Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages

Shares of Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) have been given a consensus rating of “Hold” by the twenty-three research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have assigned a hold recommendation, ten have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $331.7619.

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on CB shares. Cantor Fitzgerald upped their price target on Chubb from $300.00 to $309.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wolfe Research upped their target price on Chubb from $364.00 to $372.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Bank of America reduced their price target on Chubb from $279.00 to $259.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Evercore upped their price objective on shares of Chubb from $346.00 to $347.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $366.00 price objective on shares of Chubb in a research report on Thursday.

Key Stories Impacting Chubb

Here are the key news stories impacting Chubb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results: Chubb reported stronger-than-expected Q4 profit (about $3.2B), beat on EPS, showed revenue growth, a record-low combined ratio and benefited from higher investment returns and lower catastrophe losses — the core operational beat is the primary driver of the stock’s strength. Chubb profit grows to $3.2bn in Q4 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish analyst moves: Several firms raised targets, including Wolfe Research (to $372) and HSBC (to $357), reflecting meaningful upside and reinforcing investor confidence after the quarter. Wolfe Research raises target
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum/market reaction: Shares hit new highs and extended a multi-day winning streak following the earnings release, showing strong market endorsement of the results. Chubb stock hits record high
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed analyst actions: Several firms raised price targets but kept neutral/hold ratings (Mizuho to $336, Jefferies to $333, Piper Sandler to $319, Wells Fargo to $322), signaling cautious upside expectations despite the beat. Mizuho target raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Partnerships/operational items: Chubb named Arctic Wolf a preferred MDR provider — a strategic cybersecurity move that may modestly reduce cyber risk exposure but is unlikely to materially change near-term financials. Arctic Wolf partnership
• Negative Sentiment: Upside may be capped: despite strong results, several analysts retained conservative ratings/targets near or below the current share price — that mixed guidance could limit further near-term appreciation absent continued margin or reserve improvements. Jefferies hold/target note

Chubb Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of CB stock opened at $331.42 on Monday. Chubb has a fifty-two week low of $263.14 and a fifty-two week high of $335.34. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 0.27 and a current ratio of 0.24. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $307.40 and its two-hundred day moving average is $289.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $130.43 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.88, a PEG ratio of 2.12 and a beta of 0.49.

Chubb (NYSE:CB) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $7.52 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.33 by $1.19. Chubb had a net margin of 17.36% and a return on equity of 13.15%. The firm had revenue of $2.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.11 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $6.02 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.9% on a year-over-year basis. Research analysts expect that Chubb will post 21.52 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Chubb Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, December 12th were given a dividend of $0.97 per share. This represents a $3.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, December 12th. Chubb’s payout ratio is presently 15.08%.

Insider Activity at Chubb

In other news, EVP Joseph F. Wayland sold 5,830 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $297.08, for a total value of $1,731,976.40. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 60,593 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,000,968.44. This represents a 8.78% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider John J. Lupica sold 16,375 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $296.45, for a total value of $4,854,368.75. Following the transaction, the insider owned 74,225 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,004,001.25. This represents a 18.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 33,635 shares of company stock worth $9,970,735. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. boosted its position in shares of Chubb by 93.6% during the 3rd quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 91 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 44 shares during the period. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Chubb by 155.6% during the third quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 92 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 56 shares during the period. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Chubb in the third quarter valued at $31,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Chubb in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Finally, VSM Wealth Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Chubb during the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.81% of the company’s stock.

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.