First American Financial Corporation (FAF) Stock Price & Analysis
First American Financial Corporation (FAF) closed at USD 63.43 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 2.19% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 62.07; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 63.17–64.57 on volume of 1,427,743 shares. Market capitalization is $6.48B, with a 52-week range of USD 56.2–79.87 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (FAF)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold FAF (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 85.83 (range 79–96).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +11.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +3.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-21, EPS estimate USD 1.85, revenue estimate $2.11B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (FAF)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold FAF. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Rogers | Ariel Investments | 2.21% | $222M | Reduced -15.9% |
Analysts (FAF)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 85.83 (low 79, high 96).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $85 → $80 |
| 2026-10-05 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $83 → $79 |
| 2026-07-24 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target raised | Outperform | $84 → $86 |
| 2026-07-21 | Benchmark | Initiated | Buy | $85 |
| 2026-07-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Overweight | $80 → $83 |
| 2026-06-25 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Outperform | $87 → $84 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FAF)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +11.0% | +3.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +11.0% | +0.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.1% | 26.7% |
| Max drawdown | -22.6% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -42.6% (Jan 2022→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 63.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.19% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 62.07 |
| Open | USD 63.17 |
| Day Range | USD 63.17 – 64.57 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 56.2 – 79.87 |
| Volume | 1,427,743 shares |
| Market Cap | $6.48B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (FAF)
Nexqual's technical model rates FAF "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 41.78 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 69.38) |
| MACD | -2.28 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (FAF)
Wall Street analysts rate FAF "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 85.83 (range USD 79–96), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 85.83 |
| High Target | USD 96 |
| Low Target | USD 79 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (FAF)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-21 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.85 |
| Revenue Estimate | $2.11B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.08 vs est 1.84 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.33 vs est 1.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.99 vs est 1.43 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.7 vs est 1.45 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (FAF)
| Total Revenue | $7.98B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +15.00% |
| Gross Margin | +63.98% |
| Operating Margin | +15.57% |
| Profit Margin | +9.33% |
| ROE | +13.85% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.49 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Cash | $2.73B |
| Total Debt | $2.79B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $762.50M (10.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (FAF)
Nexqual rates First American Financial Corporation's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +22% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 64%, operating 16% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $2.73B cash vs $2.79B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $763M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 10% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 14%, ROA 4.1% |
Ownership (FAF)
| Insider Ownership | +3.53% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 102.10M |
| Float | 98.76M |
| Short % of Float | +7.11% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (FAF)
First American Financial Corporation is led by Mark Edward Seaton (age 47), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Mark Edward Seaton (age 47) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | Dennis Joseph Gilmore (age 67) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Matthew Feivish Wajner (age 49) |
| Vice President of Investments | James Hoggs Rogers |
| Chief Technology Officer | Jody Mulkey |
Major Backers & Investors (FAF)
Notable institutional backers of First American Financial Corporation include FMR, LLC, Boston Partners, Ariel Investments, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| FMR, LLC | 8.97% |
| Boston Partners | 5.72% |
| Ariel Investments, LLC | 3.16% |
| LSV Asset Management | 2.27% |
| John Hancock Funds III-Disciplined Value Mid Cap Fund | 2.15% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 1.94% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 17.34% |
| BlackRock | 12.69% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.8% |
| State Street | 3.32% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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