About First American (NYSE:FAF)
First American Financial Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides financial services. It operates through Title Insurance and Services, and Specialty Insurance segments. The Title Insurance and Services segment issues title insurance policies on residential and commercial property, as well as offers related products and services. This segment also provides closing and/or escrow services; products, services, and solutions involving the use of real property related data to mitigate risk or otherwise facilitate real estate transactions; and appraisals and other valuation-related products and services, lien release and document custodial services, default-related products and services, and title evidence services, as well as banking, trust, and wealth management services. In addition, it accommodates tax-deferred exchanges of real estate; and maintains, manages, and provides access to title plant records and images. This segment offers its products through a network of direct operations and agents in 49 states and in the District of Columbia, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and internationally. The Specialty Insurance segment provides property and casualty insurance comprising coverage to residential homeowners and renters for liability losses and typical hazards, such as fire, theft, vandalism, and other types of property damage. It also offers residential service contracts that cover residential systems, such as heating and air conditioning systems, and appliances against failures that occur as the result of normal usage during the coverage period; and offers auto insurance products. This segment markets its property and casualty insurance products through direct distribution channels, including cross-selling through its existing closing-service activities, as well as through a network of independent brokers. First American Financial Corporation was founded in 1889 and is based in Santa Ana, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Title insurance
Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:FAF
CUSIP31847R10
Phone714-250-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio0.68%
Quick Ratio0.68%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.37
Forward P/E Ratio12.29
P/E Growth0.95
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$5.77 billion
Price / Sales1.05
Cash Flow$4.2237 per share
Price / Cash12.92
Book Value$31.43 per share
Price / Book1.74
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.75
Net Income$423.04 million
Net Margins7.33%
Return on Equity13.92%
Return on Assets4.90%
Miscellaneous
Employees18,705
Outstanding Shares110,960,000
First American (NYSE:FAF) Frequently Asked Questions
What is First American's stock symbol?
First American trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "FAF."
How often does First American pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First American?
First American announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 8th will be given a dividend of $0.38 per share on Thursday, March 15th. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.79%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 7th. View First American's Dividend History.
How were First American's earnings last quarter?
First American Co. (NYSE:FAF) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The insurance provider reported $0.95 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.91 by $0.04. The insurance provider had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.45 billion. First American had a return on equity of 13.92% and a net margin of 7.33%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 1.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.92 earnings per share. View First American's Earnings History.
When is First American's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for FAF?
1 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for First American's shares. Their predictions range from $70.00 to $70.00. On average, they expect First American's stock price to reach $70.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for First American.
Who are some of First American's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to First American include Ally Financial (ALLY), Annaly Capital Management (NLY), Bancolombia (CIB), Bank of East Asia (BKEAY), Hargreaves Lansdown (HRGLY), Ageas (AGESY), SEI Investments (SEIC), Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Extra Space Storage (EXR), Unum (UNM), Sino Land (SNLAY), Daiwa Securities Group (DSEEY), Zions Bancorp (ZION), Schroders (SHNWF), Fidelity National Financial (FNF), KKR & Co. L.P. (KKR), HCP (HCP) and Mid-America Apartment Communities (MAA).
Who are First American's key executives?
First American's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Parker Steven Kennedy, Chairman (Age 70)
- Mr. Dennis Joseph Gilmore, CEO & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Mark Edward Seaton, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 40)
- Mr. Matthew F. Wajner, Chief Accounting Officer & VP (Age 42)
- Mr. Kenneth D. DeGiorgio BA, MBA, Exec. VP (Age 47)
Has First American been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about FAF stock has trended somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. First American earned a daily sentiment score of 0.15 on Accern's scale. They also assigned headlines about the insurance provider an impact score of 45.30 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of First American?
Shares of FAF can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is First American's stock price today?
One share of FAF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $54.57.
How big of a company is First American?
First American has a market capitalization of $6.06 billion and generates $5.77 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $423.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.75 on an earnings per share basis. First American employs 18,705 workers across the globe.
How can I contact First American?
