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Arch Capital Group

Arch Capital Group Ltd is a Bermuda company which writes insurance and reinsurance with operations in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and United Kingdom. The business operates through three underwriting segments: insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage two operating segments: corporate and other. The insurance segment provides specialty risk solutions to client across a variety of industries. The reinsurance segment provides reinsurance services which cover property catastrophe, property, liability, marine, aviation and space, trade credit and surety, agriculture, accident, life and health, and political risk. The mortgage business provides risk management and risk financing products to the mortgage insurance sectors through platforms in the U.S., Europe and Bermuda.

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Arch Capital Group Ltd

Arch Capital Group Ltd. - Depositary Shares, each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a 4.550% Non-Cumulative Preferred Share, Series G

Arch Capital Group Ltd. - Depositary Shares Each Representing 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series F

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $109 to $110.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $110

Arch Capital Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.88% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.53 million shares sold short, which is 1.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Arch Capital Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714580117_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Arch Capital Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Arch Capital Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Arch Capital Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.75%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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How Is The Market Feeling About Arch Capital Group?

Investor apprehension grips Wall Street with major indices showing midday losses on Tuesday in New York trading, ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s potentially hawkish <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/macro-notification/24/04/38526201/is-hawkish-shift-on-inflation-imminent-wall-street-analysts-traders-brace-for-fed-impa">pivot in Wednesday&#8217;s meeting. </a>
The S&amp;P 500 retraced 0.9% after a 2-day positive streak, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 slightly underperforming, down 1.1%. Small caps suffered larger losses, with the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) down 1.5%. 
The stock market faced renewed pressure as economic data revealed a decline in consumer confidence and persistent wage pressures, putting further pressures on the Federal Reserve. 
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 1.2% increase in the employment cost index for the first quarter of 2024, surpassing market expectations of 1% growth and accelerating from the previous three-month period&#8217;s 0.9% rise. In April, the Conference Board consumer confidence index dropped from 103.1 to 97 points, falling short of forecasts for a rise to 104.
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Yields on the 2-year Treasury note breached the psychological 5% threshold, aiming for the highest close since mid-November 2023. The U.S. dollar index (DXY), as tracked Invesco DB USD Index Bullish Fund ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UUP#NYSE">UUP</a>), rose 0.6%. 
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>37,992.61</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
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<td>17,588.95</td>
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<td>1,982.84</td>
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The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.9% to $505.30, the&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 1.1% to $379.75 and the tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 1.1% to $428.01, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.&nbsp;
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fell 5%, following a 15% surge Monday on the heels of news potentially clearing the full self-driving service in China. Goldman Sachs tempered some of the excitement in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/04/38519395/goldman-sachs-tempers-investor-excitement-on-tesla-self-driving-not-yet-an-eyes-off">a note on Tuesday. </a></li>
<li>Eli Lilly Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) rose 4.6%, its strongest one-day gain since early February, as the pharmaceutical giant hiked 2024 revenue forecast. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings were Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), down 0.5%; McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), down 0.2%; Eaton Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>), down 3%; Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>), down 7.5%; Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>), up 5.7%; PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), up 1.2%; 3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), up 3.2%; Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>), up 2.8% and GE Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>), down 13.4%. </li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) fell 4.2% on news that the company will delist from European exchanges. </li>
<li>Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) fell 9.3%, hitting the lowest level since February 2009, after reports that the company could lose NBA TV rights to rival Comcast Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) NBCUniversal and Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</li>
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Deutsche Bank analyst Cave Montazeri maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $103 to $110.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $110

B of A Securities analyst Jay Cohen maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $105 to $109.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $109

JMP Securities analyst Matthew Carletti maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $100 to $110.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $110

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $98 to $100.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $100

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 11 analysts have published ratings on Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) in the last three months.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $100.18, a high estimate of $110.00, and a low estimate of $88.00. This current average reflects an increase of 7.43% from the previous average price target of $93.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714485613_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Arch Capital Group by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Harry Fong</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Phillips</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Carletti</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$109.00</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Carletti</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Arch Capital Group. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Arch Capital Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Arch Capital Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Arch Capital Group's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACGL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Arch Capital Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Arch Capital Group</h2>
Arch Capital Group Ltd is a Bermuda company which writes insurance and reinsurance with operations in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and United Kingdom. The business operates through three underwriting segments: insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage two operating segments: corporate and other. The insurance segment provides specialty risk solutions to client across a variety of industries. The reinsurance segment provides reinsurance services which cover property catastrophe, property, liability, marine, aviation and space, trade credit and surety, agriculture, accident, life and health, and political risk. The mortgage business provides risk management and risk financing products to the mortgage insurance sectors through platforms in the U.S., Europe and Bermuda.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Arch Capital Group's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Arch Capital Group showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 28.29% as of 31 December, 2023. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 61.37%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Arch Capital Group's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 14.56%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Arch Capital Group's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 4.07%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Arch Capital Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.16.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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A Glimpse Into The Expert Outlook On Arch Capital Group Through 11 Analysts

Roth MKM analyst Harry Fong maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $110 price target.

