CNA- CNA Financial Corporation
Financial Services · Insurance - Property & Casualty
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
Analyst Ratings
Wall Street consensus from 1 analyst
12-Month Price Target
$49.00
Based on analyst estimates; price targets are opinions, not guarantees.
Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $48.09
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$64.98
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$54.50
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
8/10
80% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
11.3%Return on equity - measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
8.2%Net profit margin must be positive - company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+3.0%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
+7.3%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
26.58×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.37×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$24M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
4.03%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Nov 2, 2026
48
days
EPS (TTM)
$4.54
P/E (TTM)
10.6
Fwd P/E
10.0
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
4.03%
5Y Avg Annual
$3.5040
Last Payment
$0.4800
Ex-Date
08/17/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest08/17/2026 | 09/03/2026 | $0.4800 | 3.99% |
05/18/2026 | 06/04/2026 | $0.4800 | 3.99% |
02/23/2026 | 03/12/2026 | $2.4800 | 20.63% |
11/17/2025 | 12/04/2025 | $0.4600 | 3.83% |
08/18/2025 | 09/04/2025 | $0.4600 | 3.83% |
05/19/2025 | 06/05/2025 | $0.4600 | 3.83% |
02/24/2025 | 03/13/2025 | $2.4600 | 20.46% |
11/18/2024 | 12/05/2024 | $0.4400 | 3.66% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$48.09
Price
$0.4800
Last div. (quarterly)
101
shares
Own 101 CNA shares ($4,857.09) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share - the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$4,857.09
New shares / year
+4 shares
Dividend Calculator
3.99% yieldEstimate CNA dividend income at the current rate.
Per year
$399.25
Per month
$33.27
≈ 207.9 shares at $1.92/share a year. Estimate only - dividends can be cut or raised.
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Final value
$426,404.61
Total invested
$130,000.00
Total interest
$296,404.61
Balance over time
Period breakdown
| Period | Balance | Invested | Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $17,270.27 | $16,000.00 | $1,270.27 |
| Year 2 | $25,267.56 | $22,000.00 | $3,267.56 |
| Year 3 | $34,064.59 | $28,000.00 | $6,064.59 |
| Year 4 | $43,741.32 | $34,000.00 | $9,741.32 |
| Year 5 | $54,385.72 | $40,000.00 | $14,385.72 |
| Year 6 | $66,094.55 | $46,000.00 | $20,094.55 |
| Year 7 | $78,974.28 | $52,000.00 | $26,974.28 |
| Year 8 | $93,141.97 | $58,000.00 | $35,141.97 |
| Year 9 | $108,726.44 | $64,000.00 | $44,726.44 |
| Year 10 | $125,869.35 | $70,000.00 | $55,869.35 |
| Year 11 | $144,726.56 | $76,000.00 | $68,726.56 |
| Year 12 | $165,469.48 | $82,000.00 | $83,469.48 |
| Year 13 | $188,286.70 | $88,000.00 | $100,286.70 |
| Year 14 | $213,385.63 | $94,000.00 | $119,385.63 |
| Year 15 | $240,994.47 | $100,000.00 | $140,994.47 |
| Year 16 | $271,364.18 | $106,000.00 | $165,364.18 |
| Year 17 | $304,770.87 | $112,000.00 | $192,770.87 |
| Year 18 | $341,518.22 | $118,000.00 | $223,518.22 |
| Year 19 | $381,940.31 | $124,000.00 | $257,940.31 |
| Year 20 | $426,404.61 | $130,000.00 | $296,404.61 |
What is compound interest?
Compound interest means that the interest you earn in one period is added to your principal, so in the next period you earn interest on a larger base. This creates exponential growth: the longer your time horizon, the more dramatic the effect.
Which rate should I use?
The S&P 500 has historically returned ~10%/year before inflation over long periods - use this for an all-equity US index fund scenario. A balanced growth portfolio (stocks + bonds) is closer to 7%. High-yield savings accounts (HYSA) are currently paying around 4-5% with FDIC insurance and zero market risk. Bonds historically return ~4% annualized.
Formula used
FV = PV × (1+r)^n + PMT × ((1+r)^n − 1) / rwhere r is the monthly rate, n is the number of months, PV is the initial investment, and PMT is the monthly contribution. Annual rates are converted to monthly viar = (1 + annual%)^(1/12) − 1.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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About CNA Financial Corporation
CNA Financial Corporation, an insurance holding company, primarily provides commercial property and casualty insurance products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. It operates through Specialty, Commercial, International, and Life & Group segments. The company offers professional liability coverage and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; directors and officers, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary, and fidelity and cyber coverage to small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; professional and general liability, as well as associated casualty coverages for healthcare industry; surety and fidelity bonds; and warranty and alternative risks products. It also provides property, marine, boiler, and machinery coverage insurance products; casualty insurance products comprising workers' compensation, general and product liability, commercial auto, umbrella, and excess and surplus coverages; specialized loss-sensitive insurance programs and total risk management services; and a run-off long-term care business. The company was founded in 1853 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. CNA Financial Corporation is a subsidiary of Loews Corporation.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Location
Chicago, United States
Employees
6,600
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CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) stock trades at $48.09, up 0.88% on the day. With a market capitalization of $13.01 billion, CNA is a large-cap financial services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.6, a forward P/E of 10.0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $4.54. Over the most recent period the company reported 3% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 8.2%. Below you'll find CNA's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
CNA - Frequently Asked Questions
Is CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) a good stock to buy in 2026?
CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) shows risks such as high leverage (debt/equity of 26.6). Whether CNA is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance - review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is CNA's stock price today?
CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) trades at $48.09, up 0.88% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does CNA pay a dividend?
Yes. CNA Financial Corporation pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share, a dividend yield of 4.03%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 17, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 41% of earnings.
Is CNA overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 10.6×, CNA trades at a relatively modest valuation for the financial services sector. Its PEG ratio is 0.92 (below 1, which can signal growth at a reasonable price). See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is CNA's market cap?
CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) has a market capitalization of $13.01 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Financial Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page - including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate - is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.