First American Financial Corporation (FAF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in First American Financial Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

First American Financial Corporation (FAF) has returned -1.07% so far this year and -4.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, FAF has returned 8.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 28, 2010, FAF's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Jan 2023 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2010 at -34.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, FAF closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Jun 2, 2010 at -22.7%.

First American Financial Corporation has an annualized alpha of 2.64%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.30 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 01, 2010.

• This stock participated in 124.89% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 116.78% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R² of 0.30 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

FAF ranks 31 for risk / return — below 31% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for First American Financial Corporation (FAF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

First American Financial Corporation provided a 3.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.19 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 15 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for First American Financial Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the First American Financial Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the First American Financial Corporation was 50.13%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 277 trading sessions.

The current First American Financial Corporation drawdown is 13.52%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of First American Financial Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how First American Financial Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Specialty industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.