Chubb Limited (CB) Receives Neutral Rating with $318 Price Target from Mizuho
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
- Rating Initiation: On December 16, Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar initiated coverage of Chubb Limited with a Neutral rating and set a price target of $318, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company's future performance.
- Market Performance: Chubb's stock rose 0.3% to close at $314.45 during the trading session, indicating investor recognition of the company's stability, yet the limited increase suggests concerns about its growth potential.
- Industry Dynamics: On the same day, Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. received a Buy rating from B. Riley Securities with a price target of $15, expected to yield a 20% total return, showcasing diverse market perspectives on financial products.
- Investor Focus: With Lockheed Martin securing a contract valued at over $1 billion, there is an increased market focus on the defense and technology sectors, which may impact the market performance of insurers like Chubb, particularly in underwriting related risks.
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Analyst Views on CB
Wall Street analysts forecast CB stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CB is 319.13 USD with a low forecast of 279.00 USD and a high forecast of 355.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
17 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
7 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 306.170
Low
279.00
Averages
319.13
High
355.00
Current: 306.170
Low
279.00
Averages
319.13
High
355.00
About CB
Chubb Limited is a Switzerland-based holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a range of insurance and reinsurance products and services to clients around the world. Its segments include North America Commercial property and casualty (P&C) Insurance, North America Personal P&C Insurance, North America Agricultural Insurance, Overseas General Insurance, Global Reinsurance and Life Insurance. It offers commercial insurance products and service offerings, such as risk management programs, loss control, and engineering and complex claims management. It provides specialized insurance products to areas, such as aviation and energy. It also offers personal lines insurance coverage, including homeowners, automobile, valuables, umbrella liability and recreational marine products. In addition, it supplies personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance to individuals in select countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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