Fairfax Financial (FRFHF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$1,381.39 +11.22 (+0.82%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Fairfax Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
1

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating for FRFHF.

Consensus Price Target

$1,500.00
8.59% Upside

According to the 1 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fairfax Financial, the average price target is $1,500.00. The highest price target for FRFHF is $1,500.00, while the lowest price target for FRFHF is $1,500.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.59% from the current price of $1,381.39.

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FRFHF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$1,500.00	$1,500.00	$1,200.00	$775.00
Forecasted Upside	8.59% Upside	7.67% Upside	-4.43% Downside	-20.06% Downside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

FRFHF Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

FRFHF Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Fairfax Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Fairfax Financial	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	8.59% Upside	22.60% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent FRFHF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/4/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$1,425.00 ➝ $1,500.00	+11.11%
8/8/2023	National Bank Financial 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$1,600.00 ➝ C$1,700.00
8/7/2023	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$1,350.00 ➝ C$1,400.00
8/4/2023	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$1,300.00 ➝ C$1,400.00
4/28/2023	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$1,100.00 ➝ C$1,350.00

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Should I Buy Fairfax Financial Stock? FRFHF Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Fairfax Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fairfax Financial
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited:

The stock recently crossed above its 50-day moving average, indicating potential upward momentum, which can be a positive signal for investors looking for growth opportunities.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited's current stock price is $1,391.34, which is close to its recent high of $1,400.00, suggesting strong market interest and potential for further appreciation.
Analysts from the Royal Bank of Canada have raised their price target for the stock from $1,425.00 to $1,500.00, reflecting confidence in the company's future performance and potential for higher returns.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $32.26 billion, indicating a stable and established presence in the market, which can provide a sense of security for investors.
With a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited demonstrates strong financial health, suggesting that it is less reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce risk for investors.

Fairfax Financial
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited for these reasons:

The stock has shown a slight decrease in trading volume, with only 2,119 shares traded recently, which may indicate reduced investor interest and liquidity concerns.
Despite the positive price target revision, the stock's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.51 suggests that it may be undervalued compared to industry peers, which could raise concerns about its growth potential.
Short interest in the stock decreased by 22.4%, which could indicate that some investors are betting against the stock, reflecting a lack of confidence in its near-term performance.
The company operates in the property and casualty insurance sector, which can be highly competitive and subject to regulatory changes, potentially impacting profitability.
With a beta of 0.81, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may appeal to conservative investors but could also limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.

FRFHF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 1 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fairfax Financial is $1,500.00, with a high forecast of $1,500.00 and a low forecast of $1,500.00.
: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FRFHF shares.
: According to analysts, Fairfax Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 8.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Fairfax Financial has been rated by research analysts at Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Fairfax Financial more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Fairfax Financial is Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FRFHF compares to other companies.

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Fairfax Financial (FRFHF) Stock Forecast & Price Target