SEB Asset Management AB purchased a new stake in The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV – Free Report) during the first quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund purchased 266,500 shares of the insurance provider’s stock, valued at approximately $77,733,000.
Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in TRV. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Travelers Companies by 145.7% in the 1st quarter. HHM Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 86 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new stake in Travelers Companies in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Whipplewood Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Travelers Companies during the first quarter worth $26,000. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. lifted its stake in Travelers Companies by 1,820.0% during the second quarter. Osterweis Capital Management Inc. now owns 96 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Travelers Companies during the fourth quarter worth $28,000. 82.45% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Travelers Companies Stock Performance
NYSE:TRV opened at $369.50 on Friday. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $314.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $301.51. The company has a market cap of $78.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.28 and a beta of 0.46. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29. The Travelers Companies, Inc. has a 52 week low of $252.26 and a 52 week high of $370.43.
Travelers Companies Announces Dividend
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, September 10th will be issued a dividend of $1.25 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 10th. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. Travelers Companies’s dividend payout ratio is 13.39%.
Insider Activity at Travelers Companies
In other Travelers Companies news, insider Avrohom J. Kess sold 6,735 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, April 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $308.78, for a total value of $2,079,633.30. Following the sale, the insider owned 48,737 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $15,049,010.86. This trade represents a 12.14% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, EVP Jeffrey P. Klenk sold 6,414 shares of Travelers Companies stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.06, for a total value of $1,956,654.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 6,075 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,853,239.50. The trade was a 51.36% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 37,573 shares of company stock worth $11,504,146 over the last quarter. 1.39% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
TRV has been the subject of a number of research reports. Barclays cut Travelers Companies from an “equal weight” rating to an “underweight” rating and dropped their price objective for the company from $331.00 to $295.00 in a research note on Friday, June 12th. Roth Capital reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Travelers Companies in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Seaport Research Partners set a $322.00 target price on Travelers Companies in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Travelers Companies from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $316.00 to $322.00 in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated a “strong-buy” rating on shares of Travelers Companies in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and five have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $329.11.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Report on TRV
More Travelers Companies News
Here are the key news stories impacting Travelers Companies this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Travelers reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $10.04, far above Wall Street estimates, driven by lower catastrophe losses, stronger investment income, and solid underwriting performance. Travelers CEO Refuses to Chase Growth With Price Cuts: That’s a Fool’s Errand
- Positive Sentiment: Net written premiums of $11.53 billion also topped expectations, while the combined ratio improved to 83.6%, signaling better profitability in the core insurance business. Travelers Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Lower Catastrophe Losses
- Positive Sentiment: The company also benefited from favorable prior-year reserve development and returned capital to shareholders through buybacks and dividends, which may support investor confidence in future earnings power. Travelers Q2 earnings exceed consensus on solid underwriting, investment income
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and earnings-call transcripts are likely reinforcing the story around disciplined pricing and underwriting, but they do not appear to be changing the main market reaction. The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Travelers Companies Company Profile
The Travelers Companies, Inc (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance products and services. The company underwrites a broad range of commercial and personal insurance lines, offering coverage designed to protect individuals, small and midsize businesses, and large corporate clients against property loss, liability, and other operational risks. Travelers is known for combining underwriting, claims management and risk control services to help clients prevent losses and recover when incidents occur.
On the commercial side, Travelers writes primary and specialty coverages including property, general liability, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, professional and management liability, surety and inland marine.
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