CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$48.68 -0.39% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $48.76

CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 20% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $13.22B
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As of 2026-11-02, CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $48.68 (-0.39% 1D, market cap $13.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, CNA ranks #58 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Financials sector (Property-Casualty Insurers), CNA carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 19.7%. By comparison, BNT (Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. Class A Exchangeable Limited Voting Shares) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $13.33B) and RNR (RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 5.1x, ROIC 10.6%, cap $13.68B). Among the 5-stock peer group, RNR leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while CNA leads on capital efficiency (19.7% ROIC).

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Per CNA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000021175), CNA Financial Corporation generated $1.58B in revenue (-2.0% YoY), $1.28B in net income, and $2.40B in free cash flow against $69.44B in total assets and $2.97B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $48.76 (+0.17%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 152.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 73/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B
Cash (15)Whales (11)SEC (15)Macro (14)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.8% Base Target
$61 Bull$52 Base$40 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CNA)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (73/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CNA SCORES 73/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 152.4% FCF Margin ($2.40B FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning11/20 pts (-9 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-9 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
65
Grade C+$46.73+3.6% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$48.40-0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
70
Grade B$48.08+1.2% Next Q
Current
73
Grade B$48.68+7.1% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 73/100 (B) score, CNA faces multiple-compression risk if 10.3x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($47.67) or 200D SMA ($47.73) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($51.97) toward Bear Floor ($39.92).

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Shares at $48.68: 205.4 sh
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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $39.92
$8,200
$-1,800 (-18.0%)
12M Consensus BaseTarget $51.97
$10,676
+$676 (+6.8%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $61.32
$12,597
+$2,597 (+26.0%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (34 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 23● Hold: 9● Sell: 2
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskOUTPERFORM$5474%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadBUY$5869%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchHOLD$4658%C
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CNA // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +10.09%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $47.89H $48.87L $47.89C $48.68VOL 368.1K
RES: $49.54SUP: $42.88SMA50: $47.67SMA200: $47.73
$56.70$52.59$48.48$44.37$40.25RES $49.54SUP $42.88$48.682026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-0.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Financials Rank #58 of 1096 ⚔️ BNT vs CNA Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (CNA vs. BNT, RNR, AFG, AIZ)

Industry: Property-Casualty Insurers (68 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) ranks #58 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #156 by equity capitalization ($13.22B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, RNR leads on earnings valuation at 5.1x trailing P/E, while CNA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.7% ROIC and — gross margin. RNR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 75/100 (B) compared with CNA at 73/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CNA ACTIVE
CNA Financial Corporation
B 73/100 10.3x — 19.7% -0.39% $13.22B Benchmark Subject
BNT
Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. Class A Exchangeable Limited Voting Shares
D 48/100 — — — -0.61% $13.33B /bnt-vs-cna →
RNR
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.
B 75/100 5.1x — 10.6% +0.20% $13.68B /rnr-vs-cna →
AFG
American Financial Group Inc.
B 73/100 15.1x — 5.7% +0.50% $12.70B /afg-vs-cna →
AIZ
Assurant Inc.
B 75/100 16.5x — 5.0% +0.04% $14.44B /aiz-vs-cna →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000021175

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) reported GAAP revenue of $1.58B (-2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.61B , and -2.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.28B, operating cash flow of $2.49B, and free cash flow of $2.40B (-2.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, CNA closed FY2025 with $69.44B in total assets against $2.97B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $1.58B $1.28B $2.49B $2.40B $69.44B $2.97B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $1.61B $959.0M $2.57B $2.48B $66.49B $2.97B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $1.62B $1.21B $2.29B $2.21B $7.27B $1.70B

3. CNA Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CNA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $48.68 (-0.39% 1D, market cap $13.22B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, CNA ranks #58 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CNA compare to BNT and RNR in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Property-Casualty Insurers), CNA carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 10.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 19.7%. By comparison, BNT (Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. Class A Exchangeable Limited Voting Shares) holds a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $13.33B) and RNR (RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.) posts a B grade (75/100 RQD, P/E 5.1x, ROIC 10.6%, cap $13.68B). Among the 5-stock peer group, RNR leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while CNA leads on capital efficiency (19.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CNA?

