Research Analysts Set Expectations for TSE:FFH Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• National Bank Financial has reduced its Q3 2025 EPS estimate for Fairfax Financial from $59.34 to $57.64, reflecting a downturn in predicted earnings.
• Despite the lowered estimate, several brokerages have increased their price targets for Fairfax Financial, with Scotiabank raising its target from C$2,500.00 to C$2,900.00.
• Insider activity shows that, over the last three months, company insiders sold a total of 2,524 shares worth approximately $5.97 million, while acquiring only 19 shares worth around $45,878.

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSE:FFH - Free Report) - Equities researchers at National Bank Financial decreased their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Fairfax Financial in a report released on Monday, July 28th. National Bank Financial analyst J. Gloyn now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $57.64 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $59.34. The consensus estimate for Fairfax Financial's current full-year earnings is $212.30 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Fairfax Financial's Q4 2025 earnings at $68.20 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $65.57 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $259.78 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Raymond James Financial boosted their price objective on Fairfax Financial from C$2,600.00 to C$2,900.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, July 7th. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on Fairfax Financial from C$2,500.00 to C$2,800.00 in a research note on Friday, July 11th. Cormark increased their price objective on Fairfax Financial from C$2,250.00 to C$2,700.00 in a research report on Monday, May 5th. National Bankshares increased their price objective on Fairfax Financial from C$2,700.00 to C$3,000.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 29th. Finally, Scotiabank raised their target price on Fairfax Financial from C$2,500.00 to C$2,900.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 23rd. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus price target of C$2,721.43.

Fairfax Financial Price Performance

Shares of FFH traded down C$48.94 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting C$2,401.82. 56,078 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 54,629. Fairfax Financial has a one year low of C$1,425.00 and a one year high of C$2,521.95. The firm has a market cap of C$38.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.20, a PEG ratio of 0.27 and a beta of 0.83. The stock has a 50-day moving average of C$2,404.24 and a 200-day moving average of C$2,179.20.

Insider Activity at Fairfax Financial

In related news, Director David Lloyd Johnston sold 27 shares of Fairfax Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of C$2,282.06, for a total transaction of C$61,615.62. Also, Senior Officer Jean Cloutier sold 216 shares of Fairfax Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$2,431.86, for a total value of C$525,281.76. In the last three months, insiders have purchased 19 shares of company stock worth $45,878 and have sold 2,524 shares worth $5,967,886. Company insiders own 3.76% of the company's stock.

Fairfax Financial Company Profile

Fairfax Financial is a holding company which, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance and the associated investment management.