New Strong Buy Stocks for August 21st
MCY, ASMB, ONTO, BSET and UNH have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 21st, 2026.
MCY - Mercury General Corporation
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$90.00
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HIGH:
$90.00
LOW:
$90.00
MEDIAN:
$90.00
CONSENSUS:
$90.00
DOWNSIDE:
14.85%
Stock News
Best Value Stocks to Buy for August 21st
MCY, SMCI and UNH made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on August 21st, 2026.
The Damage You Don't See: Mercury Insurance Shares What Homeowners Should Know About Service Line Failures
Underground water, sewer and utility lines can create costly problems with little warning LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the most important parts of a home are the ones homeowners rarely see. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is reminding homeowners that underground service lines connecting a house to water, sewer, electrical and other essential services can fail, and repairing them may be more complicated and expensive than many homeowners expect.
Mercury General: The Turnaround Is Over, Now Valuation Matters
MCY delivered another strong quarter, with an 89.9% Q2 combined ratio and an 89.6% result for H1 2026. I now estimate a sustainable combined ratio around 93–96%, recognizing stronger fundamentals without assuming recent sub-90% margins persist through the cycle. At $105, my FY2026 scenarios imply roughly 7.2x-8.3x earnings, leaving a meaningful discount to industry multiples and supporting my Buy rating.
Best Income Stocks to Buy for August 19th
KUBTY and MCY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 19, 2026.
Mercury General: Improving Underwriting Makes The Valuation Hard To Ignore
Mercury General Corporation offers an attractive risk/reward due to strengthening underwriting results and a still low valuation. The company's Q2 combined ratio fell to 89.9%, reflecting improved profitability and successful premium increases, especially in California. The stock trades at a discounted 6.3x GAAP P/E and 9.1x forward P/E, despite a high ROE of 38.89%.
Mercury Insurance Named to Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Employers for Women
Recognition, informed by team member feedback, highlights Mercury's focus on career growth, leadership development and long-term opportunity for women. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) has been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Women 2026, honoring the company's commitment to fostering an environment where women have opportunities to grow, lead and build rewarding careers.
MCY Outperforms Industry in a Year: Time to Add it for Better Returns?
Mercury General's premium growth, strong property and casualty performance and rising investment income support its expansion.
Back to School Means Back to Traffic: Mercury Insurance Urges Drivers to Reset Their Commute
National crash data underscores the risks as school buses, pedestrians, bicycles and busy drop-off zones return to America's roads LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) is urging drivers to reset their commuting habits as students head back to school, with federal data showing more than 1,000 people have been killed in school-transportation-related traffic crashes over the past decade. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows 1,069 people were killed in school-transportation-related crashes from 2015 through 2024, an average of more than 100 fatalities each year.
Mercury Gives Oklahoma Homeowners More Ways to Save and Strengthen Their Homes Against Hail and Wildfire
New enhanced homeowners insurance product offers an estimated average savings of $420 for hail-resistant roofing, an option to upgrade to a stronger roof after a covered loss, and new wildfire mitigation discounts LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY ) has launched a new enhanced homeowners insurance product that gives Oklahoma homeowners more ways to lower their insurance costs, strengthen their properties against severe weather, and choose coverage that better fits their homes. The enhancements can provide qualifying homeowners with: Estimated average savings of $420, or 12.4%, for eligible hail-resistant roofing.
Should Value Investors Buy Mercury General (MCY) Stock?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
3 Stocks to Watch After Crushing Q2 Earnings Expectations: CAT, MCY & ZBRA
Caterpillar, Mercury General, and Zebra Technologies each posted impressive Q2 results that could warrant a closer look from investors seeking quality additions to their portfolios.
Mercury Insurance Reveals the 10 Most Affordable New Electric and Hybrid Vehicles to Insure for 2026
Hybrids dominate this year's rankings as drivers embrace more electrified choices LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers shopping for electric and hybrid vehicles have more choices than ever before. Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) today released its annual ranking of the 10 most affordable new 2026 model year electric and hybrid vehicles to insure, helping buyers better understand one of the ongoing costs of vehicle ownership.
MCY Q2 Earnings Beat on Better Underwriting and Premium Growth
Mercury General's Q2 earnings beat estimates as premium growth, stronger underwriting and higher investment income offset catastrophe losses.
Mercury General (MCY) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Mercury General (MCY) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.52 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.8 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.67 per share a year ago.
Mercury General Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury General Corporation (NYSE: MCY) reported today for the second quarter of 2026: Consolidated Highlights Three Months Ended June 30, Change Six Months Ended June 30, Change 2026 2025 $ % 2026 2025 $ % (000's except per-share amounts and ratios) Net premiums earned (2) $ 1,497,767 $ 1,366,738 $ 131,029 9.6 $ 2,950,180 $ 2,649,808 $ 300,372 11.3 Net premiums written (1) (2) $ 1,559,045 $ 1,480,807 $ 78,238 5.3 $ 3,109,163 $ 2,795,188 $ 313,975 11.2 Direct premiums written (1) $ 1,623,583 $ 1,484,985 $ 138,598 9.3 $ 3,196,324 $ 2,930,428 $ 265,896 9.1 Net realized investment gains, net of tax (3) $ 68,344 $ 18,549 $ 49,795 268.5 $ 64,756 $ 36,973 $ 27,783 75.1 Net income $ 263,502 $ 166,472 $ 97,030 58.3 $ 453,922 $ 58,145 $ 395,777 680.7 Net income per diluted share $ 4.76 $ 3.01 $ 1.75 58.1 $ 8.20 $ 1.05 $ 7.15 681.0 Operating income (1) $ 195,158 $ 147,923 $ 47,235 31.9 $ 389,166 $ 21,172 $ 367,994 1,738.1 Operating income per diluted share (1) $ 3.52 $ 2.67 $ 0.85 31.8 $ 7.03 $ 0.38 $ 6.65 1,750.0 Catastrophe losses net of reinsurance (4) $ 75,000 $ 13,000 $ 62,000 476.9 $ 168,000 $ 460,000 $ (292,000) (63.5) Combined ratio (5) 89.9 % 92.5 % — (2.6) pts 89.6 % 105.4 % — (15.8) pts (1) These measures are not based on U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), are defined in "Information Regarding GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures" and are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in "Supplemental Schedules." (2) Net premiums earned for the three months ended June 30, 2025 includes $51 million of ceded premiums earned related to reinstatement premiums.
Mercury Insurance Reveals the 10 Most Affordable New Sedans/Coupes to Insure for 2026
Volkswagen Golf R tops Mercury's inaugural ranking of insurance-friendly passenger cars LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE/NYSE TX: MCY) SUVs may dominate today's headlines, but 2/4 door sedans and coupes continue to deliver outstanding value for commuters, first-time buyers and drivers looking to keep ownership costs under control. Mercury Insurance today introduced its first-ever ranking of the 10 most affordable new 2026 model year sedans and coupes to insure.
Mercury General Set to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect?
MCY's Q2 results are likely to benefit from premium growth and higher investment income despite elevated catastrophe losses and rising expenses.
Mercury Insurance Names the 10 Most Affordable New Trucks to Insure for 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Whether they're used on construction sites, family road trips or daily commutes, pickup trucks remain one of America's most versatile vehicles
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