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Loews Corporation(L)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
L•NYSE•Insurance & Managed Care
$114.12
14.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 2, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryProperty & Casualty InsuranceSub-IndustryCommercial lines and surety insurers
AboutLoews Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance in the United States and internationally. The company offers specialty insurance products, such as management and professional liability, and other coverage products; surety and fidelity bonds; property insurance products that include property, marine and boiler, and machinery coverages; and casualty insurance products, such as workers' compensation, general and product liability, and commercial auto and umbrella coverages. It also provides loss-sensitive insurance programs; and warranty, risk management, information, and claims administration services. The company markets its insurance products and services through independent agents, brokers, and managing general underwriters. In addition, the company is involved in the transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids(NGLs), and hydrocarbons through natural gas pipelines covering approximately 13,615 miles of interconnected pipelines; 450 miles of NGL pipelines in Louisiana and Texas; 14 underground storage fields with an aggregate gas capacity of approximately 213 billion cubic feet of natural gas; and eleven salt dome caverns and related brine infrastructure for providing brine supply services. Further, the company operates a chain of 26 hotels; and develops, manufactures, and markets a range of extrusion blow-molded and injection molded plastic containers for customers in the pharmaceutical, dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, and water and beverage/juice segments, as well as manufactures commodity and differentiated plastic resins from recycled plastic materials. Loews Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York.Show more
- Revenue$18.18B+5.4%
- Combined Ratio87.44%-1.9%
- Net Income$1.67B+17.9%
- Return on Equity8.87%+8.1%
- Medical Cost Ratio56.07%+1.4%
- Operating Margin12.56%+15.5%
- Net Margin9.17%+11.8%
- ROA1.98%+12.9%
- Equity / Assets22.75%+3.9%
L Price & Volume
Loews Corporation (L) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Resilient Underwriting Margins Offset Revenue Growth Deceleration
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral: While the company maintains a disciplined underwriting profile with a 88.2% combined ratio
Growth:Decelerating
Profitability:Strong
Financial:Fortress
Cash Flow:Stable
Primary Risk:Social inflation litigation exposure
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Loews Corporation maintains a fortress balance sheet with $18.7 billion in equity, providing significant flexibility for opportunistic capital allocation despite recent revenue growth cooling to 2.6% in 2026Q1.
- While the company demonstrates disciplined underwriting with a combined ratio consistently below 90%, investors should monitor the potential impact of social inflation on long-term loss reserves.
- The firm's ability to navigate complex litigation risks while maintaining a 14.21 P/E ratio suggests a stable, albeit cyclical, outlook for shareholders.
Verdict Logic
the significant decline in operating cash flow to $72 million in 2026Q1 warrants caution regarding near-term liquidity and earnings quality.
L Growth Metrics
Loews Corporation (L) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.08%
5 Years5.87%
3 Years8.96%
TTM4.53%
Profit CAGR
10 Years20.42%
5 Years-
3 Years26.58%
TTM40.84%
EPS CAGR
10 Years27.18%
5 Years-
3 Years33.1%
TTM28.9%
Return on Capital
10 Years1.99%
5 Years3.19%
3 Years3.82%
Last Year5.05%
L Recent Earnings
Loews Corporation (L) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
Q2 2026Latest
May 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.63
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Rev
$4.6B
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Q1 2026
Feb 9, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.94
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Rev
$4.7B
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Q4 2025
Nov 3, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.43
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Rev
$4.6B
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Q3 2025
Aug 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.87
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Rev
$4.5B
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 4, 2026 | $1.63 | $4.6B |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $1.94 | $4.7B |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $2.43 | $4.6B |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 4, 2025 | $1.87 | $4.5B |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest L News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Loews Corporation (L)
PRNewsWire·Jun 16, 2026
EQB builds leadership team for its next chapter welcoming senior PC Financial executives and expanding key mandatesAs EQB prepares to close its Acquisition of PC Financial on July 1, 2026, the company announces a strengthened leadership team drawing on talent from both organizations, positioning EQB for a differentiated phase of growth Key appointments include: Ian Hanning from PC Financial to SVP, Credit Cards and Loyalty Mark Snyder from PC Financial to SVP, Credit Risk and Data Analytics Michaela Garfield from PC Financial to SVP, Customer Growth, Experience and Strategy, Personal Banking Puneesh Arora from PC Financial to EVP and Chief Risk Officer, with current EVP and Chief Risk Officer Marlene Lenarduzzi to act as Special Advisor until Jan 1, 2027 Daniel Rethazy's mandate expanding as EVP Personal Banking to include PC Financial businesses Anilisa Sainani's mandate as CFO expanding to include Strategy and Corporate Development Gavin Stanley's mandate as CHRO expanding to include Brand and Marketing Caleb Rubin appointed as Chief Brand Officer Dan Broten appointed Chief Digital Officer David Wilkes appointed SVP, Deposits, Payments and Small Business Banking Dipti Patel elevated to Chief Credit Officer and Deputy CRO Julia Davidson appointed Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Banking Lemar Persaud appointed SVP, Investor Relations and Enterprise Performance Management TORONTO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) today announced a comprehensive set of executive appointments and elevations as the company prepares to close its acquisition ("the Acquisition") of PC Financial1 from Loblaw Companies Limited ("Loblaw") (TSX: L) on July 1, 2026. This strengthened leadership team brings multiple senior PC Financial leaders onto the EQB Executive Leadership Team (ELT), alongside a series of expanded mandates for existing leaders, building the organizational capabilities required to serve millions of Canadians across a broader and more complex set of financial products and services.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Loews Corporation (L)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $114.12 | $23.48B | 14.32 | 5.44% | 9.17% | 8.87% | 0.22% | |
| $1916.64 | $23.98B | 11.33 | -0.96% | 10.7% | 9.56% | — | |
| $51.30 | $10.49B | 18.13 | 2.93% | 6.61% | 7.03% | — | |
| $49.64 | $13.43B | 10.58 | 5.1% | 8.95% | 11.94% | — | |
| $334.62 | $71.16B | 12.20 | 5.17% | 15.54% | 24.14% | — | |
| $133.89 | $36.82B | 10.05 | 7.1% | 14.13% | 22.01% | — |
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Loews Corporation (L) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
L SEC Filings & Documents
Loews Corporation (L) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 4, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Feb 25, 2026·SEC
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Feb 20, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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L Frequently Asked Questions
Loews Corporation (L) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is Loews Corporation growing?
Loews Corporation (L) grew revenue by 5.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is L profitable?
Yes, Loews Corporation (L) is profitable, generating $1.87B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (9.2% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does L pay dividends?
Yes, Loews Corporation (L) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.22%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is L's return on equity?
Loews Corporation (L) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.9%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Industry Metrics
What is Loews Corporation's combined ratio?
Loews Corporation (L) has a combined ratio of 87.4%. A ratio below 100% indicates underwriting profitability.