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Ex-Dividend Reminder: Loews, AFLAC And Marketaxess Holdings
Forbes· 2025-08-18 14:30
On 8/20/25, Loews, AFLAC, and Marketaxess Holdings will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Loews will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.0625 on 9/2/25, AFLAC will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.58 on 9/2/25, and Marketaxess Holdings will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.76 on 9/3/25.10 Stocks Where Yields Got More Juicy »As a percentage of Loew's recent stock price of $95.00, this dividend works out to approximately 0.07%, so look for shares of Loews to trade 0.07% lower — all e ...
Loews Corporation Elects Jennifer VanBelle to Its Board of Directors
Prnewswire· 2025-08-05 20:05
Group 1 - Loews Corporation announced the election of Jennifer VanBelle as a director and her appointment to the Audit Committee [1] - Jennifer VanBelle has over 25 years of experience at General Electric Company, where she held multiple senior roles simultaneously [2] - Loews Corporation operates in diversified sectors including insurance, energy, hospitality, and packaging [3]
Loews (L) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-08-04 14:03
[Part I. Financial Information](index=4&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=4&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(unaudited)) Presents Loews Corporation's unaudited consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, statements of operations, cash flows, and detailed notes [Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets](index=4&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Balance%20Sheets) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | $84,668 million | $81,943 million | | **Total Liabilities** | $66,279 million | $64,006 million | | **Total Equity** | $18,389 million | $17,937 million | [Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Operations) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $4,555 million | $4,267 million | | **Net Income** | $416 million | $395 million | | **Net Income Attributable to Loews** | $391 million | $369 million | | **Diluted Net Income Per Share** | $1.87 | $1.67 | | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenues** | $9,049 million | $8,498 million | | **Net Income** | $808 million | $880 million | | **Net Income Attributable to Loews** | $761 million | $826 million | | **Diluted Net Income Per Share** | $3.61 | $3.72 | [Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Condensed%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) | Cash Flow Activity (Six Months Ended June 30) | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities** | $1,742 million | $1,150 million | | **Net Cash Used by Investing Activities** | ($1,013 million) | ($1,276 million) | | **Net Cash Provided by (Used by) Financing Activities** | ($842 million) | $200 million | [Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Condensed%20Financial%20Statements) - Loews Corporation is a holding company with consolidated operating subsidiaries in commercial property and casualty insurance (**CNA, ~92% owned**), natural gas transportation and storage (**Boardwalk Pipelines, wholly owned**), and hotels (**Loews Hotels & Co, wholly owned**). It also owns approximately **53% of Altium Packaging**, accounted for under the equity method[20](index=20&type=chunk) - Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance, were **$62 million for Q2 2025**, down from **$82 million in Q2 2024**. For the six-month period, they were **$159 million in 2025** compared to **$170 million in 2024**[57](index=57&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, Loews Corporation repurchased **7.4 million shares** of its common stock at an aggregate cost of **$633 million**[97](index=97&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=45&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management analyzes financial performance across segments, detailing revenue and income drivers, liquidity, and investment portfolio performance [Consolidated Financial Results](index=46&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Results) - Q2 2025 net income attributable to Loews Corporation increased to **$391 million ($1.87/share)** from **$369 million ($1.67/share)** in Q2 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher net income at Boardwalk Pipelines and improved investment income at the parent company[138](index=138&type=chunk)[139](index=139&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net income attributable to Loews Corporation decreased to **$761 million ($3.61/share)** from **$826 million ($3.72/share)** in the prior year period. The decrease was mainly due to lower net income at CNA and Loews Hotels & Co[138](index=138&type=chunk)[140](index=140&type=chunk) [CNA Financial](index=47&type=section&id=CNA%20Financial) - CNA's net income