Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Outlook for Chubb Earnings

Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Chubb in a report released on Tuesday, February 11th. Zacks Research analyst T. De now expects that the financial services provider will post earnings of $3.67 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $5.85. The consensus estimate for Chubb’s current full-year earnings is $21.66 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Chubb’s FY2025 earnings at $21.27 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $6.89 EPS and Q3 2026 earnings at $5.61 EPS.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. JMP Securities reissued a “market outperform” rating and set a $325.00 price target on shares of Chubb in a research note on Wednesday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on shares of Chubb from $268.00 to $264.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, January 14th. Evercore ISI raised their price target on shares of Chubb from $289.00 to $293.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 30th. Royal Bank of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $320.00 price objective on shares of Chubb in a research report on Thursday, January 30th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Chubb from $295.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 30th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Chubb currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $295.73.

Chubb Stock Down 1.2 %

Shares of NYSE:CB opened at $264.49 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $106.62 billion, a PE ratio of 11.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.67. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $271.91 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $279.64. Chubb has a 1 year low of $238.85 and a 1 year high of $302.05. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a current ratio of 0.25 and a quick ratio of 0.28.

Chubb (NYSE:CB) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 28th. The financial services provider reported $6.02 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.33 by $0.69. Chubb had a net margin of 16.63% and a return on equity of 13.75%.

Chubb Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th were paid a $0.91 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 13th. This represents a $3.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.38%. Chubb’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 16.02%.

Institutional Trading of Chubb

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Continuum Advisory LLC raised its stake in shares of Chubb by 56.5% during the 3rd quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC now owns 97 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 35 shares in the last quarter. Kozak & Associates Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Chubb during the third quarter worth $29,000. Gordian Capital Singapore Pte Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Chubb during the third quarter worth $29,000. Raelipskie Partnership purchased a new stake in shares of Chubb during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Sierra Ocean LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chubb in the 4th quarter worth $29,000. 83.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Chubb

Chubb Limited provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company's North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment offers commercial property, casualty, workers' compensation, package policies, risk management, financial lines, marine, construction, environmental, medical risk, cyber risk, surety, and casualty; and group accident and health insurance to large, middle market, and small commercial businesses.