MTGFinancial Services · Insurance - SpecialtyThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering MGIC Investment Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $31 — +13.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores MGIC Investment Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (85): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (42): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MTG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $28 → $29 |
| 31 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $29 → $30 |
| 31 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 31 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $28 → $32 |
| 31 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 22 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | — |
| 22 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Sector Perform | $28 |
| 1 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Oct 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 July 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 23 May 2025 | Compass Point | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 19 Feb 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MTG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, MGIC Investment Corp. returned +0.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 26% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
MGIC Investment Corp. has a market value of $5.6B and an enterprise value of $6.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.2B. The latest quarter shrank 2.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $707.9M, a 59.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.20.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $706.5M.
MGIC Investment Corp. spent $754.1M on share buybacks and $134.6M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 8.5×; forward P/E: 7.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.49%, paying out 19% of earnings.
MGIC Investment Corp. employs 542 people — $2.2M of revenue per employee.
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A Zacks Investment Research headline frames MGIC Investment (MTG) as a potentially attractive dividend stock and asks whether it meets the criteria. The excerpt provides no supporting details or conclusion.
Why it matters — MTG watchers may be interested in the article’s focus on the company’s dividend, though the excerpt does not provide specifics.
MGIC Investment Corporation said it will release its third-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on November 4, 2026. The company scheduled a conference call and webcast for 10:00 a.m.
Why it matters — MTG watchers can note when the company will report results and hold its quarterly discussion.
A Zacks Investment Research article highlights MGIC Investment (MTG) as a top dividend stock for investor portfolios, noting that finding strong dividend stocks is challenging and questioning whether MGIC has what it takes. The piece examines MTG's appeal from a dividend-focused perspective.
Why it matters — MTG watchers would care because the article draws attention to the company's dividend profile and its attractiveness as an income-generating investment.
Zacks Research highlights multi-line insurance stocks as well positioned in a higher interest rate environment, noting that insurers collect premiums upfront and invest the funds until claims are paid.
Why it matters — MTG watchers may care because higher interest rates can support insurers' investment income, which is relevant given MTG's financial profile.
On September 17th, 2026, Zacks Investment Research included MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG) in its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list, alongside MSGM and ASMB. This designation reflects a strong buy rating based on Zacks' momentum criteria.
Why it matters — A Strong Buy momentum designation from Zacks highlights MTG among stocks with positive momentum, which is notable for investors tracking the company's recent performance trends.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering MGIC Investment Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $31, with estimates ranging from $29 to $35. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 6 analysts covering MGIC Investment Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks MGIC Investment Corp. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, MGIC Investment Corp. ranks 76 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (85 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +13.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks MGIC Investment Corp. 76 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering MGIC Investment Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MTG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $29 to $35 over the next 12 months.
MGIC Investment Corp. returned +0.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
MGIC Investment Corp. is a financial services company focused on private mortgage insurance and related mortgage credit risk management solutions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Oct 2026): "Why MGIC Investment (MTG) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now". A Zacks Investment Research headline frames MGIC Investment (MTG) as a potentially attractive dividend stock and asks whether it meets the criteria. The excerpt provides no supporting details or conclusion.
MGIC Investment Corp. is a financial services company focused on private mortgage insurance and related mortgage credit risk management solutions. Through its principal subsidiary, it helps lenders manage the risk of losses on low-down-payment residential mortgages by providing primary mortgage insurance, reinsurance, contract underwriting, and other ancillary services. The company’s products support residential housing finance by giving lenders additional protection while helping borrowers access home loans with smaller down payments. MGIC Investment Corp. primarily serves mortgage originators, including banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers, brokers, and other lending institutions across the United States, as well as Puerto Rico and Guam. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, MGIC Investment Corp. plays a specialized role in the U.S. mortgage market as a provider of credit protection and mortgage insurance expertise.
CEO Mr. Timothy James Mattke CPA · 542 employees · United States · https://www.mgic.com
