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Earlier this month, First American Financial Corporation’s board approved an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to US$0.61 per common share, paid on October 5, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 28, 2026. This higher dividend payout highlights management’s willingness to return more cash to investors at a time when its data arm is reporting subdued but positive national home price growth and mixed trends across major housing markets. Next, we’ll examine how this dividend...

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FAF raises its quarterly dividend 11% to 61 cents, supported by strong liquidity, capital management and a solid dividend track record.

SANTA ANA, Calif., September 16, 2026--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 61 cents per common share, an 11 percent increase over the prior level of 55 cents per common share.

First American Financial (FAF) is back on investor radar after its title insurance arm rolled out a no cost property title monitoring and fraud alert service for residential policyholders. Recent trading has been mixed. First American Financial’s share price is up 19.24% year to date, supported by a 7.45% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.27% points to steadier progress for longer term holders. Scan beyond First American Financial and compare this...

First American Title is giving its independent agent network a free title monitoring service to offer clients, extending protection against deed and lien fraud to homeowners who close through an agent rather than the company's direct division.

SANTA ANA, Calif., September 14, 2026--First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), today announced that its policy-issuing title agents can now offer their eligible clients a property title monitoring and fraud alert service at no additional cost when their residential owner’s title insurance policy is underwritten by First American Title. Earlier this year, F

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First Financial Corp. (THFF) have what it takes? Let's find out.

FAF faces residential pressure from high mortgage rates, but strong commercial title activity and investment income offer support.

SANTA ANA, Calif., September 01, 2026--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement, and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced that Sally French Tyler, president of First American Title Insurance Company, was named a winner of HousingWire’s 2026 Vanguard Award. Tyler joins an exclusive group of two-time winners of the award, as she was previously recognized in 2024.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First American Financial (FAF) have what it takes? Let's find out.

Detailed price information for First American Corp (FAF-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

SANTA ANA, Calif., August 25, 2026--First American Exchange Company, a Qualified Intermediary providing a comprehensive suite of 1031 exchange services and a subsidiary of First American Title Insurance Company, today announced the launch of The 1031 Brief™ podcast. Hosted by Ashley Stefan, divisional counsel for First American Exchange Company and a leading voice in the 1031 exchange industry, The 1031 Brief delivers clear, practical conversations that simplify 1031 exchange concepts, planning

SANTA ROSA, Calif., August 24, 2026--First American Home Warranty, a subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation and one of the nation’s leading home warranty companies, today announced that Jason Gritters has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the property & casualty insurance industry, including First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) and its peers.

First American Financial (FAF) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

FAF's Home Warranty business provides recurring revenues, strong margins and diversification, helping stabilize earnings beyond cyclical title insurance.

AMC Global, Lifetime,OptimumBank, EnerSys and First American Financial have been highlighted in this Screen of The Week article.

Recent commentary around First American Financial (FAF) has focused on a fresh value and momentum story, supported by its Zacks Rank #2 rating and Value grade of A, along with a relatively low Forward P/E. See our latest analysis for First American Financial. First American Financial’s share price has climbed 6.2% over the past month and 10.1% over the past quarter, with a year to date share price return of 20.9% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 18.4%. This reflects recent...

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

First American Financial (FAF) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does First American Financial (FAF) have what it takes? Let's find out.

Insurance holding company American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) will be reporting results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to look for.

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First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) is refining its acquisition approach, with leadership stressing that future deals will be pursued only when they offer clear synergies with existing operations. The company is signaling a preference for targeted integration over broad scale or diversification, highlighting a focus on fit and operational alignment. First American Financial enters this phase of selectivity with its stock at $75.13 and recent returns that some investors may find informative,...

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Shares of title insurance provider First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) jumped 9.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported second-quarter 2026 earnings that surpassed analysts' expectations. The financial services company achieved adjusted earnings of $2.08 per share, which was higher than Wall Street's estimate of $1.84. Revenue for the quarter also came in strong at $2.12 billion, beating forecasts of $2.05 billion. Following the positive results, the company's stock reached a new

Detailed price information for First American Corp (FAF-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for First American Corp (FAF-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

First American Financial Corp (FAF) reports a 36% increase in adjusted EPS and a 34% rise in commercial revenue, setting new records for the quarter.

On Thursday, First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) discussed second-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. Benzinga APIs provide real-time access to earnings call

Moby summary of First American Financial Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) reported stronger second-quarter earnings as growth in commercial title activity, higher investment income tied to deposit growth and continued investment in artificial intelligence initiatives helped offset sluggish residential purchase demand. On the company’s

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 22, 2026--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

First American Financial (FAF) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +15.56% and +4.43%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Title insurance provider First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 15% year on year to $2.12 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.08 per share was 13.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Title insurance provider First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) will be reporting results this Wednesday after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.

In July 2026, First American Data & Analytics announced that its nationwide, GIS-ready property intelligence datasets are now available within Esri’s ArcGIS platform, giving users access to parcel boundaries, ownership details, address points, transaction data, tax, valuation, and land-use information through web feature layers and flexible delivery options. This integration embeds normalized, connected property data directly into existing ArcGIS workflows, potentially reducing...