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CINF·Cincinnati Financial Corporation

$166.69
+1.05 (+0.63%)
After Hours
High
$166.73
Open
$165.14
Market Cap
25.57B
52W High
$194.81
Low
$163.54
P. Close
$166.69
P/E
7.68
52W Low
$150.00
Fwd P/E
18.28
DailyIQ Est.
$190.03
Inst. Ownership
32.3%
Short Interest
2.82%
Days to Cover
5.0
Div. Yield
2.23%
Next Ex-Div
~Dec 24
Div. Growth
38+ yrs
Technical Score (1D)
52
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
CINF scores 52 on the 1D technical view with a NEUTRAL signal and mixed momentum. Price action is in a neutral range - the market is coiling, and neither side has been willing to push to a definitive break. Sentiment at 58 is diverging from the flat technical backdrop, removing sentiment as a directional catalyst for now. Consolidations like this are often a sign that the market is waiting for new information before committing capital in either direction. The range between $159.01 and $172.27 is well-defined. When this kind of compression resolves - particularly if it resolves with a gap or range-expansion bar - the follow-through tends to be more sustained than a typical breakout because of the energy that builds during the quiet phase. Coiled setups like this are as much about time as they are about price - the longer CINF compresses between $159.01 and $172.27 without a catalyst, the more the eventual move tends to compensate. Watching for a volume spike on the actual break, rather than trying to anticipate direction from the shape of the range, has historically been the more reliable approach.
LOW TARGET
$171 +2.6%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$189 +13.3%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$200 +20.0%
5 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$171.00 - $200.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
2/6/8/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$190.03 (+14.0%)
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
CINF
Description
Cincinnati Financial Corporation is a U.S.-based insurance provider specializing in property and casualty coverage. The company's core business is divided into five segments, including commercial lines, personal lines, and excess and surplus lines insurance, offering a diverse portfolio of products. Cincinnati Financial's commercial lines segment caters to businesses, providing protection against various risks like property damage, liability, and workers' compensation claims. Complementing this, the personal lines segment serves individual customers with auto, home, and other personal insurance solutions. The company also offers life insurance products and manages a portfolio of investments, demonstrating a diversified approach to financial stability.
Bought (1Y)
1,000 shares
$172K
Sold (1Y)
25,235 shares
$4.2M
Debbink Dirk J-
Buy1,000 shares2026-08-25
Schiff Charles Odell-
Sell7,600 shares2026-08-03
KELLINGTON JOHN SEVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub
Option Exercise24,221 shares2026-06-08
KELLINGTON JOHN SEVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub
Tax Withholding17,536 shares2026-06-08
KELLINGTON JOHN SEVP, Chief Info Off. -Sub
Option Exercise24,221 shares2026-06-08
78/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
18.9%
Revenue CAGR
7.3%
Debt / Equity
0.05x
Return on Equity
15.0%
Earnings Summary
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) is a diversified U.S. insurer offering property and casualty coverage across commercial, personal, and excess lines, with a significant investment portfolio that contributes to its financial stability. In Q4 2024, the company reported EPS of $3.14 against an estimate of $1.88, and revenue of $2.538 billion, signaling a strong earnings beat. Q1 2025 EPS of $-0.24 beat the negative estimate of $-0.61, while revenue rose modestly to $2.566 billion. Q2 2025 EPS of $1.97 surpassed the $1.39 estimate, and revenue climbed to $3.248 billion, marking a 26% YoY increase. Q3 2025 EPS of $2.85 exceeded the $2.06 estimate, with revenue at $3.726 billion, continuing the upward trajectory. Q4 2025 EPS of $3.37 beat the $2.01 estimate, but revenue dipped slightly to $2.908 billion, indicating a revenue slowdown despite earnings strength. Q1 2026 EPS of $2.10 beat the $1.94 estimate, and revenue remained flat at $2.933 billion. Q2 2026 EPS of $1.43 fell short of the $1.82 estimate, with revenue at $2.966 billion, reflecting a mixed earnings pattern. Historically, the insurer has shown consistent revenue growth, though EPS has fluctuated, often beating estimates but with a recent decline in EPS growth rate. Recent news reports highlight underwriting profitability concerns, with commercial lines facing higher claims costs pushing the combined ratio near 100%, and a heavy equity exposure in the investment portfolio raising downside risk.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.09$1.73$2.38$3.02$3.67Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.08 - -
Q2'26$1.82$1.43-21.3%
Q1'26$1.94$2.10+8.2%
Q4'25$2.01$3.37+67.7%
Q3'25$2.06$2.85+38.4%
Q2'25$1.39$1.97+42.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.8B$3.1B$3.3B$3.6B$3.8BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$3.1B - -
Q2'26$3.0B$3.0B-0.4%
Q1'26$3.0B$2.9B-1.2%
Q4'25$3.0B$2.9B-2.1%
Q3'25 - $3.7B -
Q2'25 - $3.2B -

