GuruFocus·Aug 4, 2026
LOEWS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCKLOEWS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCK PR Newswire NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026
Loews Corporation's core insurance subsidiary, CNA, is delivering strong underwriting profitability, evidenced by a combined ratio of 72.4% in 2026Q2, well below the 10-quarter average of 87.6%. This performance is bolstered by favorable prior-year reserve rel...
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Revenue growth remains steady at 5.8% YoY in 2026Q2, while the combined ratio improved to 72.4% from 88.0% a year earlier, indicating strong underwriting profitability, though reserve releases appear to be inflating current results.
Loews operates as a holding company with diverse subsidiaries, including commercial property and casualty insurance (CNA Financial), offshore drilling (Diamond Offshore), and hotels (Loews Hotels). This diversification provides stable revenue streams and reduces reliance on any single industry.
The company often trades at a discount to the sum of its parts, which can be attractive to value investors. Its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio is often below the broader U.S. market average, and Loews maintains a robust balance sheet with significant cash reserves relative to debt.
Loews has a history of consistent dividend payouts and actively engages in share buyback programs, which can increase the intrinsic value per share over time.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 3, 2026 | $2.16 vs — | $4.7B vs — |
Q2 2026 May 4, 2026 | $1.78 vs — | $4.6B vs — |
Q1 2026 Feb 9, 2026 | $1.94 vs — | $4.7B vs — |
Q4 2025 Nov 3, 2025 | $2.43 vs — | $4.6B vs — |
LOEWS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCK PR Newswire NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) announced today the declaration of the Company's quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share of Common Stock, payable September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2026. Loews Corporation is a diversified company with businesses in the insurance, energy, hospitality, and packaging industries.
Loews Corp (NYSE:L), the New York-listed conglomerate with interests in insurance, pipelines, hotels and packaging, reported second-quarter net income of $444 million as its smaller businesses picked up the slack from a weakening insurance market. That compares with $391 million a year earlier, with earnings per share rising to $2.16 from $1.87.
NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Loews Corporation (NYSE: L) today released its second quarter 2026 financial results. Second Quarter 2026 highlights: Loews Corporation reported net income of $444 million, or $2.16 per share, in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $391 million, or $1.87 per share, in the second quarter of 2025.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Loews Corporation (L)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $105.04 | $21.61B | 13.18 | 5.44% | 9.17% | 8.87% | 0.24% | |
| $1741.87 | $21.58B | 10.29 | -0.96% | 13.17% | 12.13% | — | |
| $46.98 | $9.6B | 16.60 | 4.39% | 6.61% | 7.03% | — | |
| $47.11 | $12.75B | 10.04 | 5.1% | 8.99% | 11.99% | — | |
| $360.39 | $75.17B | 13.14 | 5.17% | 16.95% | 25.62% | — | |
| $126.59 | $34.7B | 9.50 | 7.1% | 15.03% | 22.99% | — |
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Loews Corporation (L) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 3, 2026·SEC
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Loews Corporation (L) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Loews Corporation (L) grew revenue by 5.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, Loews Corporation (L) is profitable, generating $1.92B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.2% net margin).
Yes, Loews Corporation (L) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.24%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Loews Corporation (L) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Loews Corporation (L) has a combined ratio of 87.4%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.
