Corrected: Loews Q2 net income, revenue rise on gains at CNA Financial
CORRECTED-Loews Q2 net income, revenue rise on gains at CNA Financial Corrects to remove adjusted EPS entry from Key Details table
Overview
US diversified conglomerate's Q2 net income and revenue rose yr/yr across key segments
Book value per share increased to $93.52 from $90.71 at year-end
Company repurchased 1.4 mln shares for $146 mln in Q2
Outlook
Loews did not provide specific guidance or outlook commentary in the press release
Result Drivers
INVESTMENT INCOME - CNA Financial's net income rose mainly due to higher investment income and reduced investment losses
CONTRACTING RATES - Boardwalk Pipelines' net income increased on higher gas transportation contracting rates and product sales
HOTEL OCCUPANCY - Loews Hotels net income grew on higher average daily rates and more occupied room nights, especially at Universal Orlando Resort and Miami Beach Hotel
Company press release: ID:nPn7FpPsja
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q2 Revenue |
| $4.73 bln |
|
Q2 EPS |
| $2.16 |
|
Q2 Net Income Attributable |
| $444 mln |
|
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