What one share of First American Financial holds
First American Financial Corporation traces its heritage back to 1889. On June 1, 2010, its common stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FAF.” First American’s executive offices are located at 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California 92707-5913 and its telephone number is (714) 250-3000.
First American Financial’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-09-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-09-30.
| Sales | $78.35 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $7.09 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.59 |
| Free cash flow | $7.80 |
| Dividends | $2.26 |
| Cash and investments | $16.94 |
| Book value | $52.71 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $41.99 | −$0.81 | $0.85 | $0.21 | — | $18.98 |
| 2009 | $38.91 | $1.18 | $0.41 | $1.84 | — | $19.42 |
| 2010 | $36.79 | $1.20 | $0.84 | $0.64 | $0.18 | $18.96 |
| 2011 | $35.73 | $0.73 | $0.65 | $0.63 | $0.24 | $19.24 |
| 2012 | $41.84 | $2.77 | $0.77 | $3.19 | $0.36 | $21.90 |
| 2013 | $45.43 | $1.71 | $0.80 | $2.67 | $0.48 | $23.16 |
| 2014 | $43.04 | $2.15 | $0.89 | $2.42 | $0.84 | $23.93 |
| 2015 | $47.12 | $2.62 | $1.13 | $3.89 | $1.00 | $25.21 |
| 2016 | $50.16 | $3.09 | $1.19 | $3.21 | $1.20 | $27.36 |
| 2017 | $51.34 | $3.76 | $1.19 | $4.43 | $1.44 | $31.37 |
| 2018 | $50.74 | $4.19 | $1.04 | $5.96 | $1.60 | $33.56 |
| 2019 | $54.55 | $6.22 | $0.94 | $7.09 | $1.68 | $39.30 |
| 2020 | $62.71 | $6.16 | $1.01 | $8.59 | $1.78 | $44.47 |
| 2021 | $82.77 | $11.14 | $1.44 | $9.51 | $1.94 | $52.57 |
| 2022 | $70.88 | $2.45 | $2.42 | $4.83 | $2.06 | $45.13 |
| 2023 | $57.39 | $2.07 | $2.52 | $0.87 | $2.10 | $47.02 |
| 2024 | $58.75 | $1.26 | $2.09 | $6.51 | $2.14 | $47.66 |
| 2025 | $71.86 | $6.00 | $1.82 | $7.35 | $2.18 | $53.92 |
Common questions about First American Financial
How much does one share of First American Financial earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of First American Financial earned $7.09 of profit on $78.35 of sales, keeping about 9¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does First American Financial pay a dividend?
Yes. First American Financial paid $2.26 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, and it paid a dividend in every year from 2010 to 2025 in StockSlicer’s data. That’s about 32¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is First American Financial’s book value per share?
First American Financial’s book value is $52.71 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of September 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of First American Financial have?
Each share of First American Financial has $16.94 of cash and investments, as of September 30, 2026.
What is First American Financial’s free cash flow per share?
$7.80 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
From its SEC filings. For education only, not investment advice. New to these words? See the StockSlicer glossary.