Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$1,950.40 +27.67 (+1.44%)

(As of 11/20/2024 05:33 PM ET)

Fairfax Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
4

Based on 4 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 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for FFH.

Consensus Price Target

C$2,025.00
3.82% Upside

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fairfax Financial, the average price target is C$2,025.00. The highest price target for FFH is C$2,200.00, while the lowest price target for FFH is C$1,425.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.82% from the current price of C$1,950.40.

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FFH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	1 Month Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	3 Months Ago 8/24/23 to 8/23/24	1 Year Ago 11/22/22 to 11/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	5 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	C$2,025.00	C$1,854.17	C$1,829.17	C$1,511.67
Forecasted Upside	3.82% Upside	6.84% Upside	15.06% Upside	22.13% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

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FFH 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.

FFH 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	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.64
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent FFH 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	BMO Capital Markets 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$1,850.00 ➝ C$2,200.00	+20.18%
11/4/2024	Cormark 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$1,800.00 ➝ C$2,125.00	+16.08%
11/4/2024	Scotiabank 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target		C$2,100.00 ➝ C$2,200.00	+20.18%
10/30/2024	National Bankshares Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$2,100.00 ➝ C$2,200.00	+25.76%
10/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	C$1,325.00 ➝ C$1,425.00	-17.28%
3/13/2024	CIBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target		C$1,700.00 ➝ C$2,000.00	+33.78%
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Should I Buy Fairfax Financial Stock? FFH Pros and Cons Explained

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Fairfax Financial
Bull Case

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

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited recently hit a new 52-week high at C$1,654.15, indicating positive momentum in the stock price.
The company has a strong track record of providing property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and investment management services in various regions, offering diversified revenue streams.
Analysts have given Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited a consensus rating of "Buy" with a target price of C$1,829.17, suggesting potential for future growth.
The company has a low PE ratio of 7.39, indicating that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings.
With a return on equity of 17.91%, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited demonstrates efficient use of shareholder equity to generate profits.

Fairfax Financial
Bear Case

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

Despite recent highs, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited stock has a beta of 0.83, indicating moderate volatility compared to the market.
The company reported earnings slightly below consensus estimates, which may raise concerns about its ability to meet future expectations.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 40.13 suggests a relatively high level of debt, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or interest rate changes.
While the company has a strong net margin of 12.27%, there may be pressure to maintain profitability in a competitive insurance and investment market.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited operates in multiple regions, exposing it to geopolitical and regulatory risks that could impact its operations and financial performance.

FFH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Fairfax Financial is C$2,025.00, with a high forecast of C$2,200.00 and a low forecast of C$1,425.00.
: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FFH shares.
: According to analysts, Fairfax Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 3.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Fairfax Financial has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, Cormark, National Bankshares, Royal Bank of Canada, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Fairfax Financial more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Fairfax Financial is Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FFH compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:FFH) was last updated on 11/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Forecast & Price Target