KBW Analyst Maintains Buy Rating for First American Financial with $79 Price Target
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Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 12:51 pm ET1min read
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FAF currently has a Moderate Buy analyst consensus and a price target consensus of $71.50. The company's shares closed yesterday at $64.45, indicating a strong potential for growth based on the new rating.
The recent Home Price Index (HPI) report by First American Data & Analytics revealed a cooling housing market, with national home prices down 0.1% year-over-year in July 2025. However, the Dallas-Plano-Irving market saw a slight increase of 0.2% in the starter tier and 1.4% in the mid-tier. Regional divergence remains a key feature of the housing market, with eight of the top ten metros with the strongest annual price growth located in the Northeast or Midwest, while the weakest performers are in the West and South.
The new Buy rating from KBW analyst Bose George suggests that investors may find opportunities in FAF's stock, given the company's strong financial position and potential for growth in the housing market. As the housing market continues to evolve, FAF's ability to adapt and innovate will be crucial for its future success.
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/dallas-plano-irving-home-prices-down-0-1-year-over-year-in-july-according-to-first-american-data--ce7c51d9db8ff024
First American Financial (FAF) has received a Buy rating from KBW analyst Bose George, with a price target of $79.00. George covers the Financial sector and has a 76.36% success rate on recommended stocks. FAF has a Moderate Buy analyst consensus and a price target consensus of $71.50. The company's shares closed yesterday at $64.45.
First American Financial Corporation (FAF) has received a Buy rating from KBW analyst Bose George, with a price target of $79.00. The analyst, who covers the Financial sector and has a 76.36% success rate on recommended stocks, expects the company's shares to appreciate significantly over the coming months.FAF currently has a Moderate Buy analyst consensus and a price target consensus of $71.50. The company's shares closed yesterday at $64.45, indicating a strong potential for growth based on the new rating.
The recent Home Price Index (HPI) report by First American Data & Analytics revealed a cooling housing market, with national home prices down 0.1% year-over-year in July 2025. However, the Dallas-Plano-Irving market saw a slight increase of 0.2% in the starter tier and 1.4% in the mid-tier. Regional divergence remains a key feature of the housing market, with eight of the top ten metros with the strongest annual price growth located in the Northeast or Midwest, while the weakest performers are in the West and South.
The new Buy rating from KBW analyst Bose George suggests that investors may find opportunities in FAF's stock, given the company's strong financial position and potential for growth in the housing market. As the housing market continues to evolve, FAF's ability to adapt and innovate will be crucial for its future success.
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/dallas-plano-irving-home-prices-down-0-1-year-over-year-in-july-according-to-first-american-data--ce7c51d9db8ff024

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