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The company operates in the investment banking and brokerage services sector, generating revenue primarily through financial advisory, asset management, and trading activities.
Business. First American Financial Corp (FAF.O) is a multiline insurance and broker company operating within the insurance industry. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of multiline insurance and brokerage services.
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
First American Financial Corp (FAF.O) has entered the analysis scope with no prior basis for delta computation, marking the initial establishment of its financial profile. As a first-time analysis, there are no historical material changes to compare against, and the company currently reports zero analyst coverage and zero index memberships. The most significant activity detected involves a major modification in holder data for investor ID 587, as of the period ending March 31, 2026. Two conflicting signals were detected in close succession: one on June 25, 2026, indicating an increase in shares held from 284 to 8,493, and another on June 26, 2026, indicating a decrease from 8,493 back to 284 shares. These adjustments reflect a volatility in the reported ownership weight for this specific investor, shifting between approximately 0.0003% and 0.00001% of the company’s value. The value associated with the larger holding was approximately $0.51 million, while the smaller holding was valued at roughly $0.017 million. Despite these data fluctuations for a single holder, First American Financial maintains a broad base of 34 top holders. The absence of analyst estimates or index membership data suggests limited public market scrutiny or inclusion in major benchmarks at this stage of analysis.
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First American Financial Corp (FAF.O) is a multiline insurance and broker company operating within the insurance industry. The firm is headquartered in the United States and is primarily listed on the NASDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of multiline insurance and brokerage services.
The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.82, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Despite a negative net income of -179.84 million, the firm maintains a positive operating cash flow of 448.34 million, which partially offsets the free cash flow deficit of -177.37 million. The liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -17.51% and a return on assets of -2.32%. These figures fall well below the industry norms for capital markets firms, which typically exhibit positive returns on equity and assets. The operating loss of -74.62 million further underscores the company's current financial distress.
The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic region or business line in the available data, but the high concentration of revenue in a single reporting entity suggests potential exposure to regional or market-specific risks. The firm's total assets of 7.76 billion are supported by total liabilities of 6.73 billion, with equity of 1.03 billion. The lack of segment-level data limits the ability to assess geographic or product diversification.
The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, with a net income decline of 100% year-over-year. The operating cash flow remains positive, but the free cash flow is negative, indicating that capital expenditures and other operational needs are not being fully funded by operating activities. The outlook for the current fiscal year is uncertain, with no clear indication of a turnaround in profitability.
Risk factors include a high debt load, negative net income, and a negative return on equity. The firm's liquidity risk is moderate, but the negative net cash position raises concerns about its ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted shares. However, the firm's financial performance may necessitate future capital raising, which could lead to share dilution.
Recent events include a significant operating loss and a negative net income, which are consistent with the firm's financial snapshot. No recent filings or transcripts are available to provide additional context on the firm's strategic direction or operational performance.
First American Financial Corp (FAF.O) has entered the analysis scope with no prior basis for delta computation, marking the initial establishment of its financial profile. As a first-time analysis, there are no historical material changes to compare against, and the company currently reports zero analyst coverage and zero index memberships. The most significant activity detected involves a major modification in holder data for investor ID 587, as of the period ending March 31, 2026. Two conflicting signals were detected in close succession: one on June 25, 2026, indicating an increase in shares held from 284 to 8,493, and another on June 26, 2026, indicating a decrease from 8,493 back to 284 shares. These adjustments reflect a volatility in the reported ownership weight for this specific investor, shifting between approximately 0.0003% and 0.00001% of the company’s value. The value associated with the larger holding was approximately $0.51 million, while the smaller holding was valued at roughly $0.017 million. Despite these data fluctuations for a single holder, First American Financial maintains a broad base of 34 top holders. The absence of analyst estimates or index membership data suggests limited public market scrutiny or inclusion in major benchmarks at this stage of analysis.
- The company is experiencing a significant operating loss and negative net income, indicating financial distress.
- The firm's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.82.
- Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -17.51% and a return on assets of -2.32%.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- The firm's growth trajectory is currently negative, with no clear indication of a turnaround in profitability.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- FAF.PS Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Leadership
- Jack Ekian T. HuangPresident, Director
Insider activity
- VP & Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockSold 0 @ $75,43$0 · 2026-07-24
- VP & Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockSold 3 253 @ $74,99$244K · 2026-07-24
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 2 372 @ $68,63$163K · 2026-06-22
- Director · Common StockOther 14 570 · 2026-06-22
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 619 @ $68,63$42K · 2026-06-22
- SVP, Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 160 @ $68,63$11K · 2026-06-22
- SVP, Chief Legal Officer · Common StockSold 5 823 @ $68,63$400K · 2026-05-05
- Director · Common StockOther 13 311 · 2026-04-29
- Director · Common StockSold 6 630 @ $70,59$468K · 2026-04-24
- SVP, Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 1 753 @ $66,34$116K · 2026-02-24
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 670 @ $66,34$44K · 2026-02-24
- Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 5 323 @ $66,34$353K · 2026-02-24
- VP & Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 381 @ $66,34$25K · 2026-02-24
- VP & Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 509 @ $67,36$34K · 2026-02-23
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 835 @ $67,36$56K · 2026-02-23
- SVP, Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 1 563 @ $67,36$105K · 2026-02-23
- Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 7 030 @ $67,36$474K · 2026-02-23
- Director · Common StockOther 2 418 · 2026-02-19
- Director · Common StockOther 2 418 · 2026-02-19
- Director · Common StockOther 2 418 · 2026-02-19
- Director · Common StockOther 2 418 · 2026-02-19
- VP & Chief Accounting Officer · Common StockOther 3 351 · 2026-02-19
- SVP, Chief Legal Officer · Common StockOther 12 076 · 2026-02-19
- Chief Executive Officer · Common StockOther 65 084 · 2026-02-19
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer · Common StockOther 16 210 · 2026-02-19
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From filings & derived data- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 12.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 8.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 8.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 11.3%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 3.8%Derived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.95xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -19.3%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 377.8%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 376.2%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 374.3%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.9%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 21.6%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.2%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (annual): USD 7.45BSEC XBRL filing
- Shares outstanding (annual): 102MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 6SEC XBRL filing
- Interest expense (annual): USD 157MSEC XBRL filing
- EPS (diluted) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 6SEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 10.7BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 950.8MSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 16.23BSEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 621.8MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD 826.2MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 5.5BSEC XBRL filing