Update shared on 03 Nov 2025
Fair value Decreased 0.039%RenaissanceRe Holdings saw a modest decrease in its consensus fair value estimate, edging down by $0.11 to $283.43. Analysts are weighing a mix of improved revenue growth expectations along with concerns about sector over-earning and market softness.
Analyst Commentary
Analyst coverage of RenaissanceRe Holdings reflects a range of views on the company’s valuation, growth opportunities, and exposure to broader market dynamics. Recent research notes highlight both optimism around continued earnings resilience and price target increases as well as concerns over potential sector headwinds and market transitions.
Bullish Takeaways- Bullish analysts have raised price targets, citing stable earnings performance even during periods of elevated macro uncertainties and a relatively calm hurricane season, which has helped avoid major adverse impacts.
- Some expect continued resilience in earnings, even as pricing and reinvestment tailwinds ease. They point to RenaissanceRe’s potential to outperform peers in the current market environment.
- There is anticipation of further upside opportunities in underwriter shares. Select firms identify RenaissanceRe alongside other top picks in the sector.
- The company’s inclusion on prominent investment idea lists signals ongoing confidence among certain institutional investors regarding execution and future growth prospects.
- Bearish analysts caution that over-earning across the Bermuda reinsurer sector is underappreciated by consensus estimates. They suggest that valuations may not be fully supported by fundamentals.
- There are concerns about a building imbalance between capital supply and demand, which could accelerate a softening cycle in reinsurance pricing and dampen stock performance.
- Fresh initiations with Neutral or Sell ratings emphasize the need for selectivity amid signs the hard market in property and casualty insurance is transitioning. Heightened competitive pressures and margin headwinds are anticipated.
- Some see the outlook for Bermuda insurers as closely tied to wind season activity. They warn that without significant loss events, softer pricing may persist and limit growth potential.
What's in the News
- From July 1, 2025 to October 24, 2025, RenaissanceRe Holdings repurchased 1,240,200 shares for $305.2 million, completing 4.55% of outstanding shares under its May 2025 buyback authorization (Key Developments).
- RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. was removed from the FTSE All-World Index (USD) (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- Fair Value Estimate has decreased marginally from $283.54 to $283.43.
- Discount Rate remains unchanged at 6.78%.
- Revenue Growth projections have improved, rising from negative 6.45% to negative 3.67%.
- Net Profit Margin has declined moderately, moving from 14.05% to 13.28%.
- Future P/E has increased slightly, from 8.55x to 8.80x.
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