Should I buy or sell First National Financial stock right now?

6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First National Financial in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View FN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is First National Financial's stock price target for 2024?

6 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for First National Financial's stock. Their FN share price targets range from C$38.00 to C$45.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach C$41.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for FN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have FN shares performed in 2024?

First National Financial's stock was trading at C$38.38 at the start of the year. Since then, FN stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at C$37.49. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

When is First National Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 30th 2024. View our FN earnings forecast .

How were First National Financial's earnings last quarter?

First National Financial Co. (TSE:FN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 5th. The company reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.50. The firm had revenue of $199.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $164.10 million. First National Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 33.65%.

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

First National Financial announced a monthly dividend on Monday, April 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be given a dividend of 0.2042 per share on Wednesday, May 15th. This represents a $2.45 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 29th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous monthly dividend of C$0.20. Read our dividend analysis for FN .

Is First National Financial a good dividend stock?

First National Financial (TSE:FN) pays an annual dividend of C$2.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.48%. FN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 58.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for FN .

What other stocks do shareholders of First National Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First National Financial investors own include TELUS (T) , BCE (BCE) , AltaGas (ALA) , Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) , Inter Pipeline (IPL) , Maxar Technologies (MAXR) , Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) , Cominar REIT (CUF.UN) , Extendicare (EXE) and Pembina Pipeline (PPL) .

How do I buy shares of First National Financial?

Shares of FN 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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First National Financial (FN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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C$37.49

-0.15 (-0.40%)

(As of 04/19/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: C$37.47
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C$37.88
50-Day Range: C$35.54
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C$40.97
52-Week Range: C$32.86
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C$41.80

Volume: 17,928 shs
Average Volume: 32,369 shs
Market Capitalization: C$2.25 billion

P/E Ratio: 9.03
Dividend Yield: 6.46%
Price Target: C$41.83

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First National Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 11.6% Upside
C$41.83 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.77
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
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.

2.80 out of 5 stars

2.0

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
First National Financial has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
First National Financial has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for FN.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
First National Financial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.48%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
First National Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of First National Financial is 58.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for FN.

3.2

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
First National Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.77. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.52 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for First National Financial this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
10 people have searched for FN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 233% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, First National Financial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
71.45% of the stock of First National Financial is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 4.04% of the stock of First National Financial is held by institutions.

2.5

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of First National Financial is 9.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 142.09.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of First National Financial is 9.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 449.34.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
First National Financial has a PEG Ratio of 0.70. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
First National Financial has a P/B Ratio of 3.51. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About First National Financial Stock (TSE:FN)

First National Financial Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, originates, underwrites, and services commercial and residential mortgages in Canada. It operates in two segments, Residential and Commercial segments. The company offers single-family and multi-unit residential, and commercial mortgages. It provides its services through mortgage broker distribution channel, as well as online. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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FN Stock News Headlines

April 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

First National Financial (TSE:FN) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of CA$0.2042

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/05/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend: 3/27/2024
Dividend Payable: 4/15/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend: 4/29/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed): 4/30/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/15/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Mortgage Finance
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: TSE:FN
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.firstnational.ca
Phone: +1-416-5931100
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,624
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: C$41.83
High Stock Price Target: C$45.00
Low Stock Price Target: C$38.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +11.3%
Consensus Rating: Hold
Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
Research Coverage: 6 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$4.15
Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.06
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.64
P/E Growth: 0.7
Net Income: C$248.95 million
Net Margins: 33.65%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 35.19%
Return on Assets: 0.56%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 6,070.47
Current Ratio: 10.29
Quick Ratio: 10.11

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$751.40 million
Price / Sales: 3.00
Cash Flow: C$36.24 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 1.04
Book Value: C$10.68 per share
Price / Book: 3.52

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 59,970,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: C$2.25 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.10

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Key Executives

Mr. Stephen J. R. Smith (Age 72)
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman
Comp: $763.79k
Mr. Jason Ellis (Age 53)
CEO, President & Director
Comp: $1.36M
Mr. Robert A. Inglis
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Wendy Kim Burkin
Vice President of Human Resources
Mr. Ernie Stapleton
President of Fundamental

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FN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell First National Financial stock right now?: 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for First National Financial in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" FN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in FN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
View FN analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is First National Financial's stock price target for 2024?: 6 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for First National Financial's stock. Their FN share price targets range from C$38.00 to C$45.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach C$41.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.6% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for FN or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have FN shares performed in 2024?: First National Financial's stock was trading at C$38.38 at the start of the year. Since then, FN stock has decreased by 2.3% and is now trading at C$37.49.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
When is First National Financial's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 30th 2024.
View our FN earnings forecast.
How were First National Financial's earnings last quarter?: First National Financial Co. (TSE:FN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March, 5th. The company reported $0.72 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.22 by $0.50. The firm had revenue of $199.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $164.10 million. First National Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.19% and a net margin of 33.65%.

How often does First National Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for First National Financial?: First National Financial announced a monthly dividend on Monday, April 15th. Investors of record on Tuesday, April 30th will be given a dividend of 0.2042 per share on Wednesday, May 15th. This represents a $2.45 annualized dividend and a yield of 6.54%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, April 29th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous monthly dividend of C$0.20.
Read our dividend analysis for FN.
Is First National Financial a good dividend stock?: First National Financial (TSE:FN) pays an annual dividend of C$2.42 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 6.48%. FN has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 58.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for FN.
What other stocks do shareholders of First National Financial own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other First National Financial investors own include TELUS (T), BCE (BCE), AltaGas (ALA), Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN), Inter Pipeline (IPL), Maxar Technologies (MAXR), Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS), Cominar REIT (CUF.UN), Extendicare (EXE) and Pembina Pipeline (PPL).
How do I buy shares of First National Financial?: Shares of FN 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:FN) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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First National Financial (FN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

First National Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About First National Financial Stock (TSE:FN)

FN Stock Price History

FN Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

FN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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