Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) Stock Forecast
CINF analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.50 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $188.83 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +10.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $2.01
- 52-week range
- $151.75 – $192.03
CINF analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CINF price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CINF earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.11 | $1.89 | $2.55 | $2.85 | −26.0% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.61 | $8.30 | $9.36 | $7.95 | +8.4% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.06 | $8.65 | $9.55 | $8.61 | +5.2% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CINF revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.03B | $3.02B | $3.04B | −18.7% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.23B | $13.19B | $13.26B | +4.8% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.61B | $12.44B | $12.93B | −4.7% | 4 |
CINF EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CINF revenue: reported and forecast
CINF EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.94 | $1.89 | $1.89 | $2.00 | $2.11 | +8.5% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.86 | $8.44 | $8.44 | $8.50 | $8.61 | −2.8% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.22 | $9.03 | $9.03 | $9.06 | $9.06 | −1.7% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CINF earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CINF beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from CINF
8 analysts cover Cincinnati Financial; their consensus rating is buy (3.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $188.83, 10.3% above the latest close of $171.25. Analysts expect earnings of $8.61 per share for 2026, +8.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.06 per share on revenue of $12.6 billion. Cincinnati Financial beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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CINF forecast FAQ
What is Cincinnati Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cincinnati Financial is $188.83, 10.3% above the latest close of $171.25.
Is Cincinnati Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Cincinnati Financial, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cincinnati Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.61 per share for 2026 (range $8.30 to $9.36); for 2027 the estimate is $9.06.
What is Cincinnati Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $13.2 billion, growth of 4.8%; for 2027 it is $12.6 billion.
When does Cincinnati Financial report earnings?
Cincinnati Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.01.
Does Cincinnati Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
Cincinnati Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.