Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains $Arch Capital (ACGL.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $120 to $100.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 63.7% and a total average return of 12.0% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Arch Capital (ACGL.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
As the insurance industry landscape is scrutinized heading into 2025, optimism prevails particularly for life insurers due to improving free cash flow, benefits from elevated interest rates, substantial excess capital positions, robust group benefits earnings, and possibilities for additional reinsurance and merger activities. In contrast, the property and casualty segment, while traditionally a high-quality business, navigates a more challenging phase in the underwriting cycle for property coverage. Additionally, the trend in casualty loss costs presents a risk that could hinder more favorable outcomes. Therefore, selectivity in stock selections is advised.
The analyst remains positive on business trends in the property and casualty sector approaching 2025, noting that firm pricing and a defensive risk profile should allow it to perform well. Despite this, high earnings expectations, positive market sentiment, and prevailing valuations make the stock less attractive compared to a year ago. There is a particularly favorable outlook on personal lines stocks based on the potential for margin improvements.
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