Loews (L)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $106.05 | Market Cap: $22.0 BilSector: Financials | Industry: Multi-line Insurance
Loews (L)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $106.05Market Cap: $22.0 BilSector: FinancialsIndustry: Multi-line Insurance
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%, FCF Yield is 15% | Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.1%, Dist 3Y High is -2.1% | Key risksL key risks include [1] its heavy concentration in the CNA Financial subsidiary, Show more. |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, CFO LTM is 3.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.0 Bil | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 20% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Cybersecurity, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Network Security, Show more. |
| Attractive yieldTotal YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%, FCF Yield is 15% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 20%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, CFO LTM is 3.6 Bil, FCF LTM is 3.0 Bil |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 20% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Cybersecurity, Experience Economy & Premiumization, and US Energy Independence. Themes include Network Security, Show more. |
| Trading close to highsDist 52W High is -2.1%, Dist 3Y High is -2.1% |
| Key risksL key risks include [1] its heavy concentration in the CNA Financial subsidiary, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
L Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
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The stock movement of Loews (L) from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025, can be attributed to several factors. During this period, Loews stock experienced various price fluctuations and reached an all-time high in November 2025.
1. Loews stock reached an all-time high of $105.31 in November 2025, reflecting strong investor confidence and robust financial performance. This milestone was part of a 23.8% increase in its stock price over the past year, with a 23.31% gain year-to-date.
2. The company continued its share repurchase program and maintained a strong balance sheet. In the first quarter of 2025, Loews bought back 5.1 million shares at an aggregate cost of $429 million, demonstrating its commitment to capital allocation and shareholder returns.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| L Return | -14% | 29% | 1% | 20% | 22% | 23% | 103% |
| Peers Return | -13% | 33% | 17% | 6% | 33% | 17% | 123% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| L Win Rate | 33% | 67% | 58% | 50% | 58% | 67% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 50% | 60% | 62% | 58% | 70% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| L Max Drawdown | -45% | -1% | -14% | -8% | 0% | -4% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -50% | -3% | -7% | -15% | -1% | -5% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: TRV, AIG, HIG, CB, KMI. See L Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | L | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -26.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 420 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -48.4% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 93.8% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 351 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -20.4% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 25.7% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 164 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -66.0% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 194.2% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 3,243 days | 1,480 days |
Compare to AIG, PCG, MKL, CMS, XZO
In The Past
Loews's stock fell -26.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/20/2022. A -26.3% loss requires a 35.6% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Day 9 of Gains Streak for Loews Stock with 5% Return (vs. 23% YTD) [11/16/2025]TREFISDASH | Notification | ||
| How Low Can Loews Stock Really Go? | Return | ||
| L Dip Buy Analysis | |||
| L YTD Stock Return Of 5.7% Outperforms PCG by 18% and Underperforms AIG by -11% | Return | ||
| Loews vs. Large Cap Stocks: Which Is A Better Investment? | Investment Theme Comparisons | ||
| Loews Total Shareholder Return (TSR): 22.3% in 2024 and 14.3% 3-yr compounded annual returns (above peer average) | |||
| Loews (L) Operating Cash Flow Comparison | Financials | ||
| Loews (L) Net Income Comparison | Financials | ||
| Loews vs. S&P500 Correlation | Correlation | ||
| Loews Price Volatility | Volatility | ||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Mid Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | November 22nd, 2025 | ||
| Loews Stock 9-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 5% | November 17th, 2025 | ||
| Mid Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | November 12th, 2025 | ||
| How Will Loews Stock React To Its Upcoming Earnings? | October 31st, 2025 | ||
| Mid Cap Stocks Trading At 52-Week High | October 7th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to L. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.6% | 4.6% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -9.0% | -9.0% | -11.0% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | WU | Western Union | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 14.1% | 14.1% | -0.4% |
| 11212025 | COIN | Coinbase Global | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| 11142025 | PYPL | PayPal | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | -7.5% |
| 11142025 | V | Visa | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 4.6% | 4.6% | -2.7% |
| 11072025 | WD | Walker & Dunlop | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | -9.0% | -9.0% | -11.0% |
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Peer Comparisons for Loews
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 122.20 |
| Mkt Cap | 53.5 |
| Rev LTM | 27,541 |
| Op Inc LTM | 4,459 |
| FCF LTM | 4,453 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 4,521 |
| CFO LTM | 5,862 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 5,514 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 6.7% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 5.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.4% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 27.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 27.6% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 21.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 21.1% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 18.8% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 20.4% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 53.5 |
| P/S | 1.5 |
| P/EBIT | 8.5 |
| P/E | 12.5 |
| P/CFO | 7.3 |
| Total Yield | 9.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 14.4% |
| D/E | 0.2 |
| Net D/E | -0.3 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 4.0% |
| 3M Rtn | 8.0% |
| 6M Rtn | 11.2% |
| 12M Rtn | 22.5% |
| 3Y Rtn | 73.1% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 3.3% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | 6.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -1.1% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | 9.7% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | 2.1% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | 13,299 | 11,879 | 11,908 | 10,827 | 10,788 |
| Boardwalk Pipelines | 1,636 | 1,446 | 1,349 | 1,302 | 1,300 |
| Loews Hotels & Co | 852 | 721 | 480 | 278 | 692 |
| Corporate | 114 | -2 | 920 | -129 | 1,163 |
| Diamond Offshore | 305 | 988 | |||
| Total | 15,901 | 14,044 | 14,657 | 12,583 | 14,931 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | 1,094 | 612 | 1,077 | 618 | 894 |
| Boardwalk Pipelines | 283 | 247 | 235 | 206 | 209 |
| Loews Hotels & Co | 147 | 117 | -14 | -212 | -31 |
| Corporate | -90 | -154 | 280 | -1,067 | 35 |
| Diamond Offshore | -476 | -175 | |||
| Total | 1,434 | 822 | 1,578 | -931 | 932 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) | 64,655 | 60,945 | 66,588 | 63,976 | 60,583 |
| Boardwalk Pipelines | 9,785 | 9,640 | 9,418 | 9,353 | 9,248 |
| Corporate | 2,383 | 3,047 | 3,949 | 5,270 | 4,850 |
| Loews Hotels & Co | 2,374 | 1,935 | 1,671 | 1,637 | 1,728 |
| Diamond Offshore | 5,834 | ||||
| Total | 79,197 | 75,567 | 81,626 | 80,236 | 82,243 |
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/3/2025 | -0.1% | 3.0% | 6.3% |
| 8/4/2025 | 2.8% | 3.9% | 6.6% |
| 5/5/2025 | -1.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2/10/2025 | -1.0% | -4.3% | -2.5% |
| 11/4/2024 | -3.5% | 4.8% | 8.5% |
| 7/29/2024 | -1.5% | -1.7% | 0.5% |
| 5/6/2024 | 1.8% | 2.1% | -1.0% |
| 2/5/2024 | -0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 13 | 18 | 14 |
| # Negative | 11 | 6 | 10 |
| Median Positive | 1.8% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Median Negative | -1.7% | -3.1% | -1.6% |
| Max Positive | 7.6% | 8.7% | 22.9% |
| Max Negative | -4.5% | -5.4% | -18.8% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11032025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8042025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5052025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2112025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11042024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 7292024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5062024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2062024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 10302023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 7312023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5012023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2072023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 10312022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8012022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5022022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2082022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
Industry Resources
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| FDIC Data |
| American Banker |
| The Banker |
| Banking Technology |
| Multi-line Insurance Resources |
| Insurance Business America |
| A.M. Best |
| National Underwriter |
| Insurance News |
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