Loews Corporation

NYSE:L Stock Report

Market Cap: US$23.7b

Loews Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

We currently don't have sufficient analyst coverage to forecast growth and revenue for Loews.

Key information

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Earnings growth rate

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EPS growth rate

Insurance earnings growth2.1%
Revenue growth raten/a
Future return on equityn/a
Analyst coverage

None

Last updatedn/a

Recent future growth updates

No updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • May 05

Loews: Risk Confirmed In 1Q26

Summary Loews remains a "Hold," with a raised price target of $84/share, reflecting persistent overvaluation and heightened risk in its core insurance subsidiary CNA. CNA's deteriorating underwriting, evidenced by a combined ratio above 102%, signals structural challenges and justifies a continued valuation discount for L. Despite solid performance in non-insurance segments, L's low yield (<0.25%) and reliance on buybacks limit total return appeal versus peers. The Loews discount is warranted given muted growth, weak dividend policy, and historical underperformance relative to market benchmarks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jan 05

Investors Continue Waiting On Sidelines For Loews Corporation (NYSE:L)

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may...
Analysis Article • Sep 04

Investors Holding Back On Loews Corporation (NYSE:L)

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 10

Loews Corporation: CNA Headwinds May Finally Force A Top Shortly

Summary Initially rated Loews Corporation a BUY in October 2020 due to bullish technical trends, undervaluation, and growing profitability; shares have returned 140%+ since then. Downgraded to 'Hold' in January 2023 as valuation had caught up to price; shares still gained 42%+ over the past 22+ months. Loews is not recession-proof; potential short opportunity if a bearish MACD crossover and overbought death-cross occur. CNA Financial faces climate change and inflation headwinds, impacting growth; higher premiums may affect customer affordability and future profitability. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 03

Loews: Changing My Mind And Raising My Price Target

Summary Loews Corporation has a unique business model with strong fundamentals, conservative fiscal management, and significant shareholder value through debt reduction and share buybacks. Despite its cyclical industry exposure, Loews' subsidiaries like CNA, Boardwalk, and Altium present undervalued opportunities, especially if the stock drops below $80/share. The company's dividend yield remains low, but its overall shareholder yield, including buybacks and debt repayment, is appealing, making it a potential buy at the right price. I recommend a "Hold" on Loews stock at its current valuation of $86/share, but would consider it a "Buy" if it drops to around $80/share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Aug 06

Loews: Not Exactly Impressive Performance, I Say 'Hold'

Summary Loews manages volatile segments well, with strong cash flows and a history of share buybacks, but remains overvalued for investment. Loews Corp. has maintained a "Hold" stance, slightly outperforming the S&P 500 due to recent market trends. The company reported 2Q24 results, showing stability but lacking attractiveness for investment compared to other options. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Apr 09

Loews: An Update For 2024, Still Hold

Summary Loews has performed well but has underperformed the S&P 500 and my portfolio. I do not view Loews as an attractive investment due to its low yield and subpar returns. I believe that Loews is overvalued and recommends a "HOLD" stance until the stock price drops below $50/share. I currently do not view this as a good entry. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

In this section we usually present revenue and earnings growth projections based on the consensus estimates of professional analysts to help investors understand the company’s ability to generate profit. But as Loews has not provided enough past data and has no analyst forecast, its future earnings cannot be reliably calculated by extrapolating past data or using analyst predictions.

This is quite a rare situation as 97% of companies covered by SimplyWall St do have past financial data.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:L - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
3/31/202618,5151,6341,9302,615N/A
12/31/202518,4541,6672,7003,279N/A
9/30/202518,2661,4523,0413,603N/A
6/30/202518,0611,3493,0713,617N/A
3/31/202517,7731,3272,9923,563N/A
12/31/202417,5101,4142,3933,025N/A
9/30/202417,2221,6731,8802,561N/A
6/30/202416,6821,5252,1992,904N/A
3/31/202416,3491,5162,7003,386N/A
12/31/202315,9011,4343,2213,907N/A
9/30/202315,4361,3433,3664,052N/A
6/30/202314,9711,0683,3744,021N/A
3/31/202314,4258752,9123,610N/A
12/31/202214,0448222,6543,314N/A
9/30/202213,9128103,0473,639N/A
6/30/202213,8221,0522,9153,526N/A
3/31/202214,4371,6392,3962,912N/A
12/31/202114,6571,5622,1412,623N/A
9/30/202114,6711,6321,6772,130N/A
6/30/202114,7651,5511,3951,848N/A
3/31/202113,072-389861,550N/A
12/31/202012,583-9311,0351,745N/A
9/30/202012,748-1,1118791,761N/A
6/30/202012,958-1,1787311,707N/A
3/31/202014,247-949381,989N/A
12/31/201914,931932N/A1,741N/A
9/30/201914,318550N/A2,098N/A
6/30/201914,251756N/A2,545N/A
3/31/201914,242737N/A3,790N/A
12/31/201814,066636N/A4,222N/A
9/30/201814,3341,282N/A4,175N/A
6/30/201814,2471,161N/A3,510N/A
3/31/201814,0161,162N/A3,104N/A
12/31/201713,7351,164N/A2,590N/A
9/30/201713,518973N/A2,347N/A
6/30/201713,2841,143N/A2,713N/A
3/31/201713,232847N/A2,103N/A
12/31/201613,105654N/A2,253N/A
9/30/201613,100163N/A3,068N/A
6/30/201612,98218N/A3,231N/A
3/31/201613,110253N/A3,654N/A
12/31/201513,415260N/A3,547N/A
9/30/201513,594676N/A3,089N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: Insufficient data to determine if L's forecast earnings growth is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: Insufficient data to determine if L's earnings are forecast to grow faster than the US market

High Growth Earnings: Insufficient data to determine if L's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.

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

High Growth Revenue: Insufficient data to determine if L'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 L'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 Analysis2026/07/10 21:43
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/10 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

Loews Corporation is covered by 2 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David AdelmanMorgan Stanley
Stephen VelgotSusquehanna Financial Group, LLLP