attributable to Loews decreased in Q2 and the first six months of 2025 compared to 2024. This was primarily due to unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development, particularly related to legacy mass tort abuse reserves, and higher investment losses. These negative impacts were partially offset by higher net investment income and improved underlying underwriting results in its commercial property and casualty operations[144](index=144&type=chunk)[145](index=145&type=chunk) - Core results for CNA's Other Insurance Operations decreased significantly due to an **$88 million after-tax charge in Q2 2025** for unfavorable prior year loss reserve development associated with legacy mass tort abuse reserves, compared to a **$28 million charge in Q2 2024**[179](index=179&type=chunk) [Boardwalk Pipelines](index=56&type=section&id=Boardwalk%20Pipelines) - Net income and EBITDA increased for both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025, driven by increased transportation revenues from re-contracting at higher rates and recently completed growth projects[194](index=194&type=chunk)[195](index=195&type=chunk)[198](index=198&type=chunk)[199](index=199&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2025, Boardwalk has growth projects with executed agreements expected to increase capacity by **2.6 Bcf/d** at an aggregate cost of approximately **$1.7 billion**, scheduled for completion through 2029[182](index=182&type=chunk) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Income** | $88 million | $70 million | | **EBITDA** | $274 million | $240 million | [Loews Hotels & Co](index=60&type=section&id=Loews%20Hotels%20%26%20Co) - Net income decreased by **$7 million for Q2 2025** and **$23 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025**, compared to the prior year periods. The decline was primarily driven by lower equity income from joint ventures due to increased expenses related to three new hotels at Universal Orlando Resort and a **$9 million impairment charge** at another joint venture property[204](index=204&type=chunk)[206](index=206&type=chunk) [Corporate](index=62&type=section&id=Corporate) - Corporate segment reported net income of **$1 million in Q2 2025**, a significant improvement from a net loss of **$27 million in Q2 2024**. The change was primarily due to a **$38 million increase** in net investment income from the Parent Company's trading portfolio[210](index=210&type=chunk)[211](index=211&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=62&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) - The Parent Company's cash and investments totaled **$3.4 billion** at June 30, 2025. During the first six months of 2025, it received **$875 million in dividends** from subsidiaries (**$725 million from CNA, $150 million from Boardwalk**)[212](index=212&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **7.4 million shares** of its common stock for **$627 million** during the first six months of 2025[213](index=213&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk](index=70&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20about%20Market%20Risk) No material changes occurred in the company's market risk components since the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There were **no material changes** in market risk components from those discussed in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K[252](index=252&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=70&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management confirmed effective disclosure controls and procedures with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were **effective as of June 30, 2025**[254](index=254&type=chunk) - **No changes** in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control[255](index=255&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=70&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=70&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) Details legal proceedings, including antitrust class actions and litigation, with no expected material impact on the company - Information on legal proceedings is provided in Note 9 to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements[257](index=257&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=70&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors were reported since the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K - There have been **no material changes** to the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024[258](index=258&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=71&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) Provides a monthly breakdown of the company's common stock repurchases during the second quarter of 2025 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | April 2025 | 651,700 | $81.63 | | May 2025 | 1,250,538 | $88.09 | | June 2025 | 992,653 | $88.35 | [Item 6. Exhibits](index=72&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) Lists exhibits filed with the report, including incentive plans, officer certifications, and XBRL data files - Lists exhibits filed with the report, including certifications by the CEO and CFO, the Loews Corporation 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan, and XBRL data files[262](index=262&type=chunk)
