Here's Why You Should Invest In CNA Financial (CNA) Stock

 | Sep 12, 2019 10:26PM ET

CNA Financial (NYSE:CNA) is poised for growth, given its compelling product suite, prudent underwriting and solid capital position. Its return on equity was 7.8% in the trailing 12-month period, higher than the industry average of 6.8%. Return on equity is a profitability measure that identifies a company’s efficiency in utilizing its shareholders’ funds.

Shares of CNA Financial have gained 10.9% year to date outperforming the .

Hallmark Financial underwrites, markets, distributes, and services property/casualty insurance products to businesses and individuals in the United States. The company delivered positive surprise of 20.0% in the last reported quarter. The stock sports a Zacks Rank #1

Cincinnati Financial provides property casualty insurance products in the United States. The company pulled off a positive surprise of 32.81% in the last reported quarter. It is a Zacks #2 Ranked stock.

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