First American's mailing address is 1 FIRST AMERICAN WAY, SANTA ANA CA, 92707. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at 714-250-3000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for First American (FAF)
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First American (NYSE:FAF) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) 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 (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = 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.
1 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for First American in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $70.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 28.28%. The high price target for FAF is $70.00 and the low price target for FAF is $70.00. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $70.00 | $54.50 | $49.50 | $39.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 28.28% upside | 2.21% upside | 15.77% downside | 0.71% downside |
First American (NYSE:FAF) Consensus Price Target History
First American (NYSE:FAF) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/22/2016 forward)
First American (NYSE:FAF) Dividend Information
First American pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.79%. FAF's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Thursday, March 15. The company has grown its dividend for the last 6 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 19.70% each year. First American pays out 55.27% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/15/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.52 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.79% |
| Dividend Growth: | 19.70% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 55.27% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
34.23% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
31.87% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 6 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
First American (NYSE:FAF) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 1/24/2018 | quarterly | $0.38 | 2.59% | 3/7/2018 | 3/8/2018 | 3/15/2018 |
| 11/8/2017 | quarterly | $0.38 | 2.77% | 12/7/2017 | 12/8/2017 | 12/15/2017 |
| 8/16/2017 | quarterly | $0.38 | 3.14% | 9/7/2017 | 9/8/2017 | 9/15/2017 |
| 5/9/2017 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.23% | 6/6/2017 | 6/8/2017 | 6/15/2017 |
| 1/19/2017 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.63% | 3/6/2017 | 3/8/2017 | 3/15/2017 |
| 11/8/2016 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.48% | 12/6/2016 | 12/8/2016 | 12/15/2016 |
| 8/17/2016 | quarterly | $0.34 | 3.19% | 9/6/2016 | 9/8/2016 | 9/15/2016 |
| 5/10/2016 | quarterly | $0.26 | 2.83% | 6/6/2016 | 6/8/2016 | 6/15/2016 |
| 1/20/2016 | quarterly | $0.26 | 3.01% | 3/4/2016 | 3/8/2016 | 3/15/2016 |
| 11/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.62% | 12/4/2015 | 12/8/2015 | 12/15/2015 |
| 8/18/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.4% | 9/3/2015 | 9/8/2015 | 9/15/2015 |
| 5/14/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.81% | 6/4/2015 | 6/8/2015 | 6/15/2015 |
| 1/22/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.9% | 3/5/2015 | 3/9/2015 | 3/16/2015 |
| 11/5/2014 | quarterly | $0.24 | 3.19% | 12/4/2014 | 12/8/2014 | 12/15/2014 |
| 8/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.24 | 3.42% | 9/4/2014 | 9/8/2014 | 9/15/2014 |
| 3/11/2014 | quarterly | $0.24 | 3.45% | 6/5/2014 | 6/9/2014 | 6/16/2014 |
| 1/15/2014 | quarterly | $0.12 | 1.81% | 3/6/2014 | 3/10/2014 | 3/17/2014 |
| 11/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.12 | 1.92% | 12/5/2013 | 12/9/2013 | 12/16/2013 |
| 8/20/2013 | quarterly | $0.12 | 2.23% | 9/5/2013 | 9/9/2013 | 9/16/2013 |
| 5/15/2013 | quarterly | $0.12 | 1.88% | 6/6/2013 | 6/10/2013 | 6/17/2013 |
| 1/17/2013 | quarterly | $0.12 | 1.93% | 3/6/2013 | 3/8/2013 | 3/15/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
First American (NYSE FAF) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 3.00%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 84.90%
First American (NYSE FAF) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 12/1/2017 | Christopher Michael Leavell | COO | Sell | 75,843 | $55.25 | $4,190,325.75 | |  |
| 11/8/2017 | Dennis J Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 100,000 | $54.97 | $5,497,000.00 | 611,141 | |
| 11/8/2017 | Kenneth D Degiorgio | Insider | Sell | 7,337 | $55.11 | $404,342.07 | | |
| 11/8/2017 | Mark Edward Seaton | CFO | Sell | 9,981 | $54.87 | $547,657.47 | | |
