CNA Financial (CNA) Stock Overview
An insurance holding company, primarily provides commercial property and casualty insurance products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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CNA Financial Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$47.39 |
| 52 Week High | US$55.71 |
| 52 Week Low | US$41.53 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.57% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.66% |
| 1 Year Change | 0.063% |
| 3 Year Change | 21.26% |
| 5 Year Change | 8.87% |
| Change since IPO | 416.98% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
CNA Financial: Improving Value, Unchanged Outlook
Summary CNA Financial Corporation is a leading U.S. commercial property and liability insurer with dual insurance and investment operations. I maintained a Hold rating on CNA previously due to solid execution but insufficient earnings growth to justify a Buy. CNA consistently demonstrates disciplined underwriting, strong investment income, and a reliable dividend, supporting operational strength. Early June marked a meaningful breakout in CNA and its ETF peers, potentially altering the investment thesis. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCNA Financial: A Reliable Partner For Minority Shareholders
Summary CNA Financial is a solid insurance carrier with steady underwriting performance, mid-single digit turnover growth, and a growing dividend policy, including annual special distributions. Despite a 94% drop in Q4 2024 net income due to pension settlement losses, CNA's property and casualty operations remain steady. The dividend per share will increase by 4.5% to $0.46 per quarter, with a special dividend of $2 per share, yielding approximately 7.8%. CNA remains committed to delivering value for all shareholders. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCNA Financial: A Steady, Dividend-Oriented Insurer Navigating Through Higher Loss Trends
Summary CNA Financial delivers steady underwriting performance and high single-digit premium growth, resulting in gradual dividend increases and special dividend declarations. Despite higher catastrophe losses, strong investment income drove a 12% year-over-year net income increase in Q3 2024. CNA's valuation is attractive with a price-to-book ratio of 1.18 and a conservative debt profile, making it appealing for dividend-focused investors. With stable financials and expected dividend raises, CNA Financial should offer dependable returns and is a solid option for income and stability seekers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Doug Worman's Leadership Marks A New Era Of Underwriting Discipline And Profitable Growth
Doug Worman's appointment as CEO emphasizes underwriting discipline and profitable growth, promising improved net margins and earnings.CNA Financial: Steady Performance For A Steady Insurance Carrier
Summary CNA Financial reported a $317 million profit in Q2 2024, a 12% increase from the prior year. Despite higher catastrophe losses, investment income growth drove higher earnings. Underwriting performance remained strong, with a gain of $124 million in Q2 2024 contributing to a year-to-date underwriting income of $250 million. Although CNA's current valuation is not appealing for investors seeking aggressive returns, the consistent and recurring cash flows will serve dividend-oriented investors well. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaA Review Of CNA Financial's Recent Performance
Summary CNA Financial reported consistent net income of $338 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher investment income and robust underwriting performance. The specialty business maintained a steady combined ratio of 90.7%, while the commercial business experienced premium growth but a deteriorated combined ratio. Looking ahead, CNA Financial remains well-positioned to provide recurring and steady cash flows through dividend increases and special dividend payments. Therefore, the insurance carrier, approximately 90% owned by Loews, could be an attractive choice for dividend seekers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCNA Financial: Strong History At A Good Price
Summary CNA Financial is a global property-casualty insurance company with a strong financial position and low P/E ratio. The company operates in three segments: Specialty, Commercial, and International, all of which generate underwriting profits. CNA has a steady growth in revenues and earnings, with its effective pricing models across its segments. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCNA Financial: A Good Candidate For Dividend Seekers
Summary CNA Financial reports consistent net income of $258 million in Q3, contributing to a year-to-date profit increase. Positive earnings driven by higher yields on fixed-income securities and robust underwriting performance. Commercial and international business segments show strong performance, while specialty business experiences slight deterioration. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| CNA | US Insurance | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -2.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% |
| 1Y | 0.06% | 3.3% | 15.5% |
Return vs Industry: CNA underperformed the US Insurance industry which returned 3.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CNA underperformed the US Market which returned 15.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CNA volatility | |
|---|---|
| CNA Average Weekly Movement | 3.3% |
| Insurance Industry Average Movement | 4.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: CNA has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CNA's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1853 | 6,600 | Doug Worman | www.cna.com |
CNA Financial Corporation, an insurance holding company, primarily provides commercial property and casualty insurance products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. It operates through Specialty, Commercial, International, and Life & Group segments. The company offers professional liability coverage and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity and cyber coverage to small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; professional and general liability, as well as associated casualty coverages for healthcare industry; surety and fidelity bonds; and warranty and alternative risks products.
CNA Financial Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| CNA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$12.93b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.24b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$15.15b |
Is CNA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CNA income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$15.15b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$10.44b |
| Gross Profit | US$4.71b |
| Other Expenses | US$3.47b |
| Earnings | US$1.24b |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 4.57 |
| Gross Margin | 31.09% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.16% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 26.6% |
How did CNA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 22:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CNA Financial Corporation is covered by 5 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Joshua Shanker | BofA Global Research |
| Robert Glasspiegel | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |
| Amit Kumar | Macquarie Research |