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CNA Financial (CNA) Q2 Earnings Beats Estimates, Up Y/Y
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Chicago, Il based CNA Financial Corporation (CNA - Free Report) boasts being the eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 14th largest property and casualty company in the U.S. The company provides insurance coverage for standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages.
CNA Financial has been intensifying its focus on core business and as such has been divesting the non-core operations. Besides aligning International operations, the company is also expanding its underwriting capabilities. CNA Financial remains focused on expense management to facilitate margin expansion.
Currently, CNA Financial carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here, but that could definitely change following its earnings report which was just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
How was the Bottom Line?
CNA Financial beat estimates. Our consensus called for EPS of 75 cents per share, and the company reported EPS of 88 cents per share.
• P&C combined ratio excluding catastrophe and development, as of Jun 30, 2017, was 94.6%, improving 370 bps from the year-ago quarter. • Net operating income was $239 million, which climbed 18.9% from the year-ago quarter. • Book value (excluding AOCI) as of Jun 30, 2017 was $44.26 per share, down 1.4% from Dec 31, 2016. • Quarterly dividend declared was 30 cents per share.
Check back later for our full write up on this CNA earnings report later!
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CNA Financial (CNA) Q2 Earnings Beats Estimates, Up Y/Y
Chicago, Il based CNA Financial Corporation (CNA - Free Report) boasts being the eighth largest commercial insurance writer and the 14th largest property and casualty company in the U.S. The company provides insurance coverage for standard commercial lines, specialty lines, surety, marine and other property and casualty coverages.
CNA Financial has been intensifying its focus on core business and as such has been divesting the non-core operations. Besides aligning International operations, the company is also expanding its underwriting capabilities. CNA Financial remains focused on expense management to facilitate margin expansion.
Currently, CNA Financial carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here, but that could definitely change following its earnings report which was just released. We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
How was the Bottom Line?
CNA Financial beat estimates. Our consensus called for EPS of 75 cents per share, and the company reported EPS of 88 cents per share.
CNA Financial Corporation Price and EPS Surprise
CNA Financial Corporation Price and EPS Surprise | CNA Financial Corporation Quote
Key Stats to Note
• P&C combined ratio excluding catastrophe and development, as of Jun 30, 2017, was 94.6%, improving 370 bps from the year-ago quarter.
• Net operating income was $239 million, which climbed 18.9% from the year-ago quarter.
• Book value (excluding AOCI) as of Jun 30, 2017 was $44.26 per share, down 1.4% from Dec 31, 2016.
• Quarterly dividend declared was 30 cents per share.
Check back later for our full write up on this CNA earnings report later!
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Did you miss Apple's 9X stock explosion after they launched their iPhone in 2007? Now 2017 looks to be a pivotal year to get in on another emerging technology expected to rock the market. Demand could soar from almost nothing to $42 billion by 2025. Reports suggest it could save 10 million lives per decade which could in turn save $200 billion in U.S. healthcare costs.
A bonus Zacks Special Report names this breakthrough and the 8 best stocks to exploit it. Like Apple in 2007, these companies are already strong and coiling for potential mega-gains. Click to see them right now >>