CNAFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 1 Wall Street analysts covering CNA Financial Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $49 — +1.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores CNA Financial Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (99): The share price has been relatively steady.
Quality (34): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (13): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $54 → $53 |
| 10 Jan 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 8 Nov 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 10 Oct 2024 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 1 Aug 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Feb 2024 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 11 July 2023 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 3 May 2023 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 7 Jan 2021 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 3 Nov 2020 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 May 2017 | Deutsche Bank | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 2 Dec 2016 | Macquarie | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 7 Oct 2016 | Keefe Bruyette & Woods | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 7 Oct 2016 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Initiates | Market Perform | — |
| 22 Jan 2016 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 May 2015 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2014 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2014 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | $47 → $48 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CNA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, CNA Financial Corp. returned +13.0% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 57% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
CNA Financial Corp. has a market value of $13.0B and an enterprise value of $13.9B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $14.9B. The latest quarter grew 3.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.2B, a 8.3% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.3B.
CNA Financial Corp. spent $36.0M on share buybacks and $1.1B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.7×; forward P/E: 10.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.99%, paying out 41% of earnings.
CNA Financial Corp. employs 6,600 people — $2.3M of revenue per employee.
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CNA Financial reported earnings 30 days ago, and since that report the stock has fallen 8.1%. The article examines what may be next for the company following the earnings announcement.
Why it matters — Investors following CNA will be watching whether the post-earnings decline reflects concerns about the company's latest results or signals a broader trend in its performance.
CNA Financial's premium growth, strong investment income and disciplined underwriting support earnings, while casualty claims and softer pricing present risks. The article weighs whether the stock, which trades at a discount to its industry, warrants holding or buying.
Why it matters — A CNA watcher would care because the report balances the insurer's earnings strengths against casualty-claims and pricing risks that bear on its relative valuation.
Berkshire Hathaway reported second-quarter operating earnings up 16.3% year over year, driven by gains across its BNSF, energy, manufacturing, service and retailing businesses.
Why it matters — CNA is part of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio, so Berkshire's diversified quarterly growth may reflect positively on the broader business environment in which CNA operates.
CNA Financial beat Q2 earnings estimates, driven by improved investment income and premium growth, which offset weaker underwriting results in the quarter. The company surpassed expectations on investment performance and premium expansion despite softer underwriting outcomes.
Why it matters — For a CNA watcher, the quarterly beat shows that investment income and premium growth can offset pressure from weaker underwriting, an important signal on the mix of factors driving results.
CNA Financial returned to underwriting profitability in Q2 with a 96.5% combined ratio and a $92 million underwriting gain, although H1 underwriting income remained weak at $33 million. Commercial stayed profitable but had zero rate growth and a higher loss ratio, while Specialty recovered to a 96.5% combined ratio despite softer H1 margins and reserve risk.
Why it matters — CNA watchers would track whether the return to Q2 underwriting profitability can hold, given weak H1 results and concerns about rate growth, margins, and reserve risk.
The 1 Wall Street analysts covering CNA Financial Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $49, with estimates ranging from $49 to $49. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 1 analysts covering CNA Financial Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks CNA Financial Corp. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 16 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 16 Sept 2026, CNA Financial Corp. ranks 77 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +1.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks CNA Financial Corp. 77 out of 100 as at 16 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering CNA Financial Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CNA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $49 to $49 over the next 12 months.
CNA Financial Corp. returned +13.0% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CNA Financial Corporation Common Stock represents CNA Financial Corporation, a property and casualty insurance holding company focused on serving businesses and professionals. CNA provides a broad range of commercial insurance and risk management solutions through its Specialty, Commercial, and International segments, along with legacy Life & Group operations in run-off.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "Why Is CNA Financial (CNA) Down 8.1% Since Last Earnings Report?". CNA Financial reported earnings 30 days ago, and since that report the stock has fallen 8.1%. The article examines what may be next for the company following the earnings announcement.
CNA Financial Corporation Common Stock represents CNA Financial Corporation, a property and casualty insurance holding company focused on serving businesses and professionals. CNA provides a broad range of commercial insurance and risk management solutions through its Specialty, Commercial, and International segments, along with legacy Life & Group operations in run-off. Its offerings include professional liability, management liability, general liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, marine, umbrella, surety, fidelity, cyber, and specialty coverage products. CNA distributes its insurance solutions through brokers, independent agents, and managing general underwriters, supporting clients across industries such as healthcare, construction, professional services, and middle-market commercial enterprises. The company also serves international markets through operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, and other regions. CNA Financial Corporation Common Stock is part of the U.S. insurance sector and reflects a business centered on underwriting, claims handling, and tailored protection for commercial risks.
CEO Mr. Douglas Merle Worman B.A. · 6,600 employees · United States · https://www.cna.com
