About Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC)
Stewart Information Services Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides title insurance and real estate transaction services. The company operates in two segments, Title Insurance and Related Services, and Ancillary Services and Corporate. The Title Insurance and Related Services segment is involved in searching, examining, closing, and insuring the condition of the title to real property. This segment also offers centralized title services, including title and closing, post-closing, default, and REO-related title services; home and personal insurance services; and services for tax-deferred exchanges. The Ancillary Services and Corporate segment primarily provides search, appraisal, and valuation services to the mortgage industry. The company serves homebuyers and sellers, residential and commercial real estate professionals, mortgage lenders and servicers, title agencies and real estate attorneys, home builders, and mortgage brokers and investors. It operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Central Europe, and internationally. Stewart Information Services Corporation was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Title insurance
Sub-IndustryProperty & Casualty Insurance
SectorFinance
SymbolNYSE:STC
CUSIP86037210
Phone713-625-8100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16%
Current Ratio2.23%
Quick Ratio2.23%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio20.78
Forward P/E Ratio12.98
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.96 billion
Price / Sales0.52
Cash Flow$3.4402 per share
Price / Cash12.38
Book Value$28.54 per share
Price / Book1.49
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.17
Net Income$48.65 million
Net Margins2.49%
Return on Equity7.42%
Return on Assets3.61%
Miscellaneous
Employees5,960
Outstanding Shares23,720,000
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stewart Information Services' stock symbol?
Stewart Information Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "STC."
How often does Stewart Information Services pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stewart Information Services?
Stewart Information Services announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, March 1st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Friday, March 30th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 14th. View Stewart Information Services' Dividend History.
How were Stewart Information Services' earnings last quarter?
Stewart Information Services Co. (NYSE:STC) issued its earnings results on Thursday, February, 8th. The insurance provider reported $0.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.06. The insurance provider earned $525.60 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $504.30 million. Stewart Information Services had a net margin of 2.49% and a return on equity of 7.42%. The business's quarterly revenue was up .0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.71 earnings per share. View Stewart Information Services' Earnings History.
When is Stewart Information Services' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for STC?
1 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price objectives for Stewart Information Services' stock. Their predictions range from $46.00 to $46.00. On average, they expect Stewart Information Services' share price to reach $46.00 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Stewart Information Services.
Who are some of Stewart Information Services' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Stewart Information Services include TowneBank (TOWN), Carlyle Group (CG), ViewPoint Financial Group (LTXB), Five Point (FPH), Acadia Realty Trust (AKR), Independent Bank (INDB), Eagle Bancorp (EGBN), WesBanco (WSBC), MGM Growth Properties (MGP), Independent Bank Gr (IBTX), Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), Tritax Big Box REIT (BBOX), Argo Group International (AGII), Terreno Realty (TRNO), Retail Opportunity Investments (ROIC), Apollo Commercial Real Estat (ARI), Gazit Globe (GZT) and Piraeus Bank (BPIRD).
Who are Stewart Information Services' key executives?
Stewart Information Services' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Matthew W. Morris, CEO & Director (Age 46)
- Mr. John L. Killea, Pres, Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer (Age 62)
- Mr. David A. Fauth, Group Pres (Age 56)
- Mr. J. Allen Berryman CPA, Advisor (Age 60)
- Mr. David C. Hisey, CFO, Sec. & Treasurer (Age 58)
Has Stewart Information Services been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about STC stock have trended somewhat positive on Thursday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Stewart Information Services earned a news impact score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the insurance provider an impact score of 46.72 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the near future.
Who are Stewart Information Services' major shareholders?
Stewart Information Services' stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include
STARBOARD VALUE LP
(1.00%). Company insiders that own Stewart Information Services stock include Alfonso Guarino, Arnaud Ajdler, James M Chadwick, John L Killea, Nicholas Galea, Steven Mark Lessack, William Wignall and Yves Laliberte. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Stewart Information Services.
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Stewart Information Services' stock price today?
One share of STC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $42.59.
How big of a company is Stewart Information Services?
Stewart Information Services has a market capitalization of $1.03 billion and generates $1.96 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $48.65 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.17 on an earnings per share basis. Stewart Information Services employs 5,960 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Stewart Information Services?
