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First American Corporation (New (FAF) Stock Analysis

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Financial Services · Insurance - Specialty

Wait for pullback to $64.58. At $70.80 the A.R:R is 0.4:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $64.58 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 6.2%; Near 52-week high (1.2% away).

First American Financial provides title insurance and settlement services in the US and internationally, with the title insurance segment generating 93.6% of 2025 revenues. Revenue is transaction-based, dependent on real estate and mortgage market activity; the company also... Read more

$70.80+8.8% A.UpsideScore 6.8/10#1 of 10 Insurance - Specialty
Entry $64.58(Atr Pullback Sticky)Stop $61.18Target $74.99(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.4:1Setup A.R:R 1.8:1
Analyst target$86.20+21.8%5 analysts
$74.99our TP
$70.80price
$86.20mean
$95

Wait for pullback to $64.58. At $70.80 the A.R:R is 0.4:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $64.58 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 6.2%; Near 52-week high (1.2% away). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 6.8/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.80, news boost analyst cluster(3), earnings proximity 83d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.58)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Risks
Thin upside margin: 6.2%
Near 52-week high (1.2% away)
Overbought (RSI 78)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.9
P/E (Fwd)9.8
Mkt Cap$7.2B
EV/EBITDA6.0
Profit Mgn8.7%
ROE12.8%
Rev Growth16.2%
Beta1.30
Dividend3.08%
Rating analysts9

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9

Options Flow

P/C21.50bearish
IV52%elevated
Max Pain$50-29.4% vs spot

Model-generated analysis — not investment advice. Not a registered investment advisor. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Full disclaimer

Rating Breakdown

2 ceiling hits

GatesA.R:R 0.4 < 1.5@spotMomentum 6.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.80NEWS BOOST ANALYST CLUSTER(3)EARNINGS PROXIMITY 83d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
78 · Overbought
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $57.37Resistance $71.42

Price Targets

$61
$65
$75
A.Upside+5.9%
A.R:R0.4:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)1.8:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=+2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Reward/Risk 0.4:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-22 (83d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FAF stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $64.58. At $70.80 the A.R:R is 0.4:1 — below the 1.5:1 minimum for BUY_NOW. Engine's entry $64.58 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Thin upside margin: 6.2%; Near 52-week high (1.2% away). Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $74.99 (+5.9%), stop $61.18 (−15.7%), Setup A.R:R 1.8:1. Score 6.8/10, moderate confidence.

What is the FAF stock price target?

Take-profit target: $74.99 (+8.8% upside). Target $74.99 (+5.9%), stop $61.18 (−15.7%), Setup A.R:R 1.8:1. Stop-loss: $61.18.

What are the risks of investing in FAF?

Thin upside margin: 6.2%; Near 52-week high (1.2% away); Overbought (RSI 78).

Is FAF overvalued or undervalued?

First American Corporation (New trades at a P/E of 10.9 (forward 9.8). TrendMatrix value score: 8.6/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about FAF?

9 analysts cover FAF with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $86.

What does First American Corporation (New do?First American Financial provides title insurance and settlement services in the US and internationally, with the title...

First American Financial provides title insurance and settlement services in the US and internationally, with the title insurance segment generating 93.6% of 2025 revenues. Revenue is transaction-based, dependent on real estate and mortgage market activity; the company also offers home warranty products, warehouse lending, and banking through its federal savings bank.

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