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CINCINNATI - Cincinnati Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:CINF), a $24.25 billion market cap insurer with a "GREAT" financial health score according to InvestingPro, announced on Friday that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 87 cents per share, payable on October 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2025.
The October payment will mark 65 years of increasing annual cash dividends for the insurance company, which is currently celebrating its 75th year in business. With a current dividend yield of 2.28% and strong cash flows sufficient to cover interest payments, the company continues its impressive dividend track record. According to the company’s statement, this dividend increase achievement is claimed by only seven other public companies in the United States. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about CINF’s financial strength and growth potential.
Stephen M. Spray, president and chief executive officer of Cincinnati Financial, cited the company’s capital strength and insurance business performance as factors supporting continued shareholder value generation.
Cincinnati Financial primarily offers business, home and auto insurance through The Cincinnati Insurance Company and its two standard market property casualty companies. The company’s products are marketed through local independent insurance agencies.
The announcement came during a regular meeting of the company’s board of directors, according to a press release statement from the company.
In other recent news, Cincinnati Financial Corporation reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. The company’s earnings per share were $1.97, which was notably higher than the forecasted $1.41, surpassing projections by 39.72%. Additionally, revenue reached $3.25 billion, outpacing the anticipated $2.53 billion by 28.46%. These results indicate a strong performance for the quarter. Following the earnings report, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised its price target for Cincinnati Financial to $168 from $167, maintaining an Outperform rating. The revised target reflects 180% of the estimated book value per share for the end of 2025. These developments highlight a positive outlook from analysts and investors alike.
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