Loews (L) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-04 11:00
Financial Performance - Q2 2025 - Loews Corporation's net income was $391 million, or $1.87 per share, compared to $369 million, or $1.67 per share in Q2 2024[14] - The company repurchased 3.0 million shares at a cost of $260 million since March 31, 2025[14] - Book value per share increased to $84.42 as of June 30, 2025, from $79.49 as of December 31, 2024[14] - Dividends from subsidiaries totaled $189 million in Q2 2025[14] - The parent company held $3.4 billion in cash and investments as of June 30, 2025[8, 14] Subsidiary Performance - Q2 2025 - CNA's net income attributable to Loews was $274 million, down from $291 million year-over-year[15, 27] - Boardwalk's net income attributable to Loews increased to $88 million from $70 million year-over-year[15, 30] - Loews Hotels' net income attributable to Loews decreased to $28 million from $35 million year-over-year[15, 32] CNA Financial Highlights - CNA's net written premiums increased to $2.846 billion in Q2 2025 from $2.674 billion in Q2 2024[27] - CNA's underlying combined ratio was 91.7% in Q2 2025, compared to 91.6% in Q2 2024[27] Boardwalk Pipeline Highlights - Boardwalk's operating revenue increased to $534 million in Q2 2025 from $477 million in Q2 2024[30] - Boardwalk's EBITDA was $274 million in Q2 2025, compared to $240 million in Q2 2024[30] Loews Hotels & Co Highlights - Loews Hotels & Co's revenue increased to $254 million in Q2 2025 from $251 million in Q2 2024[32] - Loews Hotels & Co's Adjusted EBITDA was $109 million in Q2 2025, compared to $98 million in Q2 2024[32]
Loews (L) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-08-04 10:04
Financial Performance Overview [Second Quarter 2025 Performance](index=1&type=section&id=Second%20Quarter%202025%20Performance) Loews Corporation's net income for the second quarter of 2025 increased to $391 million, or $1.87 per share, compared to $369 million, or $1.67 per share, in the same period of 2024, driven by improved performance in Boardwalk Pipelines and Corporate segments offsetting declines at CNA Financial and Loews Hotels Net Income and Per Share Performance | Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income (in millions) | $391 | $369 | | Net Income per Share | $1.87 | $1.67 | Segment Net Income | Segment Net Income (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CNA Financial | $274 | $291 | | Boardwalk Pipelines | $88 | $70 | | Loews Hotels & Co | $28 | $35 | | Corporate | $1 | $(27) | [Six Months 2025 Performance](index=1&type=section&id=Six%20Months%202025%20Performance) For the first six months of 2025, net income attributable to Loews Corporation was $761 million, or $3.61 per share, a decrease from $826 million, or $3.72 per share, in the first half of 2024, mainly due to lower net income from CNA Financial and Loews Hotels Net Income and Per Share Performance | Metric | Six Months 2025 | Six Months 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income (in millions) | $761 | $826 | | Net Income per Share | $3.61 | $3.72 | Segment Net Income | Segment Net Income (in millions) | Six Months 2025 | Six Months 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CNA Financial | $526 | $601 | | Boardwalk Pipelines | $240 | $191 | | Loews Hotels & Co | $28 | $51 | | Corporate | $(33) | $(17) | [Key Metrics and Financial Position](index=1&type=section&id=Key%20Metrics%20and%20Financial%20Position) As of June 30, 2025, the company's book value per share increased to $84.42 from $79.49 at year-end 2024, with the parent company maintaining a strong balance sheet holding $3.4 billion in cash and investments and $1.8 billion of debt Book Value Per Share | Metric | June 30, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Book value per share | $84.42 | $79.49 | | Book value per share excluding AOCI | $91.66 | $88.18 | - The parent company held **$3.4 billion** in cash and investments and had **$1.8 billion** of debt as of June 30, 2025[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Shares of common stock outstanding decreased to **207.5 million** as of June 30, 2025, from **214.7 million** at the end of 2024, reflecting share repurchase activity[3](index=3&type=chunk) Segment Performance Analysis [CNA Financial](index=2&type=section&id=CNA%20Financial) CNA's Q2 net income attributable to Loews decreased to $274 million from $291 million year-over-year, driven by unfavorable development in legacy mass tort abuse reserves and higher investment losses, partially offset by a 3% increase in core