Zurich, Switzerland-based Chubb Limited (CB) provides insurance and reinsurance products worldwide. The company has a market cap of $131.5 billion and operates in six segments: North America Commercial Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance, North America Personal P&C Insurance, North America Agricultural Insurance, Overseas General Insurance, Global Reinsurance, and Life Insurance.
CB stock has rallied the broader market over the past year, growing 26% compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 20.1% surge. However, in 2026, the stock has grown by nearly 10.2%, underperforming the SPX’s 13.1% rise.
Zooming in further, the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) has risen 10% over the past year, lagging behind the stock. In 2026, XLF has grown 5.5% and has also underperformed the stock.
CB has an impressive dividend scorecard with a stable payout history. The company offers an annual payout of $4.08, with a dividend yield of 1.20%, more than SPY, the market benchmark. Additionally, the company has also paid and has grown its dividend for 18 years consecutively, which is also impressive. This makes CB a preferred stock option for income-focused investors who are opting for safer stock choices in volatile times.
For the current year, which ends in December, analysts expect CB’s EPS to grow 10.7% to $27.45 on a diluted basis. The company surpassed the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.
Among 26 Wall Street analysts covering CB stock, the consensus is a “Moderate Buy.” That’s based on 10 “Strong Buy” ratings, one “Moderate Buy,” 13 “Holds,” one “Moderate Sell,” and one “Strong Sell.”
The configuration has remained more or less unchanged over months.
On July 24, Citi analyst Matthew Heimermann maintained a “Buy” rating for CB stock and raised its price target from $385 to $395.
CB’s mean price target of $369.36 offers a 6.1% upside compared to the current market price. Its Street-high target of $425 implies a robust 22% upside from current levels.
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