Market Data

CINF Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL52/100
$166.67−$0.02 (0.0%)
Market cap
25.57B
P/E ratio
7.7
Day range
$163.54 – $166.73
News sentiment
58/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$188.83 (+13.3%)
Consensus
Hold · 18 analysts
52-week range+11.1% off low · -14.4% from high
$150.00$194.81
Price $166.67 DailyIQ Est. $190.03

Neither side has the upper hand on CINF right now, and its momentum ranks near the middle of DailyIQ's universe. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Behaviour On Record

What CINF's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
17.7% 43rd pct
Below its peak
-13.7%
vs 200-day average
-1.0%
Up days (1y)
53%

Cincinnati Financial Corporation is currently running 17.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CINF's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 43rd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 19.1%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

CINF is trading -13.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -12.8%, and the deepest was -57.8% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -1.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 25th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year CINF closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, CINF finished the month higher 7 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.6% and an average of +1.6%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +4.4% on average, its weakest September at -1.7%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: CINF has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 105 of 3,267 sessions (3.2% of the time), with the largest gaps running +8.1% and -11.7%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, CINF moved an average of 1.0% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -0.5% and a largest of -2.3%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CINF's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of CINF's sector?

Cincinnati Financial Corporation sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Insurance industry group, CINF ranks 8th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18
Industry rank
#8 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CINF?

CallsPuts

For Cincinnati Financial Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.08), with at-the-money implied volatility around 30.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $162.18–$168.98.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.08
ATM implied volatility
30.3%
Total open interest
1,016
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±2.1% ($162.18–$168.98)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CINF?

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods most recently reiterated its rating on Cincinnati Financial Corporation to Market Perform on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $171 (from $190). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 1 downgrade, a net bearish lean.

Latest action
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods — Market Perform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
1
Net rating momentum
-1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$190 → $171
Aug 5, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$201 → $190
Jul 30, 2026B of A SecuritiesDowngradeBuy → Neutral$197 → $193
Jul 28, 2026Roth CapitalMaintainedBuy$190 → $200
Jul 15, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$175 → $197
Jul 8, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform → Market Perform$191 → $201
May 26, 2026Piper SandlerMaintainedNeutral$161 → $175
Apr 29, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedOutperform$190 → $191
Apr 28, 2026Roth CapitalMaintainedBuy$175 → $190
Apr 14, 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$178 → $177
Apr 7, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedOutperform$191 → $190
Jan 6, 2026Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedOutperform$180 → $191

