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3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
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Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
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S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Delta Airline’s Put Option Activity Isn’t Bad News
Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
TSE:FFH

Fairfax Financial (FFH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

C$1,460.10
-8.00 (-0.54%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
C$1,460.00
C$1,493.64
50-Day Range
C$1,237.55
C$1,548.94
52-Week Range
C$870.31
C$1,563.49
Volume
51,349 shs
Average Volume
93,130 shs
Market Capitalization
C$32.33 billion
P/E Ratio
6.19
Dividend Yield
1.39%
Price Target
C$1,725.00

Fairfax Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
18.1% Upside
C$1,725.00 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.74mentions of Fairfax Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
C$5.84 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.94 out of 5 stars

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About Fairfax Financial Stock (TSE:FFH)

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, and investment management services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance, Life insurance and Run-off, and Non-Insurance Companies segments. It insures against losses to property from fire, explosion, earthquake, windstorm, flood, terrorism, boiler explosion, machinery breakdown, and construction defects, as well as underwrites automobile, commercial and personal property, and crop insurance. The company also offers workers' compensation, automobile, employer's liability, accident and health, medical malpractice, professional liability, and umbrella coverage insurance products; marine, aerospace, surety risk, and other risks and liabilities insurance products; and reinsurance products. In addition, it franchises, owns, and operates restaurants; retails sports lifestyle products; provides integrated travel and travel-related financial services, as well as advanced digital tools for agriculture; owns and operates holiday resorts; originates, processes, and distributes value-added pulses and staple foods; develops, manages, and invests in hospitality real estate. The company was formerly known as Markel Financial Holdings Limited and changed its name to Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited in 1987. Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

FFH Stock Price History

FFH Stock News Headlines

“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons
Barron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd (FFH-U.TO)
Fairfax Completes US$1 Billion Senior Notes Offering
“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -Barrons
Barron's reports that the "stock market's bull run is FAR from over…" And recent economic growth will fuel the price of select stocks in the coming months!
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd Pref K (FFH_pk)
Fairfax: Confidence Restored By Record Results
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH-PM.TO)
Fairfax rebuts short-seller, defends investment valuations
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend
1/17/2024
Dividend Payable
1/25/2024
Last Earnings
2/15/2024
Today
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/09/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
47,040
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
C$1,725.00
High Stock Price Target
C$2,000.00
Low Stock Price Target
C$1,200.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+18.1%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
C$4.33 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
C$31.83 billion
Cash Flow
C$622.30 per share
Book Value
C$939.65 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
C$32.33 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.86
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Key Executives

  • Mr. V. Prem Watsa (Age 74)
    Founder, Chairman & CEO
    Comp: $600k
  • Mr. Peter S. Clarke (Age 52)
    President & COO
    Comp: $2.65M
  • Ms. Jennifer J. S. Allen (Age 54)
    VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.98M
  • Mr. Jean Cloutier (Age 60)
    VP & Chairman of International
    Comp: $2.41M
  • Mr. Bryan Bailey
    Vice President of Tax
  • Mr. Vinodh Loganadhan
    Vice President of Administrative Services
  • Mr. Derek Bulas
    VP & Chief Legal Officer
  • Mr. John Charles Varnell CPA (Age 67)
    Vice President of Corporate Development
    Comp: $992.3k
  • Mr. Paul Adamson (Age 56)
    Chief Executive Officer of GIG Gulf
  • Mr. Khaled Saoud Abdul Aziz Al Hasan (Age 71)
    Group Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Insurance

Should I Buy Fairfax Financial Stock? FFH Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited:

  • Fairfax Financial has a strong track record of increasing dividends, providing investors with a reliable income stream.
  • Analysts have set high price targets for Fairfax Financial, indicating potential for stock price appreciation.
  • The company has a low price-to-earnings ratio (PE ratio) of 6.36, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
  • Fairfax Financial's return on equity of 21.21% indicates efficient use of shareholder funds to generate profits.
  • Recent insider buying activity, such as Director David Lloyd Johnston purchasing shares, can signal confidence in the company's future performance.

Cons

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

  • The company's stock price has experienced significant volatility, which may pose risks for investors.
  • Fairfax Financial's earnings per share for the last quarter missed analyst estimates, indicating potential challenges in profitability.
  • The debt-to-equity ratio of 35.10 suggests a high level of debt relative to equity, which can increase financial risk.
  • Fairfax Financial's dividend payout ratio of 8.49% may limit future dividend growth or reinvestment in the business.
  • Analysts' consensus estimates for Fairfax Financial's earnings per share for the current fiscal year are lower than previous expectations, potentially impacting investor sentiment.
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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Fairfax Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

FFH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Fairfax Financial stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Fairfax Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FFH shares.
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What is Fairfax Financial's stock price target for 2024?

5 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Fairfax Financial's shares. Their FFH share price targets range from C$1,200.00 to C$2,000.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach C$1,725.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 18.1% from the stock's current price.
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How have FFH shares performed in 2024?

Fairfax Financial's stock was trading at C$1,222.51 at the beginning of the year. Since then, FFH shares have increased by 19.4% and is now trading at C$1,460.10.
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When is Fairfax Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 9th 2024.
View our FFH earnings forecast
.

How were Fairfax Financial's earnings last quarter?

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSE:FFH) announced its earnings results on Thursday, February, 15th. The company reported $71.98 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $81.40 by $9.42. The business earned $9.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.25 billion. Fairfax Financial had a net margin of 13.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.09%.

How often does Fairfax Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Fairfax Financial?

Fairfax Financial declared an annual dividend on Wednesday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Thursday, January 18th will be paid a dividend of 19.871 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a yield of 1.63%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 17th. This is an increase from the stock's previous annual dividend of C$13.42.
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.

Is Fairfax Financial a good dividend stock?

Fairfax Financial (TSE:FFH) pays an annual dividend of C$20.29 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.37%. The dividend payout ratio is 8.61%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for FFH.

What other stocks do shareholders of Fairfax Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Fairfax Financial investors own include Enbridge (ENB), Costco Wholesale (COST), AT&T (T), Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Pembina Pipeline (PPL), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Dollarama (DOL), Nutrien (NTR), Mastercard (MA) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD).

How do I buy shares of Fairfax Financial?

Shares of FFH stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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This page (TSE:FFH) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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