Chubb Limited

NYSE:CB Stock Report

Market Cap: US$124.2b

Chubb Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Chubb is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.2% that is well covered by earnings.

Key information

1.2%

Dividend yield

3.1%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield4.3%
Future Dividend Yield1.4%
Dividend Growth3.4%
Next dividend pay daten/a
Ex dividend daten/a
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio14%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Apr 27

Chubb: Still Boring, Still Profitable

Summary Chubb delivers exceptional underwriting stability, with a 10-year combined ratio of 89.6% and 84% in Q1 2026. CB’s expanding life insurance segment delivered 34% premium growth and now contributes 9% of consolidated segment income, enhancing diversification. FY2026 net income is expected between $8.6B and $10.9B, implying a valuation of 11.6x–14.7x earnings and up to 20% upside. Chubb maintains a strong capital return profile, with $1.1B in buybacks in Q1 2026 and an expected 5% dividend increase. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update Apr 23

CB: Dividends And Buybacks Will Support A Stable Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for Chubb higher from about $342 to roughly $345, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that modestly adjust their valuation view. What's in the News From January 1 to March 31, 2026, Chubb repurchased 3,507,045 shares, about 0.9% of shares, for US$1,140m, bringing total repurchases under the May 15, 2025 buyback to 11,808,110 shares, about 2.99%, for US$3,465.46m (company filing).
New Narrative Apr 20

Chubb Limited (CB): The Underwriting Sentinel and the "Global Life" Expansion

Chubb Limited (CB) , the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty (P&C) insurer, enters Tuesday, April 21, 2026 , following a massive first-quarter earnings beat that underscores its status as the "Gold Standard" of risk management. Trading at $329.29 USD —a marginal 0.21% decline today as the market digests an over-80% surge in core operating income—the stock is holding firm near its 52-week highs.
Narrative Update Apr 09

CB: Dividends And Buybacks Will Sustain A Stable Fairly Valued Profile

Analysts have nudged their price target for Chubb slightly higher to about $342 from roughly $339. This reflects small model updates around revenue trends, profit margins, the discount rate, and forward P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 26

CB: Dividends And Buybacks Will Support A Stable Fairly Valued Profile

Analysts now estimate Chubb’s fair value at about $338.83, a change of roughly $1.13 from the prior $337.70. This reflects updated views on its discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margin profile, and forward P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Mar 11

CB: Dividends And Buybacks Will Support A Stable Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target on Chubb slightly higher to about $338 from roughly $336, attributing the change to small adjustments in expected revenue trends, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Chubb's Board of Directors plans to recommend at the 2026 Annual General Meeting an annual dividend of $4.08 per share, payable in four quarterly payments of $1.02 per share, compared with the current quarterly dividend of $0.97 per share.
Narrative Update Feb 25

CB: Buybacks And Margins Will Support A Stable Fairly Valued Outlook

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Chubb to $336.22 per share, reflecting updated views on profitability, a slightly different forward P/E assumption, and a consistent fair value estimate. What's in the News Chubb repurchased 3,887,475 shares from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, representing 0.99% of shares for US$1.1b under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Feb 11

CB: Buybacks And Margin Outlook Will Support A Steady Future Profile

Narrative Update on Chubb Analysts have lifted their price target on Chubb to approximately $336 from about $321, pointing to updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a softer revenue growth outlook, modestly higher profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E estimate. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Chubb repurchased 3,887,475 shares for about US$1.1b, representing 0.99% of shares outstanding under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 27

CB: AI Optimization And Stable Fundamentals Will Support A Steady Outlook

Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Chubb higher from US$317.17 to US$320.96. They cited only modest tweaks to projected revenue trends, margins and forward P/E assumptions to reflect their latest views.
Narrative Update Jan 11

CB: AI Optimization And Completed Buybacks Will Support A Steady Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for Chubb by about $6 per share, citing updated assumptions around fair value, profit margin and forward P/E that modestly increase their overall valuation framework. What's in the News Chubb introduced an AI powered optimization engine within Chubb Studio, its global platform for embedded insurance distribution partnerships, during the Singapore Fintech Festival (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Dec 19

