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FAF First American Financial dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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First American Financial's last quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share was issued to shareholders on record before Sep 7, 2022. The dividend payment stands at $2.05 per share annually, which equates to a dividend yield of 4.17%. The latest FAF dividend of $0.52 is an increase from the previous $0.51 payout, representing a growth of 2%.

Key dates

  • FAF last dividend date: Sep 7, 2022
  • FAF next dividend date: Not announced
Peer dividends: STC ITIC
FAF dividend stats
DPS
$2.05
Dividend yield
4.17%
Payout ratio
24.8%
vs. Financial Services sector
Dividend yield
2.81%
Payout ratio
30.1%

Dividend yield

What is First American Financial current dividend yield

FAF has a dividend yield of 4.17% which is higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 2.81%, First American Financial's dividend yield is 48% higher. The historical 5-year average of FAF's dividend yield is 3.1%, which is lower than the current one.

Dividend history

What is FAF dividend payout history and dates

First American Financial has been paying dividends for the last 12 years. According to our records FAF has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 8% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price down by 28% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 51%.

Recent dividends

Ex-date Payment date Declared on Amount Type
Sep 7, 2022 Sep 15, 2022 Aug 23, 2022 $0.52 normal
Jun 7, 2022 Jun 15, 2022 May 10, 2022 $0.51 normal
Mar 7, 2022 Mar 15, 2022 Jan 19, 2022 $0.51 normal
Dec 7, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 Nov 2, 2021 $0.51 normal
Sep 7, 2021 Sep 15, 2021 Aug 24, 2021 $0.51 normal
Jun 7, 2021 Jun 15, 2021 May 12, 2021 $0.46 normal
Mar 5, 2021 Mar 15, 2021 Jan 20, 2021 $0.46 normal
Dec 7, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 Nov 3, 2020 $0.46 normal
Sep 4, 2020 Sep 15, 2020 Aug 25, 2020 $0.44 normal
Jun 5, 2020 Jun 15, 2020 May 5, 2020 $0.44 normal
Mar 6, 2020 Mar 16, 2020 Jan 23, 2020 $0.44 normal
Dec 6, 2019 Dec 16, 2019 Nov 5, 2019 $0.42 normal
Sep 6, 2019 Sep 16, 2019 Aug 13, 2019 $0.42 normal
Jun 7, 2019 Jun 17, 2019 May 7, 2019 $0.42 normal
Mar 7, 2019 Mar 15, 2019 Jan 23, 2019 $0.42 normal
Dec 7, 2018 Dec 17, 2018 Nov 6, 2018 $0.42 normal
Sep 7, 2018 Sep 17, 2018 Aug 14, 2018 $0.42 normal
Jun 7, 2018 Jun 15, 2018 May 8, 2018 $0.38 normal
Mar 7, 2018 Mar 15, 2018 Jan 24, 2018 $0.38 normal
Dec 7, 2017 Dec 15, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 $0.38 normal
Sep 7, 2017 Sep 15, 2017 Aug 16, 2017 $0.38 normal
Jun 6, 2017 Jun 15, 2017 May 9, 2017 $0.34 normal
Mar 6, 2017 Mar 15, 2017 Jan 19, 2017 $0.34 normal
Dec 6, 2016 Dec 15, 2016 Nov 8, 2016 $0.34 normal
Sep 6, 2016 Sep 15, 2016 Aug 17, 2016 $0.34 normal
Jun 6, 2016 Jun 15, 2016 May 10, 2016 $0.26 normal
Mar 4, 2016 Mar 15, 2016 Jan 20, 2016 $0.26 normal

First American Financial dividend payout ratio

What is First American Financial dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

FAF has a payout ratio of 24.8% which is lower than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 30.1%, First American Financial's payout ratio is 18% lower.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

FAF dividend vs peer dividends

How does FAF dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
FAF First American Financial Corp 4.17% $2.05 24.8%
STC Stewart Information Services Corp 3.47% $1.58 14.4%
ITIC Investors Title Co 1.32% $1.84 8.3%

Frequently asked questions

Does First American Financial pay a dividend?

Yes, First American Financial has been paying dividends for the last 12 years.

When is First American Financial's next dividend?

FAF hasn't announced its next dividend date yet, but if we take into consideration its recent dividend frequency, it is likely that its next dividend will be in December 2022.

When was FAF's last dividend?

First American Financial's last regular dividend was on Sep 7, 2022 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.52 per share.

How much dividend does First American Financial pay (per share)?

FAF has paid dividend of $2.05 per share in the last year.

What is First American Financial's dividend yield?

Currently First American Financial's dividend yield is 4.17%.

How often does First American Financial pay dividends?

First American Financial has a quarterly dividend frequency.

What is First American Financial's dividend payout ratio?

The dividend payout ratio of First American Financial is 24.8%.

Does First American Financial pay a good dividend?

First American Financial's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.