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Mar 31

Loews Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Loews reported a net income of $370 million and solid segment results despite headwinds in insurance and hospitality.

Key Takeaways

Loews Corporation posted lower earnings year-over-year, but strong performance from Boardwalk Pipelines and stable adjusted EBITDA at Loews Hotels helped maintain resilience.

Total Revenue
$4.49B
Previous year: $4.23B
+6.2%
EPS
$1.74
Previous year: $2.05
-15.1%
Book Value/Share
$8.17K
Previous year: $7.95K
+2.8%
Book Value ex-AOCI
$8.97K
Previous year: $8.82K
+1.8%
Shares Outstanding
210.3M
Previous year: 214.7M
-2.0%
Free Cash Flow
$782M
Previous year: $39M
+1905.1%
Total Assets
$83.1B
Previous year: $80.9B
+2.8%

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Loews Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Loews did not provide formal forward guidance, but commentary and trends suggest continued strength at Boardwalk Pipelines and focus on long-term value creation through share repurchases.

Positive Outlook

  • Boardwalk Pipelines benefiting from high re-contracting rates
  • Growth projects continue to bolster energy segment earnings
  • Loews Hotels adjusted EBITDA remained stable despite earnings pressure
  • Strong balance sheet with $3.5B in parent company cash and investments
  • Aggressive share repurchase program executed in early 2025

Challenges Ahead

  • CNA underwriting income pressured by adverse reserve development
  • Higher catastrophe losses affected CNA earnings
  • Loews Hotels impacted by lower occupancy and renovation disruptions
  • Parent company investment losses weighed on results
  • Interest expense increased due to higher rates and project timing