$MCY

Market commentary ahead of New Zealand and Australian reporting season cites expectations for RBNZ tightening and higher retail rates. Analysts highlight focus on bellwethers including Freightways, Air NZ, Sky TV, and power generators Contact, Mercury, Meridian, and Genesis. Forsyth Barr forecasts strong profit growth but clipped 2027 estimates. Contact results may be boosted by Manawa Energy ($2.3b). Air NZ faces higher jet fuel costs, with expected loss before tax of $340m to $390m.

Zacks highlights Q2 results for Caterpillar (CAT), Mercury General (MCY) and Zebra Technologies (ZBRA). CAT reported adjusted EPS of $8.17 vs $6.25 expected, revenue $20.54B vs $19.31B, and raised full-year sales outlook. MCY posted adjusted EPS $3.52 vs $1.80, revenue $1.67B vs $1.58B. ZBRA reported adjusted EPS $6.35 vs $4.35, revenue $1.55B vs $1.49B, and lifted full-year guidance.

Simply Wall St reports Mercury General (MCY) shares rose 2.8% to $109.61. It cites improving profitability, with trailing net profit margin at 13.7% vs 5.1% a year earlier and Q2 2026 revenue of $1,539.8m and net income of $190.4m. It also notes the combined ratio worsened to 89.3% from 87.0% amid catastrophe-related reserve issues.

Mercury General (MCY) shares rose about 1.6% after the insurer reported strong Q2 2026 results. GAAP profit was $4.76 per share, up over 58% year over year and above the $1.80 consensus. Revenue increased 14% to $1.68 billion. The combined ratio improved to 89.9% versus a 97.2% estimate. Shares traded around $109.18.

Mercury General (NYSE:MCY) reported Q2 CY2026 results. The auto insurer said revenue rose 14% year on year to $1.68 billion and exceeded Wall Street estimates by 10.3%. GAAP profit was $4.76 per share, above consensus. The stock rose about 2% to $108.77 after the release.

Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported second-quarter 2026 results and its board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3175 per share. The dividend is payable Sept. 24, 2026 to shareholders of record Sept. 10, 2026. The company sells personal auto and homeowners insurance through independent producers and direct-to-consumer channels.

MERCURY GENERAL CORP (MCY) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 d61051dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 4484 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90010 (323) 937-1060 Fax (323) 857-7125 Press Release FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Theodore Stalick, SVP/CFO (323) 937-1060 www.mercuryinsurance.com For Release: August 4, 20

Mercury General (NYSE:MCY) will report earnings Tuesday after market close. The insurer reported $1.54B revenue last quarter, up 10.5% year over year, and beat analysts’ revenue and EPS estimates. For the upcoming quarter, analysts expect 3.3% revenue growth. The article cites an average price target of $120 versus $107.12.

Mercury General Corporation (MCY) is expected to register a decrease in its top and bottom lines when it reports second-quarter 2026 results on Aug. 4, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MCY’s second-quarter revenues is pegged at $1.6 billion, indicating 7.8% decline from the year-ago reported figure. The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $1.80 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MCY’s second-quarter earnings suggests a 32.6% year-over-year decrease.

WasteCo said Roger Gower stepped down as director and chair, with Sean Joyce replacing him. WasteCo reported FY26 revenue up 24% to $70.2m but a net loss of $12.35m. Tower appointed Len Elikhis as permanent CFO. Stats NZ put June-quarter inflation at 4.1%. AFT Pharma received tentative FDA approval for Scomara. SkyCity outlined a non-binding Grand Hotel sale deal.