TSE:FFH Q1 EPS Estimate Cut by National Bank Financial

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSE:FFH) – Investment analysts at National Bank Financial dropped their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Fairfax Financial in a report released on Tuesday, October 29th. National Bank Financial analyst J. Gloyn now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $55.92 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $56.17. The consensus estimate for Fairfax Financial’s current full-year earnings is $212.30 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Fairfax Financial’s Q2 2025 earnings at $51.71 EPS.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Scotiabank raised their target price on shares of Fairfax Financial from C$1,950.00 to C$2,000.00 in a research note on Wednesday, July 24th. Royal Bank of Canada raised their target price on shares of Fairfax Financial from C$1,325.00 to C$1,425.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd. Finally, National Bankshares raised their target price on shares of Fairfax Financial from C$2,100.00 to C$2,200.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday.

Fairfax Financial Stock Down 1.3 %

Shares of TSE FFH opened at C$1,730.25 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of C$40.33 billion, a PE ratio of 7.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.27 and a beta of 0.83. The company has a current ratio of 3.75, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 40.13. Fairfax Financial has a 1 year low of C$1,138.41 and a 1 year high of C$1,771.00. The firm’s 50-day moving average is C$1,675.30 and its 200-day moving average is C$1,585.26.

Fairfax Financial (TSE:FFH) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 1st. The company reported C$50.87 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of C$51.23 by C($0.36). The company had revenue of C$10.25 billion during the quarter. Fairfax Financial had a net margin of 12.27% and a return on equity of 17.91%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Senior Officer Olivier Elie Quesnel sold 173 shares of Fairfax Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$1,566.13, for a total transaction of C$270,940.49. Following the transaction, the insider now owns 202 shares of the company’s stock, valued at C$316,358.26. This trade represents a 0.00 % decrease in their position. In related news, Director F. Brian Bradstreet sold 500 shares of Fairfax Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$1,629.00, for a total transaction of C$814,500.00. Also, Senior Officer Olivier Elie Quesnel sold 173 shares of Fairfax Financial stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$1,566.13, for a total transaction of C$270,940.49. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 202 shares in the company, valued at approximately C$316,358.26. The trade was a 0.00 % decrease in their position. Insiders have sold 6,953 shares of company stock valued at $11,304,176 in the last 90 days. 3.76% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Fairfax Financial Company Profile

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, and investment management services in the United States, Canada, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through Property and Casualty Insurance and Reinsurance, Life insurance and Run-off, and Non-Insurance Companies segments.