income, higher net investment income, and improved Property and Casualty (P&C) underwriting results, with the P&C combined ratio improving slightly to 94.1% from 94.8% - Q2 net income decreased due to unfavorable prior year loss reserve development related to legacy mass tort abuse reserves and higher investment losses[4](index=4&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Positive factors included higher net investment income from a larger asset base and favorable reinvestment rates, and a **6%** growth in net written premiums[6](index=6&type=chunk) Property & Casualty Key Metrics | P&C Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Combined Ratio | 94.1% | 94.8% | | Underlying Combined Ratio | 91.7% | 91.6% | | Catastrophe Losses (in millions) | $62 | $82 | [Boardwalk Pipelines](index=2&type=section&id=Boardwalk%20Pipelines) Boardwalk Pipelines reported strong year-over-year growth, with Q2 net income rising to $88 million from $70 million and EBITDA increasing **14%** to $274 million, attributed to higher transportation revenues from favorable re-contracting rates and contributions from recently completed growth projects - Net income and EBITDA improved due to increased transportation revenues from higher re-contracting rates and recently completed growth projects[4](index=4&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) Boardwalk Pipelines Financial Performance | Metric (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Income | $88 | $70 | | EBITDA | $274 | $240 | [Loews Hotels & Co](index=2&type=section&id=Loews%20Hotels%20%26%20Co) Loews Hotels' Q2 net income decreased to $28 million from $35 million year-over-year, primarily due to lower equity income from joint ventures impacted by increased expenses at three new hotels, despite Adjusted EBITDA growing **11%** to $109 million driven by the new hotels' opening and growth in average daily rates - Net income decreased mainly due to lower equity income from joint ventures, driven by higher expenses (including depreciation and interest) related to three new hotels at Universal Orlando Resort[4](index=4&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) - Adjusted EBITDA increased **11%** to **$109 million**, reflecting contributions from the new hotels, growth in average daily rate (ADR), and an increase in occupied room nights[6](index=6&type=chunk) [Corporate Segment](index=2&type=section&id=Corporate%20Segment) The Corporate segment showed a significant turnaround in the second quarter, reporting net income of $1 million compared to a net loss of $27 million in the prior-year period, primarily resulting from higher investment income from the parent company's trading portfolio - The segment's results improved from a **$27 million** loss to a **$1 million** profit, driven by higher investment income from the parent company trading portfolio[4](index=4&type=chunk)[6](index=6&type=chunk) Shareholder Activities [Share Repurchases](index=3&type=section&id=Share%20Repurchases) Loews Corporation continued its share repurchase program, buying back **2.9 million** shares for **$251 million** in the second quarter of 2025, and an additional **0.1 million** shares for **$9 million** subsequent to the quarter's end - During Q2 2025, Loews repurchased **2.9 million** shares of its common stock for a total cost of **$251 million**[4](index=4&type=chunk)[11](index=11&type=chunk) - Between July 1, 2025, and August 1, 2025, an additional **0.1 million** shares were repurchased for **$9 million**[11](index=11&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2025, there were **207.5 million** shares of Loews common stock outstanding[11](index=11&type=chunk) Consolidated Financial Statements [Selected Financial Information](index=4&type=section&id=Selected%20Financial%20Information) For Q2 2025, total revenues increased to **$4.56 billion** from **$4.27 billion** in Q2 2024, with revenue growth across all major segments, and total income before tax rose to **$539 million** from **$507 million** over the same period Consolidated Revenues by Segment | Revenues (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Six Months 2025 | Six Months 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CNA Financial | $3,717 | $3,519 | $7,344 | $6,963 | | Boardwalk Pipelines | $537 | $488 | $1,159 | $1,005 | | Loews Hotels & Co | $254 | $251 | $499 | $467 | | **Total** | **$4,555** | **$4,267** | **$9,049** | **$8,498** | Consolidated Income Before Tax by Segment | Income Before Tax (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Six Months 2025 | Six Months 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CNA Financial | $380 | $402 | $729 | $829 | | Boardwalk Pipelines | $117 | $94 | $319 | $256 | | Loews Hotels & Co | $39 | $44 | $43 | $72 | | **Total** | **$539** | **$507** | **$1,053** | **$1,136** | [Consolidated Financial Review](index=5&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Financial%20Review) The