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Updated Jan 10, 2025, 9:50 am EST / Original Jan 10, 2025, 8:43 am EST Mercury General MCY -17.69...
Original sourceAI Summary
MCY stock dropped 19% amid California wildfires and estimated $20 billion losses. Mercury holds a 6.1% share in California homeowners insurance market. Past fires resulted in $206 million gross losses for MCY. Analyst cut earnings estimates for MCY to $0 from $1.60. Analyst maintains Outperform rating, predicts $80 target price for MCY.
Sentiment Rationale
High exposure to wildfire losses severely impacts MCY, similar to past events.
Trading Thesis
Immediate losses from the wildfire will affect MCY's quarterly results significantly.
Market-Moving
- MCY stock dropped 19% amid California wildfires and estimated $20 billion losses.
- Mercury holds a 6.1% share in California homeowners insurance market.
- Past fires resulted in $206 million gross losses for MCY.
Key Facts
- MCY stock dropped 19% amid California wildfires and estimated $20 billion losses.
- Mercury holds a 6.1% share in California homeowners insurance market.
- Past fires resulted in $206 million gross losses for MCY.
- Analyst cut earnings estimates for MCY to $0 from $1.60.
- Analyst maintains Outperform rating, predicts $80 target price for MCY.
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Industry News
The article directly discusses MCY's significant risk exposure and financial impacts.