Stewart Information Services' mailing address is 1980 POST OAK BOULEVARD SUITE 800, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at 713-625-8100 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Stewart Information Services (STC)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Stewart Information Services and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe STC will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe STC will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) 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 Stewart Information Services in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $46.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 8.01%. The high price target for STC is $46.00 and the low price target for STC is $46.00. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 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) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
0 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $38.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 8.01% upside | 6.70% upside | 6.70% upside | 0.31% downside |
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Consensus Price Target History
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Dividend Information
Stewart Information Services pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.82%. STC's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, March 30. Stewart Information Services pays out 55.30% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/30/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.20 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.82% |
| Dividend Growth: | 0.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 55.30% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
36.59% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
32.00% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Stewart Information Services (NYSE:STC) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 3/1/2018 | quarterly | $0.30 | 3.07850179579271% | 3/14/2018 | 3/15/2018 | 3/30/2018 |
| 12/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.97% | 12/14/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 12/29/2017 |
| 9/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 3.38% | 9/14/2017 | 9/15/2017 | 9/29/2017 |
| 6/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.64% | 6/13/2017 | 6/15/2017 | 6/30/2017 |
| 3/1/2017 | quarterly | $0.30 | 2.71% | 3/13/2017 | 3/15/2017 | 3/30/2017 |
| 12/1/2016 | quarterly | $0.30 | | 12/13/2016 | 12/15/2016 | 12/30/2016 |
| 9/1/2016 | quarterly | $0.30 | | 9/13/2016 | 9/15/2016 | 9/30/2016 |
| 6/1/2016 | quarterly | $0.30 | | 6/9/2016 | 6/13/2016 | 6/30/2016 |
| 2/24/2016 | quarterly | $0.30 | | 3/9/2016 | 3/11/2016 | 3/29/2016 |
| 11/17/2015 | quarterly | $0.30 | | 12/9/2015 | 12/11/2015 | 12/29/2015 |
| 9/1/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | | 9/9/2015 | 9/11/2015 | 9/29/2015 |
| 6/1/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 2.61% | 6/10/2015 | 6/12/2015 | 6/29/2015 |
| 12/1/2014 | quarterly | $0.10 | 0.27% | 12/10/2014 | 12/12/2014 | 12/29/2014 |
| 11/19/2013 | annual | $0.10 | 0.34% | 12/5/2013 | 12/9/2013 | 12/27/2013 |
| 11/18/2013 | quarterly | $0.10 | | 12/5/2013 | 12/9/2013 | 12/27/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Stewart Information Services (NYSE STC) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 2.20%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 87.96%
Stewart Information Services (NYSE STC) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 7/11/2017 | Nicholas Galea | Insider | Sell | 141,000 | $0.48 | $67,680.00 | | |
| 7/10/2017 | Nicholas Galea | Insider | Sell | 14,500 | $0.55 | $7,975.00 | | |
| 6/30/2017 | Alfonso Guarino | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $0.80 | $8,000.00 | | |
| 6/29/2017 | William Wignall | Insider | Buy | 30,000 | $0.78 | $23,400.00 | | |
| 6/22/2017 | Yves Laliberte | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $0.81 | $1,620.00 | | |
| 5/4/2017 | James M Chadwick | Director | Sell | 24,196 | $46.62 | $1,128,017.52 | 3,763 |  |
| 3/13/2017 | James M Chadwick | Director | Sell | 1,100 | $42.29 | $46,519.00 | 2,498 | |
| 2/10/2017 | John L. Killea | Insider | Sell | 4,000 | $45.08 | $180,320.00 | | |
| 10/24/2016 | Arnaud Ajdler | Director | Sell | 157,046 | $45.10 | $7,082,774.60 | 5,311 | |
| 10/21/2016 | John L. Killea | Insider | Sell | 5,000 | $44.95 | $224,750.00 | | |
| 5/13/2016 | James M Chadwick | Director | Buy | 55,000 | $36.40 | $2,002,000.00 | 3,598 | |
| 4/22/2016 | Steven Mark Lessack | Insider | Sell | 3,353 | $35.12 | $117,757.36 | 4,307 | |
| 12/16/2015 | Glenn H Clements | Insider | Sell | 2,000 | $37.69 | $75,380.00 | 34,744 | |
| 12/1/2015 | Glenn H. Clements | insider | Sell | 906 | $43.48 | $39,392.88 | 36,744 | |
| 10/23/2015 | Laurie C Moore | Director | Sell | 15,000 | $41.16 | $617,400.00 | 12,135 | |
| 6/10/2015 | James M Chadwick | Director | Buy | 30,000 | $38.10 | $1,143,000.00 | | |
| 5/26/2015 | David Mandelstam | Director | Sell | 49,500 | $0.3250 | $16,087.50 | | |
| 5/8/2015 | John L Killea | Insider | Sell | 1,500 | $36.86 | $55,290.00 | | |
| 5/7/2015 | Glenn H Clements | Insider | Sell | 2,000 | $36.34 | $72,680.00 | | |
| 4/27/2015 | Steven Mark Lessack | Insider | Sell | 3,694 | $37.60 | $138,894.40 | | |
| 12/10/2014 | Glenn C Christenson | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $35.51 | $177,550.00 | | |
| 8/6/2014 | Glenn C Christenson | Director | Buy | 4,000 | $30.38 | $121,520.00 | | |
| 8/4/2014 | Glenn C Christenson | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $29.85 | $59,700.00 | | |
| 6/13/2014 | Stewart Morris Jr | Director | Sell | 12,000 | $32.25 | $387,000.00 | | |
| 2/19/2014 | Stewart Morris, Jr. | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $35.91 | $359,100.00 | 86,236 | |
| 5/30/2013 | Stewart Morris Jr | Director | Sell | 10,000 | $29.03 | $290,300.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Stewart Information Services (NYSE STC) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Stewart Information Services (STC) Lifted to "Buy" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 12:49 PM |
 | Stewart Information Services Corporation Announces 1st Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 10:11 AM |
| Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC)
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 10:14 AM |
| Will Stewart Information Services Corporation’s (NYSE:STC) Earnings Grow Over The Next Few Years?
