Zacks Research Has Negative Forecast for FAF Q1 Earnings

First American Financial Co. (NYSE:FAF - Free Report) - Zacks Research decreased their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for shares of First American Financial in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday, March 18th. Zacks Research analyst T. De now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings of $0.69 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.77. The consensus estimate for First American Financial's current full-year earnings is $5.35 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for First American Financial's Q2 2025 earnings at $1.45 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.53 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.32 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $4.99 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.73 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.96 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.91 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $5.71 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $5.95 EPS.

First American Financial (NYSE:FAF - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 12th. The insurance provider reported $1.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.22. First American Financial had a net margin of 2.14% and a return on equity of 9.35%.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Stephens boosted their target price on First American Financial from $73.00 to $78.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, February 14th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods boosted their price objective on First American Financial from $74.00 to $75.00 and gave the company a "market perform" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 18th.

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First American Financial Stock Up 1.8 %

NYSE:FAF traded up $1.18 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $65.98. 436,972 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 611,662. First American Financial has a 52 week low of $51.60 and a 52 week high of $70.92. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.79 and a beta of 1.34. The firm's 50 day moving average is $63.49 and its two-hundred day moving average is $64.37.

First American Financial Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 17th. Investors of record on Monday, March 10th were paid a $0.54 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 10th. This represents a $2.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.27%. First American Financial's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 172.80%.

Insider Buying and Selling at First American Financial

In other First American Financial news, SVP Lisa W. Cornehl sold 3,057 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $65.49, for a total transaction of $200,202.93. Following the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 23,825 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,560,299.25. This trade represents a 11.37 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Dennis J. Gilmore sold 111,971 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $63.60, for a total transaction of $7,121,355.60. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 494,574 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $31,454,906.40. This represents a 18.46 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 127,707 shares of company stock valued at $8,136,565 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 3.70% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of First American Financial

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of FAF. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of First American Financial by 38.2% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 21,325 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $1,332,000 after purchasing an additional 5,889 shares during the last quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of First American Financial during the fourth quarter valued at about $385,000. Forum Financial Management LP bought a new stake in shares of First American Financial in the 4th quarter valued at about $235,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio grew its position in shares of First American Financial by 1.1% in the 4th quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 36,697 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $2,291,000 after buying an additional 389 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. raised its stake in shares of First American Financial by 2.4% during the 4th quarter. Burgundy Asset Management Ltd. now owns 161,257 shares of the insurance provider's stock worth $10,069,000 after acquiring an additional 3,850 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.05% of the company's stock.

About First American Financial

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.