Zacks Research Has Bearish Forecast for Chubb Q2 Earnings

Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) – Zacks Research reduced their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Chubb in a report released on Friday, September 26th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the financial services provider will post earnings of $6.35 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $6.44. The consensus estimate for Chubb’s current full-year earnings is $21.52 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Chubb’s FY2026 earnings at $25.00 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $5.90 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $27.50 EPS.

Chubb (NYSE:CB) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 22nd. The financial services provider reported $6.14 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $5.84 by $0.30. Chubb had a net margin of 16.08% and a return on equity of 12.34%. The business had revenue of $14.20 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $12.53 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $5.38 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.3% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on the company. Hsbc Global Res lowered Chubb from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, August 1st. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price target on Chubb from $314.00 to $324.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 9th. Piper Sandler restated a “neutral” rating and set a $283.00 price objective (down from $335.00) on shares of Chubb in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on Chubb from $285.00 to $267.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded shares of Chubb to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, August 13th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $303.06.

Chubb Price Performance

NYSE CB opened at $282.15 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $112.49 billion, a PE ratio of 12.45, a P/E/G ratio of 3.16 and a beta of 0.56. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $274.00 and its 200-day moving average price is $282.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, a quick ratio of 0.28 and a current ratio of 0.28. Chubb has a 52-week low of $252.16 and a 52-week high of $306.91.

Chubb Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 3rd. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 12th will be issued a $0.97 dividend. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 12th. Chubb’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 17.12%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Chubb

In related news, Director Michael Corbat acquired 425 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 25th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $269.80 per share, for a total transaction of $114,665.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 2,450 shares in the company, valued at $661,010. The trade was a 20.99% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Modern Wealth Management LLC raised its position in Chubb by 6.2% during the 1st quarter. Modern Wealth Management LLC now owns 2,464 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $744,000 after buying an additional 143 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC boosted its holdings in Chubb by 633.6% in the first quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 8,180 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $2,470,000 after purchasing an additional 7,065 shares during the last quarter. Legato Capital Management LLC grew its position in Chubb by 120.9% during the 1st quarter. Legato Capital Management LLC now owns 10,200 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $3,080,000 after purchasing an additional 5,582 shares during the period. Davis Rea LTD. purchased a new position in shares of Chubb during the 1st quarter valued at about $5,117,000. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Chubb by 3.3% in the 1st quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 43,280 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $13,070,000 after buying an additional 1,375 shares during the period. 83.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Chubb Company Profile

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.