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The Dividend Kings underperformed the broad U.S. equity market in 2024, achieving a 5.53% total return compared to the S&P 500's 24.89%. 2024 returns for the Dividend Kings were primarily driven by earnings growth and dividends, with the change in P/E ratio being a detractor. I breakdown the components of total return for each Dividend King by sector to gain insights into current valuation.

Cincinnati Financial has established itself as one of the most reliable dividend growth stocks in the investment universe. The property and casualty insurer continues to have a future full of growth ahead of itself. CINF enjoys investment-grade credit ratings from the major rating agencies.

Cincinnati Financial stock is poised to gain from new business-written premiums, agent-focused business model, improved interest income and effective capital deployment.

CINCINNATI , Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CINF) plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Monday, February 10, 2025, after the close of regular trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The company will hold a conference call to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Tuesday, February 11, at 11 a.m.

Only 11 Dividend Kings outperformed the S&P 500 during the last decade based on Total Return. 5 Dividend Kings earn the rank of "High Quality" based on my custom quantitative model. Using a variation of a truncated custom quality score could have generated a total return nearly double that of the S&P 500 during the last 9 years.

Cincinnati Financial's stock has surged 30.4% since April 2024, driven by strong Q3 results and a unique equity portfolio strategy. The company reported Q3 diluted EPS of $5.2, with a combined ratio of 97.4%, despite higher catastrophe losses and inflationary pressures. Investment income grew 15% in Q3 2024, with a year-to-date increase of 13%, driven by a robust equity portfolio and stable fixed-income yields.

Insurers like Unum Group, Cincinnati Financial, American Financial, Radian and Voya Financial, which have an impressive dividend history, offer a breather amid volatility.

Cincinnati Financial stock rallies on the back of a higher level of insured exposure, an agent-focused business model, consistent cash flow and effective capital deployment.

CINCINNATI , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To further develop profitable growth opportunities for its insurance business, Cincinnati Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CINF) is promoting experienced leaders to help shape the strategy for its commercial/life operations and its personal/specialty operations effective January 1, 2025.  President & CEO Stephen M.

First American Financial, Cincinnati Financial, CNA Financial and American Financial are included in this Analyst Blog.