consolidated income statement for Q2 2025 shows total revenues of **$4.56 billion** and net income attributable to Loews Corporation of **$391 million**, compared to revenues of **$4.27 billion** and net income of **$369 million** in the prior-year quarter Consolidated Income Statement Summary | Consolidated Income Statement (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | Six Months 2025 | Six Months 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenues | $4,555 | $4,267 | $9,049 | $8,498 | | Total Expenses | $4,016 | $3,760 | $7,996 | $7,362 | | Income before income tax | $539 | $507 | $1,053 | $1,136 | | Net income attributable to Loews Corp. | $391 | $369 | $761 | $826 | Non-GAAP Financial Measures [CNA Financial Reconciliation](index=6&type=section&id=CNA%20Financial%20Reconciliation) CNA's Core Income, a non-GAAP measure excluding investment gains/losses, was $335 million for Q2 2025, up from $326 million in Q2 2024, while the Underlying Combined Ratio, which excludes catastrophe losses and development items, was stable at 91.7% compared to 91.6% in the prior year CNA Financial Core Income Reconciliation | Reconciliation to Core Income (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | CNA net income attributable to Loews | $274 | $291 | | Investment losses | $36 | $9 | | Noncontrolling interests | $25 | $26 | | **Core income** | **$335** | **$326** | CNA Financial Underlying Combined Ratio Reconciliation | Reconciliation to Underlying Combined Ratio | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Combined ratio | 94.1% | 94.8% | | Less: Effect of catastrophe impacts | 2.4% | 3.5% | | Less: Effect of development-related items | 0.0% | (0.3%) | | **Underlying combined ratio** | **91.7%** | **91.6%** | [Boardwalk Pipelines Reconciliation](index=7&type=section&id=Boardwalk%20Pipelines%20Reconciliation) Boardwalk Pipelines' EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is reconciled from its net income, showing an increase to $274 million in Q2 2025 from $240 million in Q2 2024, reflecting strong operational performance Boardwalk Pipelines EBITDA Reconciliation | Reconciliation to EBITDA (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Boardwalk net income | $88 | $70 | | Interest, net | $37 | $38 | | Income tax expense | $29 | $24 | | Depreciation and amortization | $120 | $108 | | **EBITDA** | **$274** | **$240** | [Loews Hotels & Co Reconciliation](index=7&type=section&id=Loews%20Hotels%20%26%20Co%20Reconciliation) Loews Hotels' Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased to $109 million in Q2 2025 from $98 million in Q2 2024, with its reconciliation from net income including adjustments for interest, taxes, depreciation, and equity investment performance Loews Hotels & Co Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA (in millions) | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Loews Hotels net income | $28 | $35 | | Interest, net | $16 | $12 | | Income tax expense | $11 | $9 | | Depreciation and amortization | $24 | $24 | | Equity investment adjustments & other | $30 | $18 | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$109** | **$98** |
Loews Corporation to Release Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 4, 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 14:00
Group 1 - Loews Corporation will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 4, 2025 [1] - The earnings remarks will include commentary from CEO Ben Tisch and CFO Jane Wang [1] - The news release and earnings remarks will be available on the Loews Corporation website [1] Group 2 - Loews Corporation operates in diversified sectors including insurance, energy, hospitality, and packaging [2] - Additional information about the company can be found on its website [2]
New Engen Named Digital Marketing Agency of Record by Loews Hotels
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-29 13:00
Core Insights - New Engen has been selected as the agency of record for Loews Hotels, which operates 27 hotel properties across the United States, to enhance its digital marketing strategy outside of Orlando [1][2] Group 1: Partnership Details - Loews Hotels aims to leverage New Engen's expertise in digital marketing to drive measurable business impact and accelerate its marketing strategy using data-driven insights [2] - New Engen's responsibilities include managing Connected TV (CTV) and streaming, paid social, paid search, and advanced analytics to accurately attribute bookings and conversions [2][3] Group 2: Performance Insights - New Engen will provide real-time performance insights through custom dashboards for stakeholders, promoting transparency and actionable insights [3] - The agency will work closely with Loews' brand team to evaluate message resonance and create a feedback loop between creative efforts and performance metrics [3] Group 3: Company Background - New Engen manages over $1 billion in annual ad spend and has established top-tier partnerships with major digital platforms [4] - The agency has received multiple accolades, including Inc. Best in Business (2022) and U.S. Agency's Digital Agency of the Year (2024) [4]
