Stewart Information Services Stock Forecast, Price & News

Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stewart Information Services a buy right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stewart Information Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Stewart Information Services stock.
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How has Stewart Information Services' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Stewart Information Services' stock was trading at $32.71 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, STC stock has increased by 121.5% and is now trading at $72.45.
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Are investors shorting Stewart Information Services?

Stewart Information Services saw a increase in short interest during the month of December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 581,400 shares, an increase of 48.9% from the December 15th total of 390,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 153,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.8 days. Currently, 2.2% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Stewart Information Services' next earnings date?

Stewart Information Services is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 9th 2022.
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How were Stewart Information Services' earnings last quarter?

Stewart Information Services Co. (NYSE:STC) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 26th. The insurance provider reported $3.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.42 by $0.75. The insurance provider had revenue of $836.73 million for the quarter. Stewart Information Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.43% and a net margin of 9.65%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.21 earnings per share.
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How often does Stewart Information Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stewart Information Services?

Stewart Information Services declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, December 1st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $1.50 per share on Friday, December 31st. This represents a $6.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.28%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, December 14th. This is a positive change from Stewart Information Services's previous quarterly dividend of $0.33.
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Is Stewart Information Services a good dividend stock?

Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $1.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.00%. Stewart Information Services does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Stewart Information Services is 13.65%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Stewart Information Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.98% next year. This indicates that Stewart Information Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Stewart Information Services issued on next quarter's earnings?

Stewart Information Services issued an update on its third quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, October, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.17 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.48. The company issued revenue guidance of $836.7 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $739.30 million.

What price target have analysts set for STC?

2 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Stewart Information Services' shares. Their forecasts range from $70.00 to $70.00. On average, they anticipate Stewart Information Services' stock price to reach $70.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.4%.
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Who are Stewart Information Services' key executives?

Stewart Information Services' management team includes the following people:

• Frederick H. Eppinger, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Steven M. Lessack, Group President-International Operations
• David C. Hisey, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Treasurer
• Brad Rable, Chief Information Officer
• John Lannon Killea, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer

What is Fred Eppinger's approval rating as Stewart Information Services' CEO?

21 employees have rated Stewart Information Services CEO Fred Eppinger on Glassdoor.com. Fred Eppinger has an approval rating of 99% among Stewart Information Services' employees. This puts Fred Eppinger in the top 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Stewart Information Services' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Stewart Information Services include Progressive (PGR), Travelers Companies (TRV), Allstate (ALL), Cincinnati Financial (CINF), Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Markel (MKL), Fidelity National Financial (FNF), W. R. Berkley (WRB), CNA Financial (CNA), First American Financial (FAF), Old Republic International (ORI), AXIS Capital (AXS), RLI (RLI), The Hanover Insurance Group (THG) and Selective Insurance Group (SIGI).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Stewart Information Services own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Stewart Information Services investors own include CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Endologix (ELGX), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), NIC (EGOV), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Transocean (RIG), ALJ Regional (ALJJ) and Gran Tierra Energy (GTE).

What is Stewart Information Services' stock symbol?

Stewart Information Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "STC."

Who are Stewart Information Services' major shareholders?

Stewart Information Services' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.89%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.07%) and Diversified Trust Co (0.03%). Company insiders that own Stewart Information Services stock include Frederick H Eppinger and Matthew Morris.
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Which institutional investors are selling Stewart Information Services stock?

STC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Tributary Capital Management LLC, and State of Alaska Department of Revenue.
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Which institutional investors are buying Stewart Information Services stock?

STC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Diversified Trust Co.
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How do I buy shares of Stewart Information Services?

Shares of STC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Stewart Information Services' stock price today?

One share of STC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $72.45.

How much money does Stewart Information Services make?

Stewart Information Services has a market capitalization of $1.95 billion and generates $2.29 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $154.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $10.99 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Stewart Information Services have?

Stewart Information Services employs 5,800 workers across the globe.

What is Stewart Information Services' official website?

The official website for Stewart Information Services is www.stewart.com.

Where are Stewart Information Services' headquarters?

Stewart Information Services is headquartered at 1360 POST OAK BOULEVARD SUITE 100, HOUSTON TX, 77056.

How can I contact Stewart Information Services?

Stewart Information Services' mailing address is 1360 POST OAK BOULEVARD SUITE 100, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at (800) 625-8100, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 302-655-5049.