TRV Ranks 416th in Daily Volume as Executives Trim Holdings and Earnings Shine

On August 11, 2025, The Travelers Companies (TRV) traded with a volume of 0.25 billion, ranking 416th in the market. The stock closed down 0.23%. Institutional activity showed mixed trends, with Forsta AP Fonden reducing its stake by 12.9% to 41,800 shares, while Cornerstone Planning Group LLC and Greykasell Wealth Strategies Inc. added new or increased positions. Executive insiders, including EVPs Jeffrey Klenk and Maria Olivo, sold significant shares, trimming their holdings by 71.42% and 23.46%, respectively.

Analyst coverage remained varied, with Morgan Stanley setting a $269 price target and a "neutral" rating, while Barclays lowered its stance to "equal weight." The stock’s consensus rating remains "Hold," with a target price of $282.69. Earnings performance highlighted strength, with Q2 results showing $6.51 EPS, surpassing estimates by $2.99, and revenue rising 7.4% year-over-year. The company also announced a $1.10 quarterly dividend, yielding 1.7% annually.

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