Roth MKM Maintains Buy on Arch Capital Group, Maintains $110 Price Target

Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.45 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.10 by 16.67 percent. This is a 41.62 percent increase over earnings of $1.73 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.42 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.83 billion by 10.65 percent. This is a 18.70 percent increase over sales of $2.88 billion the same period last year.

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Arch Capital Group Q1 Adj $2.45 Beats $2.10 Estimate, Sales $3.42B Miss $3.83B Estimate

Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 21.63%. Currently, Arch Capital Group has a market capitalization of $34.11 billion. 
Buying $100 In ACGL: If an investor had bought $100 of ACGL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $268.52 today based on a price of $90.92 for ACGL at the time of writing.
<h3>Arch Capital Group's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1714420833_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $300 Today

Morgan Stanley analyst Michael Phillips maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $104 to $109.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $109

JMP Securities analyst Matthew Carletti reiterates Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $100 price target.

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JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on Arch Capital Group, Maintains $100 Price Target

Arch Capital Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NYSE">ACGL</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.91 million shares sold short, which is 0.91% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.75 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Arch Capital Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712849426_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Arch Capital Group has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Arch Capital Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Arch Capital Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.81%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Looking Into Arch Capital Group's Recent Short Interest

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $104 to $109.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $109

Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $92 to $100.

Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.8% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.9%. Currently, Arch Capital Group has a market capitalization of $34.61 billion. 
Buying $100 In ACGL: If an investor had bought $100 of ACGL stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $283.96 today based on a price of $92.26 for ACGL at the time of writing.
<h3>Arch Capital Group's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712757630_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Arch Capital Group 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

During the last three months, 8 analysts shared their evaluations of Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Arch Capital Group and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $95.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $104.00 and a low estimate of $88.00. Marking an increase of 4.24%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $91.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712610047_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Arch Capital Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$104.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Scott Heleniak</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Matthew Carletti</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Motemaden</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jimmy Bhullar</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charlie Lederer</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$91.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Meredith</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$101.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Arch Capital Group. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Arch Capital Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Arch Capital Group's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Arch Capital Group's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ACGL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Arch Capital Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Arch Capital Group</h2>
Arch Capital Group Ltd is a Bermuda company which writes insurance and reinsurance with operations in Bermuda, the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and United Kingdom. The business operates through three underwriting segments: insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage two operating segments: corporate and other. The insurance segment provides specialty risk solutions to client across a variety of industries. The reinsurance segment provides reinsurance services which cover property catastrophe, property, liability, marine, aviation and space, trade credit and surety, agriculture, accident, life and health, and political risk. The mortgage business provides risk management and risk financing products to the mortgage insurance sectors through platforms in the U.S., Europe and Bermuda.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Arch Capital Group's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Arch Capital Group displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2023, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 28.29%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Arch Capital Group's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 61.37% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Arch Capital Group's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 14.56% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Arch Capital Group's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 4.07% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: Arch Capital Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.16, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Demystifying Arch Capital Group: Insights From 8 Analyst Reviews

JP Morgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar maintains Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $88 to $92.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Arch Capital Group, Raises Price Target to $92

The transaction will enable further expansion into the middle-market property and casualty segment.
Arch Insurance North America (Arch Insurance), part of Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACGL#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) (Arch), today announces it has entered into a master transaction agreement to acquire the U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment insurance businesses, including select specialty insurance programs, from Allianz Global Corporate &amp; Specialty SE (AGCS) for a $450 million cash consideration to Allianz. Arch estimates its capital requirement to support the business will be approximately $1.4 billion.
The businesses being acquired are written by Fireman's Fund Insurance Company and its subsidiaries and collectively totaled $1.7 billion of gross premium written in 2023. Approximately 500 individuals supporting the business, including underwriting, claims and other professional staff, are expected to become Arch Insurance employees as part of the transaction.
"The acquisition of the MidCorp business meaningfully expands our presence in the U.S. middle market, a targeted growth area for Arch," said Matt Shulman, CEO for Arch Insurance North America. "This transaction will enhance our distribution relationships, broaden our product suite and expand our ability to participate in these underwriting-intensive middle-market lines. We are also excited to add a market-leading Entertainment business that complements Arch Insurance's existing portfolio of specialty products."
"We are proud of our employees who have served our U.S. MidCorp and Entertainment clients and brokers over the years," said Tracy Ryan, AGCS Chief Executive Officer for North America and member of AGCS's Board of Management. "We are confident that they will be a strong addition to Arch, ensuring continuity for our partners."
Arch Insurance currently provides a wide range of property, casualty and specialty insurance options across market segments and wrote approximately $5.8 billion of gross premium in North America in 2023. This transaction builds upon Arch Insurance's North America business that has delivered double-digit topline growth for five consecutive years.
"Combining this platform, broad set of client relationships and talented employee-base with Arch's capabilities creates an attractive middle-market business that should further establish Arch Insurance as a market leader in the specialty insurance space," said Nicolas Papadopoulo, CEO for Arch Worldwide Insurance Group. "We take pride in our client-focused, inclusive culture and look forward to incorporating the experience and expertise of our new colleagues as we continue to raise the bar and fulfill our brand promise of Pursuing Better Together."
This transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approvals.
Goldman Sachs &amp; Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC are acting as financial advisors to Arch, and Willkie Farr &amp; Gallagher LLP is serving as the Company's legal advisor.

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