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Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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C$2,365.51 +42.52 (+1.83%)
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Fairfax Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
1
Buy
3

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 "Moderate Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for FFH.

Consensus Price Target

C$2,446.43
3.42% Upside
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Fairfax Financial, the average price target is C$2,446.43. The highest price target for FFH is C$2,700.00, while the lowest price target for FFH is C$1,425.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.42% from the current price of C$2,365.51.
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FFH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/27/24 to 5/27/25
1 Month Ago
4/27/24 to 4/27/25
3 Months Ago
2/27/24 to 2/26/25
1 Year Ago
5/28/23 to 5/27/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 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$2,446.43C$2,239.29C$2,112.50C$1,820.83
Forecasted Upside3.42% Upside5.47% Upside3.16% Upside16.01% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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

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Fairfax Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFairfax FinancialFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.75
2.65
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate Buy
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/5/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$2,400.00 ➝ C$2,500.00+12.87%
5/5/2025Cormark
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$2,250.00 ➝ C$2,700.00+21.90%
5/2/2025CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetC$2,500.00 ➝ C$2,700.00+23.15%
4/30/2025National Bankshares
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$2,600.00 ➝ C$2,700.00+27.63%
4/24/2025Scotiabank
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 Boost TargetSector PerformC$2,400.00 ➝ C$2,500.00+17.64%
4/11/2025Raymond James
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 Set TargetOutperformC$2,600.00+31.04%
10/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperformC$1,325.00 ➝ C$1,425.00-17.28%

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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 Friday, May 23, 2025. 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 around C$2,297.96, which is near its fifty-two week high, indicating strong market performance and potential for further growth.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have set price targets as high as C$2,700.00, suggesting that there is positive sentiment and expectations for the stock's future performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately C$36.86 billion, reflecting its stability and established presence in the insurance and investment management sectors.
  • Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has a low P/E ratio of 8.80, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors.
  • Insider trading activity shows confidence in the company, with recent purchases by directors, which can be a positive signal for potential investors.

Fairfax Financial
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited for these reasons:

  • There has been significant insider selling, with a senior officer recently selling 350 shares, which could raise concerns about the company's future prospects.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent drop from its peak, indicating potential volatility that may deter risk-averse investors.
  • Despite positive analyst ratings, one research analyst has assigned a hold rating, suggesting that not all experts are fully confident in the stock's immediate growth potential.
  • The company operates in a competitive market, and any adverse changes in the insurance and investment sectors could impact its performance negatively.
  • With a beta of 0.83, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

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$2,446.43, with a high forecast of C$2,700.00 and a low forecast of C$1,425.00.

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FFH shares.

According to analysts, Fairfax Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 3.42% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Fairfax Financial's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Fairfax Financial has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Cormark, National Bankshares, Raymond James, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Fairfax Financial more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating score for Fairfax Financial is 2.75 while the average consensus rating score for "financial services" companies is 2.65. Learn more on how FFH compares to other companies.


This page (TSE:FFH) was last updated on 5/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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