First American Financial (FAF) CEO Edward Sells $163K of Stock

FAF's CEO, Mark Seaton, sold 2,372 shares of the company on June 22, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $68.63, amounting to a total value of $162,790. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at First American Financial Corporation

On the same day, other insiders at FAF were also active. Lisa Cornehl, SVP and Chief Legal Officer, sold 160 shares at the same price. Meanwhile, Matthew Wajner, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, sold 619 shares. Dennis Gilmore, however, bought 14,570 shares, though the price for his transaction was not disclosed.

Other Institutional Activity in FAF

Several institutional investors have been adjusting their FAF holdings. BlackRock, Inc. increased its stake by 70,737 shares, bringing its total to over 9.2 million shares valued at approximately $556.2 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its holdings by 245,279 shares, now holding about 4.6 million shares worth $279.5 million. Conversely, Boston Partners reduced its position by 167,507 shares, leaving it with around 5.7 million shares valued at $346.3 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position with 5.2 million shares, valued at $314.5 million.

First American Financial Corporation Stock Down 3.4%

Shares of FAF traded near $67.25 on Thursday. The stock is seeing attention from analysts, with several maintaining buy ratings. FAF has a market cap that supports its position in the industry, and analysts have set price targets ranging from $70 to $85.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts remain optimistic about FAF. On April 27, 2026, Stephens & Co. maintained a buy rating with a target price of $84. Barclays also maintained a buy rating with a target of $80 on April 24, 2026. Truist Securities echoed this sentiment, maintaining a buy rating with an $85 target.

Bottom Line

The recent insider transactions at FAF, including the sale by CEO Mark Seaton, provide a glimpse into the executive sentiment. However, it's important to remember that insider sales can occur for many reasons. Institutional investors continue to adjust their positions, while analysts maintain a positive outlook with several buy ratings and high target prices. As always, these insights are based on past filings and reports, which may not reflect the latest market conditions.