CNA Lags Industry, Trades at a Discount: Time to Hold or Buy?

CNA Financial's premium growth, strong investment income and disciplined underwriting support earnings, while casualty claims and softer pricing pose risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 24, 2026

BRK.B Q2 Earnings & Revenues Rise Year Over Year on Diversified Growth

Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 operating earnings jump 16.3%, fueled by gains across BNSF, energy, manufacturing, service and retailing businesses.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 10, 2026

CNA Q2 Earnings Beat on Improved Investment Income, Premium Growth

CNA Financial beats Q2 earnings estimates as investment income and premium growth offset weaker underwriting. See what drives the quarter.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

CNA Financial Q2 Review: Back To Profitability, Still A Hold

CNA Financial returned to underwriting profitability in Q2 with a 96.5% combined ratio and a $92 million underwriting gain, but H1 underwriting income remained weak at $33 million. Commercial remained profitable, but zero rate growth and a higher loss ratio raise concerns about future margin resilience. Specialty recovered to a 96.5% combined ratio, although H1 margins and reserve risk remain below the segment's historical quality.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2026

CNA FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2026 NET INCOME OF $1.18 PER SHARE AND CORE INCOME OF $1.19 PER SHARE

Net income of $321 million versus $299 million in the prior year quarter; core income of $324 million versus $335 million in the prior year quarter. P&C core income of $426 million versus $448 million, reflects lower underlying underwriting results partially offset by higher net investment income.

PRNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2026

CNA Financial (CNA) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

CNA Financial (CNA) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.23 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 3, 2026

CNA Financial: Improving Value, Unchanged Outlook

CNA Financial Corporation is a leading U.S. commercial property and liability insurer with dual insurance and investment operations. I maintained a Hold rating on CNA previously due to solid execution but insufficient earnings growth to justify a Buy. CNA consistently demonstrates disciplined underwriting, strong investment income, and a reliable dividend, supporting operational strength.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2026

LOEWS CORPORATION REPORTS NET INCOME OF $444 MILLION FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) today released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Second Quarter 2026 highlights: Loews Corporation reported net income of $444 million, or $2.16 per share, in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $391 million, or $1.87 per share, in the second quarter of 2025.

PRNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

Earnings Preview: CNA Financial (CNA) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

CNA Financial (CNA) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 27, 2026