| 8/18/2017 | Mark Edward Seaton | CFO | Sell | 7,000 | $48.33 | $338,310.00 | | |
| 2/23/2017 | Dennis J Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 100,000 | $39.79 | $3,979,000.00 | 772,295 | |
| 8/18/2016 | Mark C Oman | Director | Buy | 2,700 | $42.08 | $113,616.00 | | |
| 2/23/2016 | Dennis J Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 65,000 | $36.84 | $2,394,600.00 | 580,263 | |
| 2/23/2016 | Kenneth D Degiorgio | EVP | Sell | 40,000 | $37.00 | $1,480,000.00 | 363,038 | |
| 11/17/2015 | Dennis J Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 139,744 | $37.12 | $5,187,297.28 | 783,400 | |
| 11/16/2015 | Parker S Kennedy | Director | Sell | 93,163 | $37.13 | $3,459,142.19 | 244,631 | |
| 11/6/2015 | James L Doti | Director | Sell | 11,645 | $37.99 | $442,393.55 | 55,166 | |
| 8/17/2015 | Mark Edward Seaton | CFO | Sell | 7,845 | $42.95 | $336,942.75 | | |
| 6/5/2015 | Christopher Michael Leavell | COO | Sell | 9,272 | $35.39 | $328,136.08 | | |
| 4/28/2015 | Herbert Barber Tasker | Director | Sell | 11,645 | $37.04 | $431,330.80 | | |
| 2/19/2015 | Virginia Mae Ueberroth | Director | Sell | 6,627 | $35.92 | $238,041.84 | | |
| 2/9/2015 | Dennis J Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 139,744 | $34.39 | $4,805,796.16 | | |
| 2/6/2015 | Parker S Kennedy | Director | Sell | 93,162 | $34.88 | $3,249,490.56 | | |
| 10/29/2014 | Christopher Michael Leavell | COO | Sell | 23,290 | $29.95 | $697,535.50 | | |
| 7/25/2014 | Mark C Oman | Director | Buy | 7,300 | $27.54 | $201,042.00 | | |
| 6/2/2014 | Christopher Michael Leavell | COO | Sell | 7,911 | $27.75 | $219,530.25 | | |
| 2/4/2014 | Dennis Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 116,453 | $25.12 | $2,925,299.36 | 923,761 | |
| 10/25/2013 | Max O Valdes | EVP | Sell | 1,225 | $25.39 | $31,102.75 | | |
| 5/29/2013 | Thomas V Mckernan Jr | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $22.85 | $114,250.00 | | |
| 2/13/2013 | Dennis J Gilmore | CEO | Sell | 68,716 | $24.49 | $1,682,854.84 | | |
| 11/27/2012 | Kenneth D Degiorgio | EVP | Sell | 168,852 | $23.50 | $3,968,022.00 | | |
| 10/5/2012 | Christopher Michael Leavell | COO | Sell | 34,935 | $22.64 | $790,928.40 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
First American (NYSE FAF) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Two Market Dynamics Fueling the Housing Shortage, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
finance.yahoo.com - April 20 at 4:33 PM |
 | First American (FAF) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 1:02 AM |
| First American Co. (FAF) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 1:30 AM |
| Analyzing First American (FAF) & Fidelity National Financial (FNF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 12:05 PM |
 | Alexander Rossi grabs his first victory of the season at Long Beach Grand Prix
www.latimes.com - April 16 at 9:15 AM |
| First American (FAF) Downgraded by ValuEngine to "Hold"
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 11:10 PM |
| First American Mortgage Solutions Expands Product Access Through Its Digital Gateway
finance.yahoo.com - April 12 at 4:30 PM |
 | Trump nominates 1st African-American woman to be Marine brigadier general
abcnews.go.com - April 12 at 10:16 AM |
 | 100 years of secrecy: The story of America's first swashbuckling diplomatic couriers
www.usatoday.com - April 12 at 10:16 AM |
| First American (FAF) versus Stewart Information Services (STC) Critical Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 5:23 AM |
| First American (FAF) & Investors Title (ITIC) Financial Review
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 9:21 PM |
| First American (FAF) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Hold"
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 12:10 AM |
| First American to Host Investor Day in New York City
finance.yahoo.com - April 9 at 9:37 AM |
| First American Financial (FAF) Cut to "Hold" at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 12:34 AM |
| Critical Comparison: Investors Title (ITIC) & First American Financial (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 9:35 AM |
| First American Financial (FAF) Upgraded to Buy by Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 11:27 PM |
| Loan Application Defect Risk in Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Slips Below Fixed-Rate Mortgages, According to First American’s Loan Application Defect Index
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 4:31 PM |
 | First American Ranked Among the Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by Fortune and Great Place to ...
