First American Financial Corporation

S&P 500

FAF/Financial Services · Insurance - Specialty/NYSE

Dividend Yield

3.22%

$2.20 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$65.41P/E10.5MCap7.0BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

Very Safe

Dividend Safety Rating

FAF's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 33.7% earnings payout ratio & 27.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Strengths

Earnings Payout Ratio: 33.7%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
FCF Payout Ratio: 27.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
Net Debt / Total Assets: 7.4%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.

Risks

Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

33.7%Very Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

27.1%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Net Debt / Total Assets

7.4%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution

Return on Equity

12.8%Safe

Operating Margin

11.1%Caution

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

4.1%Caution

StableSafe

About First American Financial Corporation

First American Financial Corporation is a leading provider of title insurance, settlement services, and related risk solutions within the real estate and financial services sectors. The company operates through two main segments: title insurance and services, and specialty insurance. Its title insurance segment facilitates residential and commercial real estate transactions by providing title insurance, closing and escrow services, and a comprehensive suite of solutions to mitigate risks during property transfers—both domestically and internationally. These services are critical enablers for real estate transactions, helping to secure property rights and reduce legal and financial uncertainties for buyers, sellers, and lenders. The specialty insurance segment offers property and casualty insurance products, including home warranty plans that cover residential systems and major appliances against failure from regular use. First American Financial Corporation serves a diverse client base ranging from consumers and real estate professionals to financial institutions, with operations extending across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international markets. Founded in 1889, it has established a strong market presence through innovation in risk management technologies and steadfast support for the real estate industry.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.22%

Annual Dividend

$2.20

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

33.69%

FCF Payout Ratio

27.11%

52-Week Range

$53.09 - $71.47

Dividend History (2016–2025)

FAF annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

FAF earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 8, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 15, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

1.91%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.14%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

8.10%

3-Year Total Growth

5.83%

5-Year Total Growth

22.47%

10-Year Total Growth

118.00%

Income Calculator

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Number of Shares

Total Investment

$6,541.00

Annual Income

$220.00

Quarterly Income

$55.00

Monthly Income

$18.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAF's current dividend yield?

First American Financial Corporation (FAF) currently has a dividend yield of 3.22%, based on a stock price of $65.41 and an annual dividend of $2.20.

When is FAF's next dividend payment date?

FAF's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-08 and the next payment date is 2026-06-15. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does FAF pay in dividends per year?

First American Financial Corporation paid $2.18 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has FAF been increasing its dividend?

First American Financial Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.14% and a 10-year CAGR of 8.10%.

Is FAF's dividend safe?

First American Financial Corporation has a payout ratio of 33.69%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 27.11%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is FAF's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?

The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates First American Financial Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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