CNA Financial Corporation

NYSE:CNA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$12.0b

CNA Financial Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

CNA Financial is forecast to grow earnings at 5% per annum. EPS is expected to grow by 4.9% per annum.

Key information

5.0%

Earnings growth rate

4.86%

EPS growth rate

Insurance earnings growth1.9%
Revenue growth raten/a
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated04 May 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 05

CNA Financial: I'm Not So Sure Anymore

Summary CNA Financial released Q1 earnings results, and the stock is down sharply. The quarter had higher claims for CNA, but seasonality isn't unusual for P&C insurers. Bigger concerns are higher competition, social inflation, few growth opportunities, and long-tail product lines. The balance sheet remains healthy, so a better discount is needed to improve chances at attractive, long-term returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 15

CNA 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 Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 05

CNA 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
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New Narrative • Aug 22

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.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 31

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 Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 10

A 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 Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 21

CNA 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 Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 02

CNA 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 Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 04

CNA Financial: A Compelling Opportunity For Dividend Income Investors

Summary CNA Financial reports steady net income of $283 million in Q2, influenced by increased investment income. The fixed-income portfolio generates a pre-tax income of $490 million, contributing to overall investment income. The property and casualty segments experience a premium growth of 10%, driven by high retention rates and increased premium rates. Even with reduced underwriting margins, CNA is strongly positioned to reward its loyal shareholders by allocating surplus capital through gradually increasing quarterly dividends. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jul 20

CNA Financial Corporation: For The Dividend Investor This Is A Great Pick

Summary CNA Financial Corporation's share price has dropped since its last quarterly report, but its low p/e and p/b ratios make it an attractive dividend addition to an income portfolio. The company's operations span internationally, and its core ROE was at 10.8% in 2023, with its Commercial segment showing a 19% YoY increase in net written premium. Despite the risk of catastrophe losses, CNA's prudent management has kept its combined ratio below the 10-year average for Q1, and its dividend payout ratio is a reasonable 41%. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CNA - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
3/31/202615,3531,2152,1642,245N/A
12/31/202514,9891,2782,4042,490N/A
9/30/202514,8509972,5272,623N/A
6/30/202514,6518772,5532,651N/A
3/31/202514,4538952,6122,705N/A
12/31/202414,2709592,4762,571N/A
9/30/202414,0881,3052,3082,388N/A
6/30/202413,8061,2802,3822,468N/A
3/31/202413,5911,2462,2632,353N/A
12/31/202313,2991,2052,1952,285N/A
9/30/202312,9031,0772,1992,277N/A
6/30/202312,5247772,1162,186N/A
3/31/202312,1466842,2332,293N/A
12/31/202211,8796822,4502,502N/A
9/30/202211,8227092,5822,633N/A
6/30/202211,8241,0072,5192,565N/A
3/31/202211,9271,1852,5252,560N/A
12/31/202111,9081,1841,9711,997N/A
9/30/202111,7851,3231,6981,721N/A
6/30/202111,6461,2801,7921,810N/A
3/31/202111,3831,0631,6221,645N/A
12/31/202010,8086901,7521,775N/A
9/30/202010,6545761,5461,568N/A
6/30/202010,5194701,2541,276N/A
3/31/202010,3635971,0441,065N/A
12/31/201910,7671,000N/A1,140N/A
9/30/201910,393643N/A1,339N/A
6/30/201910,330872N/A1,387N/A
3/31/201910,294864N/A1,296N/A
12/31/201810,134813N/A1,227N/A
9/30/201810,1791,120N/A1,228N/A
6/30/20189,955928N/A1,093N/A
3/31/20189,747930N/A1,190N/A
12/31/20179,542899N/A1,254N/A
9/30/20179,484917N/A1,190N/A
6/30/20179,5191,116N/A1,318N/A
3/31/20179,5011,053N/A1,364N/A
12/31/20169,366859N/A1,416N/A
9/30/20169,245548N/A1,462N/A
6/30/20168,965383N/A1,460N/A
3/31/20168,944312N/A1,627N/A
12/31/20159,101479N/A1,387N/A
9/30/20159,210747N/A1,438N/A
6/30/20159,468778N/A1,393N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CNA's forecast earnings growth (5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: CNA's earnings (5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CNA's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: Insufficient data to determine if CNA's revenue is forecast to grow faster than the US market.

High Growth Revenue: Insufficient data to determine if CNA's revenue is forecast to grow faster than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if CNA's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/20 04:51
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/20 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • 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

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.

AnalystInstitution
Joshua ShankerBofA Global Research
Robert GlasspiegelBrean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery)
Amit KumarMacquarie Research