Loews (L) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-05 13:39
Financial Performance - Net income attributable to Loews Corporation for Q1 2025 was $370 million, a decrease of 19.1% from $457 million in Q1 2024[111] - Basic and diluted net income per share for Q1 2025 was $1.74, down from $2.05 in Q1 2024, reflecting a 15.1% decline[111] - Net income attributable to Loews Corporation for Q1 2025 was $252 million, a decrease from $310 million in Q1 2024[124] - Net income attributable to Loews Corporation increased by $31 million to $152 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $121 million in 2024[141] - Corporate net loss attributable to Loews Corporation was $34 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to net income of $10 million in 2024[152] Insurance Operations - CNA Financial reported insurance premiums of $2.626 billion in Q1 2025, an increase of 7.6% from $2.441 billion in Q1 2024[115] - The decrease in net income at CNA was primarily due to lower underwriting income driven by unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development[112] - CNA's total revenues for Q1 2025 were $3.627 billion, an increase of 5.3% from $3.444 billion in Q1 2024[115] - Core income for Property & Casualty Operations decreased by $61 million to $311 million for Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024[131] - Catastrophe losses for Property & Casualty Operations increased to $97 million in Q1 2025 from $88 million in Q1 2024, with $53 million attributed to California wildfires[132] Investment Income - Net investment income for CNA Financial was $604 million in Q1 2025, slightly down from $609 million in Q1 2024[115] - Net investment income for Property & Casualty Operations was $362 million in Q1 2025, consistent with $357 million in Q1 2024[126] - Net investment income declined by $10 million to $242 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $252 million in 2024[138] - CNA's net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $604 million, a decrease of $5 million compared to the same period in 2024[171] - CNA's investment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $9 million, a decrease of $13 million compared to the same period in 2024[172] Revenue and Premiums - Gross written premiums for Specialty increased by $50 million to $930 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024[128] - Gross written premiums for Commercial rose by $167 million to $1,853 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024[129] - New business for Property & Casualty Operations totaled $565 million in Q1 2025, an increase from $529 million in Q1 2024[126] Ratios and Performance Metrics - The combined ratio for Specialty increased by 4.4 points to 95.1% in Q1 2025, primarily due to a 2.8 point increase in the loss ratio[134] - The combined ratio for Commercial increased by 3.5 points to 101.1% in Q1 2025, driven by a 4.2 point increase in the loss ratio[135] - The underlying combined ratio for Property & Casualty Operations improved to 92.1% in Q1 2025 from 94.6% in Q1 2024[126] Boardwalk Pipelines Performance - Boardwalk Pipelines achieved net income of $152 million in Q1 2025, up 25.6% from $121 million in Q1 2024[111] - Total revenues for Boardwalk Pipelines increased by $105 million to $622 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $517 million in 2024[142] - Boardwalk Pipelines' capital expenditures were $52 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from $97 million in 2024[162] - Boardwalk Pipelines anticipates that its existing capital resources will be adequate to fund its operations and capital expenditures for 2025[163] Loews Hotels & Co Performance - Loews Hotels & Co reported a net income of $16 million in Q1 2025, a significant increase from a net loss of $10 million in Q1 2024[111] - Operating revenues for Loews Hotels & Co increased by $28 million to $211 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $183 million in 2024[146] - Equity income from joint ventures for Loews Hotels & Co decreased by $21 million to a loss of $6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of $27 million in 2024[148] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash provided by operating activities for CNA increased by $134 million to $638 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $504 million in 2024[157] - As of March 31, 2025, Boardwalk Pipelines had a full borrowing capacity of $1.0 billion available under its revolving credit facility[163] Accounting and Forward-Looking Statements - The company acknowledges that certain accounting policies require estimates and judgments that may lead to future adjustments in financial statements[179] - Forward-looking statements may include projections about future revenues, earnings, or growth rates, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties[181] - Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materially from projections[182]
