Research Analysts Offer Predictions for Chubb Q1 Earnings

Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) – Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Chubb in a research note issued on Thursday, January 29th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the financial services provider will earn $6.40 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $6.45. The consensus estimate for Chubb’s current full-year earnings is $21.52 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Chubb’s Q2 2026 earnings at $6.39 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $7.07 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $25.71 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $6.08 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $7.39 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $7.60 EPS.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Bank of America decreased their price target on shares of Chubb from $279.00 to $259.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Hsbc Global Res raised Chubb from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 16th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on Chubb from $321.00 to $327.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b+)” rating on shares of Chubb in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, HSBC upgraded Chubb from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $354.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Friday, January 16th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have issued a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $324.00.

Chubb Price Performance

Chubb stock opened at $309.38 on Friday. Chubb has a 1 year low of $263.14 and a 1 year high of $316.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 0.27 and a current ratio of 0.27. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $304.79 and a 200 day moving average price of $287.50. The company has a market cap of $121.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.91, a PEG ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.51.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Chubb

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in 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 acquiring an additional 44 shares in the last quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its holdings in Chubb by 155.6% during the 3rd quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 92 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares in the last quarter. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chubb in the 4th quarter worth about $31,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Chubb in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Chubb in the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. 83.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Transactions at Chubb

In other news, EVP Timothy Alan Boroughs sold 850 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $295.19, for a total value of $250,911.50. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 1,585 shares in the company, valued at approximately $467,876.15. This trade represents a 34.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Joseph F. Wayland sold 5,830 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, November 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $297.08, for a total value of $1,731,976.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 60,593 shares in the company, valued at approximately $18,000,968.44. The trade was a 8.78% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 33,635 shares of company stock valued at $9,970,735 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.77% of the company’s stock.

Chubb Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 12th were paid a dividend of $0.97 per share. This represents a $3.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 12th. Chubb’s payout ratio is currently 16.19%.

Chubb News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Chubb this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2026 and Q4 2026/Q4 2027 EPS outlooks (FY2026 to $25.71; Q4 2026 to $7.07; Q4 2027 to $7.60), signaling better-than-expected earnings power and supporting valuation.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks says Chubb is likely to deliver a Q4 earnings beat driven by premium growth, investment income and strong retention — a direct earnings catalyst traders watch into reporting. Is a Beat in Store for Chubb Limited This Earnings Season?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks includes Chubb among insurers poised to outperform estimates thanks to solid retention, pricing discipline and exposure growth — a favorable sector view that can lift investor appetite. 4 Insurers Poised to Outperform Estimates This Earnings Season
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage pieces highlight Chubb as a value/defensive insurance name and note recent analyst upgrades that underscore its appeal to cautious, long-term investors — supportive for multiple investor types. How Analyst Upgrades Highlight Chubb’s (CB) Discipline and Appeal to Long-Term, Cautious Investors
• Neutral Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha comparison piece examines Allstate vs. Chubb (stability vs. turnaround) — useful context for investors weighing relative risk/return but not an immediate earnings catalyst. Allstate Vs. Chubb: Paying For Stability Or Buying The Turnaround
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks trimmed several near-term quarterly EPS forecasts (Q1 2026 to $6.40 from $6.45; Q2 2026 to $6.39 from $6.43; Q1 2027 to $6.08 from $6.14; Q2 2027 to $7.39 from $7.43). These small downgrades reflect modest near-term headwinds and could cap upside if the company misses seasonal drivers.

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.