Chubb Maintains Market Outperform Rating Amid Mixed Analyst Outlook and 267th Trading Volume Rank

Chubb Limited (NYSE:CB) closed at $273.25 on August 28, 2025, with a 0.07% gain and a trading volume of $0.4 billion, ranking 267th in market activity. Analysts at JMP Securities reaffirmed a "Market Outperform" rating and a $325 price target, citing favorable mark-to-market effects on the insurer’s book value from fixed-income and equity market movements. The firm highlighted Chubb’s "GREAT" financial health score and projected a 1.8% boost to book value from QTD market trends, positioning it among the most favorably positioned insurers in its coverage. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs reduced its price target to $299 from $309, citing concerns over North American Commercial pricing deceleration.

Chubb announced a quarterly dividend of $0.97 per share, payable on October 3, 2025, with the payout funded from U.S. dollar legal reserves. Leadership changes within the global surety division included Steve Haney as President and Chief Underwriting Officer and Teresa Black as Division President of North America Surety. Institutional investors, including Talaria Asset Management and Gamco Investors, increased stakes in the company during Q1 2025, with institutional ownership now at 83.81% of shares. Recent insider transactions included a 4.13% ownership increase by COO John Keogh and a 5.70% reduction by John J. Lupica.

The stock’s 52-week range spans $252.16 to $306.91, with a P/E ratio of 12.01, below both the market average and the finance sector. Analysts project 16.82% earnings growth for the coming year, while short interest rose 4.48% in the latest month. Chubb’s dividend yield of 1.41% and payout ratio of 17.12% underscore its sustainability. The consensus rating among 17 analysts remains "Hold," with a median price target of $302.00.

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