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Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$1,970.01 +10.78 (+0.55%)
(As of 11/22/2024 ET)

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

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

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
2.79% 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 2.79% from the current price of C$1,970.01.
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FFH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
1 Month Ago
10/25/23 to 10/24/24
3 Months Ago
8/26/23 to 8/25/24
1 Year Ago
11/24/22 to 11/24/23
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 TargetC$2,025.00C$1,854.17C$1,829.17C$1,511.67
Forecasted Upside2.79% Upside6.42% Upside15.06% Upside22.22% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Buy

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.
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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.
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Fairfax Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFairfax FinancialFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.63
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/4/2024BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$1,850.00 ➝ C$2,200.00+20.18%
11/4/2024Cormark
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$1,800.00 ➝ C$2,125.00+16.08%
11/4/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$2,100.00 ➝ C$2,200.00+20.18%
10/30/2024National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$2,100.00 ➝ C$2,200.00+25.76%
10/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$1,325.00 ➝ C$1,425.00-17.28%
3/13/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetC$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 Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Fairfax Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Fairfax Financial
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is C$1,835.68, which reflects a recent increase of 0.8%, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
  • Fairfax Financial has a strong market capitalization of C$42.79 billion, suggesting stability and the ability to weather market fluctuations.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have increased target prices significantly, with several firms raising their price targets to C$2,200.00, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has a low price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.17, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • Fairfax Financial's diverse operations in property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, and investment management provide multiple revenue streams, reducing risk associated with reliance on a single market.

Fairfax Financial
Bear Case

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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 potential challenges in managing debt obligations.
  • Despite recent positive movements, the stock has a 52-week low of C$1,171.70, suggesting volatility and the potential for significant price fluctuations.
  • The quick ratio of 0.93 indicates that the company may have less liquidity to cover short-term liabilities, which could pose risks in times of financial stress.
  • While the P/E ratio is low, the P/E growth (PEG) ratio of 0.27 suggests that growth expectations may be overly optimistic, which could lead to disappointment if growth does not materialize as anticipated.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and external factors such as economic downturns or regulatory changes could adversely affect the company's performance and stock price.

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 equities research 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 equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FFH shares.

According to analysts, Fairfax Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 2.79% 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.


This page (TSE:FFH) was last updated on 11/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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