CNA
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CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) closed at $45.36 as of 2026-03-20, trading 20.4% above its 200-week moving average of $37.67. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 23.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 54, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.3x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, CNA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times. On average, these episodes lasted 24 weeks. Historically, investors who bought CNA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +11.5%.
With a market cap of $12.3 billion, CNA is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 19.1%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 11.5%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in CNA would have grown to $391, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. CNA has returned 4.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -0.6% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: CNA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After CNA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying CNA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.4% after 12 months (median +9.0%), compared to +7.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 56% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +23.0% vs +17.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment CNA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
CNA has crossed below its 200-week MA 33 times with an average 1-year return of +11.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Mar 1976 | 109 | 75.5% | -52.1% | +4099.6% |
| Mar 1976 | Mar 1976 | 1 | 5.5% | -3.3% | +4788.1% |
| Apr 1976 | Jan 1977 | 40 | 30.2% | -8.2% | +4788.1% |
| Feb 1977 | Mar 1977 | 2 | 3.3% | +13.6% | +4953.8% |
| Mar 1977 | Apr 1977 | 3 | 6.9% | +36.8% | +5131.1% |
| May 1977 | Jun 1977 | 8 | 3.5% | +57.1% | +5224.5% |
| Oct 1977 | Oct 1977 | 2 | 2.4% | +43.1% | +5746.5% |
| Sep 1981 | Nov 1981 | 11 | 14.0% | +8.5% | +2712.9% |
| Dec 1981 | Dec 1981 | 3 | 7.8% | +30.6% | +2660.9% |
| Jan 1982 | Jan 1982 | 1 | 1.5% | +32.7% | +2610.7% |
| Feb 1982 | Feb 1982 | 1 | 0.2% | +22.3% | +2562.3% |
| Mar 1982 | Sep 1982 | 26 | 26.4% | +35.4% | +2538.7% |
| Jul 1988 | Aug 1988 | 6 | 1.7% | +45.8% | +596.7% |
| Sep 1990 | Dec 1990 | 15 | 18.7% | +29.7% | +471.2% |
| Jan 1991 | Jan 1991 | 1 | 3.3% | +60.4% | +487.0% |
| Oct 1993 | May 1995 | 82 | 26.2% | -26.1% | +347.7% |
| Jan 1999 | Apr 1999 | 13 | 11.6% | -2.8% | +248.7% |
| Jul 1999 | Nov 1999 | 16 | 11.6% | -2.1% | +223.2% |
| Jan 2000 | Aug 2000 | 31 | 32.4% | -3.6% | +229.7% |
| Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 0.7% | -25.0% | +223.7% |
| Sep 2000 | May 2001 | 35 | 13.7% | -36.3% | +224.8% |
| Jul 2001 | May 2004 | 149 | 36.6% | -37.4% | +226.9% |
| Jul 2004 | Jan 2005 | 29 | 19.9% | +1.9% | +337.5% |
| Apr 2005 | Apr 2005 | 1 | 0.8% | +19.4% | +374.0% |
| Dec 2007 | Jul 2010 | 133 | 77.7% | -45.7% | +286.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Sep 2010 | 5 | 4.4% | -15.3% | +339.0% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 3 | 3.8% | +1.3% | +348.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Oct 2011 | 11 | 8.8% | +10.4% | +397.4% |
| Jan 2016 | Mar 2016 | 7 | 14.2% | +39.0% | +212.8% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 3 | 2.5% | +70.2% | +203.4% |
| Mar 2020 | Dec 2020 | 40 | 33.3% | +38.9% | +99.9% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 1 | 0.2% | +24.2% | +78.0% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 0.6% | +16.5% | +63.4% |
| Average | 24 | — | +11.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CNA below its 200-week moving average?
No. CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) is currently 20.4% above its 200-week moving average of $37.67. It would need to fall to $37.67 to cross below the line.
What is CNA's 200-week moving average price?
CNA Financial Corporation's 200-week moving average is $37.67 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when CNA drops below its 200-week moving average?
CNA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 33 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +11.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 24 weeks on average.
Is CNA a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about CNA as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 54. Free cash flow yield is 19.1%. Return on equity is 11.5%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does CNA compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in CNA would have grown to $391, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 4.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. CNA has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does CNA pay a dividend?
Yes. CNA Financial Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 423.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20