Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$1,997.96 +1.86 (+0.09%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:17 PM ET)

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 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
1.35% 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 1.35% from the current price of C$1,997.96.

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FFH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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)	4 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$2,025.00	C$1,829.17	C$1,511.67
Forecasted Upside	1.35% Upside	3.36% Upside	8.23% Upside	26.50% 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	2.65
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

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 Sunday, December 15, 2024. 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 current stock price is C$1,986.30, which is near its 52-week high of C$1,991.46, indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has a robust market capitalization of C$46.30 billion, suggesting a stable and significant presence in the financial sector.
The company has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with target prices raised to as high as C$2,200.00, reflecting positive sentiment and growth potential.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.84, the stock appears undervalued compared to the industry average, which could present a buying opportunity for investors.
The company maintains a strong current ratio of 3.75, indicating good short-term financial health and the ability to cover its liabilities with its assets.

Fairfax Financial
Bear Case

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

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 40.13, which may indicate higher financial risk and reliance on debt financing.
Despite recent upgrades, the stock's beta of 0.83 suggests lower volatility compared to the market, which may limit potential high returns for aggressive investors.
Recent insider selling, including a transaction where a director sold shares valued at C$25,725.57, could raise concerns about the company's future performance from an insider perspective.
The quick ratio of 0.93 is below 1, indicating that the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations without selling inventory or obtaining additional financing.
While the stock has performed well recently, the overall economic environment and potential market corrections could impact future performance negatively.

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 research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" FFH shares.
: According to analysts, Fairfax Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 1.35% 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 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Forecast & Price Target