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CNA·CNA Financial Corporation

$46.20
-0.01 (-0.02%)
After Hours
High
$46.76
Open
$46.13
Market Cap
12.57B
52W High
$55.71
Low
$46.06
P. Close
$46.20
P/E
10.16
52W Low
$41.08
Fwd P/E
9.63
DailyIQ Est.
$49.00
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
1.17%
Days to Cover
7.0
Technical Score (1D)
18
BEARISH
News Sentiment
32
BEARISH
CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) is trading in an oversold condition on the 1D timeframe, carrying 18 with bearish structure and RSI in neutral range territory. Sentiment at 32 is aligned with the chart, which means any bounce may need to come from exhaustion rather than improving headlines. A recovery through $48.19 would hint that a relief rally is forming; failure there keeps $43.56 in play. Capitulation-style selloffs like this often need a second test of $44.49 before a durable base forms - the first bounce tends to fail as trapped longs use the relief to exit. Patience through that second test, rather than chasing the initial bounce, has historically produced the better entries in setups with this kind of neutral range reading.
LOW TARGET
$49 +6.0%
4 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$49 +6.0%
4 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$49 +6.0%
4 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$49.00 - $49.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
1/1/4/5/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$49.00 (+6.0%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
30,929 shares
$1.6M
James Mark StevenEVP, Chief Risk & Rein Off
Sell8,273 shares2026-08-04
Franzetti Daniel PaulEVP & CAO
Sell22,656 shares2026-08-04
66/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✕Revenue declining year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
81.0%
Revenue CAGR
-10.0%
Debt / Equity
0.26x
Return on Equity
11.0%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.14$1.24$1.34$1.45$1.55Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.19 - -
Q3'25$1.32$1.50+13.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$3.7B$3.7B$3.7B$3.7B$3.7BQ3'25
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26 - - -
Q3'25 - $3.7B -

Market Data

CNA Stock Snapshot

BEARISH18/100
$46.21+$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
12.57B
P/E ratio
10.2
Day range
$46.06 – $46.76
News sentiment
32/100 · Bearish
Analyst target
$49.00 (+6.0%)
Consensus
Sell · 12 analysts
52-week range+12.5% off low · -17.1% from high
$41.08$55.71
Price $46.21 DailyIQ Est. $49.00

Momentum has rolled over on CNA Financial Corporation, which is what drives the bearish read. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

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

Realized volatility (21d)
18.7% 47th pct
Below its peak
-16.5%
vs 200-day average
-3.0%
Up days (1y)
51%

CNA Financial Corporation is currently running 18.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against CNA's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 47th percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 19.2%. 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.

CNA is trading -16.5% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -17.1%, and the deepest was -49.1% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -3.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 37th percentile — close to the gap it normally carries. Over the past year CNA closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, CNA finished the month higher 8 of 13 times, with a median return of +4.4% and an average of +2.5%. Its strongest month historically has been October at +2.5% on average, its weakest May at -2.0%. 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: CNA has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 126 of 3,267 sessions (3.9% of the time), with the largest gaps running +13.6% and -8.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against CNA's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

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

CNA Financial Corporation sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for CNA?

CallsPuts

For CNA Financial Corporation's nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 10 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.02), with at-the-money implied volatility around 71.1%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±12.2% move by that expiry — a range of about $39.12–$49.99.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.02
ATM implied volatility
71.1%
Total open interest
1,105
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±12.2% ($39.12–$49.99)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on CNA?

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods most recently reiterated its rating on CNA Financial Corporation to Market Perform on Feb 12, 2025 with a price target of $53 (from $54). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods — Market Perform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Feb 12, 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$54 → $53
Jan 10, 2025Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$55 → $54
Nov 8, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$54 → $55
Oct 10, 2024B of A SecuritiesMaintainedUnderperform$45 → $48
Aug 1, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$48 → $53
Apr 10, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$48 → $50
Feb 12, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMaintainedMarket Perform$46 → $48
Feb 6, 2024B of A SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral → Underperform$39 → $43
Jul 11, 2023Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsDowngradeOutperform → Market Perform-
May 3, 2023B of A SecuritiesUpgradeUnderperform → Neutral$40 → $41
Jan 7, 2021B of A SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral → Underperform-
Nov 3, 2020B of A SecuritiesUpgradeUnderperform → Neutral$37

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

32/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
BEARISH

Recent News Coverage

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

9 articles
What did this article say?
CNA Financial Corporation’s shares were trading at a 1.11X price-to-book ratio on September 28, below the industry average of 1.41X. The insurer’s trailing 12‑month return on equity of 11.3% outpaced the sector’s 7.5%, indicating efficient capital use. However, analysts noted that premium growth has not yet translated into stronger underwriting profitability, raising concerns about future earnings. The stock’s recent 5.3% decline over three months further reflected investor caution. Overall, the market viewed the discount as a potential buying opportunity tempered by underwriting headwinds.
What did this article say?
CNA Financial reported a 7% rise in net income attributable to Loews, climbing to $294 million from $274 million year‑ago, driven by higher investment income and reduced losses. The insurer’s performance helped lift Loews’ overall Q2 earnings to $444 million. While other Loews units posted modest gains, CNA remains the largest contributor to the group’s profitability. The increase in investment income and lower losses suggest improved asset management and underwriting stability.
What did this article say?
CNA Financial reported Q2 2026 earnings that beat consensus, with core earnings of $1.19 versus the $1.04 estimate. Revenue rose 3% YoY to $3.46 billion, exceeding the $3.34 billion consensus. However, the company’s bottom line fell 3.3% YoY and the combined property & casualty ratio worsened, tempering the upside. Premium growth and investment income drove the earnings beat, but the deteriorating loss ratio signals potential underwriting pressure.
What did this article say?
CNA Financial Corp’s shares have fallen 9.6% in the past month, outpacing the broader insurance sector’s 1% decline. Investors cite a widening combined ratio and weaker underwriting profitability, especially in Life & Group lines, as primary concerns. The company’s selective underwriting, rising investment income, and disciplined technology spend are highlighted as mitigating factors, but the overall market sentiment remains cautious.
What did this article say?
CNA Financial Corp announced a $0.48 per share dividend to be paid on 2026‑09‑03, with the ex‑dividend date on 2026‑08‑17. The payout reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining a stable dividend history. Analysts note that the dividend growth rate remains modest, suggesting limited upside in the near term but a solid income stream for investors. The company’s five‑segment structure—Specialty, Commercial, International, Life & Group, and Corporate & Other—provides diversification that supports dividend sustainability. Market participants should monitor CNA’s earnings guidance and any changes in underwriting loss ratios that could impact future payouts.
What did this article say?
CNA released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript, outlining financial performance, guidance, and risk factors for the upcoming period.
What did this article say?
The article references CNA Financial Corporation’s Q2 2026 earnings call but offers no substantive details. No financial metrics, guidance, or commentary are disclosed.
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