For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), First American Financial Corp (NYSE: FAF) has reported a 112% increase in E.P.S. from $0.33 a year ago to $0.70 in the current quarter. However, this performance was $-0.39 short of the consensus estimate of $1.09. E.P.S. were $1.26 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $2.08 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -39%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/12/25, First American Financial Corp (NYSE: FAF) stock declined modestly by -1.3%, closing at $62.68. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 120% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but is unchanged during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
First American Financial has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing inconsistent signals. First American Financial has a neutral Appreciation Score of 54 but a good Power Rating of 77, and the Positive Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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