Zacks Research Lowers Earnings Estimates for CNA Financial

CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:CNA) – Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for CNA Financial in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, May 18th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the insurance provider will post earnings per share of $1.09 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.19. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for CNA Financial’s current full-year earnings is $4.33 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for CNA Financial’s Q3 2026 earnings at $1.21 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.30 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.21 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.25 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $4.98 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.95 EPS.

CNA has been the topic of several other reports. Weiss Ratings lowered CNA Financial from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered CNA Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, February 15th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold”.

CNA Financial Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of CNA opened at $44.29 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.26, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. CNA Financial has a 12 month low of $42.48 and a 12 month high of $50.72. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $46.18 and its two-hundred day moving average is $46.74. The firm has a market cap of $11.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.91, a PEG ratio of 5.74 and a beta of 0.35.

CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) last posted its earnings results on Monday, May 4th. The insurance provider reported $0.83 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.30 by ($0.47). The company had revenue of $3.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.93 billion. CNA Financial had a return on equity of 11.57% and a net margin of 8.08%.During the same period last year, the business earned $1.03 earnings per share.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CNA Financial

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new position in shares of CNA Financial in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Covestor Ltd lifted its position in shares of CNA Financial by 129.7% in the third quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 712 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 402 shares in the last quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of CNA Financial by 100.0% in the third quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 820 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 410 shares in the last quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC purchased a new position in shares of CNA Financial in the third quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Finally, Elevation Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of CNA Financial in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $53,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 98.45% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at CNA Financial

In other news, SVP Jeffrey John Neuenschwander sold 3,287 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.97, for a total value of $151,103.39. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 7,277 shares in the company, valued at $334,523.69. This trade represents a 31.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

CNA Financial Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be issued a $0.48 dividend. This represents a $1.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 18th. CNA Financial’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 42.95%.

CNA Financial News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CNA Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its estimates for CNA Financial’s Q3 2026, Q2 2027, and Q4 2027 earnings, and also kept longer-term forecasts relatively firm, suggesting some confidence in the company’s earnings power. CNA Financial stock page
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent articles about CNA Financial’s valuation and post-earnings setup suggest the stock may be attractive after recent weakness, but these pieces are more interpretive than direct catalysts. Is CNA Financial (CNA) Attractive After Recent Weakness And Excess Returns Signal Potential Upside
• Neutral Sentiment: TipRanks highlighted management’s earnings call as balancing growth and caution, reinforcing that the market is still weighing execution against near-term uncertainty. CNA Financial Balances Growth and Caution in Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research reiterated a Strong Sell rating and cut estimates for Q2 2026, FY2027, and FY2028, signaling concern that earnings momentum may be softer than previously expected.

CNA Financial Company Profile

CNA Financial Corporation is a leading U.S.-based commercial property and casualty insurance company offering a broad portfolio of risk management and insurance solutions. The company underwrites coverage for businesses of all sizes across a variety of industry sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology, construction and real estate. In addition to core property and casualty insurance, CNA delivers specialized products such as surety bonds, professional liability, environmental liability and commercial auto coverage.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, CNA traces its origins to the founding of Continental Casualty Company in 1897.