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CNA FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 NET INCOME OF $0.78 PER SHARE AND CORE INCOME OF $0.83 PER SHARE

CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced first quarter 2026 net income of $211 million, or $0.78 per share, versus $274 million, or $1.00 per share, in the prior year quarter. Net investment losses for the quarter were $14 million compared to $7 million in the prior year quarter. Core income for the quarter was $225 million, or $0.83 per share, versus $281 million, or $1.03 per share, in the prior year quarter.

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CNA FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2026 NET INCOME OF $0.78 PER SHARE AND CORE INCOME OF $0.83 PER SHARE

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