For the current week, the overall ratings of 10 insurance stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a “D” (“sell”) or “F” overall (“strong sell”).
Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) earns an F (“strong sell”) this week, moving down from last week’s grade of D (“sell”). Cincinnati Financial markets property casualty insurance through independent insurance agents. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategories of Earnings Momentum and Earnings Revisions, CINF also gets F’s. For a full analysis of CINF stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Validus Holdings, Ltd. (VR) is on the decline this week, earning a D (“sell”) after receiving a C (“hold”) last week. Validus Holdings provides reinsurance and insurance coverage in the property and marine markets. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VR stock.
Axis Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) earns a D this week, moving down from last week’s grade of C. Axis Capital Holdings provides various insurance and reinsurance products to worldwide operations. At $44.41, the stock is under the 50-day moving average of $45.37. Shares of the stock have been exchanging at an usually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at AXS, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AXS stock.
Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc. (MIG) gets weaker ratings this week as last week’s D drops to an F. Meadowbrook Insurance Group provides alternative risk management programs and services. The stock gets F’s in Earnings Revisions, Cash Flow and Sales Growth. Shares of the stock have been trading at an exceptionally rapid pace, up threefold from the week prior. For a full analysis of MIG stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
This week, Crawford & Company Class B (CRD.B) drops from a C to a D rating. Crawford & Company is an independent provider of claims management solutions to insurance companies and self-insured entities. At $9.87, the stock is below the 50-day moving average of $10.56. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, three times the rate of the week prior. To get an in-depth look at CRD.B, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CRD.B stock.
The rating of State Auto Financial Corporation (STFC) declines this week from a C to a D. State Auto Financial is a property and casualty insurance company engaged in writing personal and business lines of insurance. The stock also rates an F in Earnings Momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of STFC stock.
Slipping from a C to a D rating, OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. Class A (OB) takes a hit this week. OneBeacon Insurance Group offers specialized insurance products and services. The stock also gets an F in Sales Growth. At $15.26, the stock is under the 50-day moving average of $15.46. For a full analysis of OB stock, visit Portfolio Grader.
Erie Indemnity Company Class A (ERIE) experiences a ratings drop this week, going from last week’s D to an F. Erie Indemnity is involved in the property/casualty insurance business. The stock also gets an F in Earnings Surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ERIE stock.
This is a rough week for Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited (AHL). The company’s rating falls to D from the previous week’s C. Aspen Insurance Holdings provides insurance and reinsurance solutions worldwide. To get an in-depth look at AHL, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AHL stock.
Progressive Corporation’s (PGR) rating weakens this week, dropping to an F versus last week’s D. Progressive is an insurance holding company that offers primarily personal and commercial automobile insurance, in addition to other property-casualty insurance products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PGR stock.
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