First American Financial (FAF) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, provides financial services. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$66.42 |
| 52 Week High | US$71.47 |
| 52 Week Low | US$53.09 |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| 1 Month Change | -6.50% |
| 3 Month Change | 4.58% |
| 1 Year Change | 16.44% |
| 3 Year Change | 18.31% |
| 5 Year Change | 0.41% |
| Change since IPO | 341.33% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
FAF: Governance Reforms And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $86.20 price target on First American Financial steady, citing only very small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin expectations and the future P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News First American Financial reported first quarter 2026 operating earnings that beat estimates by 25.4%, with revenue up 16.2% on direct premiums, escrow fees, and other revenues, according to recent earnings coverage.Narrative Update • May 14
FAF: Governance Reforms Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on First American Financial slightly from $86.75 to $86.20, pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E as the key drivers behind the adjustment. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to April 22, 2026, First American Financial repurchased 852,208 shares, representing 0.84% of its shares, for US$51 million, completing the buyback authorized on July 23, 2025 (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
FAF: Governance Reforms And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $86.20 price target on First American Financial steady, citing only very small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin expectations and the future P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News First American Financial reported first quarter 2026 operating earnings that beat estimates by 25.4%, with revenue up 16.2% on direct premiums, escrow fees, and other revenues, according to recent earnings coverage.Narrative Update • May 14
FAF: Governance Reforms Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on First American Financial slightly from $86.75 to $86.20, pointing to updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E as the key drivers behind the adjustment. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to April 22, 2026, First American Financial repurchased 852,208 shares, representing 0.84% of its shares, for US$51 million, completing the buyback authorized on July 23, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 27
FAF: Governance Reforms And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on First American Financial from $82.00 to $86.75, citing updated assumptions related to fair value, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to April 22, 2026, First American Financial repurchased 852,208 shares, about 0.84% of its stock, for US$51 million under the buyback announced on July 23, 2025 (company filing).Seeking Alpha • Apr 24
First American Financial: Strong Earnings Power Ahead Of A Housing Recovery
Summary First American Financial is undervalued, with the market overlooking its operating leverage, tech investments, and diversified earnings base. FAF's Q1'26 adjusted EPS rose 58% YoY, driven by commercial strength, banking segment growth, and early benefits from AI and automation. Technology initiatives like Endpoint and AI-assisted tools are structurally reducing costs, positioning FAF for significant margin expansion as volumes recover. I maintain a 'Buy' rating on FAF, citing a 3.2% yield, disciplined capital allocation, and double-digit total return potential as the cycle turns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 12
FAF: Governance Reforms And Stable P E Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have increased their price target for First American Financial to $82.00 from $81.60, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value and a slightly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News At the annual meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026, shareholders will vote on proposed amendments to eliminate supermajority voting requirements in the Certificate of Incorporation (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 28
FAF: Stable Fundamentals And Steady P E Will Support Future Upside
Analysts kept their $81.60 price target for First American Financial unchanged, reflecting stable assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E in the latest update. What's in the News Reported an update on its share repurchase activity for the period from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, with no shares repurchased and no cash deployed under the existing buyback authorization (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 14
FAF: Steady Fundamentals And Higher Future P E Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on First American Financial from $79.40 to $81.60. This change reflects updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, which modestly adjust their long-term outlook on the stock.Narrative Update • Feb 28
FAF: Compliance Integration Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on First American Financial up by about $1, citing refreshed assumptions for fair value at $79.40, a small adjustment to the discount rate, slightly higher revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News First American Data & Analytics reported that its RegsData regulatory compliance tool is now fully integrated into the MeridianLink Mortgage loan origination system.Narrative Update • Feb 14
FAF: Integrated Compliance Tools Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on First American Financial slightly higher to $78.80 from $78.50, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News First American Data & Analytics has integrated its RegsData loan level regulatory compliance tool into the MeridianLink Mortgage loan origination system, giving lenders one click access to compliance checks within the LOS (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 10
