Stock of the Day

March 25, 2020

CNA Financial (CNA)

$52.29
+$0.87 (+1.7%)
Market Cap: $13.91B

About CNA Financial

CNA Financial Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance products in the United States and internationally. It operates through Specialty, Commercial, International, Life & Group, and Corporate & Other segments. The company offers professional liability coverages and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity and cyber coverages 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. It also provides property, marine, boiler, and machinery coverage insurance products; casualty insurance products comprising workers' compensation, general and product liability, commercial auto, umbrella, and excess and surplus coverages; specialized loss-sensitive insurance programs and total risk management services; and run-off long term care policies. The company was founded in 1853 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. CNA Financial Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Loews Corporation.

Today's Trend

CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) appears to be getting a modest lift from a mix of improving sentiment and supportive analyst commentary, even though some estimates were trimmed. The stock has been moving higher recently and is trading near its 52-week high.

  • Zacks Research raised its Q2 2028 EPS estimate slightly to $1.33 from $1.32, suggesting a bit more optimism about long-term earnings power. CNA Financial estimates update
  • A separate market note highlighted CNA Financial’s use of AI, analytics, and cloud tools to improve underwriting and streamline operations, which could support profitability over time. CNA Financial technology strategy article
  • GuruFocus noted CNA Financial shares recently advanced 3.1% and are trading around $51.17, close to fair-value estimates, which may indicate the market is weighing the company’s valuation against its recent strength. GuruFocus CNA Financial article
  • Zacks Research trimmed several near- and medium-term EPS forecasts, including FY2026 and FY2027, and maintained a Strong Sell rating, which could cap enthusiasm for the shares. CNA Financial analyst estimates update

Overall, CNA Financial (NYSE: CNA) is being supported by technology/operations optimism and a small upward revision to long-dated earnings estimates, but that is being offset by a series of modest EPS cuts and a bearish analyst rating.

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