY?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, MCY stock trades at $101.64. The 52-week range is $74.29–$113.06, with a day range of $101.64–$105.00.
What is the P/E ratio for MCY?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Mercury General's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 6.0, meaning investors pay $6.0 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 3.1, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Mercury General operates in the Financials sector.
Does MCY pay dividends?
Yes, Mercury General pays a 1.19% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 26, 2026 close ($1.27 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 7.5%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 10, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for MCY?
Based on ratings from 3 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for MCY is Buy.
What is the market cap of MCY?
As of the Oct 26, 2026 close, Mercury General's market capitalization is $5.63B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Mercury General operates in the Financials sector within the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry.