Analyst Upside

AU · rank #5 · 2026-09-11

PZU

GPW · PLN · $17.48B (USD)

SignalStrong Buy4.2strength 4.2 / 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.
0.271
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
+0.5%
Momentum acceleration
3-month minus 12-month momentum.
+5.69%
Analyst rating
5 = Strong Buy, 1 = Strong Sell.
4.25
Gross margin TTM+58.9%
52w high$76.70
Market cap (USD)$17.48B

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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 45.7% implied upside to consensus target — all consistent with a market underpricing a high-ROE (17-18%), capital-returning franchise.

Material risks

  • 1Motor insurance competitive pressure is already weighing on sentiment despite record profits, meaning the 26.5% analyst target dispersion and only 66.7% revision agreement suggest meaningful disagreement on whether pricing power can be sustained — the core assumption behind the upside thesis.
  • 2PZU's investment portfolio sensitivity to Polish interest rate and macro shifts could compress investment income, which underpins a material portion of the profitability that justifies current consensus targets.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
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Gemini
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Claude
Proceed