FAF
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First American Financial Corporation (FAF) closed at $56.85 as of 2026-03-20, trading 2.6% above its 200-week moving average of $55.41. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 17.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 38, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.3x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 777 weeks of data, FAF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 7 weeks. Historically, investors who bought FAF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +26.7%.
With a market cap of $5.8 billion, FAF is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 9.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 12.0%. The stock trades at 1.1x book value.
Over the past 14.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in FAF would have grown to $599, compared to $628 for the S&P 500. FAF has returned 12.8% annualized vs 13.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $4,050,101.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 13.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: FAF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After FAF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 13 historical episodes, buying FAF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +25.6% after 12 months (median +18.0%), compared to +26.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.1% vs +45.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment FAF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
FAF has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 times with an average 1-year return of +26.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 3 | 2.0% | +8.0% | +499.4% |
| Aug 2011 | Jan 2012 | 25 | 27.0% | +30.6% | +520.6% |
| Mar 2020 | May 2020 | 9 | 26.5% | +59.6% | +101.0% |
| Jun 2020 | Jul 2020 | 3 | 2.1% | +39.4% | +48.5% |
| Oct 2020 | Nov 2020 | 4 | 8.7% | +57.5% | +42.1% |
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | 5 | 7.8% | +18.8% | +30.0% |
| Aug 2022 | Jan 2023 | 18 | 18.5% | +23.6% | +22.3% |
| Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | 4 | 5.7% | +11.3% | +16.7% |
| Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | 6 | 7.8% | +23.9% | +14.4% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 2 | 1.8% | +16.3% | +12.3% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 7 | 4.8% | +4.9% | +11.0% |
| May 2025 | Jun 2025 | 3 | 2.2% | N/A | +5.8% |
| Jul 2025 | Jul 2025 | 1 | 0.0% | N/A | +3.6% |
| Average | 7 | — | +26.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FAF below its 200-week moving average?
No. First American Financial Corporation (FAF) is currently 2.6% above its 200-week moving average of $55.41. It would need to fall to $55.41 to cross below the line.
What is FAF's 200-week moving average price?
First American Financial Corporation's 200-week moving average is $55.41 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when FAF drops below its 200-week moving average?
FAF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +26.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 7 weeks on average.
Is FAF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about FAF as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 38. Free cash flow yield is 9.6%. Return on equity is 12.0%. Price-to-book is 1.1x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does FAF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 14.9 years, $100 invested in FAF would have grown to $599, compared to $628 for the S&P 500. That's 12.8% annualized vs 13.1% for the index. FAF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does FAF pay a dividend?
Yes. First American Financial Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 385.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20