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Cincinnati Financial Corporation(CINF)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-8.64% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$162.54
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CINF

09/25/2026: CINF (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (-8.64%). Updated daily EoD!

Cincinnati Financial is a U.S.-based property and casualty insurer known for its reliance on independent agency distribution. Its main strengths include a long-standing history of underwriting discipline and a record of consistent dividend growth, which appeals to income-focused investors. The company's primary growth story involves expanding its specialty and surplus lines while leveraging agency relationships to maintain market share. However, it faces risks from geographic concentration, weather-related volatility, and competition from large, tech-enabled carriers. Investors should monitor the company's ability to balance premium growth with underwriting profitability and its navigation of a changing insurance landscape where digital direct-to-consumer tools are increasingly prevalent.

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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers moderate growth rather than the rapid expansion typically sought by growth investors.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum fit is conditional on a sustained upturn signal in the broader insurance cycle.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often viewed as a solid, well-capitalized insurer that can be attractively priced relative to book value.
Dividend investorStrong fitCincinnati Financial has a multi-decade history of increasing dividends, making it a reliable choice for income seekers.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile established, the company's exposure to weather-related risks creates volatility in earnings.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumInsurance stock prices can fluctuate significantly due to catastrophe reports and market interest rate changes.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must ensure they do not overpay relative to the company's book value and underwriting profitability.
Competition risk (Direct-to-Consumer Insurance)Medium / highDirect-to-consumer carriers pose a long-term threat to traditional agency-based distribution models.
Business qualityStrongThe company maintains a strong reputation for claims handling and financial stability.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe risk to the dividend is low given the company's long history of consistent payments.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on maintaining effective relationships with independent agents while managing claims costs.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -0.44%
Avg. Invested days 56
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CINF receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CINF has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+4.4%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 24.5%) are partially offset by modest insider ownership of 1.73%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CINF's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $3.1B (24.5% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CINF's strongest growth driver at +17.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+11.4%, solid) and earnings growth (+4.4%, moderate) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 74.0% and approximately 98.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 1.73% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 8.22%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 6.59%
State Street Corp 5.40%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 5.29%
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc 3.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CINF generates approximately $474 of gross profit, $236 of operating income, and $245 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 19.70%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CINF has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 24.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.67
1Y Target Price 191.67
Price to earnings Ratio 7.67
1Y Target Price 191.67
Volume (30-day avg) 558.8K shares
Beta 0.55
52 Weeks Range 146.70 - 193.71
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 146.70 - 193.71
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.23%
Basic EPS (TTM) 21.18

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Property Casualty InsurancePremiums collected from commercial and personal insurance policies.This is the primary way the company generates revenue.
Investment PortfolioIncome from interest and dividends on the company's large investment portfolio.The company invests the 'float' (premiums held before claims) to generate additional earnings.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 7.67
Forward PE 18.45
Enterprise Value 24.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79
Enterprise Value 24.08B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.79
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.81
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 153.48M
Shares Floating 150.57M
Shares Outstanding 153.48M
Shares Floating 150.57M
Percent Insiders 1.73
Percent Institutions 74.03

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Cincinnati Financial Corporation

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Fairfield, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26
President, CEO & Director Mr. Stephen Michael Spray
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
Full time employees 5705
Full time employees 5705

Cincinnati Financial Corporation provides property casualty insurance products in the United States. The company operates through five segments: Commercial Lines Insurance, Personal Lines Insurance, Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance, Life Insurance, and Investments. The Commercial Lines Insurance segment offers coverage for commercial casualty and property, commercial auto, and workers' compensation. This segment also provides contract and commercial surety bonds, and fidelity bonds; management liability; and machinery and equipment insurance products. The Personal Lines Insurance segment offers personal auto; homeowner; and other personal lines insurance, such as dwelling fire, inland marine, personal umbrella liability, and watercraft coverages. The Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance segment offers commercial casualty insurance that covers businesses for third-party liability from accidents occurring on their premises or arising out of their operations, such as injuries sustained from products, as well as other coverages comprising miscellaneous errors and omissions, professional liability, and excess liability; and commercial property insurance, which insures buildings, inventory, equipment, and business income from loss or damage due to various causes, such as fire, wind, hail, water, theft, and vandalism. The Life Insurance segment provides term life insurance; universal life insurance; and worksite and whole life insurance products, as well as annuities. The Investments segment invests in fixed-maturity investments, including taxable and tax-exempt bonds, and redeemable preferred stocks; and equity investments comprising common and nonredeemable preferred stocks. The company also offers commercial leasing and financing services; and insurance brokerage services. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio.