First American raises dividend: what it means for First American Financial stock

Published on 10/05/2026 at 12:12 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Payout reaches USD 0.61 from USD 0.55. First American Financial stock costs EUR 55.75 on October 5, 2026 after EUR 55.50.

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First American Financial Corporation (US31847R1023) was trading at EUR 55.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 12:07 p.m. CEST, up 0.45 percent versus the prior close of EUR 55.50. On September 16, 2026, BusinessWire reported that First American raised its quarterly cash dividend to USD 0.61 per share from USD 0.55, an 11 percent increase. The payment date was October 5, 2026, for shareholders of record on September 28, 2026.

Dividend reaches USD 0.61

The payout increase gives the capital-return story a concrete new figure, but its size remains linked to operating performance in title insurance, settlement services and specialty insurance. First American serves residential and commercial property transactions through direct operations and agents in the United States and abroad.

The company also entered the dividend decision with stronger second-quarter results. BusinessWire reported second-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of USD 2.12 and adjusted earnings per share of USD 2.08. Revenue was USD 2.12 billion for the quarter, according to the company release.

What the higher payout means

The comparison with the prior USD 0.55 dividend matters because the increase raises the recurring quarterly distribution rather than offering a one-time payment. At the same time, the second-quarter revenue figure was higher than the USD 2.03 billion analyst estimate cited by MarketScreener, while adjusted earnings per share exceeded the USD 1.82 estimate.

That mix gives investors two measurable reference points: a larger cash distribution and quarterly revenue above expectations. The business remains sensitive to real estate transaction volumes, so future earnings will show whether the second-quarter improvement extends beyond one reporting period.

Next earnings date is October 21

Yahoo Finance lists October 21, 2026 as First American's next earnings date. FAF was trading at EUR 55.75 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 12:07 p.m. CEST, plus 0.45 percent versus the EUR 55.50 prior close.