Chubb Earnings Preview: Revenue, Earnings Expected to Fall from Previous Quarter

Now's the time to start prepping for Chubb CB! Don't be caught off-guard: The company releases its next round of earnings this Thursday, July 21, 2011.

Wondering what Wall Street is thinking ahead of Chubb's lastest earnings numbers? Get the latest predictions in our essential guide to the company's second quarter earnings report.

Let's Do the Numbers:

Analysts are predicting a positive EPS reading of $1.02 per share and revenues of $2.94 billion. We'll have to wait for Thursday to see if Chubb has accomplished the estimated 99% 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	$1.13	$1.57	$1.40	$1.40
EPS Actual	$1.35	$1.69	$1.69	$1.41

Stock Performance:

As of July 15, 2011, Chubb's current share price was $62.22. Shares are up 5.7% year to date. For a full 12 months, the return has risen by 11.6%. 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 Chubb is a Hold. The strength of this rating has stayed consistent 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 Chubb's peers.

• Arch Capital Group ACGL: Hold with a $0.06 recent quarter EPS
• American Financial Group AFG: Moderate Buy with a $0.81 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: Chubb is a holding company that provides property and casualty insurance business to a wide range of customers.

Take Action:

Now that you're fully prepared, get ready to take quick action if the company reports any numbers significantly different from those listed above. Also, check back in with us after the announcement for a full recap and what-to-do-next guide.

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