FAF: Share Repurchases and Dividend Increase Will Drive Further Upside
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for First American Financial at $78.50, citing stable company fundamentals along with minor adjustments to forecasted discount rates and growth metrics. What's in the News From July 1, 2025 to July 25, 2025, the company repurchased 597,726 shares, representing 0.58% of outstanding shares, for $33.62 million.Narrative Update • Oct 27
Margins And Shareholder Returns Will Define The Coming Financial Landscape
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for First American Financial from $77 to $78.50. They cite revised expectations for lower revenue growth and profit margins, along with a slight reduction in the discount rate applied to future earnings.Analysis Article • Jul 01
First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Apr 23
First American: A Solid Q1 And Relative Safe Haven From Tariffs (Upgrade)
Summary First American Financial Corporation reported solid Q1 results, beating consensus by $0.10, despite management turmoil and asset impairments. Elevated interest rates support net investment income but dampen housing transactions, leading to mixed performance; commercial activity shows strong growth. Mortgage rates are likely to stay high, limiting housing activity; commercial volumes and expense discipline provide some upside potential. FAF stock's secure 3.7% dividend yield and solid balance sheet make it a hold, with shares fairly valued at 13x earnings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 11
First American Financial: Housing Market Malaise Outweighs Portfolio Repositioning
Summary First American Financial faces challenges from elevated mortgage rates and limited housing transactions, leading to a cautious outlook despite recent results. FAF's strategic portfolio repositioning boosts interest income by $67 million annually, offsetting rate cuts, but reduces book value by ~$222 million. The core business shows mixed results: improved commercial real estate activity and refinancing demand, but the residential side remains weak with declining mortgage applications. FAF trades at a premium multiple compared to competitors, with limited upside unless long-term interest rates decline sharply; thus, I maintain a sell rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 28
Sequoia Initiative And Tech Advances To Propel Revenue And Margin Growth
Introduction of the Sequoia project and Endpoint's platform could significantly enhance operational efficiency and potentially boost revenue through faster service and technological advancements.Seeking Alpha • Aug 12
First American Financial: Too Much Optimism Around A Recovery
Summary First American Financial stock has underperformed due to high-interest rates limiting mortgage activity and demand for title insurance. Q2 earnings beat expectations despite a 2% decline in revenue, with weak mortgage activity and commercial orders pressuring margins. The recent stock rally may overstate the potential for interest rates to be beneficial, and its premium valuation compared to competitors argues for selling shares. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 16
First American Financial: Lack Of Near-Term Growth Leaves Shares With Limited Upside
Summary First American Financial's shares have underperformed due to high interest rates slowing housing transactions, negatively impacting the title insurance business. The company's Q1 financial results showed a decline in volume and pre-tax income in its title insurance unit. Despite some nascent signs of growth in the housing market, the overall outlook for FAF remains muted, making it an unappealing investment at 14x earnings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| FAF | US Insurance | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% |
| 1Y | 16.4% | -7.9% | 22.5% |
Return vs Industry: FAF exceeded the US Insurance industry which returned -7.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FAF underperformed the US Market which returned 22.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FAF volatility | |
|---|---|
| FAF Average Weekly Movement | 4.8% |
| Insurance Industry Average Movement | 4.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: FAF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: FAF's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1889 | 19,102 | Mark Seaton | www.firstam.com |
First American Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Home Warranty segments. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related products and services internationally.
First American Financial Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| FAF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$6.64b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$672.70m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$7.71b |
10.1x
P/E Ratio0.9x
P/S RatioIs FAF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FAF income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$7.71b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$2.79b |
| Gross Profit | US$4.92b |
| Other Expenses | US$4.25b |
| Earnings | US$672.70m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 22, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.60 |
| Gross Margin | 63.87% |
| Net Profit Margin | 8.73% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 47.6% |
How did FAF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.3%
Current Dividend Yield34%
Payout RatioDoes FAF pay a reliable dividends?
See FAF dividend history and benchmarks| First American Financial dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 08 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 2 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 5 days |
Does FAF pay a reliable dividends?
See FAF dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 21:37 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
First American Financial Corporation is covered by 11 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Terry Ma | Barclays |
| Bruce Harting | Barclays |
| Ryan Byrnes | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |