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Loews Corp(L)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for L

09/25/2026: L (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Loews Corporation is a diversified holding company with major interests in insurance through CNA Financial, energy infrastructure via Boardwalk Pipelines, and hospitality. The company is defined by its long-term, family-led management approach and a strong balance sheet that provides resilience across different economic cycles. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the disciplined capital allocation and the profitability of its core insurance operations. However, investors must consider risks including valuation discounts common to conglomerates, potential catastrophic insurance losses, and the cyclical nature of its hospitality business. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors who appreciate a steady, diversified approach and regular share repurchases over aggressive growth.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitLoews is a mature, diversified conglomerate rather than a high-growth technology or emerging market play.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock tends to trade based on long-term value rather than short-term price momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company is often viewed as a value play due to its holding company structure and long-term capital allocation strategy.
Dividend investorMixed fitWhile it pays a dividend, the yield is modest compared to dedicated income stocks.
Low-risk investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveIts diversified nature and strong balance sheet provide a degree of stability for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumThe stock is influenced by broader market conditions and the performance of its specific cyclical industries.
Valuation riskLowLoews often trades at a discount to the sum-of-its-parts, providing a potential margin of safety.
Competition riskMediumSpecialized competitors in insurance and energy can pressure margins.
Business qualityStrongThe company owns established, cash-generative businesses with significant market history.
Dividend incomeLowThe company prioritizes capital reinvestment over high dividend yields.
Execution riskMediumEffective capital allocation by the parent company is critical for long-term shareholder returns.

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 5.4%
Avg. Invested days 60
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
L receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid quantitative characteristics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
L has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+17.9%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.9%) are partially offset by moderate revenue growth (+5.4%), soft profitability (net margin 9.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
L's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $2.7B (14.9% of revenue). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is L's strongest growth driver at +17.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). Revenue growth (+5.4%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (+12.8%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 61.8% and approximately 80.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 20.07% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 6.85%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.31%
JPMorgan Chase & Co 4.37%
State Street Corp 3.84%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.45%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
L generates approximately $439 of gross profit, $126 of operating income, and $149 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: 22.38%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 21.43B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.86
1Y Target Price 60
Price to earnings Ratio 12.86
1Y Target Price 60
Volume (30-day avg) 893.0K shares
Beta 0.51
52 Weeks Range 97.16 - 120.94
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 97.16 - 120.94
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 0.24%
Basic EPS (TTM) 8.15

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Insurance (CNA)Commercial P&C, specialty, and professional liability insurance premiums.The primary engine of Loews' earnings and cash flow.
Energy (Boardwalk)Natural gas pipeline transportation and storage services.Provides stable, utility-like income based on long-term contracts.
Hospitality (Loews Hotels)Operation and management of luxury and upscale hotel properties.Cyclical business that benefits from increased travel and leisure spending.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Valuation

Trailing PE 12.86
Forward PE 12.2
Enterprise Value 31.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.15
Enterprise Value 31.96B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.15
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.66
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 204.43M
Shares Floating 164.42M
Shares Outstanding 204.43M
Shares Floating 164.42M
Percent Insiders 20.07
Percent Institutions 61.77

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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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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 Loews Corp

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-07-10
CEO, President & Director Mr. Benjamin J. Tisch
Sector Financial Services
Industry Insurance - Property & Casualty
Full time employees 13100
Full time employees 13100

Loews Corporation, through its subsidiaries, 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; professional liability coverages and risk management services to various professional firms, including architects, real estate agents, and accounting and law firms; standard and excess property, marine and boiler, machinery coverages, workers' compensation, general and product liability, commercial auto, umbrella, excess and surplus coverages, specialized loss-sensitive insurance programs, total risk management services relating to claim and information services; directors and officers, errors and omissions, employment practices, fiduciary, fidelity, and cyber coverages, as well as for small and mid-size firms, public and privately held firms, and not-for-profit organizations; and insurance products to serve the health care industry, including professional and general liability, as well as associated casualty coverage to aging services, allied medical facilities, dentists, physicians, nurses, and other medical practitioners. It also provides warranty and alternative risk, and run-off long-term care insurance products; ethane supply and transportation services for petrochemical customers, as well as transports and stores natural gas and natural gas liquids; operates a chain of hotels; develops, manufactures, and markets a range of extrusion blow-molded and injection molded plastic containers; and manufactures commodities and differentiated plastic resins. The company markets its insurance products and services through a network of retail and wholesale brokers, independent agents, brokers, and managing general underwriters. Loews Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, New York.