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StocksMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 4 May 2026•Updated 5 May 2026•

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Q1 Earnings Wave: Major REIT Merger and Mixed Results Across Insurance and Energy Sectors

Key Facts

1Loews Corporation reported net income of $337 million, or $1.63 per share, for the first quarter of 2026.

2CNA Financial announced first quarter 2026 net income of $0.78 per share and core income of $0.83 per share.

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What changed: Updated the story to include a major REIT merger and additional Q1 earnings results from the insurance, fintech, and energy sectors.

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What changed: New details were added specifying that the earnings decline was driven by a weaker combined ratio and higher claims, while noting modest growth in premiums and investment income.

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What changed: Added specific data regarding the miss on Zacks Consensus Estimates and year-over-year earnings per share comparisons.

The financial landscape saw a wave of Q1 2026 reports, highlighted by Global Net Lease's definitive agreement to acquire Modiv Industrial in a $535 million all-stock merger. In the insurance sector, Prudential Financial reported net income of $597 million, down from $707 million a year ago, mirroring the downward trend seen in Loews Corporation's results. Conversely, fintech firm Dave reported stellar growth with revenue surging 47% to $158.4 million and net income doubling. The energy sector also showed resilience as Par Pacific swung to a $54.5 million profit from a prior-year loss. Additionally, Global Industrial posted a 9.2% increase in sales, reflecting a complex and mixed earnings season across the real estate, insurance, and industrial sectors.