Loews (L) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-05 11:05
Financial Performance - Q1 2025 - Loews Corporation's net income was $370 million, or $1.74 per share, compared to $457 million, or $2.05 per share, in Q1 2024[13] - Dividends from subsidiaries totaled $686 million in Q1 2025[13] - Parent company cash and investments stood at $3.5 billion as of March 31, 2025[8, 13] - Book value per share excluding AOCI increased to $89.74 as of March 31, 2025, from $88.18 as of December 31, 2024[13] Subsidiary Performance - Q1 2025 - CNA's net income attributable to Loews decreased to $252 million, primarily due to lower underwriting income[14, 16] - Boardwalk's net income attributable to Loews increased to $152 million due to increased revenues[14, 16] - Loews Hotels' net income attributable to Loews decreased to $0 million primarily due to lower equity income from joint ventures[14, 16] CNA Financial Highlights - Q1 2025 - CNA's net written premiums increased to $2.606 billion from $2.390 billion[27] - CNA's underlying combined ratio was 92.1%, while the combined ratio was 98.4%[27] Boardwalk Pipelines Highlights - Q1 2025 - Boardwalk's operating revenue increased to $619 million from $511 million[30] - Boardwalk's net income attributable to Loews increased to $152 million from $121 million[30] - Boardwalk's EBITDA was $346 million[30] Loews Hotels & Co Highlights - Q1 2025 - Loews Hotels & Co's revenue increased to $245 million from $216 million[32] - Loews Hotels & Co's Adjusted EBITDA was $81 million[32]
Loews (L) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-05 10:05
Financial Performance - Loews Corporation reported net income of $370 million, or $1.74 per share, for Q1 2025, down from $457 million, or $2.05 per share, in Q1 2024, representing a decrease of 19.1% in net income [2]. - CNA Financial's net income attributable to Loews decreased to $252 million in Q1 2025 from $310 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower underwriting income [3]. - Boardwalk Pipelines' net income increased to $152 million in Q1 2025, up from $121 million in Q1 2024, driven by higher revenues from re-contracting at increased rates [3]. - Loews Hotels reported a net income of $0 million in Q1 2025, down from $16 million in Q1 2024, mainly due to lower equity income from joint ventures [3]. - Total revenues for Loews Corporation increased to $4.494 billion in Q1 2025, compared to $4.231 billion in Q1 2024, marking a growth of 6.2% [12]. Financial Ratios and Metrics - The combined ratio for CNA Financial increased to 98.4% in Q1 2025 from 94.6% in Q1 2024, largely due to unfavorable net prior year loss reserve development [18]. - Property and Casualty catastrophe losses were $97 million in Q1 2025, including $53 million from California wildfires, compared to $88 million in the previous year [6]. - Book value per share, excluding AOCI, increased to $89.74 as of March 31, 2025, from $88.18 as of December 31, 2024 [3]. Cash and Investments - Loews Corporation had $3.5 billion in cash and investments and $1.8 billion in debt as of March 31, 2025 [3]. - Loews Corporation repurchased 5.1 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $429 million since December 31, 2024 [3]. Loews Hotels Performance - Loews Hotels & Co reported a net income attributable to Loews Corporation of -$0 million for Q1 2025, compared to $16 million in Q1 2024 [21]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Loews Hotels & Co increased to $81 million in Q1 2025, up from $80 million in Q1 2024, reflecting a slight growth of 1.25% [21]. - The company's EBITDA decreased to $41 million in Q1 2025, down from $54 million in Q1 2024, representing a decline of approximately 24% [21]. - Loews Hotels & Co's equity method income decreased to $6 million in Q1 2025 from $27 million in Q1 2024, a decline of about 77.78% [21]. - Pro rata Adjusted EBITDA of equity method investments decreased to $46 million in Q1 2025, down from $56 million in Q1 2024, a decrease of 17.86% [21]. Expenses and Impairments - Interest expense increased to $13 million in Q1 2025 from $5 million in Q1 2024, marking a significant increase of 160% [21]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses rose to $24 million in Q1 2025, compared to $21 million in Q1 2024, an increase of approximately 14.29% [21]. - Asset impairments were recorded at $9 million in Q1 2025, indicating new challenges in asset valuation [21]. - Distributions in excess of basis increased to $9 million in Q1 2025 from $7 million in Q1 2024, a rise of 28.57% [21]. - Noncontrolling interest share of EBITDA adjustments improved slightly, with a reduction in adjustments from -$2 million in Q1 2024 to -$1 million in Q1 2025 [21].