Investors aiming for above-average returns often turn to the practice of stock picking. Skillful choices in individual stocks can be a catalyst for substantial wealth growth.
In the latest session, First American Financial Corp (NYSE: FAF) closed at $64.25 down -1.55% from its previous closing price of $65.26. In other words, the price has decreased by -$1.55 from its previous closing price. On the day, 0.58 million shares were traded. FAF stock price reached its highest trading level at $64.96 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $63.86.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of First American Financial Corp’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.35 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.35.
On December 10, 2024, Keefe Bruyette Downgraded its rating to Mkt Perform which previously was Outperform but kept the price unchanged to $80.
Keefe Bruyette Upgraded its Mkt Perform to Outperform on March 21, 2024, whereas the target price for the stock was revised from $66 to $69.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Aug 28 ’25 when DOTI JAMES L sold 7,692 shares for $65.17 per share. The transaction valued at 501,298 led to the insider holds 69,091 shares of the business.
DOTI JAMES L bought 7,692 shares of FAF for $501,298 on Aug 28 ’25. On Aug 13 ’25, another insider, McCarthy Margaret M, who serves as the Director of the company, sold 3,500 shares for $65.63 each. As a result, the insider received 229,705 and left with 28,095 shares of the company.
Valuation Measures:
Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, FAF now has a Market Capitalization of 6540649984 and an Enterprise Value of 7103150080. As of this moment, First’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 35.49, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 10.77. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 0.47. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 1.00 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 1.28. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 1.09 whereas that against EBITDA is 11.624.
Stock Price History:
The Beta on a monthly basis for FAF is 1.29, which has changed by -0.021772206 over the last 52 weeks, in comparison to a change of 0.15101504 over the same period for the S&P500. Over the past 52 weeks, FAF has reached a high of $70.92, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $53.09. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is 0.66%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be 3.50%.
Shares Statistics:
For the past three months, FAF has traded an average of 1.01M shares per day and 770130 over the past ten days. A total of 102.30M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 97.07M. Insiders hold about 4.65% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 90.16% stake in the company. Shares short for FAF as of 1757894400 were 1886791 with a Short Ratio of 1.86, compared to 1755216000 on 2149095. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 1886791 and a Short% of Float of 1.9199998999999999.
Dividends & Splits
According to the company, the forward annual dividend rate for FAF is 2.17, from 2.16 in the trailing year. Against a Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of 0.033098377. The stock’s 5-year Average Dividend Yield is 3.4.
Earnings Estimates
Investors are eagerly awaiting the insights provided by 4.0 analysts currently analyzing and rating the stock of First American Financial Corp (FAF).The consensus estimate for the next quarter is $1.37, with high estimates of $1.44 and low estimates of $1.22.
Analysts are recommending an EPS of between $5.38 and $5.0 for the fiscal current year, implying an average EPS of $5.21. EPS for the following year is $6.13, with 3.0 analysts recommending between $6.37 and $5.85.
Revenue Estimates
A total of 3 analysts believe the company’s revenue will be $1.87B this quarter.It ranges from a high estimate of $1.89B to a low estimate of $1.85B. As of the current estimate, First American Financial Corp’s year-ago sales were $1.41BFor the next quarter, 3 analysts are estimating revenue of $1.86B. There is a high estimate of $1.92B for the next quarter, whereas the lowest estimate is $1.8B.
A total of 2 analysts have provided revenue estimates for FAF’s current fiscal year. The highest revenue estimate was $7.23B, while the lowest revenue estimate was $7.08B, resulting in an average revenue estimate of $7.16B. In the same quarter a year ago, actual revenue was $6.13BBased on 2 analysts’ estimates, the company’s revenue will be $7.69B in the next fiscal year. The high estimate is $7.75B and the low estimate is $7.62B.