CB: AI Expansion And Buybacks Will Shape Steady Long Term Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Chubb by approximately 1 percent to about $311 per share, citing slightly improved revenue expectations, a stronger projected profit margin, and a lower anticipated future price to earnings multiple. What's in the News Unveiled a new AI powered optimization engine in Chubb Studio at the Singapore Fintech Festival, enabling embedded insurance partners to deliver personalized, point of sale coverage recommendations to boost engagement and loyalty (Key Developments) The Chubb Studio optimization engine introduces click to engage tools that connect customers to advisors via phone, video or text for complex products, plus flexible integration models and real time data driven campaign refinement (Key Developments) Launched Travel Pro, a digital first, parametric travel insurance suite showcased at the World Aviation Festival in Lisbon, designed to handle flight delays, baggage issues, weather disruptions and medical emergencies with streamlined claims (Key Developments) Travel Pro can be embedded directly into airline and online travel agency booking journeys, offering customizable delay thresholds, automatic claims, quick payouts and multiple reimbursement options including miles, lounge access and virtual cards (Key Developments) Completed a buyback tranche totaling 5,436,315 shares, or about 1.36 percent of shares outstanding, for approximately $1.51 billion under the repurchase program announced May 15, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The Fair Value Estimate has risen slightly, moving from about $308 per share to roughly $311 per share, reflecting a modest upward revision in intrinsic valuation.
Narrative Update Dec 05

CB: Share Buyback And Digital Expansion Will Shape Outlook Amid Steady Expectations

Analysts have inched up their price target for Chubb to approximately 308 dollars from about 307 dollars 70 cents. The change reflects a slightly higher assumed future earnings multiple while leaving discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin expectations effectively unchanged.
Narrative Update Nov 21

CB: Share Buyback And Digital Expansion Will Influence Outlook Amid Stable Forecasts

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Chubb, increasing it from $307.50 to $307.73. They cite minor refinements in forecasts and stable financial assumptions as reasons for the adjustment.
Narrative Update Nov 07

CB: Share Buyback And New Product Launch Will Shape Outlook

Analysts have modestly raised their price target for Chubb, increasing it by $0.86 to $307.50. This change reflects subtle shifts in valuation assumptions and updated financial projections.
Narrative Update Oct 24

Digital Expansion And Share Repurchase Activity Will Influence Insurance Industry Dynamics

Analysts have raised their price target for Chubb from $303.50 to $306.64, citing a slightly improved outlook for revenue growth even as they note a modest reduction in projected profit margin. What's in the News Chubb completed the repurchase of 4,429,719 shares, amounting to 1.11% of the company, for $1,230 million as part of its buyback program announced on May 15, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Oct 09

International Markets And Digital Channels Will Shape Future Insurance Underwriting

Analysts have raised their price target for Chubb from $300.90 to $303.50, citing slight improvements in profit margin and future valuation metrics despite a modest decline in projected revenue growth. What's in the News Chubb launched Travel Pro, a digital-first suite of travel insurance products designed to simplify travel coverage and offer fast payouts for disruptions such as flight delays, baggage issues, unpredictable weather, and medical emergencies (Key Developments).
Analysis Article May 19

Chubb's (NYSE:CB) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

The board of Chubb Limited ( NYSE:CB ) has announced that the dividend on 3rd of July will be increased to $0.97, which...
Seeking Alpha Jan 16

Chubb: An Undervalued Insurance Leader With Compelling Long-Term Growth

Summary Chubb's strong financial performance, low combined ratio, and diversified risk management support continued growth and profitability, making it an attractive investment. Despite challenges like the ongoing California wildfires and other catastrophes this quarter, Chubb's extensive diversification and market position minimize potential negative impacts to its bottom line. Chubb's valuation is compelling, trading below peers with a superior long-term ROE, and offers a promising entry point for long-term investors. With Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holding a stake, Chubb's undervaluation is evident. At 11.2x forward earnings, I think investors can earn double-digit IRRs even with single-digit earnings growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 03

Chubb: Recent Price Correction Offers An Attractive Entry Point (Rating Upgrade)

Summary New catalysts since my last writing have led me to upgrade my rating on Chubb Limited stock to strong buy. These catalysts include Chubb's latest earnings and projected growth, the interest rate environment, and also the P&C insurance cycle. Finally, CB stock is trading at attractive valuations due to recent price pullbacks. Its current P/E multiples offer sizable discounts compared to the overall market, its own historical averages, and also sector medians. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: CB's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: CB's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Chubb Dividend Yield vs Market
How does CB dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (CB)1.2%
Market Bottom 25% (US)1.4%
Market Top 25% (US)4.3%
Industry Average (Insurance)2.7%
Analyst forecast (CB) (up to 3 years)1.4%

Notable Dividend: CB's dividend (1.2%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.42%).

High Dividend: CB's dividend (1.2%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.28%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (13.6%), CB's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (9.9%), CB's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 04:13
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Chubb Limited is covered by 41 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jacob KilsteinArgus Research Company
Jay GelbBarclays
Taylor ScottBarclays