Chubb (NYSE:CB – Get Free Report) had its target price lifted by equities research analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $326.00 to $339.00 in a report released on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “market perform” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. BMO Capital Markets’ target price indicates a potential upside of 3.97% from the company’s current price.
Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upped their target price on Chubb from $373.00 to $374.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group cut their price target on Chubb from $356.00 to $352.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday. Morgan Stanley set a $350.00 price objective on shares of Chubb in a research report on Friday, January 16th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and set a $340.00 target price on shares of Chubb in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Wolfe Research upped their price target on shares of Chubb from $372.00 to $373.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, April 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Chubb presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $349.33.
Chubb Price Performance
Chubb (NYSE:CB – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The financial services provider reported $6.82 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $6.58 by $0.24. The business had revenue of $14.93 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.51 billion. Chubb had a return on equity of 14.30% and a net margin of 18.58%.During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $3.68 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that Chubb will post 26.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity at Chubb
In related news, Director Olivier Steimer sold 2,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $329.30, for a total value of $658,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 25,468 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,386,612.40. The trade was a 7.28% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Timothy Alan Boroughs sold 27,817 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $331.98, for a total transaction of $9,234,687.66. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 11,810 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,920,683.80. This trade represents a 70.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders sold 44,877 shares of company stock valued at $14,885,226. 0.37% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Trading of Chubb
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC raised its holdings in Chubb by 148.5% in the 4th quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 82 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares during the last quarter. Merkkuri Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chubb during the first quarter worth $29,000. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of Chubb by 93.6% in the third quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 91 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC increased its stake in Chubb by 155.6% in the third quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 92 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 56 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Chubb in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 83.81% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Chubb
Here are the key news stories impacting Chubb this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q1 results and revenue: Chubb beat Q1 expectations with robust revenue growth and better‑than‑expected earnings, and management described profits holding up amid softer market conditions — a clear fundamental positive for insurers. CB Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Berkshire / Warren Buffett support: Berkshire Hathaway has a large and growing position in Chubb, underscoring long‑term institutional confidence in Chubb’s diversified business model and shareholder returns, which can support investor sentiment. Chubb Has Warren Buffett’s Confidence
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades/target raises: Several brokers raised price targets or maintained buy/outperform views (HSBC to $370, Keefe Bruyette & Woods to $374, Evercore to $349), signaling upside potential from analysts who focus on Chubb’s earnings strength. HSBC target raise Keefe Bruyette & Woods target raise Evercore target raise
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst conflict / mixed coverage: Several articles note conflicting analyst views on Chubb and other financial names, which can increase short‑term volatility even when fundamentals look solid. Analysts Conflicted on These Financial Names
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call tone: Management’s call was upbeat on profits but noted softening market conditions — supportive for medium‑term outlook but a caveat for near‑term margin/volume risk. Earnings Call Highlights
- Negative Sentiment: Price‑target cut from Jefferies: Jefferies trimmed its target to $352 and kept a hold rating, which may have weighed on sentiment for traders focused on near‑term technicals; Piper Sandler’s neutral view (target $328) adds to mixed outlook. Jefferies target cut Piper Sandler neutral
Chubb Company Profile
Chubb is a global property and casualty insurance company that underwrites a broad range of commercial and personal insurance products and related services. Its offerings include commercial property and casualty coverage, specialty liability, professional and management liability, cyber and technology insurance, marine and energy, surety, accident and health solutions, and high-net-worth personal lines such as homeowners, auto and valuables protection. Chubb serves businesses, individuals and institutions with tailored underwriting and risk-transfer solutions across multiple industry sectors.
In addition to core underwriting, Chubb provides risk engineering, loss control, claims management and risk consulting services intended to reduce loss severity and help clients manage exposures.
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