Per CNA's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000021175), CNA Financial Corporation generated $1.58B in revenue (-2.0% YoY), $1.28B in net income, and $2.40B in free cash flow against $69.44B in total assets and $2.97B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CNA trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CNA last traded at $48.68 (-0.39% on volume of 494,599 shares), positioning the stock +2.12% above its 50-day simple moving average ($47.67) and +1.99% above its 200-day simple moving average ($47.73). Across its 52-week range of $41.53 to $55.71, CNA sits at the 50.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 58.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.9% ($46.78 to $50.58).

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What is CNA's 12-month stock price target?

CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $51.97 (+6.8% from $48.68), with a bull-case target of $61.32 and a bear-case floor of $39.92.

Is CNA stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates CNA B (Buy — BUY) with an RQD Confidence score of 73/100.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 73/100 (B) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

CNA — CNA Financial Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:15:16Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CNA scores 73 out of 100, a letter grade of B, labeled "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 15 of 20 (ROIC 19.7%; FCF yield 18.18%); Whale 13F Flow at 11 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 18 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 14 of 20 (beta 0.92; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 15 of 20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 8/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).

The strongest pillar is insider conviction, which is the highest-weighted component at 18 of 20, suggesting insider and congressional flow is a notable positive input to the score. The weakest pillar is whale 13F flow at 11 of 20, indicating institutional positioning contributes less to the rating than insider activity. The cash-engine pillar, at 15 of 20, is supported by the 19.7% ROIC and 18.18% FCF yield cited in the rating. Forensic balance sheet metrics (Piotroski 8/9, Altman Z 2.5) are sound per the rating's own scoring. Macro fit (14 of 20) reflects the low 0.92 beta.

For a prospective investor, the implications are analytical rather than prescriptive. Upside drivers in the data include the high FCF yield and the insider-flow pillar. Valuation tradeoffs visible in the market data include a trailing P/E of 10.3 and forward P/E of 9.6, with the price of 48.87 sitting inside a 52-week range of $41.53 – $55.71. The 7.92% dividend yield is a notable feature of the data. Investors should weigh these against the news-wire items flagged as risk and against the open questions below.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$48.87$13.22B10.39.64.84.727.92%0.92$41.53 - $55.7119.7%

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Q3 earnings preview (Yahoo Finance, YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): Headline cites investor focus on insurance pricing pressure and underwriting margins.
  • Q3'26 EPS estimate (TradingView, YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): Headline cites an EPS estimate of 1.21 USD.
  • Institutional position (MarketBeat, YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): Headline reports newly acquired CNA shares by 1834 Investment Advisors Co.
  • Long-term care reserve update (Stock Titan, RED, RISK WATCH): Headline cites a $137 million after-tax impact on the life unit, which reported a $171 million core loss. This is the only item flagged red.
  • 200-day moving average (MarketBeat, YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): Headline reports the stock breaking above its 200-day moving average.
  • Support level (siam.in-sourced item, YELLOW, MARKET WIRE): Headline reports the stock ticking higher while holding above key support. The summary field in this item is malformed and attributes the report to a URL rather than a publisher.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, sector is Financials, industry is Property-Casualty Insurers, supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What is the magnitude and duration of the long-term care reserve impact, and does the $137 million after-tax effect recur?
  • What do the EPS and revenue consensus figures look like for the upcoming Q3 report, and how does the 1.21 USD estimate compare to prior periods?
  • What is the reason for the disparity between reported FY 2025 net income ($1278.0M) and operating income ($1508.0M) relative to revenue, and how is it reconciled?
  • Why are EPS and cash fields reported as N/A across all three periods?
  • What is the source of the 7.92% dividend yield and the sustainability of that distribution given the reported figures?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CNA (B • RQD 73/100) a Buy at $48.87?

Welcome to the CNA (CNA Financial Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 73/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Property-Casualty Insurers. Bulls point to capital efficiency (19.7% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $37.63 (-23.0%)
Spot @ $48.87

Pump the brakes on CNA — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CNA, but look at what you are paying: 10.3x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless CNA Financial Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MI MidwestValue Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $61.58 (+26.0%)
Spot @ $48.87

CNA cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CNA, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Property-Casualty Insurers and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $48.87 (52-wk range $41.53 - $55.71), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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