Earnings Preview: Analysts Expect Travelers Companies Revenue, Earnings to Dip from Previous Quarter

Travelers Companies TRV earnings are coming up! Don't miss out: The company unveils its next round of earnings this Thursday, July 21, 2011.

Want to skip the homework and get all the facts in one place? We thought so. Here is your everything-that-matters guide for this Thursday's second quarter earnings announcement.

Let's Do the Numbers:

Based on estimates, investors are readying for a negative EPS reading of 62 cents per share and revenues of $5.81 billion. We'll have to wait for Thursday to see if Travelers Companies has accomplished the estimated 126% rise in EPS and 102% increase in revenues on a year-over-year basis.

Here's how the company's reported EPS has stacked up against analyst estimates in the past:

Quarter	Q1	Q4	Q3	Q2
EPS Estimate	$1.54	$1.66	$1.46	$1.51
EPS Actual	$1.89	$1.89	$1.81	$1.39

Stock Performance:

Shares of Travelers Companies were trading at $57.90 as of July 15, 2011. Shares are up 5.3% year to date. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 11.8%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are probably satisfied going into this earnings release.

• Long-term shareholders are already enjoying 12-month gains prior to the announcement

Average Stock Rating:

The average rating by analysts for Travelers Companies is a Hold. This rating hasn't budged over the past three months.

Competitors:

Looking for a sympathy stock to trade or interested in the performance of other companies in the same sector? Take a look at some of Travelers Companies' peers.

• American Financial Group AFG: Moderate Buy with a $0.81 recent quarter EPS
• Chubb CB: Hold with a $1.35 recent quarter EPS
• CNA CNA: Hold with a $0.80 recent quarter EPS

Finally, a description of the main business areas of the company, in case you need a little refresher: Travelers Companies provide commercial and personal property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations and individuals.

Take Action:

Now that you've gotten an advanced peak at Travelers Companies' upcoming earnings numbers, keep an eye out for any surprises in the report and be ready to take action. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and a guide to your next steps.

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