Analyst Upside

AU · rank #3 · 2026-09-10

PZU

GPW · PLN · $17.43B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy2.7strength 2.7 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Composite score
Z-score blend of all factors below.
0.571
EPS revisions (30d)
Change in consensus EPS estimate over the past 30 days ($/share).
+$0.04
Net revisions (30d)
Number of analysts revising upward minus downward.
1
Insider signal (90d)
Analyst upside
Consensus target $75.83
+1.3%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+4.83%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.25
Gross margin TTM+58.9%
52w high$76.70
Market cap (USD)$17.43B

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Summary

PZU is Poland's dominant insurer with ~35-36% overall market share, generating PLN 15.7 billion in H1 2026 insurance revenue across non-life, life, and financial services segments.

Rationale

The analyst_upside signal is reinforced by a 13.09% earnings surprise, upward EPS revisions across 7/30/60/90-day windows, a 4.25/5 analyst rating, and a record 2025 followed by PLN 3.0 billion H1 2026 net profit — analysts are consistently revising up a profitable, cash-generative franchise.

Material risks

  • 1Intensifying motor insurance competition is already pressuring investor sentiment despite strong earnings, and if pricing deteriorates materially it could trigger downward EPS revisions that directly unwind the revision-momentum edge this strategy depends on.
  • 2High analyst target dispersion of 26.5% with only 7 analysts covering and 66.7% revision agreement signals meaningful disagreement on fair value, leaving the 128.9% analyst upside figure vulnerable to target cuts if macro or regulatory headwinds materialize in CEE markets.

AI verdict council

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Claude
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