finance.yahoo.com - April 18 at 10:14 AM |
| Critical Survey: First American (FAF) vs. Stewart Information Services (STC)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 5:25 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Cut to "Hold" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 4:48 PM |
| Financial Dividend Stocks Of The Month: Stewart Information Services And More
finance.yahoo.com - April 12 at 3:54 PM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 1:53 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Upgraded at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 12:00 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Upgraded to Market Perform by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 10:48 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Rating Lowered to Strong Sell at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 12:27 PM |
 | INVESTOR ALERT: Brower Piven Commences an Investigation into the Proposed Sale of Stewart Information Services Corporation and Encourages Shareholders to Contact the Firm for ...
www.businesswire.com - March 27 at 3:53 PM |
| The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Notifies Investors in Stewart Information Services Corporation of an Investigation in Connection with the Sale of the Company to Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
finance.yahoo.com - March 23 at 3:44 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Brower Piven Commences an Investigation into the Proposed Sale of Stewart Information Services Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm for Additional Information
finance.yahoo.com - March 23 at 10:02 AM |
| Reviewing Stewart Information Services (STC) & The Competition
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 22 at 3:24 PM |
| INVESTOR ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of an Investigation Regarding Whether the Sale of Stewart Information Services Corporation to Fidelity National ...
www.businesswire.com - March 21 at 11:25 AM |
| Fidelity to Buy Stewart Information in a Cash-Stock Deal
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 3:49 PM |
| ALERT: Rowley Law PLLC is Investigating Proposed Acquisition of Stewart Information Services Corporation
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 3:48 PM |
| SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Notifies Investors of an Investigation Regarding Whether the Sale of Stewart Information Services Corporation to Fidelity National Financial, Inc. is Fair to Shareholders
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 3:48 PM |
 | Fidelity to buy insurer Stewart Information for $1.2 billion
www.reuters.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Stewart Announces Agreement to be Acquired by Fidelity National Financial
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Fidelity National Financial, Inc. Announces Signing of a Merger Agreement to Acquire Stewart Information Services for $50 per Share in Combination of Cash and FNF Common Stock
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Fidelity to buy insurer Stewart in $1.2 billion deal
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Stewart Information Service's stock soars on Fidelity National's $1.2 billion buyout bid
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Fidelity to buy insurer Stewart Information for $1.2 bln
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Houston-based real estate services co. to be acquired for $1.2B
finance.yahoo.com - March 19 at 10:21 AM |
| Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) Sees Large Decline in Short Interest
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 2:16 AM |
 | XOJET Continues Expansion with Leadership Promotions Dedicated to Commercial Transformation and Client-Centric Approach
www.bizjournals.com - March 14 at 4:51 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE:STC): What You Have To Know Before Buying For The Upcoming Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - March 10 at 4:35 PM |
| Stewart Adds Staff to Meet Growing Demands of Commercial Services in California and Washington State
finance.yahoo.com - March 7 at 10:24 AM |
| Wells Fargo & Company MN Purchases 4,333 Shares of Stewart Information Services Corp (STC)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 3:11 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) Position Increased by Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 6:42 AM |
 | Stewart Information Services (STC) Declares $0.30 Quarterly Dividend; 3.1% Yield
www.streetinsider.com - March 2 at 4:24 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.30
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 8:22 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) Stake Lowered by Martingale Asset Management L P
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 11:28 AM |
| Stewart Expands Its Commitment to eClosing Convenience in 12 States
finance.yahoo.com - February 28 at 10:09 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.05 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 8 at 12:50 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corporation to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 9:23 AM |
| Stewart Reports Fourth Quarter 2017 Results
finance.yahoo.com - February 8 at 9:23 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Rating Increased to Buy at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 7 at 12:44 PM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Thursday
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 1 at 1:38 AM |
| Zacks Investment Research Upgrades Stewart Information Services (STC) to "Hold"
www.americanbankingnews.com - January 31 at 12:45 PM |
| Report: Developing Opportunities within The KEYW Holding, Aclaris Therapeutics, Vera Bradley, Stewart Information Services, Eros International, and Smart — Future Expectations, Projections Moving into 2018
finance.yahoo.com - January 29 at 8:45 AM |
| BRIEF-Starboard Value Says Starboard V&O Fund Delivered Letter To Stewart Information Services Nominating Slate Of 3 Director Candidates
www.reuters.com - January 28 at 8:37 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) is Said to See Interest from Multiple Suitors, Process in Final Stages - Bloomberg, Citing DealReporter
www.streetinsider.com - January 6 at 10:17 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Raised to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 27 at 8:09 AM |
| Stewart Information Services (STC) Receives Hold Rating from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 23 at 6:14 AM |
| Stewart Information Services Corp. : STC-US: Dividend Analysis : December 15th, 2017 (record date) : By the numbers : December 18, 2017
finance.yahoo.com - December 18 at 3:55 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corporation (STC) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.30
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 1 at 6:16 PM |
| Stewart Information Services Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - December 1 at 6:16 PM |
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