CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) Stock Crosses Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average on Disappointing Earnings

Key Points

• CNA Financial missed earnings expectations: Quarterly EPS was $0.75 versus analyst estimates of $1.21, down from $1.50 a year earlier, despite revenue of $3.82 billion topping estimates of $3.02 billion. Higher long-term-care reserves and catastrophe losses weighed on results.
• Following the earnings report, shares fell below their 200-day moving average of $47.73, trading as low as $47.10.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, equivalent to an annualized $1.92 and a yield of about 4.1%.

CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:CNA - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed below its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday after the company announced weaker than expected quarterly earnings. The stock has a 200-day moving average of $47.73 and traded as low as $47.10. CNA Financial shares last traded at $47.1810, with a volume of 622,513 shares.

The insurance provider reported $0.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.21 by ($0.46). CNA Financial had a return on equity of 9.53% and a net margin of 6.80%. The company had revenue of $3.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.02 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.50 earnings per share.

CNA Financial Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 3rd. Investors of record on Monday, November 16th will be given a dividend of $0.48 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 16th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. CNA Financial's payout ratio is presently 42.20%.

More CNA Financial News

Here are the key news stories impacting CNA Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CNA declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share, payable December 3, for an annualized payout of $1.92 and a roughly 4% yield. Dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects fixed-income and other investment income to exceed $2.3 billion for full-year 2026, potentially helping offset underwriting pressure. Investment income outlook
• Positive Sentiment: CNA’s international business grew and outperformed, while the company reported premium growth—an offset to weaker U.S. commercial results. International business report
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter core EPS was $0.75, well below analyst expectations of about $1.16–$1.21 and down from $1.50 a year earlier. Net income fell to $196 million from $403 million. Higher LTC reserves and catastrophe losses weighed on results; P&C core income also declined. Third-quarter earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. casualty and commercial insurance margins are tightening, raising concerns about underwriting profitability even as international operations grow. U.S. and international margin report
• Negative Sentiment: Bank of America reiterated a Sell rating, citing weak earnings and the LTC reserve charge; its $48 price target leaves limited upside from the level cited in the report. Analyst rating report

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

CNA has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings downgraded CNA Financial from a "buy (b)" rating to a "buy (b-)" rating in a research note on Monday. Zacks Research raised CNA Financial from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy".

Institutional Trading of CNA Financial

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Compass Financial Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of CNA Financial during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC raised its stake in CNA Financial by 116.4% in the 3rd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 829 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 446 shares during the period. NFSG Corp bought a new stake in CNA Financial in the 3rd quarter valued at $44,000. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in CNA Financial by 25.7% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,358 shares of the insurance provider's stock valued at $61,000 after purchasing an additional 278 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Allworth Financial LP acquired a new stake in CNA Financial during the 2nd quarter valued at $69,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 98.45% of the company's stock.

CNA Financial Stock Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 0.27 and a quick ratio of 0.27. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is $47.62 and its 200 day simple moving average is $47.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $12.77 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.45, a PEG ratio of 5.49 and a beta of 0.22.

About CNA Financial

CNA Financial Corporation NYSE: CNA is a commercial property and casualty insurance company serving businesses, professionals and organizations. Its offerings include commercial property, casualty, workers' compensation, professional liability, management liability, cyber, surety, marine and other specialty insurance products.

The company distributes its products primarily through independent agents, brokers and other insurance intermediaries. CNA serves customers across the United States and Canada, as well as selected international markets, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

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