What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for FAF FY2025 Earnings?

First American Financial Corporation (NYSE:FAF) – Analysts at Zacks Research boosted their FY2025 EPS estimates for First American Financial in a report released on Friday, January 23rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the insurance provider will post earnings of $5.54 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $5.51. The consensus estimate for First American Financial’s current full-year earnings is $5.35 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for First American Financial’s Q4 2025 earnings at $1.47 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.80 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.15 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.18 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $1.86 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $6.46 EPS.

FAF has been the topic of a number of other reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded First American Financial from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, December 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of First American Financial in a research note on Friday, December 26th. Stephens initiated coverage on shares of First American Financial in a report on Friday, November 14th. They issued an “equal weight” rating on the stock. Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of First American Financial from $73.00 to $76.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 23rd. Finally, Barclays lowered their price objective on shares of First American Financial from $71.00 to $68.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, First American Financial currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.75.

First American Financial Stock Down 2.4%

Shares of NYSE FAF opened at $63.46 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $6.47 billion, a PE ratio of 13.65 and a beta of 1.27. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $62.84 and its 200-day moving average price is $62.81. First American Financial has a twelve month low of $53.09 and a twelve month high of $68.64.

First American Financial Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.55 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. First American Financial’s dividend payout ratio is 47.31%.

Institutional Trading of First American Financial

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of FAF. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in First American Financial by 121.3% in the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 1,483 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $97,000 after buying an additional 813 shares during the period. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of First American Financial by 10.8% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 293,058 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $19,233,000 after acquiring an additional 28,666 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its position in shares of First American Financial by 7.1% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 414,146 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $27,180,000 after acquiring an additional 27,600 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of First American Financial by 182.5% in the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 67,572 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $4,435,000 after acquiring an additional 43,651 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Partners Wealth grew its position in shares of First American Financial by 11.3% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 4,282 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $281,000 after purchasing an additional 435 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.05% of the company’s stock.

About First American Financial

First American Financial Corporation is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services and diversified real estate-related data and analytics. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, the company serves customers throughout the United States as well as in Canada, Europe, Latin America and Asia. Its business is built on the underwriting capabilities of its title insurance operations combined with comprehensive closing and escrow services for homebuyers, sellers, mortgage lenders and real estate professionals.

The company’s title insurance segment issues policies that protect property owners and mortgage lenders against defects in titles, liens or encumbrances that can arise during real property transactions.