Want to see AU:QBE full AI Analyst Report?
QBE Stock Chart & Stats
AU$22.05
AU$0.34(1.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
AU$22.05
AU$0.34(1.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$18.57 - AU$26.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.64M
Average Volume (3M)3.67M
Market Cap
AU$38.88B
Enterprise ValueAU$44.52B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)AU$2.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)AU$4.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2027EPS Estimate
0.96Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.45
Shares Outstanding1,494,154,500
10 Day Avg. Volume3,815,186
30 Day Avg. Volume3,667,270
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
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$25.24Price Target Upside14.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$19.79B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitable Premium GrowthPremium growth, strong profitability and returns above target indicate that QBE is converting scale into attractive earnings. Maintaining a 92.8% combined ratio alongside 6% GWP growth supports the durability of its underwriting model and provides capacity for reinvestment and capital returns.
Strong Cash GenerationThe sharp improvement in operating and free cash flow strengthens earnings quality and gives QBE greater flexibility to fund claims, support growth, invest in capabilities and return capital. Strong cash conversion also reduces reliance on external financing when underwriting conditions become less favorable.
Improving Catastrophe ResilienceLower probable maximum loss and materially reduced event retention improve QBE's ability to absorb catastrophe volatility. These actions can make results more resilient across underwriting cycles, while the risk reduction achieved as premiums increased suggests disciplined portfolio and reinsurance management.
Bears Say
A&H Claims InflationClaims inflation materially above assumptions can pressure margins, require additional provisions and weaken confidence in pricing adequacy. QBE's decision to reduce A&H volumes while restoring margins may constrain near-term growth and shows that this portfolio remains a meaningful earnings risk.
Legacy Reserve RemediationReserve strengthening and the LPT indicate that certain legacy portfolios still require corrective action. Although the transfer can reduce future volatility, remediation costs consume earnings and capital today, while the need for restructuring highlights uncertainty around ultimate claims costs.
Property And Lloyd's Rate PressureSoftening rates can weaken future underwriting margins if premium prices no longer fully compensate for catastrophe and claims risk. QBE may need further pricing action into 2027, potentially limiting volume growth and creating pressure in markets where competition remains elevated.
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$26.58 in the past 12 months.
What is QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap?
QBE Insurance Group Limited’s market cap is AU$38.88B.
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 118 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$0.976 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.983 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$0.33 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.27%. 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 0.96.
How many shares outstanding does QBE Insurance Group Limited have?
QBE Insurance Group Limited has 1,494,154,500 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$0.976 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.983. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.622%.
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
Outperform
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
AU$25.24 (14.47% Upside)
AU$25.24 (14.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
AU:QBE Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
35.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
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
0:00 / 0:00
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$25.24
▲(14.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
AUB Group
―
Insurance Australia Group Limited
―
Medibank Private
―
Steadfast Group Limited
―
Suncorp Group
―