www.businesswire.com - March 28 at 4:29 PM |
| House Price Appreciation Resilient as Rates Rise, According to First American Real House Price Index
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 4:26 PM |
| First American Ranked Among the Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for Second Consecutive Year
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 4:26 PM |
| ACI Unveils Next Generation Sky Report Featuring Native App and Powerful Tools
finance.yahoo.com - March 26 at 4:23 PM |
| First American Financial (FAF) Upgraded at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 6:26 PM |
| First American Financial Corp (FAF) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" from Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 24 at 1:44 AM |
 | Fed Hikes Rate, Upbeat Economic Data: 4 Best Insurers to Add - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 22 at 4:29 PM |
 | 4 Best Insurance Stocks to Buy After Fed Rate Hike - Investorplace.com
investorplace.com - March 22 at 4:29 PM |
 | First American (FAF) Stock Surges 62% in a Year: Here's Why
www.msn.com - March 22 at 9:38 AM |
| First American (FAF) Stock Surges 62% in a Year: Here's Why - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 21 at 4:34 PM |
| First American (FAF) Stock Surges 62% in a Year: Here's Why
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 4:34 PM |
| First American Ranked Among the Best Workplaces in Texas - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - March 21 at 10:31 AM |
| Housing Market Can Overcome Rising Interest Rates, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model - Business Wire (press release)
www.businesswire.com - March 20 at 4:24 PM |
| First American Ranked Among the Best Workplaces in Texas
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 4:24 PM |
| Housing Market Can Overcome Rising Interest Rates, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 4:24 PM |
 | First American Financial: A Gem With Great Total Return And Steady Dividend Growth - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 19 at 4:25 PM |
 | First American Property and Casualty Insurance Group Selects Duck Creek as Policy, Billing, and Claims Systems Provider
www.bizjournals.com - March 14 at 10:22 AM |
| New Tax Code Expected to Have Little Impact on Overall Housing Market, According to First American Real Estate Sentiment Index
finance.yahoo.com - March 13 at 6:24 PM |
 | Should Warren Buffett Have Sold These 4 Stocks?
www.forbes.com - March 10 at 9:33 AM |
| Sei Investments Co. Has $3.76 Million Stake in First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 7:24 AM |
| Alliancebernstein L.P. Sells 600,726 Shares of First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 4:14 AM |
| Bank of New York Mellon Corp Cuts Holdings in First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 4 at 4:44 AM |
| First American Financial Corp (FAF) Position Raised by Royce & Associates LP
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 9:12 AM |
| The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Has $10.26 Million Position in First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 8:34 AM |
| Channing Capital Management LLC Buys 16,966 Shares of First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 5:50 AM |
| First American Financial Corp (FAF) Position Reduced by Edge Advisors LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 5:42 AM |
| PhiloSmith Capital Corp Takes $5.90 Million Position in First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 5:27 PM |
| First American Financial Corp (FAF) Shares Sold by CWH Capital Management Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 4:44 PM |
| First Republic Investment Management Inc. Acquires 23,515 Shares of First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 11:30 AM |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH Buys 294,774 Shares of First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 4:12 AM |
| Yorktown Management & Research Co Inc Raises Stake in First American Financial Corp (FAF)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 7:01 PM |
| Loan Application Defect Risk High in High-Rise Condos, According to First American’s Loan Application Defect Index
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 5:03 PM |
| First American Financial Corp (FAF) Shares Bought by Horizon Investment Services LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 4:50 PM |
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