Fintel reports that on March 2, 2026, Stephens & Co. upgraded their outlook for First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) from Equal-Weight to Overweight.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 15.52% Upside
As of February 25, 2026, the average one-year price target for First American Financial is $80.99/share. The forecasts range from a low of $70.70 to a high of $94.50. The average price target represents an increase of 15.52% from its latest reported closing price of $70.11 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for First American Financial is 7,926MM, an increase of 6.36%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 7.13.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 695 funds or institutions reporting positions in First American Financial. This is an decrease of 201 owner(s) or 22.43% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to FAF is 0.26%, an increase of 12.70%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 7.60% to 103,736K shares. 
The put/call ratio of FAF is 0.19, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Boston Partners holds 5,917K shares representing 5.81% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,134K shares , representing a decrease of 3.67%.
Ariel Investments holds 3,917K shares representing 3.84% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,725K shares , representing an increase of 4.90%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in FAF by 1.57% over the last quarter.
Capital Research Global Investors holds 3,416K shares representing 3.35% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,307K shares , representing an increase of 3.20%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FAF by 2.80% over the last quarter.
Geode Capital Management holds 1,793K shares representing 1.76% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,773K shares , representing an increase of 1.10%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FAF by 50.13% over the last quarter.
VEXPX - VANGUARD EXPLORER FUND Investor Shares holds 1,696K shares representing 1.66% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 1,719K shares , representing a decrease of 1.34%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FAF by 7.55% over the last quarter.
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