Chubb (NYSE:CB – Get Free Report) had its price target dropped by research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $322.00 to $321.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s target price suggests a potential downside of 3.48% from the company’s previous close.
CB has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Morgan Stanley set a $350.00 price objective on shares of Chubb in a report on Friday, January 16th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price target on Chubb from $355.00 to $373.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. UBS Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $340.00 price objective on shares of Chubb in a report on Monday, February 9th. Wolfe Research increased their target price on shares of Chubb from $372.00 to $373.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, Mizuho raised their target price on shares of Chubb from $317.00 to $336.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, February 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $345.33.
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Chubb Price Performance
Chubb (NYSE:CB – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $7.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $6.33 by $1.19. The company had revenue of $2.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.11 billion. Chubb had a return on equity of 13.15% and a net margin of 17.36%.Chubb’s revenue was up 8.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $6.02 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Chubb will post 21.52 EPS for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at Chubb
In other Chubb news, Director Olivier Steimer sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $329.30, for a total value of $658,600.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 25,468 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,386,612.40. This represents a 7.28% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Timothy Alan Boroughs sold 27,817 shares of Chubb stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $331.98, for a total value of $9,234,687.66. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 11,810 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,920,683.80. The trade was a 70.20% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 44,877 shares of company stock valued at $14,885,226. 0.77% of the stock is owned by insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Chubb
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in CB. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Chubb by 38.3% in the 4th quarter. Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC now owns 112 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC raised its position in Chubb by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC now owns 1,737 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $521,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Hoxton Planning & Management LLC raised its position in Chubb by 4.3% in the 4th quarter. Hoxton Planning & Management LLC now owns 746 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $233,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Chubb by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Kathmere Capital Management LLC now owns 1,297 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $405,000 after buying an additional 34 shares during the period. Finally, Wright Investors Service Inc. grew its position in shares of Chubb by 0.7% during the fourth quarter. Wright Investors Service Inc. now owns 4,927 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $1,538,000 after buying an additional 34 shares in the last quarter. 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: Several major brokers raised price targets and/or reaffirmed positive ratings, signaling stronger analyst conviction and creating upside for the stock. Wolfe Research raised its target to $373 (outperform). Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs bumped its target to $372 and kept a Buy rating, and HSBC lifted its target to $362 — these actions increase buy-side interest and support further gains. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Barclays and Jefferies also raised targets (Barclays to $374; Jefferies to $356), adding cross‑firm upward pressure on expectations and investor sentiment. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research slightly increased its EPS forecasts across several near‑term periods (Q4 2026/Q4 2027 and FY2026/FY2027), reflecting modestly improved earnings visibility that supports valuation. (Zacks estimates were updated on April 8)
- Neutral Sentiment: Media/preview coverage notes the stock has outperformed on the session but still trails broader market performance in recent stretches; these stories provide context but no new fundamental catalyst. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview pieces and trend notes highlight Chubb’s history of beats and investor interest ahead of upcoming reports; useful for sentiment but not a direct near‑term driver. Read More.
About Chubb
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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