Peers & ETF holders

CINF peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

58/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
BofA Securities increased its price target for Cincinnati Financial to $193 from $187 while maintaining a neutral rating. The upgrade reflects a modest confidence boost in the company’s earnings outlook. The adjustment signals a slight positive view of CINF’s future performance, though it does not indicate a major shift in fundamentals.
What did this article say?
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) is under pressure as underwriting profitability has weakened and its investment portfolio is heavily weighted toward equities. The company’s commercial lines underwriting has softened, with elevated claims costs pushing the combined ratio close to 100%, limiting near‑term profit potential. A 40% equity allocation has driven book value growth but also increases downside risk if equity markets decline, making earnings more volatile. Analysts maintain a hold rating, citing fair valuation and muted income appeal amid heightened sensitivity to market swings.
What did this article say?
Cincinnati Financial (CINF) reported a dividend of $0.94 per share, yielding 2.31%, well above the industry average of 0.96% and the S&P 500's 1.42%. The company’s annualized dividend of $3.76 grew 8% from the previous year, indicating robust earnings distribution. Despite a modest 0.15% price decline, the strong dividend performance positions CINF favorably for income-focused investors.
What did this article say?
Cincinnati Financial Corporation scheduled the release of its third‑quarter 2026 earnings on October 26, 2026, following the close of regular trading on the Nasdaq. The company will hold a webcast to discuss the results. No financial guidance or performance commentary was provided in the announcement. The disclosure is routine and does not indicate any material change in the company’s outlook. Investors will receive the earnings data and management commentary during the scheduled webcast.
What did this article say?
Cincinnati Financial has maintained a flat stock price over the past six months, trailing the S&P 500’s gains. Analysts highlighted that the company’s EPS growth of 18.4% over two years falls short of their performance standards, despite outpacing revenue growth. Additionally, projected book value per share growth is expected to be slim, signaling limited upside potential for investors.
What did this article say?
Cincinnati Financial announced an 8% increase to its quarterly dividend, raising the payout to $1.08 per share. The new dividend represents only 18% of trailing earnings, indicating ample capacity for further hikes. The adjustment places CINF among the top dividend‑king performers for the year, signaling confidence in its cash flow. The move is expected to attract income‑focused investors and support the stock’s valuation. No immediate impact on earnings guidance was disclosed.
What did this article say?
Cincinnati Financial Corporation reported that its premium growth and investment income were key drivers of earnings in the second quarter of 2026. Net earned premiums rose 6.3% year over year to $2.6 billion, supported by higher renewal pricing, increased insured exposures, and new business growth. The Commercial Lines segment grew 3% in net written premiums, while Excess & Surplus Lines and Cincinnati Re saw 8% and 16% premium increases, respectively. These results suggest disciplined underwriting and pricing are offsetting softening P&C market conditions.
What did this article say?
BofA Securities reduced its price target for Cincinnati Financial (CINF) to $187 from $193, reflecting a more cautious outlook. The downgrade came despite CINF maintaining an overweight rating and an average target of $191 among other analysts. The adjustment signals a modest negative view on the company’s near‑term earnings prospects. It may influence investor sentiment and trading activity in the short term. The change does not indicate a fundamental shift in the company’s business model.
What did this article say?
BMO Capital increased its price target for Cincinnati Financial (CINF) from $198 to $200 while retaining an outperform rating. The adjustment reflects confidence in the company’s earnings outlook and market positioning. The new target suggests a modest upside for investors, reinforcing positive sentiment around CINF’s valuation. This move is likely to support the stock’s short‑term trading dynamics. The update aligns with broader analyst consensus on the firm’s growth prospects.

Technical Analysis

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52
NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $8.79B combined position · 12 adding, 13 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
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Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy4,210,8192.73%$776.54M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy2,671,1641.73%$494.54M2026-08-14
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy1,912,3811.24%$354.06M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy1,879,0691.22%$347.89M2026-08-14
Norges Bank▲ Buy1,660,6701.08%$307.46M2026-08-12
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell1,451,6730.94%$268.76M2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy1,059,0430.69%$196.07M2026-08-14
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell657,1370.43%$121.66M2026-08-14
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy524,3560.34%$97.61M2026-08-12
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy258,8270.17%$47.92M2026-08-03
Wells Fargo & Company▼ Sell239,0950.15%$44.27M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy171,7380.11%$31.80M2026-08-14
Gotham Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell163,9160.11%$30.35M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell157,3720.10%$24.76M2026-08-14
Two Sigma Investments, LP▼ Sell106,0730.07%$19.64M2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▲ Buy93,5000.06%$17.31M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell82,7330.05%$15.32M2026-08-13
Prudential Financial Inc▼ Sell73,1960.05%$13.55M2026-08-12
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy66,7160.04%$12.35M2026-09-02
Man Group plc▼ Sell21,6060.01%$4.00M2026-08-14
ExodusPoint Capital Management, LP▼ Sell21,0140.01%$3.89M2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell16,9600.01%$2.67M2026-05-18
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▼ Sell13,7230.01%$2.54M2026-08-13
Q2 2026 flow:1.10M sh bought ($204.16M)372.6K sh sold ($68.97M)net +729.4K sh (+$135.19M)
Congressional Trading Activity
3 disclosed trades · ~$24.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 2 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-09-182026-10-12
Josh GottheimerHouseNJ05▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-092025-05-14
Sheri BiggsHouseSC03▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-03-182025-10-05